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Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Ancient & Modern Egypt From ancient marvels to dynamic cities, experience Egypt as few - [Grateful for You — Our Travelers, Partners, and Citizen Diplomats](https://mejditours.com/newsletter-grateful-for-you-our-travelers-partners-and-citizen-diplomats/) - [Walk the Civil Rights Trail with MEJDI — Meet the Voices Shaping History Then and Now](https://mejditours.com/walk-the-civil-rights-trail-with-mejdi-meet-the-voices-shaping-history-then-and-now/) - [MEJDI Tours Wins Europe’s Responsible Tourism Award!](https://mejditours.com/newsletter-mejdi-tours-wins-europes-responsible-tourism-award/) - [Egypt Beyond the Pyramids: Stories Beneath the Surface](https://mejditours.com/newsletter-egypt-beyond-the-pyramids-stories-beneath-the-surface/) - [Discover Morocco with MEJDI](https://mejditours.com/newsletter-discover-morocco-with-mejdi/) - [Celebrating International Peace Day—Every Day!](https://mejditours.com/celebrating-international-peace-day-every-day/) - [Travel Like a Diplomat](https://mejditours.com/travel-like-a-diplomat/) - [International Peace Day](https://mejditours.com/newsletter-international-peace-day/) - [Aziz Abu Sarah's TED Talk Reaches 1 Million Views](https://mejditours.com/aziz-abu-sarahs-ted-talk-reaches-1-million-views/) - MEJDI co-founder and 2014 TED Fellow, Aziz Abu Sarah, had his TED talk posted in January 2015. Since then, his video has reached over 1 million views! If you haven't seen it yet... - [MEJDI Tours E-Brochure for Universities](https://mejditours.com/mejdi-tours-e-brochure-for-universities/) - Our TED Talk: For more information.... Interested in learning more about our university travel services? Curious to see some of our university clients? Want to read some testimonials? Ready to start planning your field experience/study abroad? - [MEJDI Tours E-Brochure for High Schools](https://mejditours.com/mejdi-tours-e-brochure-for-high-schools/) - Here are some destinations where we can build custom experiential learning programs for you! Travel to Ireland for a Dual Narrative tour of Northern Ireland and learn about The Troubles from two perspectives; explore the history and language or take in Ireland with a focus on its literary past, perhaps you will uncover the secrets behind its - [Blessed are the Peacemakers--MEJDI Tours for Christian Groups](https://mejditours.com/blessed-are-the-peacemakers-mejdi-tours-for-christian-groups/) - https://vimeo.com/64349516 For more information.... Interested in learning more about travel services for Christian groups? Curious to see some of our past Christian clients? Want to hear some testimonials from other Christian leaders? Ready to start planning your trip? - [Israel Trip Diary](https://mejditours.com/israel-trip-diary/) - This blog post brought to you by Phil H... I participated from May 17-31 in an Israel/Palestine trip organized by Bob Pyne of St Norbert’s Peace & Justice Center in co-sponsorship with Mejdi Tours, which specializes in what they call “cultural immersion” tours. It was extremely well done, with guides who are committed to bi-partisan discussions between Israeli - [Shalom/Salaam, Deep Roots and High Walls: Brief reflections from a young graduate student meeting Israel and Palestine for the first time](https://mejditours.com/shalomsalaam-deep-roots-and-high-walls-brief-reflections-from-a-young-graduate-student-meeting-israel-and-palestine-for-the-first-time/) - This post was brought to you by Abbey V from the Josef Korbel School of International Studies/St. Norbert College trip to Israel and Palestine... I landed in Tel Aviv surrounded by about 18 other graduate students, my human rights professor, and students/faculty from St. Norbert College. To prepare for the trip, I completed 3 relevant courses: - [Crossing Boundaries: A Traveler's Guide to World Peace](https://mejditours.com/purchase-crossing-boundaries-book/) - US Purchases International Purchases - [The Better Travel Podcast: "Can tourism be a force for peace?"](https://mejditours.com/the-better-travel-podcast-can-tourism-be-a-force-for-peace/) - "This week, Paige is joined by Aziz Abu Sarah, an author, National Geographic explorer, and co-founder of Mejdi Tours, a company that aims to promote peace and understanding through its innovative tours of places like Israel and Palestine, Colombia, the Balkans, Northern Ireland — and Washington, D.C. Aziz shares how his childhood growing up - [Dual Narrative Tour of the Old City | Jerusalem Tour](https://mejditours.com/jerusalem-tour-israel-palestine-guide/) - Jerusalem is undoubtedly among the most contended pieces of real estate in the world. In a constant tug-of-war between different religions and ethnic groups, the land is a volcano of tension- ready to erupt at any moment. As an outsider looking in, it can seem impossible to see a clear understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. - [Travel Like a Peacemaker](https://mejditours.com/travel-like-a-peacemaker/) - By our Co-Founder Aziz Abu Sarah Experts say that travel will never be the same again after COVID-19. While I believe that COVID-19 will inspire some people to rethink their travel habits, we need more than just talking about adjusting our habits when we can travel again. If we just theorize about “the day after,” - [Group Photos from the Road](https://mejditours.com/group-photos-from-on-the-road/) - Photos from Valparaiso University's trip, shared by students Jarryd M, Scott J, and Chidi W. - [A British Perspective/Trophies from the Walled Off Hotel, Bethlehem](https://mejditours.com/a-british-perspectivetrophies-from-the-walled-off-hotel-bethlehem/) - As part of the British contingent of St Mark's Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Fiona and Ian W. and Hazel and Dave W. are blessed to have encountered so many new friends from the US and also South Africa. What we are seeing is troubling - often disturbing and we feel the weight of history - [Weekly Day Tours - Israel/Palestine - August 12](https://mejditours.com/weekly-day-tours-israel-palestine-august-12/) - Sunday, AUGUST 12 Jerusalem: Dual Narrative Tour - ½ Day Featured by National Geographic and TED, the originators of the Dual Narrative Tour (TM) are now offering this unique day tour to the public! See Jerusalem presented by one Jewish Israeli and one Palestinian guide in tandem. Understand deep religious and national ties to Jerusalem, - [Weekly Day Tours - Israel/Palestine - July 15-21](https://mejditours.com/weekly-day-tours-israel-palestine-july-15-21/) - MONDAY, JULY 16 Jerusalem: Dual Narrative Tour - ½ Day Featured by National Geographic and TED, this is first time the originators of the Dual Narrative Tour (TM) are offering this unique day tour to the public! See Jerusalem presented by one Jewish Israeli and one Palestinian guide in tandem. Understand deep religious and national - [Sunday, February 18th, 2018](https://mejditours.com/sunday-february-18th-2018/) - This post was brought to you by Jocelyn G and Bruce M... Today we left Tel Aviv and drove north along the coast to Atlit. Atlit was a British detainee camp that was established in the late 1930’s to prevent Jewish refugees from entering British Palestine. Tens of thousands of Jewish refugees were interned at - [Day 4](https://mejditours.com/day-4/) - [Monday, February 19th, 2018](https://mejditours.com/monday-february-19th/) - This post was brought to you by Susan K... Today was a rich and full day. We started the day with a tour of the Old City of Nazareth led by Ramzi. Nazereth is primarily an Arab city, with Muslim and Christian inhabitants. As it was the home of Jesus for much of his life, - [Stormy seas from Jaffa tower](https://mejditours.com/stormy-seas-from-jaffa-tower/) - This post was brought to you by Julie K... - [HBT Tour Day 1 in Ha-Eretz!](https://mejditours.com/hbt-tour-day-1-in-ha-eretz/) - This post was brought to you by Julie K... Tel Aviv 2018, the “White City”, a bustling, intense, work-hard, play-hard, modern city with high-minded parents. A liberal haven (in an increasingly politically and socially conservative Israel) A rash but stimulating environment for artists and entrepreneurs (but perhaps with diminishing opportunities and challenges for young Israelis?). - [Journal](https://mejditours.com/journal/) - January 9th One of the surprises in Jordan was that we had an extra person on our bus, a tourist service police officer. Mo said that they have been trying to do this but that the buses they are on are totally random. So some tourists get them and some don’t. The entrance to - [January 3, 2018](https://mejditours.com/january-3-2018/) - This post was brought to you by Carol H... Today we went started the day by driving into one of the Jewish settlements in and around Bethlehem. There we met with Bob who believes strongly that by doing the settlements that the Israeli's are helping to bring about peace. Then we traveled into Bethlehem. Again - [January 4, 2018](https://mejditours.com/january-4-2018/) - This post was brought to you by Carol H... Today was kind of a sad day, we said good-bye to Jerusalem as we headed towards Jericho and the Sea of Galilea. We started the day by catching up on a site we had missed-the Mount of Olives. The view from there of Jerusalem is just - [January 5, 2018](https://mejditours.com/january-5-2018/) - This post was brought to you by Carol H... We woke up to rain this morning which meant that we unfortunately couldn't hike the trail to the Banias waterfall but we did see the location and the openings there. Afterward we went to a winery and had a tour and tasting of their wines. Across - [January 6, 2018](https://mejditours.com/january-6-2018/) - This post was brought to you by Carol H... Today was bittersweet. It was a great day but also hard because we had to say goodbye to our guides and our driver here in Israel when we arrived in Tel Aviv. Tomorrow we head to Jordan. They were truly outstanding. We began our day by - [January 8, 2018](https://mejditours.com/january-8-2018/) - This post was brought to you by Carol H... Today we left Tel Aviv and arrived in Eilat where we crossed the border into Jordan. In Tel Aviv several of us had our suitcases searched. Poor Jean had hers totally apart, she had placed all her purchases on the bottom but we all made it - [Reconnecting with My Macedonian Jewish Heritage](https://mejditours.com/reconnecting-with-my-macedonian-jewish-heritage/) - This post was brought to you by Sarah Aroeste, group leader for MEJDI's Tour: 8-Day, 7-Night Jewish Heritage Tour to Macedonia... Growing up in Suburban New Jersey, I always thought the word, “Macedonia,” sounded very exotic. I knew that was where my grandfather came from, and I also knew it was very far away. My five-year-old self - [January 2, 2018](https://mejditours.com/january-2-2018/) - This post was brought to you by Carol H... Today was chilly and rainy so when we got to Yad Vasham the Holocaust Museum we couldn't see much of the scenery but we collected our headphones and had time to wander through the museum. There one of the things that struck me was the reality - [January 1, 2018](https://mejditours.com/january-1-2018/) - This post was brought to you by Carol H... On Monday it started off cloudy and overcast and eventually became chilly and rainy. We traveled to Ramallah where we saw the wall that was built around the city provide security according to the Israeli understanding. There we left the bus to walk through the area - [December 31, 2017](https://mejditours.com/december-31-2017/) - This post was brought to you by Carol H... On Sunday we began the day by entering Dung Gate and looking down on the Western Wall as we sent through security to visit the Dome of the Rock and Al Asqa Mosque. There is only one entrance for non-Muslims. We met our one guide inside since - [The Hebron Public Toilet](https://mejditours.com/the-hebron-public-toilet/) - This poem was brought to you by Ian W... Oh Sandy, you witnessed the contradiction Two different lives coming together In the enforced intimacy of a Hebron Public ToiletFor men these places are a brief wordless interlude But for women- often a networking opportunity But in Hebron, by the Ibrahimi Mosque How do you describe - [Kids for Peace in Jerusalem](https://mejditours.com/kids-for-peace-in-jerusalem/) - This post was brought to you by Randy M... During the pre – Pilgrimage days in Jerusalem, Karen and Tom G., Alan T., and Randy M. met with the co-directors of Kids4Peace, Jerusalem, Tareq S. and Meredyth R. Kids4Peace brings together American, Israeli, and Palestinian children for camps and other activities with the aim of overcoming ignorance and - [Greetings from the Holy Land.](https://mejditours.com/greetings-from-the-holy-land/) - This post was brought to you by Heather P... How does one summarize such days as these and the lessons we can only try to hold? We toured The Old City of Jerusalem, stood in quiet awe at the Dome of the Rock, placed prayers at the Wailing Wall, and descended into The Church of - [Follow the Blog to St. Mark's Pilgrimage...](https://mejditours.com/follow-the-blog-to-st-marks-pilgrimage/) - This post is brought to you by Karen G... The 2017 St. Mark’s Pilgrimage Group (28 St. Mark’s family and friends) will be travelling in the Holy Land October 17 – 28 (with 14 going on to Jordan for an additional 5 days). In Jerusalem, we will worship at St. George’s Cathedral and meet with - [First Intercultural Innovation Award winner mentored by UNWTO](https://mejditours.com/first-intercultural-innovation-award-winner-mentored-by-unwto/) - United Nations Alliance of Civilizations writes about MEJDI winning the first Intercultural Innovation Award. - [The sun sets on Tel Aviv- Day 2 reflections](https://mejditours.com/the-sun-sets-on-tel-aviv-day-2-reflections/) - As the sun set in Tel Aviv this evening, Hands of Peace tour guides Yuval and Husam along with group leader Gretchen Grad introduced the fascinating complexities of the journey our group is about to embark upon. Travelers from California to Colorado to Texas to Illinois joined for dinner at the Dan Panorama hotel in - [Hands of Peace 2016- First Impressions](https://mejditours.com/hands-of-peace-2016-first-impressions/) - October 16, 2016 marks arrival day in Tel Aviv for the first weary traveler participating in the Hands of Peace dual narrative tour of Israel/Palestine. - [Touring the Israeli Supreme Court](https://mejditours.com/touring-the-israeli-supreme-court/) - This blog post is brought to you by Laura B... We started the day with a bus ride up to the Supreme Court. Walking in, the first thing you see is a long staircase and a large window. Not only was the building beautifully created, it is also filled with symbolism. The building incorporates the - [Join us in congratulating MEJDI CEOs Scott Cooper and Aziz Abu Sarah for being finalists for Business & Interfaith Peace Awards!](https://mejditours.com/join-us-in-congratulating-mejdi-ceos-scott-cooper-and-aziz-abu-sarah-for-being-finalists-for-business-interfaith-peace-awards/) - “Business leaders are increasingly aware they have a responsibility to do good and not just make a profit,” said Brian Grim, the president and founder of The Religious Freedom & Business Foundation. “Part of doing good is addressing some of the really tough challenges we face such as extremism and communal conflict.” Click here to - [Frannie Turner Celebrates her Bat Mitzvah with Women of the Wall](https://mejditours.com/frannie-turner-celebrates-her-bat-mitzvah-with-women-of-the-wall/) - MEJDI Tours has arranged a trip for the Turner family, where Frannie Turner made her Bat Mitzvah with Women of the Wall yesterday. Women of the Wall made a statement on their Facebook page yesterday: "Mazal tov Frannie! What a brave young woman to have a Bat Mitzvah amidst yelling, screaming and whistles blowing," which - [When in Greece, do as the Hellenes Do](https://mejditours.com/when-in-greece-do-as-the-hellenes-do/) - By: Keerthi Vedantam - [Street Art Takes to the Subways in Athens](https://mejditours.com/street-art-takes-to-the-subways-in-athens/) - By Ellen O'Brien and Conner Borgelt (Original Post) For anyone who’s ever ridden the metro in Athens, Greece, one thing is immediately clear: the street artists love it. Metro cars packed with Athenians and tourists are tagged with every imaginable color and design. “I like [the graffiti] very much,” a metro passenger, Atlaia, told us. - [It's all Grexit to Me](https://mejditours.com/its-all-grexit-to-me/) - [Ancient City, New Battle: Jordan Tourism Protective of Petra](https://mejditours.com/ancient-city-new-battle-jordan-tourism-protective-of-petra/) - By By: Keerthi Vedantam and Madeline Ackley - [The Citadel in Amman, Jordan](https://mejditours.com/the-citadel-in-amman-jordan/) - "The Citadel is the most popular tourist attraction in Amman, Jordan, according to Lonely Planet. But the Umayyad Caliphate wasn't concerned with religion – their most important building was the king's chambers. Keerthi Vedantam takes us inside." - [A Double Scoop of Peace for Palestinians and Israelis](https://mejditours.com/a-double-scoop-of-peace-for-palestinians-and-israelis/) - Wandering through the markets of Jerusalem and the ancient streets of Nazareth, I noticed that there is at least one thing that Israelis and Palestinians can agree on: they love their sweets. Anything with nuts is a favorite – almonds in particular... - [MEJDI Tours featured on Alhurra Television with students from University of Michigan](https://mejditours.com/mejdi-tours-featured-on-alhurra-television-with-students-from-university-of-michigan/) - University of Michigan traveled with MEJDI tours in May 2016, where they were filmed and interviewed with Alhurra Television. Enjoy the video below: - [June 7 Blog Entry](https://mejditours.com/june-7-blog-entry/) - This blog post was brought to you by Rebecca M... Today was a bittersweet day. It was the final day of touring and the last time we would get to be with any of our wonderful tour guides. While many of us by now were ready for this Dialogue of Civilizations to come to a - [Blurred Lines](https://mejditours.com/blurred-lines/) - The blog post was brought to you by Carolina K... June 2nd was a very interesting day because we were able to learn about the effects of the Green Line o a village and visit both the White Mosque and Church of the Annunciation. At 9 am we got on the bus from Tel Aviv - [June 5th, 2016 - Where the Mountain Meets the Sea](https://mejditours.com/where-the-mountain-meets-the-sea/) - This blog post was brought to you by Dania... All packed and ready to go, we started our day bright and early with a single backpack on each of our backs and a lot of traveling on our horizon. We said a brief goodbye to the beach yesterday and parted with Tel Aviv today with - [Golan Heights- June 6th](https://mejditours.com/golan-heights-june-6th/) - This blog post was brought to you by Jessie M... Our first stop of the day was at the powerful Tel Hai memorial. This site is of vital importance to Zionists for multiple reasons. The story behind it is a tragedy defined by borders. In 1907 there was a small kibbutz in the area inhabited - [Picture from our trip!](https://mejditours.com/24984-2/) - This blog post was brought to you by Rayzel R... - [May 24, 2016 Blog Post – The Best Revenge is Forgiveness](https://mejditours.com/may-24-2016-blog-post-the-best-revenge-is-forgiveness/) - This blog post is brought to you by Megan J... We started our day today with a talk from Lesley Sachs, the executive director of Women of the Wall. Women of the Wall is an organization which joins women’s’ rights and religious pluralism. The organization was started 27 years ago as a convention of Jewish - [Blog Entry: Sunday, May 29, 2015](https://mejditours.com/blog-entry-sunday-may-29-2015/) - This blog post was brought to you by Elizabeth H... Unfortunately, today was Nathan’s last day with us. And, let me say, it was most definitely an emotional one. We began the day bright and early. Today, we left Jerusalem and set out for Tel Aviv. Getting our bags packed and moving twenty-two students with - [Our First Day](https://mejditours.com/our-first-day/) - This blog post was brought to you by Rayzel R... We had a great opening day- even jet lagged, everyone was in good spirits. We heard three powerful speakers. Alice Shalvi who shared her life story: -telling of her aliyah from England; her excitement as the state was created; her fight for equal rights for - [Blog Post- May 29th](https://mejditours.com/blog-post-may-29th/) - This blog post is brought to you by Yani N... It was a bittersweet feeling driving through Jerusalem one last time. After nearly three weeks of walking through the parks and neighborhoods of Jerusalem, celebrating a few holidays of what felt like every week, and becoming a regular at a shawarma place, I was ready - [One Day the Sun Will Rise on a Free Palestine](https://mejditours.com/one-day-the-sun-will-rise-on-a-free-palestine/) - This blog entry is brought to you by Harry Q... It is a sobering sight to see children playing amongst the ruins of buildings, throwing bottles against walls and into vacated buildings. They come close to us as we walk around the camp, greeting us with cries of “Allahu Akbar!” As we walk in-between crumbling - [The Dead Sea Awaits](https://mejditours.com/the-dead-sea-awaits/) - This blog entry was brought to you by Juanita B... Many of us had been awaiting today’s trip because we had the opportunity to go to the Dead Sea! However, before we had the pleasure of covering ourselves in mud, we had plenty of other activities ahead of us. The first thing that our Israeli - [Blog Post: May 22, 2016](https://mejditours.com/blog-post-may-22-2016/) - This blog entry was brought to you by Arman I... We became exposed to the blazing heat as we walked out of the coach bus to begin our short tour of the Dheisheh Refugee Camp. As our group of about twenty individuals entered the camp, we all heard a loud bang and everyone except for - [Blog Entry: May 16](https://mejditours.com/blog-entry-may-16/) - This blog entry was brought to you by Amika S... We started our seventh day in Israel with a tour of the most significant Christian, Jewish, and Muslim sites in the Old City of Jerusalem. We started at the Al-Aqsa mosque and the Dome of the Rock, the latter of which was unbelievably beautiful, covered - [Blog Entry: May 19th Continued](https://mejditours.com/blog-entry-may-19th-continued/) - This blog post was brought to you by Connor S... Visiting the city of Rawabi today was the most uplifting moment of my trip to Israel & Palestine so far. Rawabi is the first city planned by and built by Palestinians and is a beacon of hope for the future in an area of the - [Blog Entry: Thursday, May 19](https://mejditours.com/blog-entry-thursday-may-19/) - This blog post was brought to you by Amelie R... Thursday was an incredibly eventful day. We began the day with visiting an Israeli settlement beyond the green line and spoke with a member of the Binyamin Regional Council, a council of Jewish settlements in Samaria. We continued to the Palestinian zone of Area A - [May 15, 2016](https://mejditours.com/may-15-2016/) - This blog post is brought to you by Alec C... In 1942, Hitler’s Third Reich transformed a previous Prisoner’s of War camp into the most ruthless, industrial-level mass murdering machine that the world had ever witnessed. Auschwitz, otherwise known as Birkenau, was seen as the Final Solution’s Architect Heinrich Himmler’s greatest achievement and the most horrific - [May 17, 2016](https://mejditours.com/may-17-2016/) - This blog post was brought to you by Noam G... Today was a day of many firsts. First time in the settlements, first times in Palestinian territories, and, a first time in a mayor’s office, which, turned out also later that day, my second time as well. “The sound of the train heading to Auschwitz - [Israel and the Palestinians: Conflict, Coexistence, and Cooperation](https://mejditours.com/israel-and-the-palestinians-conflict-coexistence-and-cooperation/) - This blog post is brought to you by Liad M... May 17, 2016-The West Bank Gush Etzion “Our father’s footsteps went through here.” Embarking on a day in the Israeli occupied Palestinian territories began with an account of Judaism’s biblical connection to the Gush Etzion junction. The flourishing modernity of the area concealed its rich - [May 14-Colliding Narratives and Definitions](https://mejditours.com/may-14-colliding-narratives-and-definitions/) - This blog post was brought to you by Melissa M... In the Middle East, particularly in Israel, just about every term can be defined a thousand ways. We were able to appreciate the diversity in opinions and definitions in the speakers we heard in the morning. We began the day by listening to two - [Title: Im Tirtzu: “If you will it, it is no dream.”](https://mejditours.com/title-im-tirtzu-if-you-will-it-it-is-no-dream/) - This blog post was brought to you by Stephanie B... Guest Speakers We started the day by meeting two students from Hebrew University, a premier university in Israel. First we met Ala’a, an Israeli Palestinian student born in Haifa; when he moved to Jerusalem he saw firsthand the divide between the Arabs and Jewish people. - [National Remembrance in Israel: Emotion, Identity, or Politics?](https://mejditours.com/national-remembrance-in-israel-emotion-identity-or-politics/) - This blog post was brought to you by Marie S... This is a photo I took overlooking the Western Wall during the start of Shabbat on Friday, March 11, 2016. The circle of people is composed mostly of IDF soldiers, Birthright kids, confused tourists, and bemused spectators who sang and danced the Hatikvah together. A - [Aziz Abu Sarah interviewed by Alan Johnson from Fathom](https://mejditours.com/aziz-abu-sarah-interviewed-by-alan-johnson-from-fathom/) - Aziz Abu Sarah was interviewed by Alan Johnson for Fathom about the role that vision, hope, and bridge building have in creating peace. "What we really need to do is build bridges between these two communities, especially among young people, and this has become my work." Read the full interview here For more information... Interesting in - [Geela and Sarah Leah with Alice shalvi](https://mejditours.com/geela-and-sarah-leah-with-alice-shalvi/) - This blog post was brought to you by Sarah Leah G... - [Your Guides!](https://mejditours.com/your-guides/) - This blog post is brought to you by Rabbi Sarah Leah G... Your guides: Alisa Rabbi Rayzel Rabbi Sarah Leah - [MEJDI Co-Founder Aziz Abu Sarah featured on NPR's TED Radio Hour](https://mejditours.com/mejdi-co-founder-aziz-abu-sarah-featured-on-nprs-ted-radio-hour/) - Guy Raz from NPR's TED Radio Hour hosted co-founder Aziz Abu Sarah on this week's episode, "Beyond Tolerance." Click on the links below to listen to his story and his inspiration... - [Lessons learned from The Holy Land](https://mejditours.com/lessons-learned-from-the-holy-land/) - Today's post comes from Rob E... On Saturday we met with Dr. Husam Zomlot, the Executive Deputy Commissioner, FATAH Commission for International Relations at his office in Ramallah in the West Bank. Husam is a charismatic, articulate, and a passionate spokesperson for the Palestinian cause. He is a forceful and convincing advocate for the two state solution and he cited story and story - [Reading material for our trip...](https://mejditours.com/reading-material-for-our-trip/) - This blog post is brought to you by Rob E. I just ordered these five books just in time to bring with us to Israel and Palestine. I could have ordered a dozen from Mejdi's great reading list, but I had to stop somewhere! These books can form the basis of a lending library during - [Getting excited for our upcoming trip!](https://mejditours.com/getting-excited-for-our-upcoming-trip/) - This blog post is brought to you by Rob E. I am excited about our coming trip to Israel. Although it will be my second time in Israel, this time will be very different. I am looking forward to meeting new colleagues (both Jews and Arabs) who have dedicated their lives to peacemaking. I want - [In preparation for our trip:](https://mejditours.com/in-preparation-for-our-trip-2/) - This blog post is brought to you by Monica G. Having grown up in Israel, where my family and many good friends still live, and where I have gone for visits every couple of years for forty years, this trip for me is indeed unique. It is like stepping out of my own self and - [In preparation for our trip...](https://mejditours.com/in-preparation-for-our-trip/) - Today's blog post comes from Jill H... I am winding down my business activities this week, as I get ready to embark on my first trip to Israel and Palestine. I spend 2-6 weeks every year in international travels, largely leading fellow textile collectors and aficionados. This is my first trip to Israel and Palestine, - [A Sticky Situation](https://mejditours.com/a-sticky-situation/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Patrick W... Traveling to Israel has been a life changing experience. Living in America, I am constantly swept into the easy goings of life. Forgetting that places around the world see forms of terror on a daily basis. Over the years, my subconscious heard bits and - [The Security Wall/Fence](https://mejditours.com/the-security-wallfence/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Crystal W... We had a guest lecture from the IDF spokesperson on the history of the separation barrier and how it came to be. The separation barrier was a direct result of multiple terrorist attacks and the Israeli government felt compelled to protect its citizens. The - [The Dead Sea](https://mejditours.com/the-dead-sea/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student James H... The Dead Sea is a large body of water bordered by Jordan to the east and Israel and the West Bank to the west. Its surface and shores are 1,407 ft. below sea level, Earth's lowest elevation on land. The Dead Sea is 995 ft. deep, - [Taking a Closer Look](https://mejditours.com/taking-a-closer-look/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Cassandra N... When people ask me about my time in Israel, I have trouble figuring out how to respond. Part of the problem is in the way that they ask. It’s like they want me to tell them about my little vacation. That I just laid - [New Perspectives](https://mejditours.com/new-perspectives/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Joseph B... Traveling into the West Bank is unlike anything you've seen from a television broadcast. You quickly go through Israeli security and a new culture welcomes you. Start by visiting security wall where graffiti spans as far as the eye can see. Some images may - [Returning Home](https://mejditours.com/returning-home/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Christina K... The concept of home seems so silly and almost innate that most people in America don't pay too much attention to it. Home is a place where someone lives, where family gathers, or a safe place where one can express their opinions without fear - [Al Aqsa Mosque](https://mejditours.com/al-aqsa-mosque/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Leah G... Coming to Israel for spring break 2016 was something that I was looking forward to. My parents and family were very nervous for me due to the conflict between Israel and Palestine. I took the class, as an experience to learn. I have learned so - [Conflicting Experiences](https://mejditours.com/conflicting-experiences/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Breanna H... On Saturday March 5th, we started out our day leaving Jerusalem. I was pretty sad to leave Jerusalem as it is one of my favorite cities in Israel. I love the mixture of history, culture, and modernity. However, as we left Jerusalem we were - [Relationships](https://mejditours.com/relationships/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Kirk B... In my private practice as a social worker there were particular statements we were trained as a therapist never to say to clients. For example, “I understand how you feel, or I understand what you were going through.” That was a sure way to - [The Truth in Comedy](https://mejditours.com/the-truth-in-comedy/) - Today's blog post comes from traveler Rabbi Devorah Lynn... In December Jerry Seinfeld performed to a sold out crowd in Tel Aviv. One of his best- received quips was about how Israelis have only two answers to a question. On the one hand “everything is going to be alright” (Yeheyeh Kol b’Seder) and on the - [Visiting Bethlehem](https://mejditours.com/visiting-bethlehem/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Alicia M... Today we visited Bethlehem! We began the journey traveling through the checkpoint. While it was easy for a bus full of Americans to get through, the line behind us and the line on the other side were quite lengthy. We began the tour at - [Keep Smiling](https://mejditours.com/keep-smiling/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Zach M... Today we visited the city of Bethlehem, known mostly for being the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Although the city is only about 6 miles south of Jerusalem, it is located in Palestine on the other side of the security wall across from Israel. - [Experiencing the Holy Land](https://mejditours.com/24548-2/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law student Erika B... Boker Tov (Good Morning), So today was amazing. I got to hear a woman speak who was a holocaust survivor. Ever since I was really little I have been fascinated by WW2 and the holocaust (I guess that is what I get from growing - [Photos from Jerusalem](https://mejditours.com/photos-from-jerusalem/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law student Blake J... The first photo that overlooks much of Jerusalem is a panorama taken atop of Mount of Olives where we were informed that many of Israel's rich, powerful and influential people have been laid to rest. We were also informed that there is little to - [The Cry for Jerusalem](https://mejditours.com/the-cry-for-jerusalem/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Justin C... In these pictures, I am standing on Mount Olives looking at the city of Jerusalem. I was told that on this same mountain, Jesus looked over Jerusalem and cried. I was curious as to why he cried so I looked it up. In Luke - [MEJDI Co-Founder Aziz Abu Sarah will be speaking at Henry Ford College](https://mejditours.com/mejdi-co-founder-aziz-abu-sarah-will-be-speaking-at-henry-ford-college/) - Press & Guide, a local newspaper for Dearborn and Dearborn Heights, announced that Aziz will be have two speaking events at Henry Ford College on March 22, 2016. When describing MEJDI Tours, Aziz states - “Speakers and excursions delve into the true complexity of the situation here,” Abu Sarah said. “We include every point of view: - [Legal Education in Israel and the West Bank](https://mejditours.com/legal-education-in-israel-and-the-west-bank/) - The day started early in the morning, with a quick breakfast and a departure from the hotel at 7am. The drive to Shaari Mishpat is a long one, compared to most drives we have in the small State of Israel. It is also a fascinating drive. The road we take goes through the West Bank, - [Balance](https://mejditours.com/balance/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Elliott E... This is the second time I've come to Israel, the first time being on a Jewish sponsored trip called Birthright. On Birthright trips, the leaders explain to us that Israel is the land for Jews. Israel was promised to Jews and while other people - [Experiencing the Old City](https://mejditours.com/experiencing-the-old-city/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Caitlan R.... Exploring new cities, countries, and cultures has always been fascinating and fun. I have traveled all around the world, but having the opportunity to travel to a place with such important religious meaning for me has been such a rewarding experience. Learning about another's - [Comparing Conflicts](https://mejditours.com/comparing-conflicts/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Sha'na H... During our first day of class at Shaari Mishpat College, we discussed Zionism and the tension between Israelis and Palestinians. Honestly speaking, I was not aware of the severity or even that there was current tension until taking this course and seeing the reaction - [Day One - Exploring the Old City](https://mejditours.com/day-one-exploring-the-old-city/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Maison H... When I first heard Valpo was going to offer a study abroad trip to Israel, I knew it was something I had to do. The idea of being able to see the places Jesus lived and walked was never something I thought would - [MEJDI Co-Founder Aziz Abu Sarah's new article - "How I Learned to Forgive my Brother's Murderers"](https://mejditours.com/mejdi-co-founder-aziz-abu-sarah-new-article-how-i-learned-to-forgive-my-brothers-murderers/) - MEJDI Co-Founder Aziz Abu Sarah has a new article published on the TED website entitled How I Learned to Forgive my Brother's Murderers. In this article, he states: I can’t forget my brother. I don’t think what happened to him is OK. But forgiveness is not about condoning violence or renouncing justice. It’s setting yourself free - [MEJDI Co-Founder Aziz Abu Sarah wins the the Faith Travel Association's Inspire Award](https://mejditours.com/mejdi-co-founder-aziz-abu-sarah-wins-the-the-faith-travel-associations-inspire-award/) - During the Faith Travel Association's (FTA) annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia this week, MEJDI Co-Founder was awarded the Inspire Award. According to FTA, The Inspire Award is FTA's most prestigious award, given to a person whose outstanding contributions over the course of their career have greatly advanced the faith-based travel market. The successful candidate's innovative programs - [Learning from the Past, Living for the Future](https://mejditours.com/learning-from-the-past-living-for-the-future/) - Sheryl Olitzky, Founder and Executive Director of Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom, wrote an article for Huffington Post about their trip to the Balkans with MEJDI Tours this past January! In the article, Sheryl says, We met many people during our trip to the Balkans. One thing was clear: our character--the "stuff" out of which we are - [Interfaith Trip Offers Lessons in Coexistence](https://mejditours.com/interfaith-trip-offers-lessons-in-coexistence/) - The New Jersey Jewish News recently released an article about our trip to Albania and Bosnia with Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom this past January. In the article, it states - “Albania was the only country in Europe where the number of Jews increased during the Holocaust,” said Sheryl Olitzky of North Brunswick, national executive director and - [In the Balkans: to learn the meaning of “Besa”](https://mejditours.com/in-the-balkans-to-learn-the-meaning-of-besa/) - Rabbi Kerry Olitzky joined our Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom Building Bridges to Albania and Bosnia trip. He wrote an article about his experience on Big Tent Judiasm. He shared: I raised this question again and again in both countries: “What about intermarriage, particularly with those in the Jewish community?” In both cases, and, of course, even - [St. Norbert College is traveling with MEJDI Tours!](https://mejditours.com/st-norbert-college-is-traveling-with-mejdi-tours/) - St. Norbert Times, the student-run newspaper for St. Norbert College, highlighted an upcoming trip with MEJDI Tours that students and community members can join. Dr. Robert Pyne, one of the group leaders and planners for this trip, states - "Along with our colleagues in International Education, we believe there is no real substitute for seeing places and - [Last Day in Sarajevo](https://mejditours.com/last-day-in-sarajevo/) - Today's blog post comes from Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom Building Bridges to Albania and Bosnia traveler Inas Younis... Today we departed from the beautiful city of Sarajevo , but not before we were treated to another spectacular day filled with quotable guests and five star meals. After we congregated for breakfast we headed to the - [Walls and Walls – A Pilgrim’s Perspective](https://mejditours.com/walls-and-walls-a-pilgrims-perspective/) - This blog post comes from traveler Susan Goodwillie Stedman (former St. Mark’s Parishioner who joined us from Maine for the 2015 Pilgrimage in Israel/Palestine/Jordan. Her late husband, Bruce Stedman, had been an assistant to Count Bernadotte, the UN Negotiator in Jerusalem in 1947-48 and who was assassinated by the Israeli Stern Gang). She emailed the following - [Join Temple Isaiah's Dual Narrative Trip!](https://mejditours.com/join-temple-isaiahs-dual-narrative-trip/) - Group leader, Carla Kopf, wrote the following article for Temple Isaiah's December newsletter... - [Day Three - Bosnia](https://mejditours.com/day-three-bosnia/) - Today's blog post comes from MEJDI Travel Planner Kelly, who is on the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom Building Bridges trip to Albania and Bosnia... We started our day at the largest Mosque in the Balkans, the Bey Mosque. The ottoman architecture was exquisite and some of our group took the opportunity to pray. One - [Where then is my hope? Job 17:15](https://mejditours.com/where-then-is-my-hope-job-1715/) - St. Mark’s held a meeting with their church to share their stories from Israel, Palestine and Jordan. Below are the notes from Josie Jordan's presentation... I experienced hope during our homestay with a Palestinian family in Burqin nestled in the northern region of the West Bank. Burqin is a small town of 6,000 people in - [Seeds of Hope, as seen in the Arts](https://mejditours.com/seeds-of-hope-as-seen-in-the-arts/) - St. Mark's held a meeting with their church to share their stories from Israel, Palestine and Jordan. Below are notes from Marjorie Coombs Wellman's presentation... We saw numerous examples of artistic pursuits on the trip, even where it seemed most bleak but all reflected the basic humanity and human dignity of the people who created them some - [MEJDI Co-Founder Aziz Abu Sarah's new article for Haaretz](https://mejditours.com/mejdi-co-founder-aziz-abu-sarahs-new-article-for-haaretz/) - MEJDI Co-Founder Aziz Abu Sarah just published a new article in Haaretz entitled I Was a Palestinian stone-thrower. Here's why I stopped. In this article, Aziz shares how two people close to him continue to promote peace between Israelis and Palestinians even during tough times. Aziz states - ...Muhammad and Sarah remind me that I am also a - [MEJDI Tours is featured by Brazilian Travel Blog The Green Travel](https://mejditours.com/mejdi-tours-is-featured-by-brazilian-travel-blog-the-green-travel/) - MEJDI Tours was featured by Green Travel, a travel blog from Brazil that highlights responsible tourism. For any of our friends who can read Portuguese, check it out and let us know what you think! Click here to read the article For more information… Interesting in traveling with us? Check out our list of open - [Visiting Taybeh](https://mejditours.com/visiting-taybeh/) - The First Lutheran Church group visited Taybeh and Taybeh Brewing Company to learn about delicious Palestinian beer. Below are some pictures from the day. - [Updates from Bethlehem](https://mejditours.com/24174-2/) - The morning began with news that our bus driver couldn't get out of his village and our bus wasn't able to leave the lot. This news was followed by news that during the protest we witnessed yesterday a young man was killed by Israeli soldiers. He was not a part of the protest, he was - [Bethlehem mornings](https://mejditours.com/bethlehem-mornings/) - It's morning here in Bethlehem and there is steady traffic flowing down the street as I sit on the balcony. In front of me is a terraced hill with an old dwelling on it surrounded on each side and above by more modern buildings. Bethlehem is for me where the contrast of ancient and modern - [Day 5 with First Lutheran Church](https://mejditours.com/day-5-with-first-lutheran-church/) - There are moments in every pastor's life when you sit back and look around and are in awe at what God has done. 3 years ago when I first visited the Holy Land, I knew that God was asking me to work for peace and justice here in this place. I had very little idea what that would - [Days 3 and 4](https://mejditours.com/days-3-and-4/) - Today's blog post comes from Pastor Karyn Bodenschatz It has been a full two days as we learn the land of Jerusalem. We are finding that our trip is unlike many that our tour guides do; we spend a lot of time listening and experiencing as we seek deeper understanding. As the leader, who loves this land - [Aziz Abu Sarah – Ending the Cycle of Violence in Israel and Palestine](https://mejditours.com/aziz-abu-sarah-ending-the-cycle-of-violence-in-israel-and-palestine/) - MEJDI Co-Founder Aziz Abu Sarah was featured in an article from the Euphrates Institute, where they shared his story and a video to his interview in the movie HUMANS. In the article, author Janessa Wilder states I so admire Aziz’s transformation and the courageous path he has chosen to spread the lessons he’s learned as far and - [Update from the First Lutheran Church](https://mejditours.com/update-from-the-first-lutheran-church/) - We are at the beginning of our second full day in Jerusalem and already our heads are full of the wonder of this amazing city and questions about the things we have seen. The clash of the ancient and modern was never more clear than when we walked the Stations of the Cross through the - [MEJDI Co-Founder Aziz Abu Sarah is featured in the movie HUMAN](https://mejditours.com/mejdi-co-founder-aziz-abu-sarah-is-featured-in-the-movie-human/) - MEJDI Co-Founder Aziz Abu Sarah was featured in the movie HUMAN, where he shared his story of learning about and be-friending Israelis for the first time. HUMAN is described as - HUMAN is a collection of stories about and images of our world, offering an immersion to the core of what it means to be - [Religion News Service features MEJDI Tours](https://mejditours.com/religion-news-service-features-mejdi-tours/) - Religion News Service recently interviewed MEJDI Co-Founder Aziz Abu Sarah and wrote an article about the unique trips MEJDI offers. In the article, entitled More than Tourism: Holy Land trips advance peacemaking mission, they spoke with past group leaders Pastor David Schmigdall and Pastor John Moyle about their experiences traveling with MEJDI. Moyle states: “The core of what - [Day #3...What a Day...What a Trip!](https://mejditours.com/day-3-what-a-day-what-a-trip/) - Today's blog post comes from traveler David Willson. Today we learned about the challenges and issues presented by Israeli settlements in Palestinian communities in East Jerusalem. Sania from Silwan We heard from Sania, a resident of the ancient village of Silwan, a Palestinian community. She spoke about the struggle of families who try to maintain - [Rabbis Endorse MEJDI’s Bat Mitzvah Tours with Women of the Wall](https://mejditours.com/rabbis-endorse-mejdis-bat-mitzvah-tours-with-women-of-the-wall/) - Women of the Wall celebrated a major victory in April. For the first time ever, the organization read from a full size Torah at their monthly service at the Western Wall (Kotel) in Jerusalem. For more than 25 years, Women of the Wall have been working to achieve the social and legal recognition of the - [Final Day of our Trip](https://mejditours.com/final-day-of-our-trip/) - Post from Valparaiso University Law student Chidi W. "Wars don't lead nowhere. It's time to do something else. We want the occupation to end... I believe that the Jewish people are entitled to their own country, the Palestinian should also..." - Liora - [Reflections on Visiting a Kibbutz](https://mejditours.com/reflections-on-visiting-a-kibbutz/) - Valparaiso student, Jarryd M: Hello readers! I apologize for the late start in the blog post. I will try my very best to catch you up on our last week worth of adventures in the coming days! Last night we stayed at a kibbutz called Inbar not too far from the Sea of Galilee... - [First Lutheran Church trip to the Holy Land](https://mejditours.com/first-lutheran-church-trip-to-the-holy-land/) - Three years ago I woke up in a foreign land to the sound of the call to prayer ringing through the valley. I sat outside and watched the sun rise over Old City Jerusalem and I knew I was in a holy place. Later that day, the ringing of the church bells and the call - [Surprises](https://mejditours.com/surprises/) - Today's blog post comes from traveler Stephanie Deutsch and photographs by traveler David Deutsch... A pilgrimage such as ours is full of surprises. I knew we would go to the Temple Mount, the most famous site in Jerusalem but I didn’t know exactly how much we would be able to visit there. I had surprises - [Nooks and Crannies](https://mejditours.com/nooks-and-crannies/) - Today's blog post comes from David Deutsch... Stephanie and I visited the Church of the Holy Sepulchre while on the St. Mark’s pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Needless to say the place was jumping: the overwhelming visual impression of many Christians of different faiths solemnly partaking in the spiritual atmosphere of [one of] the most important places in - [Tourists or Pilgrims? - Reflections based on an anonymous piece I first read years ago.](https://mejditours.com/tourists-or-pilgrims/) - Today's blog post comes from Karen Getman. Blessed are those who find their strength in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. (Psalm 84:5) The most exasperating stranger I’ve had to walk with is myself. I go through life juggling my tourist pilgrim heart. There is a part of me that longs to be - [University of Nebraska Kearney will travel with MEJDI Tours in 2016](https://mejditours.com/university-of-nebraska-kearney-will-travel-with-mejdi-tours-in-2016/) - University of Nebraska Kearney will be bring students to Israel and Palestine in 2016 to learn more about the conflict. In the Kearney Hub, the University's newsletter, they interview professors Chuck Rowling and William Aviles to learn more about this study abroad experience. “One of the biggest things (that) we wanted to do was to - [A Blessing of the Pilgrims](https://mejditours.com/a-blessing-of-the-pilgrims/) - August 23, 2015 - We invited the St. Mark’s community, our families and friends, to travel with us to the Holy Land. Our trip officially begins September 1 in Jerusalem, but we have been preparing for over a year with readings, films and speakers. We have committed to listen to those living in the Holy - [MEJDI Co-Founder Aziz Abu Sarah's Limmud Conference Talk is Available Online](https://mejditours.com/mejdi-co-founder-aziz-abu-sarah-limmud-conference-talk-is-available-online/) - This past winter, MEJDI Co-Founder Aziz Abu Sarah spoke at 18x18 ChaiPowered's Limmud Conference in Warwick, UK. In this talk, Aziz discusses how travel can change the world. - [The Future of Tourism](https://mejditours.com/the-future-of-tourism-caring-magazine/) - Their goal was to create a new kind of tour company that uses tourism as an opportunity to encourage tolerance and cross cultural understanding by introducing tourists to the local people, sharing their traditions and teaching the multiple narratives and viewpoints that make up any nation. - [Traveling to Change the World](https://mejditours.com/traveling-to-change-the-world/) - Tourism is here seen as awareness tool of reconciliation or education. This shows incredible potential. - [Experiencing Jerusalem on Sabbath](https://mejditours.com/experiencing-jerusalem-on-sabbath/) - Today's post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Aly S... - [Challenged Perspective; Changed Reality](https://mejditours.com/challenged-perspective-changed-reality/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Michael S... "However, on this day, I saw through the concrete of these walls and into the hearts of people on both sides. What I found is a glimpse of hope and a new perspective. I believe that joy is our strength and in these moments, in this next generation, there is a spirit of joy that will strengthen those in despair." - [Right to Return](https://mejditours.com/right-to-return/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Amanda D... - [Graffiti on the Separation Wall](https://mejditours.com/23550/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Mohammad F... - [Re-Experiencing Jerusalem](https://mejditours.com/re-experiencing-jerusalem/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Aladin A... - [Our Visit to the Wall](https://mejditours.com/23557/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Natasha R... - [Urban Local Food Lessons from Israel](https://mejditours.com/urban-local-food-lessons-from-israel/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Andy S... - [Visiting Yad Vashem](https://mejditours.com/visiting-yad-vashem/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Pauline W... - [Final Day Visiting Sderot](https://mejditours.com/final-day-visiting-sderot/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Scott J... - [One Land, One People](https://mejditours.com/one-land-one-people/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Marc J... - [Perspective](https://mejditours.com/perspective/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Student Alex S... "The best way to understand someones perspective is to hear it from a first-person account. This was exactly what was done during our tour; because of this, we not only educated on the region through a personal perspective, but were able to connect personally to the people living in the region themselves." - [Meeting with a Holocaust Survivor](https://mejditours.com/meeting-with-a-holocaust-survivor/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Jonathan E... - [The Power of Art](https://mejditours.com/the-power-of-art/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Emily V... - [Art and Checkpoints in Israel and Palestine](https://mejditours.com/art-and-checkpoints-in-israel-and-palestine/) - Today's post comes from Valparaiso University Law School student Shannon K. - [An Evening of Reflection in Jerusalem](https://mejditours.com/an-evening-of-reflection-in-jerusalem/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Jacquielynn W. - [Experiencing a Dual Narrative Trip to Israel and Palestine](https://mejditours.com/experiencing-a-dual-narrative-trip-to-israel-and-palestine/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso University Law Student Travis B... - [Masada: An Ancient Fortress](https://mejditours.com/masada-an-ancient-fortress/) - Today's blog post comes from Carmen, a traveler on our October 2014 National Geographic Expedition to the Holy Land... - [Day in Palestine](https://mejditours.com/day-in-palestine/) - Post from Valparaiso University Law student Audrey G. "But learning about the growth of Christianity in Palestine gave me great hope that there will be peace in the Middle East one day..." - [Life Along the Border](https://mejditours.com/22079/) - Blog post from Valparaiso University Law Student Dimonique M. "The picture shows a drawing from one of the kids in his town about his thoughts on the conflict. The drawing has a letter with it which is written to a Palestinian child about how they are not alone and understand the suffering they are going through. The child also talked about wanting to play with Palestinian children someday..." - [A Light in the Darkness](https://mejditours.com/a-light-in-the-darkness/) - Today's blog post comes from Valparaiso Law Student Cara T. "This trip has changed me. I am now responsible for what I have seen and feel an obligation to do something..." - [Coffee in the Holy Land](https://mejditours.com/coffee-in-the-holy-land/) - But a cup of coffee here isn't just a caffeine jolt. It is the signature gesture of hospitality and offered me, intentionally or not, a window onto people and places I wouldn't have otherwise seen... - [Lost in the Abu Dhabi Desert](https://mejditours.com/lost-in-the-abu-dhabi-desert/) - Our next blog post comes from MEJDI co-founder, Aziz Abu Sarah. "...This is how a Palestinian, an Egyptian, and a Pakistani got lost in the desert...." - [The Israel-Palestine Lorde Diaries: Bus Jammin'](https://mejditours.com/the-israel-palestine-lorde-diaries-bus-jammin/) - Globalization, that demon which I vowed to fight to the death when I was Lorde’s age… Now it manifested itself as a promise, at least here. There’s so much that separates us: language, religion, a concrete wall and how we drink coffee. Political dominance makes up the most pronounced difference: I have rights, Mayar and Husam practically don’t. I am a citizen, while they live under military rule. In order to defy the system that categorizes us so cruelly, that seeks to turn us into enemies for its own good, we must focus on what makes us alike, and here is what makes us alike: we can sing Royals. - [Aziz Abu Sarah's Mindful Tourism Talk Explores Human History and Connection](https://mejditours.com/aziz-abu-sarahs-mindful-tourism-talk-explores-human-history-and-connection/) - "In his mindful tourism talk, Palestinian activist Aziz Abu Sarah espouses his belief that tourism is the most sustainable way to bring down the walls that separate us." - [Aziz Abu Sarah Interviewed on Newstalk's Moncrieff Show](https://mejditours.com/aziz-abu-sarah-interviewed-on-the-moncrieff-show-newstalk/) - "The word peace is a tricky word, because everyone believes they want peace..." - [Palestino criado para odiar Israel e que foi baleado aos 7 cria 'turismo da paz'](https://mejditours.com/palestino-criado-para-odiar-israel-e-que-foi-baleado-aos-7-cria-turismo-da-paz/) - Carolina Garcia, a reporter from Sao Paulo, Brazil, wrote about Aziz Abu Sarah's story for iG. - [A look at calls to reform Islam](https://mejditours.com/a-look-at-calls-to-reform-islam/) - Mustafa Akyol and Aziz Abu Sarah discuss Islam in light of the recent attacks in Paris, France. - [What Aziz Abu Sarah Learned in Hebrew School](https://mejditours.com/what-aziz-abu-sarah-learned-in-hebrew-school/) - In this article, Jessica Steinberg describes Aziz Abu Sarah's "unconventional journey from rock-throwing Palestinian activist to international peace advocate"... - [A Palestinian's Journey from Stone-Throwing to Conflict Resolution](https://mejditours.com/a-palestinians-journey-from-stone-throwing-to-conflict-resolution-2/) - MEJDI's Co-Founder Aziz Abu Sarah was recently interviewed by the Christian Science Monitor. - [TED Talk by Aziz Abu Sarah of MEJDI Tours Now Available Online](https://mejditours.com/mejdi-aziz-abu-sarah-ted-video/) - MEJDI co-founder and 2014 TED Fellow, Aziz Abu Sarah, gave his TED talk last March. You can now watch his TED video online, in which he discusses the importance of tourism to erode cultural conflict... - [Palestinian, Jew give both sides on joint Jerusalem tours](https://mejditours.com/palestinian-jew-give-both-sides-on-joint-jerusalem-tours/) - Catriona Davies wrote an article about MEJDI's dual narrative approach to tourism for CNN... - [Israeli, Palestinian join forces to offer tours with two viewpoints](https://mejditours.com/israeli-palestinian-join-forces-to-offer-tours-with-two-viewpoints/) - The Toronto Star writes about our dual narrative approach. - [A Spiritual Pilgrimage](https://mejditours.com/a-spiritual-pilgrimage/) - Shortly after returning home, a friend asked me to name one memorable moment from the trip. I said, "Seriously? Just one?" If I said, "The Church of the Resurrection," a member of our group could counter, "Not the Jordan River?' If I said "the Garden of Gethsemane," someone would say, "Not communion on the Mount of Beatitudes?" If I said, "Rami, the Jewish man who told how the death of his daughter propelled him into the holy work of peacemaking," someone else might respond, "Not the dinner in the home of Aziz's Palestinian family, and the story of his brother?" Feel free to ask any of our pilgrims about their ONE memorable moment. Good luck with that! - [Bewitched, Bothered, & Bewildered by Israel (By Sheila Meyer)](https://mejditours.com/bewitched-bothered-bewildered-by-israel/) - While I have left Israel, Israel has not left me. My dreams are an almost psychedelic hodgepodge of the people and places I saw there. 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And in the process, they are trying to make the world a better place.” - [MEJDI Tours Introduces Visitors To Israelis And Palestinians](https://mejditours.com/mejdi-tours-introduces-visitors-to-israelis-and-palestinians/) - Liel Maghen, an Israeli tour guide who describes himself as an ardent Zionist, said, “When you are really confident, you can absorb and listen to other stories.” Palestinian guide Tamer Omari said, “narratives only collide because they choose not to stress the same things. If you want to be pro anybody, you have to be pro everybody.” - [St. Mark's Holy Land Pilgrimage 2013](https://mejditours.com/st-marks-holy-land-pilgrimage-2013/) - Amazing blog from our St. Mark's Pilgrimage group (2013) from Washington, DC. So much fun to see the experience through their eyes! - [Dual Narrative Tour of Israel and West Bank](https://mejditours.com/dual-narrative-tour-of-israel/) - Kevin Conlon and Anthony Shaker, two teachers from Chicago, traveled with MEJDI Tours this summer. 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OUR MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVE APPROACH DUAL NARRATIVE TOUR (TM) DIVERSE SPEAKERS OUR MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVE APPROACH Praised by National Geographic, the United Nations, and CNN, MEJDI Tours’ innovative multiple narrative approach to tourism enables travelers to gain a more comprehensive understanding of our destinations and the people that live there.Offering deep - [Exclusive Access](https://mejditours.com/our-story/exclusive-access/) - Exclusive Access Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview MEET LEADERS, PEACE BUILDERS & MORE ENJOY AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES Decades of relationship building around the world empowers MEJDI Tours with exclusive, behind-the-scenes access in all of our destinations. This not only allows us to take travelers behind closed doors—meeting the people they want to meet and going - [Honoring Clients & Communities](https://mejditours.com/our-story/honoring-clients-communities-2/) - Honoring Clients & Communities Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. 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Mejdi -which translates to both “honor” and “respect”- was established to achieve one goal: change the face of tourism through a socially responsible business model that honors both - [Episode 22: Count On Me (Part 2)](https://mejditours.com/livestream-crossing-boundaries-international-travel-2/episode-22/) - Episode 22: COUNT ON ME (PART 2) TRANSCENDING RACIAL DIVISIONS AND INTERRUPTING IDEOLOGICAL VIOLENCE Thursday, July 30 1PM ET Guest Speakers: Dr. Todd Allen Dr. Allen is the founder of the Common Ground Project, a nonprofit dedicated to teaching the history of the Civil Rights Movement, a frequent lecturer on commemorative practices/public memory related to - [Plan a Custom Tour](https://mejditours.com/plan-a-custom-tour/) - We can't wait to hear from you! Fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you within 48 hours. 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Compare and contrast Northern Ireland’s tumultuous past with the deeply divided United States of today - [Episode 50: Current Palestinian/Israeli Conflict](https://mejditours.com/livestream-crossing-boundaries-international-travel-2/episode-50-palestinian-israeli-conflict/) - Episode 50: Current Events & Conversations: An In-Depth Conversation on the Current Israeli / Palestinian Conflict Thursday, May 13, 1 PM ET On this episode Aziz and Kim, a Palestinian and an Israeli, for an in-depth discussion on what’s happening and why. We’ll cover events leading up to the current conflict and what resolutions are - [Destinations -](https://mejditours.com/custom-tours/) - Your Group Is Unique. Your Tour Should Be, Too. Exciting destinations. Authentic experiences. MEJDI Tours sets a new industry standard by offering uniquely customized tours based on your group’s values, goals, and needs. Let MEJDI help you plan the group trip of a lifetime. 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Upcoming Tours : Jerusalem - This tour will walk travelers through the Holy sites of - [The Story of Silwan (A Virtual Tour)](https://mejditours.com/virtual-tours/silwan-ir-amim/) - The Story of Silwan (A Virtual Tour) Designed in cooperation with Ir Amim, an NGO working for an equitable and stable Jerusalem with an agreed political future, this tour will take you through the contested neighbourhood of Silwan, starting with the relevant background and sharing the local narratives. This is an in-depth opportunity to view, learn and - [Middle Eastern Public Class - Checkout](https://mejditours.com/virtual-tours/virtual-experiences/middle-eastern-public-class-checkout/) - Middle Eastern Public Classes Take a culinary voyage of Middle Eastern food while also learning the history and personal stories behind each dish. Choose a public class by dish or select a private group tour with your choice of dishes such as maqluba, hummus, falafel, musakhan, shawarma, or shakshouka. Upcoming Public Classes (Private Classes Also - [A "Corkscrew" to French Wines ](https://mejditours.com/virtual-tours/virtual-wine-tasting-tour/) - A "Corkscrew" to French Wines Virtual Wine Exploration & Tour with Yuval Ben Ami For those wishing to be savvy about french wines. Yuval Ben-Ami, who lives among the vineyards of the Luberon will guide you through everything that makes it into those wonderful bottles, covering history, geography, agriculture, techniques, grape varieties, the diverse characters of local wines, food - [Asian Public Cooking Classes: Checkout](https://mejditours.com/virtual-tours/virtual-experiences/asian-public-cooking-class-checkout/) - Asian Public Cooking Classes Savory, sweet, spicy and sour – Asian cuisine has a way of combining all flavors into one dish. On this culinary journey, we have selected authentic recipes and will highlight the background of each dish. Learn to make pho, goi cuon (spring rolls), thit kho (pork stew), and bahn xeo. 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We'll send more information on connecting virtually for this tour soon. In the meantime, if you have any questions - feel free to contact us at info@mejditours.com or call 703-349-1554. Your next trip begins here: Interested in experiencing MEJDI’s industry-leading socially responsible - [Thank You Public Virtual Tours - Silwan](https://mejditours.com/virtual-tours/thank-you-public-virtual-tours-silwan/) - Thank you for booking! We can't wait to tour virtually with you! We'll send more information on connecting virtually for this tour soon. In the meantime, if you have any questions - feel free to contact us at info@mejditours.com or call 703-349-1554. We'd also like to invite you to check out our weekly live stream - [Virtual Tour: Croatia (Pearl of the Balkans)](https://mejditours.com/virtual-tours/virtual-tour-croatia/) - Virtual Tour of Croatia (The Pearl of the Balkans) A unique look at the country of Croatia. Croatia has breathtaking beaches, unique waterfalls, island regions that rival other Mediterranean nations, and a troubled history. A guide from MEJDI Tours will go beyond a traditional tour by providing a customized virtual tour (pictures and video) of - [Travel Photography Workshop with Udi Goren](https://mejditours.com/virtual-tours/travel-photography-workshop/) - Travel Photography Workshop with Udi Goren Learn tips and tricks for taking the best photographs during travel. Udi will discuss choosing the right angles, composition of pictures, portraits, and so much more. He will share his work and focus on photography while traveling. Tour Date: Monday, March 22 (12pm - 1:30pm ET) 50% Off Sale - [Virtual Dual Narrative tour of Jerusalem](https://mejditours.com/virtual-tours/virtual-jerusalem-iliff/) - A (Virtual) Dual-Narrative Tour of Jerusalem with Iliff School of Theology MEJDI tours, originators of the Dual Narrative™ Tour, are now offering mission-driven opportunities to explore the world virtually. Our two-guide model incorporates an Israeli and Palestinian guide, each representing unique cultural, religious, political, and ethnic narratives. On this tour your guides, Husam Jubran and - [Latin American Virtual Cooking Classes](https://mejditours.com/virtual-tours/virtual-experiences/latin-american-public-cooking-class-checkout/) - Latin American Public Cooking Classes From Costa Rica to Colombia; explore the authentic and zesty flavors of Latin America with us. Choose a public class by dish or select a private group tour with your choice of dishes such as homemade tortillas, ajiaco, arroz con leche, arepas with ceviche de mango, and papas chorreadas. Upcoming Public Classes - [Private Virtual Experiences](https://mejditours.com/virtual-tours/virtual-experiences/private/) - Private Virtual Experiences - [Private Virtual Tours](https://mejditours.com/virtual-tours/private/) - Private Virtual Tours - [Virtual Tours](https://mejditours.com/virtual-tours/destinations-and-guides/) - MEJDI 360° - Virtual Tours, Real Experiences Combining our unique 360° touring technology along with our expert local guides, you’ll be able to experience the highlights and travel off the beaten track while engaging with our guides and connecting with the local community along the way! As we like to say - “It’s not where - [Valentines Day Cooking Classes - Checkout](https://mejditours.com/virtual-tours/virtual-experiences/cooking-for-your-valentine/) - Valentines Day Weekend Cooking Classes: $19 (per device) (Sale Price ends on Friday, February 12 at noon!) No shipment of ingredients for these classes but we will send detailed ingredient list and instructions following registration). All dishes can be made for vegetarians. Arepas and spring rolls can be made vegan. Feb. 12, 2021 - [Thank you for your Purchase!](https://mejditours.com/virtual-tours/virtual-experiences/vdaythankyou/) - Thank you for booking! Check your email for the registration confirmation and additional details for this experience. Occasionally these emails end up in the spam inbox so be sure to check there too! In the meantime, if you have any questions - feel free to contact us at info@mejditours.com. - [Virtual Tour: The Healing Legacy of Northern Ireland](https://mejditours.com/virtual-tours/virtual-northern-ireland/) - Uncomfortable Conversations - The Healing Legacy of Northern Ireland Dive deep into the history of the Troubles of Northern Ireland in dual narrative, with a unionist and nationalist guide. Explore the different groups that helped promote peace and pursue reconciliation. Compare and contrast Northern Ireland’s tumultuous past with the deeply divided United States of today - [Provence as Inspiration: A Series](https://mejditours.com/virtual-tours/provence-france-virtual-tour/) - Provence as Inspiration: A Series - [Test 123](https://mejditours.com/hebrew-mejdi/) - sdgfasfasdf - [Combatants for Peace & MEJDI Tours Series: Palestine Through the Senses](https://mejditours.com/virtual-tours/cfp-virtual-series/) - Combatants for Peace & MEJDI Tours Series: Palestine Through the Senses - [Mini-Series with Husam and Yuval](https://mejditours.com/virtual-tours/dual-narrative-tour-jerusalem-series/) - Mini-Series with Husam and Yuval - [Holidays: Virtual Tours and Experiences](https://mejditours.com/virtual-tours/virtual-holiday-tours/) - Virtual Holiday Experiences Let our guides take you on a spiritual and cultural adventure! Engage with locals, learn about their special holiday traditions and take a tour to see the local festivities! Combining our 360° touring technology along with our expert guides, we have carefully crafted the perfect opportunity to connect with others and feel - [New Year in Tel Aviv - Checkout](https://mejditours.com/virtual-tours/new-year-in-tel-aviv-checkout/) - New Year in Tel Aviv - Checkout - [Christmas in Bethlehem Public Tour - Checkout](https://mejditours.com/virtual-tours/christmas-bethlehem-public/) - Christmas in Bethlehem Public Tour - [Purchase a Gift - Checkout](https://mejditours.com/virtual-tours/virtual-holiday-tours/purchase-a-gift-checkout/) - Purchase a Gift Certificate - [Thank You: Holiday Gifts](https://mejditours.com/virtual-tours/virtual-holiday-tours/thank-you-holiday-gifts/) - What a thoughtful gift! Now let's put the ribbon on top: How the recipient uses the gift voucher: We can email you an e-gift voucher that you can gift to the recipient. Complete the information below for us to send you a designed gift voucher that you can present to the recipient (sample below). Just - [A Bethlehem Christmas for Church Families/Congregations](https://mejditours.com/christmas-church-families-congregations/) - A Bethlehem Christmas for Church Families/Congregations - [Episode 40: All About Morocco](https://mejditours.com/livestream-crossing-boundaries-international-travel-2/episode-40-all-about-morocco/) - Episode 40: ALL ABOUT MOROCCO THE COUNTRY YOU DIDN’T KNOW: SUFISM, WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AND PEACE BUILDING Thursday, December 10, 1 PM ET On this episode we “travelled” to Morocco. We were joined by our Moroccan colleagues who shared the cultural, historical, and geographical contexts of this incredible country. We discussed a variety of sustainable development - [Episode 13: The Luck of the Irish](https://mejditours.com/livestream-crossing-boundaries-international-travel-2/episode-13/) - Episode 13: THE LUCK OF THE IRISH RETHINKING CONFLICT AND THE IRISH PEACE PROCESS An in-depth look at the Troubles of Northern Ireland, the violent ethno-nationalist conflict of the late 20th century. Learn about neighborhood divisions in Belfast and efforts to bridge the divide and cultivate a more peaceful future. Explore the country’s Catholic and - [Episode 39: Republic of Cuba](https://mejditours.com/livestream-crossing-boundaries-international-travel-2/episode-39-republic-of-cuba/) - Episode 39: REPUBLIC OF CUBA: A Country Frozen in Time but Looking to the Future Thursday, December 3, 1 PM ET On this episode we “travelled” to Cuba! We virtually explored this beautiful country - seemingly trapped in the past - but making significant strides toward future advancement with our good friend, Carmen Edelson, an - [Christmas Tour for Families and Children](https://mejditours.com/christmas-tour-families-children/) - A Bethlehem Christmas for Church Families/Congregations - [Hanukkah Event: Bring Light into the Darkness](https://mejditours.com/hanukkah-event-bring-light-into-the-darkness/) - Hanukkah Event: Bring Light into the Darkness - [Festive Christmikah Cooking Experience](https://mejditours.com/festive-christmikah-cooking-experience/) - Festive Christmikah Cooking Experience - [Episode 38: Republic of Iraq](https://mejditours.com/livestream-crossing-boundaries-international-travel-2/episode-38-republic-of-iraq/) - Episode 38: REPUBLIC OF IRAQ: The Conflicts, Diversity and Current Affairs in Iraq Thursday, November 19, 1 PM ET On this episode we “travelled” to Iraq with our good friend Inna Rudolf. This war-torn country is not on the top of many travel lists but it’s home to the Mesopotamia region where some of the - [Episode 37: Incredible India](https://mejditours.com/livestream-crossing-boundaries-international-travel-2/episode-37-incredible-india/) - Episode 37: INCREDIBLE INDIA: The Beauty, Diversity, and Conflicts of India Thursday, November 12, 1 PM ET This episode was all about India! Our guests, Rahul Ahmad (Content, strategy & marketing expert) & Tejaswini Madabhushi (CEO of Yugantar) discussed diversity, democracy and identity. Arun Raj (Founder of Ashwa Mobility) shared his passion for Indian innovation (and racing), and Reena Kapoor (Bollywood Actress) brought out - [Thank you for your Purchase](https://mejditours.com/thank-you-for-your-purchase/) - Thank you for booking! We can't wait to tour virtually with you! Visit more virtual experiences We'll send more information on connecting virtually for this tour soon. 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One of our colleagues will get back to you shortly with more information on creating a custom - [Episode 36: EcoPeace in the Middle East](https://mejditours.com/livestream-crossing-boundaries-international-travel-2/episode-36-ecopeace-middleast/) - Episode 36: ECOPEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST: WILL THE MIDDLE EAST BE INHABITABLE IN 2100? A Discussion on Climate Change, Water Security and National Security for Jordan, Palestine, and Israel Thursday, November 5, 1 PM ET EcoPeace Middle East is a unique organization that brings together Jordanian, Palestinian, and Israeli environmentalists. Their primary objective is - [Episode 35: The US Presidential Elections and Moving Forward Despite Political Differences](https://mejditours.com/livestream-crossing-boundaries-international-travel-2/episode-35-the-us-presidential-elections-moving-forward/) - Episode 35: THE UNITED STATES PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS: How a Divided Nation can Move Forward Despite Differences On this episode, we discussed the much anticipated and highly divisive US Presidential Elections. 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Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Friends of the Arava Institute Study Tour Tour Dates: October 10-20, 2026 Optional Extension Tour (Morocco): October 20-24 Registration Deadline: August 3, 2026 TOUR REGISTRATION TOUR ITINERARY You can indicate your interest in the optional post-program extension to Morocco tour - [Women of the Early Church: Faith, Empire, Memory & Service in Greece and Turkey](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/elca-greece-turkey-2027/) - Women of the Early Church: Faith, Empire, Memory & Service in Greece and Turkey Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Tour Dates: September 14–25, 2027 Registration Deadline: June 14 (book early, space is limited) $4,900 USD* Follow in the footsteps of the women whose faith, hospitality, and leadership helped shape the early Christian movement while - [A View Across the Divides: Healing Across the Divides in Israel & the West Bank (2027)](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/hatd2027/) - A View Across the Divides: Healing Across the Divides in Israel & the West Bank (2027) Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now A View Across the Divides: Healing Across the Divides In Israel & the West Bank (2027) Tour Dates: April 4-12, 2027 4,255 USD* *Prices are per person and based on - [Exploring the Balkans: The Land of Blood & Honey](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/balkans/) - Exploring the Balkans: The Land of Blood & Honey Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Exploring the Balkans Journey across the Balkans, uncovering the layered history, cultural diversity, and present realities of four nations: Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, and Montenegro. Blending MEJDI’s signature “Dual Narrative” - [Civil Rights Movement Green Earth Travel](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/civil-rights-movement-green-earth-travel/) - Civil Rights Movement Past & Present:The Struggle Towards Equality Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. A powerful journey with vegan flair. Tour Dates: October 9 - October 14, 2026 Registration Deadline: August 1, 2026 (book early, space is limited) $2,995 USD per person* Journey through the American South on a reflective exploration of the Civil - [A Multi-Narrative Journey in the Iberian Peninsula](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/spain/) - A Multi-Narrative Journey in the Iberian Peninsula Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now A Multi-Narrative Journey in the Iberian Peninsula This immersive journey through Spain explores the country’s richly layered history and culture—from Islamic palaces and Jewish quarters to revolutionary street art and modern resistance. Walk - [Civil Rights Then & Now Legacy of a Movement and the Role of Faith](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/civil-rights-st-johns-boulder/) - Civil Rights Then & Now Legacy of a Movement and the Role of Faith Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Tour Dates: February 17-21, 2027 (Main Trip) February 21-22, 2027 (Extension) Registration Deadline: November 9, 2026 Pricing*: $2,675 (Main Trip) $800 (Extension) After our small group study this fall of Sacred Ground, join us on - [New Jewish Narrative Journey 2026](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/new-jewish-narrative-journey-2026/) - New Jewish Narrative Journey 2026 Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Tour Dates: November 6-12, 2026 (Israel & Palestine) November 12-17, 2026 (Ireland & Northern Ireland) Registration Deadline: August 8, 2026 Pricing: Israel & Palestine: $5,425 per person Ireland & Northern Ireland: $4,450 per person Full - [A Dual Narrative of Ireland](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/northern-ireland/) - A Dual Narrative Tour of Northern Ireland Gain a unique Dual Narrative perspective by traveling with Catholic and Protestant tour guides as they share their community histories and personal stories. Request Info Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now A Dual Narrative of Northern Ireland Explore Northern - [Discover Vietnam](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/discover-vietnam/) - Vietnam: A Journey of Sites, Sound and Spirit Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Vietnam: A Journey of Sites, Sound and Spirit​ Vietnam is more than a beautiful country. It’s a place shaped by memory of colonization, war, resistance, and revival. Elad brings the sensitivity, experience, - [Temple Beth Emeth Israel Journey](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/tbe-journey-2027/) - Multiple Voices, Multiple Narratives TBE Israel/Palestine Journey Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Tour Dates February 3-10, 2027 Registration Deadline: November 5, 2026 $3,850 USD per person* I want to invite you to join me for a journey to Israel and Palestine that is meant to - [US Southeast Civil Rights Journey: Northfield Public Schools](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/civil-rights-journey-northfield/) - Civil Rights Journey, USA Memory & Movements Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Tour Dates November 6-9, 2026 Early Bird Registration: June 30Registration Deadline: September 1 Take a powerful journey through the American South exploring the Civil Rights Movement—then and now.On this four-day, multi-city trip, visit - [NIC Vietnam: A Journey of Sites, Sound and Spirit](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/nic-vietnam/) - Vietnam: A Journey of Sites, Sound and Spirit Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Tour Dates December 29, 2026 – January 7, 2027 [The tour is fully booked] Registration Deadline: September 29, 2026 $3,495 USD per person* This immersive journey through Vietnam offers a rich exploration - [Israel & Palestine Beyond the Headlines Haaretz Mission 2026](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/israel-palestine-beyond-the-headlines-haaretz-mission-2026/) - Israel and Palestine Beyond the Headlines Haaretz Mission 2026 Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Tour Dates: November 14-21, 2026 March 13-20, 2027 Optional Jordan Extension Tour November 21-24 & March 20-23 TOUR ITINERARY POST-TOUR ITINERARY BOOK NOW Price $4,995 USD per person* *Prices are based on double occupancy. Single room supplements are - [Emerald Isle “Dual Narrative:” Ireland & Northern Ireland](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/emerald-isle-northern-ireland/) - Emerald Isle Exploration:Ireland & Northern Ireland with Endless Travel Gain a unique "Dual Narrative" perspective, hearing personal accounts and community histories told by both Catholic and Protestant guides. Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Tour Date: September 10-17, 2026 Explore Ireland and Northern Ireland’s history and - [Congregation Beth Elohim’s Multigenerational Israel & Palestine Mission](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/cbe-multigenerational-israel-palestine-mission/) - Congregation Beth Elohim’s Multigenerational Israel & Palestine Mission Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Tour Dates October 18-23, 2026 Optional: pre-tour extension (October 14-17) Registration Deadline: June 18, 2026 $2,950 USD per person* If recent events have taught us anything, it is that, in the midst - [Lumaria Workshops Capturing the Balkans](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/lumaria-workshops-balkans/) - 📷 Capturing the Balkans: The Land of Blood & Honey Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Tour Dates: May 10- May 20, 2026 Optional Extension Tour: Albania May 20-23, 2026 TOUR ITINERARY BOOK NOW Price $6,690 USD per person* *Prices are based on double occupancy. Single room - [Wellness Retreat Egypt](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/wellness-retreat-egypt/) - Remembrance: Your Return To Wholeness in Egypt Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Tour Dates December 3 - 12, 2026 Registration Deadline: September 3, 2026 $5,999 USD per person* Early Sign Up Bonus: $222 off Divine Discount. Expires May 1, 2026 *Double occupancy; pricing determined according to - [Israel & Palestine Beyond the Headlines](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/mejdi-mission/) - Israel and Palestine Beyond the Headlines MEJDI Mission 2026 Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now *Private Departures Only* Embark on an unprecedented journey with MEJDI Tours to engage deeply with the complex and evolving realities of Israel and Palestine today. Far beyond the headlines, this mission offers travelers a rare opportunity to - [Civil Rights Movement Past & Present: The Struggle Towards Equality](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/civilrightstour/) - Civil Rights Movement Past & Present: The Struggle Towards Equality Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register testimonials Tour Dates: Each tour requires a minimum number of travelers to operate. We will update which departures are already confirmed to run below. February 26 - March 2, 2027 (Extension: March - [Sweden, Estonia & Latvia: Art, Architecture & Cultural Exchange in the Baltic](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/nic-sweden-estonia-latvia/) - Sweden, Estonia & Latvia Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Tour Dates March 12–21, 2027 Registration Deadline: December 11, 2026 $4,250 USD per person* This immersive journey through Sweden and the Baltic States offers a compelling exploration of art, history, and cultural identity. From Stockholm’s elegant - [Embracing Trust, Concern, and Respect in Israel & Palestine](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/embracing-trust-israelpalestine-2026/) - Embracing Trust, Concern, and Respect in Israel and Palestine Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Tour Dates October 10-16, 2026 Optional Extension Tour (October 17-23) Optional: The Future is Peace Tour with Aziz Abu Sarah & Maoz Inon (October 25-31, 2026) Registration Deadline: July 9, 2026 - [Journey to Israel: The Beth Shalom Way](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/journey-to-israel-the-beth-shalom-way/) - Journey to Israel: The Beth Shalom Way Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Tour Dates: December 27, 2026 - January 5, 2027 Registration Deadline: September 18, 2026 Pricing: 3,950 USD* BOOK NOW TOUR ITINERARY *Prices are per person based on double occupancy, minimum 17 travelers in - [Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom South Africa Tour - A Journey of Transformation and Reconciliation](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/soss-south-africa-2026/) - South Africa:A Journey of Transformation and Reconciliation with the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book now Tour Dates: May 3 - 10, 2026Apply by: February 1, 2026 Post-Tour Extension: May 10-12, 2026 TOUR ITINERARY POST-TOUR ITINERARY APPLY NOW $2,875 USD per person (double - [Madagascar](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/madagascar/) - Islands of Change: Madagascar’s Nature, Colonial Past, and Local Futures Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Tour Dates: Each tour requires a minimum number of travelers to operate. We will update which departures are already confirmed to run below. July 17 - 27, 2026 (Extension: July - [Tapestry of Cultures: Imperial Spain & the Spirit of Andalusia](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/tapestry-of-cultures-imperial-spain/) - Tapestry of Cultures: Imperial Spain & the Spirit of Andalusia Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Tour Date: September 24 - October 3, 2026 Initial Interest Form Deadline: March 15, 2026Deposit/Registration Deadline: May 15, 2026 This immersive Andalusian journey traces the layered history, culture, and contemporary - [Guided Peace Journeys Around the People’s Peace Summit](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/guided-peace-journeys-around-the-peoples-peace-summit/) - Guided Peace Journeys Around the People’s Peace Summit Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Tour Dates: April 29-May 3, 2026 Join us in the Holy Land for a special series of gatherings surrounding the People’s Peace Summit. Beyond the Summit itself, we have curated a unique - [MEJDI Mission Tour 2026](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/mejdi-mission-tour-2026/) - Israel and Palestine Beyond the Headlines MEJDI Mission 2026 Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Tour Dates: April 30-May 7, 2026 Pre-Tour Extension: April 28-30, 2026 TOUR ITINERARY BOOK NOW Price $3,600 USD per person* Pre Tour Price $675 USD Per Person *Prices are based on - [Discover Morocco: Journey of Heritage and Culture Etz Chayim](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/discover-morocco-etz-chayim/) - Discover Morocco Etz Chayim Journey of Heritage and Culture Optional “Dual Narrative” Extension to Israel & The West Bank Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Tour Dates April 16-26, 2026 $4,495 USD per person* Registration Deadline: December 19, 2025 (space is limited) BOOK NOW Pre-Trip Extension: - [South Africa: A Journey of Transformation and Reconciliation](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/south-africa-a-journey-of-transformation-and-reconciliation/) - South Africa: A Journey of Transformation and Reconciliation Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. South Africa *Private Departures Only* Experience South Africa’s rich journey from Johannesburg’s economic hub to Cape Town’s scenic landscapes. Explore Constitution Hill, Soweto’s historic streets, and the Cradle of Humankind. Engage with local activists, and relax in Big 5 game reserve, - [Civil Rights Movement Glovsky Travel](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/civil-rights-movement-glovsky-travel/) - Civil Rights Journey: The Movement Past & Present Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Tour Dates: October 20-25, 2026 Registration Deadline: June 1, 2026 (book early, space is limited) $5,650 - $6,750* Journey through the American South on a reflective exploration of the Civil Rights Movement—past and present. This six-day, multi-city tour highlights key moments - [A View Across the Divides: Healing Across the Divides In Israel & the West Bank 2026](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/hatd2026/) - A View Across the Divides: Healing Across the Divides in Israel & the West Bank (2026) Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now A View Across the Divides: Healing Across the Divides In Israel & the West Bank (2026) Tour Dates: April 12-21, 2026 3,960 USD* *Prices are per person and based on - [See Israel-Palestine on the ground with +972](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/see-israel-palestine-on-the-ground-with-972/) - See Israel-Palestine on the ground with +972 Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Tour Dates: May 3-10, 2026 Registration Deadline: March 1, 2026 $ 5,500 USD per person (double room) $ 7,500 USD per person (single room) BOOK NOW TOUR ITINERARY This is truly the time for coordinated international resistance, which requires - [Hope in the Holy Land: A Shared Learning Journey in Israel & Palestine](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/hope-in-the-holy-land/) - Hope in the Holy Land: A Shared Learning Journey in Israel & Palestine Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Tour Dates August 1-9, 2026 Optional extension: August 9-12 Registration Deadline: April 24, 2026 $3,690-$4,140 USD per person* Complete this form to join our info session online - [Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/azerbaijan-georgia-armenia/) - Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Tour Date: Each tour requires a minimum number of travelers to operate. We will update which departures are already confirmed to run below. October 30 – November 10, 2026 Deadline to register: August 1, 2026Main Tour: - [Georgia](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/georgia/) - The East and South-West part of Georgia Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Tour Date: Each tour requires a minimum number of travelers to operate. We will update which departures are already confirmed to run below. October 20 - 24, 2026 Deadline to register: July 21, - [Lewis & Clark Alumni Ireland September 2026](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/lewis-and-clark-emerald-isle/) - Exploring the Emerald Isle from Dublin to Belfast with Poet Kim Stafford Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book now TOUR DATES September 4-13, 2026 Registration Deadline: May 7, 2026 Book by January 10 for a $500 discount! BOOK NOW $7,495 USD per person* *Prices are based on double occupancy. Single room supplements are available. See - [Israel & Palestine: Mishkan - Kavana Journey 2026](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/mishkan-kavana-journey-2026/) - Mishkan Multiple Perspectives Tour in Israel and the West Bank Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Tour Dates February 12-19, 2026 Registration Deadline: December 31, 2025 $4,795 - $4,450 USD per person* The trip described below has been adapted for a smaller group and overlaps only - [Our 2026 Queer Trip to Israel](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/beit-simchat-torah-2026/) - Our 2026 Queer Trip to Israel and the West Bank Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Tour Dates February 16-24, 2026 Registration Deadline: November 26, 2025 $3,875 USD per person* Complete this form to join our info session online Tuesday, September 16 at 8:00pm ET and - [Teens tours](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/teens-tours/) - [Lessons in Resilience: Indigenous Communities & Culture of the American Southwest](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/lessons-in-resilience-indigenous-communities-culture-of-the-american-southwest/) - Lessons in Resilience: Indigenous Communities & Culture of the American Southwest Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register testimonials Lessons in Resilience: Indigenous Communities & Culture of the American Southwest Private Group Departures Only (Starting at 10 travelers or more) Explore the unique and diverse indigenous communities and cultures - [Lumaria Workshops Colombia](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/lumaria-workshops-colombia/) - Capturing Colombia A Journey Through Culture and Nature Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Capturing Colombia: A Journey Through Culture and Nature Tour Dates: November 30- December 11, 2025 (Registration is closed) Optional Extension Tour: Tayrona December 11-14, 2025 TOUR ITINERARY BOOK NOW Price $6,995 USD - [Travel through Vietnam with Elad Vazana](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/vietnam/) - Vietnam: A Journey of Sites, Sound and Spirit Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now This tour is at capacity. Please email info@mejditours.com to join the waitlist. Vietnam: A Journey of Sites, Sound and Spirit with Elad Vazana (MEJDI Expert) Tour Date: January 7-16, 2026Registration closes: November - [Lewis and Clark - South Africa - 2026](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/lewis-and-clark-south-africa-2026/) - South Africa: Wildlife, Culture, Food & Wine with Kundai Chirindo Professor of Rhetoric & Media Studies Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book now Tour Dates: January 5-16, 2026 (Register by Oct 5, 2025) Optional Extension Tour: Victoria FallsJanuary 3-5, 2026 BOOK NOW Starting at $7,995 USD per person* *Prices are based on double - [Discover Uzbekistan](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/discover-uzbekistan/) - A Journey through the Silk and Spice Road and the many Narratives of Uzbekistan Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Tour Dates: October 9 - 18, 2025 Registration closed TOUR ITINERARY BOOK NOW Starting at $2,995 USD per person* *Prices are based on double occupancy. Single room - [Oseh Shalom’s 2026 Israel Trip](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/oseh-shaloms-2026-israel-trip/) - Oseh Shalom’s 2026 Israel Trip Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Oseh Shalom’s 2026 Israel Trip Tour Dates: June 18 - 25, 2026 3,185 USD* Many Jews have had an affinity for Israel, many have long had an ambivalence, and many have had a complicated relationship. - [Dual Narrative Multi-Day Tour of Israel and Palestine](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/dual-narrative-multi-day-tour-of-israel-and-palestine/) - Dual Narrative Multi-Day Tour of Israel and Palestine Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Israel and Palestine Beyond the Headlines MEJDI Mission Embark on an unprecedented mission with MEJDI Tours to confront the complex realities of the current moment in Israel and Palestine.This initiative aims to transcend the headlines, bringing visitors together with guides, experts, - [Lewis & Clark: Ikaria - Greece’s Blue Zone](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/lewis-and-clark-greece-2026/) - Blue Zones:Lessons from a Greek Island about Aging Well with Professors Jerusha & Brian Detweiler-Bedell​ Blue Zones: Lessons from a Greek Island about Aging Well May 13 - 21, 2026 May 11 – 13: Athens Optional Pre-Trip Extension Tour Limited rooms, early registration encouraged Experience the beauty, cuisine, and culture of Ikaria – one of the - [South Africa](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/south-africa/) - South Africa: A Journey of Transformation and Reconciliation Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book now South Africa: A Journey of Transformation and Reconciliation Tour Dates: October 6 - 16, 2025Register by: July 8, 2025 TOUR ITINERARY BOOK NOW Starting at $4,995 USD per person* *Prices are based - [The American Dual Narrative Series: Blue/Red Divide in The Nation’s Capital](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/the-american-dual-narrative-series-blue-red-divide-in-the-nations-capital/) - The American Dual Narrative Series: Blue vs Red Divide in The Nation’s Capital Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Sample Itinerary Tour Request Testimonials The American Dual Narrative Series: Blue/Red Divide in The Nation’s Capital *Private Departures Only* Take an in-depth look behind the curtain of American politics in the nation’s capital with two - [Nic the Nile: Treasures of Egypt](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/nic-the-nile-treasures-of-egypt/) - Nic the Nile Treasures of Egypt Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Nic the Nile: Treasures of Egypt Tour Dates: January 1 - 11, 2026 BOOK NOW Price: $3,620 USD* *Prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Single room supplement: $1,200 USD (limited availability)Once the tour is confirmed, the $300 USD - [Civil Rights Movement Past & Present Spark Church](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/spark-etz-civilrights/) - Civil Rights Journey: Memory & Movements Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register testimonials Civil Rights Journey: Memory & Movements Tour Date: June 19 - June 25, 2025 Register by February 15, 2025 TOUR ITINERARY BOOK NOW $2,750 USD per person* *Prices based on double occupancy. Final cost may - [Two Guides Two Narratives](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/two-guides-two-narratives/) - שני מדריכים שני נרטיבים שני מדריכים שני נרטיבים​ תאריך יום חמישי 8/5/2025 שעת יציאה לסיור: 09:00 מקום יציאה : שער יפו משך סיור: 5 שעות שפה עברית מדריך.ה: יקבע בהמשךהגבלת משתתפים: עד 20 משתתפים.ות הזמן עכשיו הסיור הדו-נראטיבי, שפותח על ידי מג׳די לפני כמעט 15 שנה, עומד בלב הגישה שלנו שעל סיורים להיות בעלי מודעות חברתית. - [Israel & Palestine Beyond the Headlines: A Hevreh Community Mission Trip](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/hevreh-israel-mission-2025/) - Israel & Palestine Beyond the Headlines: A Hevreh Community Mission Trip Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Tour Dates: June 3 - 11, 2025 Registration Deadline: March 20, 2025*If you have registered for a previous tour, there’s no need to sign up again. Simply email info@mejditours.com to confirm your participation in the current tour, - [Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom: Bosnia Women’s Journey](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/sisterhood-of-salaam-shalom-bosnia-2025/) - Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom: Bosnia and Herzegovina 2025 Building Bridges of Peace and Understanding July 10-17, 2025 TOUR ITINERARY Tour Application Pricing: $2600 per person (double room)$2990 per person (single room)*Priority is given to two travelers who are applying as a Jewish/Muslim pair (not obligated to room together). 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Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Northern Ireland In Dual Narrative Tour Dates: June 06 | 2022 3,850 USD* For available tour dates, click below or download the itinerary.Join us for an in-depth look at Ireland in dual narrative, with one - [Sacred Witness - Combatants for Peace - 2025](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/combatants-for-peace-2025/) - Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Sacred Witness: a solidarity pilgrimage to Palestine and Israel Tour Dates: February 10 - 16, 2025 Registration Deadline: December 20, 2024Final Payments due January 20, 2025 BOOK NOW Price: $3,500 USD* + airfare*Prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Single room supplement: $575 USD - [Inside Colombia: A Multi-Narrative Exploration](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/inside-colombia-2021/) - Inside Colombia: A Multi-Narrative Exploration Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register testimonials Inside Colombia: A Multi-Narrative Exploration *Private Departures Only* Explore the many facets of Colombia. This beautiful and eclectic country has been emerging from its challenging past and is now at a turning point; now is a - [World Exposures Japan](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/world-exposures-japan/) - World Exposures Japan Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Japan: From Tradition to the Contemporary Tour Date: May 15 - May 26, 2025 Register by: February 17, 2025 TOUR ITINERARY BOOK NOW Starting at $8,795 USD per person* *Prices are based on double occupancy. Single room supplements - [Temple Micah Explores Israel 2024](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/temple-micah-explores-israel-2024/) - Temple Micah Explores Israel 2024 Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Temple Micah Explores Israel 2024​ Tour Dates: December 8-17, 2024(includes travel dates) TOUR ITINERARY BOOK NOW Register by October 18, 2024 5,600 USD* *Prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Single room supplements are available. *Final amount subject to some - [Discover Turkey: Istanbul, Cappadocia, & The Turquoise Coast](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/discover-turkey-istanbul-cappadocia-the-turquoise-coast/) - Discover Turkey: Istanbul, Cappadocia, & The Turquoise Coast Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. 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Experiencing the Land of the Bible Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Experiencing the Land of the Bible Tour Dates: June 16 - 28, 2024 Registration Deadline: March 18, 2024$300 registration depositFinal Payment Due: April 7, 2024 APPLY NOW *Pricing: $3,725 per person - [What is Holy About This Land?](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/what-is-holy-about-this-land/) - What is Holy About This Land? Overview Itinerary Trip Includes Before you Register Book Now Faith Commons Interfaith Mission Every organized tour to the Holy Land has an agenda. The agenda of our tour is consistent with the mission of Faith Commons: to serve the common good through engagement in the public square. Arguably there - [A Reason for Hope with Combatants for Peace](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/cfp-tour-2023/) - A Reason for Hope Tour With Combatants for Peace Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel. 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Overview Trip Includes Trip Does Not Include testimonials Before you Register Resources France: The Best of Provence 2,995 per person Tour Dates: May 23-30, 2022 itinerary BOOK NOW “MEJDI Exclusive” Socially Conscious Experiences: Experience the incredible beauty, succulent cuisine, and rich culture of Southern - [Middle East & Africa](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/middle-east-africa/) - [St. Francis Xavier University - Study Tour Led by Dr. Jamie Levin](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/st-francis-xavier-university-study-tour-led-by-dr-jamie-levin/) - Check out the detailed tour itinerary (also located at the bottom of this page). Want to learn more about MEJDI Tours? Check out this four-minute TED talk by the founder of MEJDI in which he outlines the history and philosophy behind the company. 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Yet, so many of the region’s contributions to American prosperity were achieved through slavery or despite legal frameworks for segregation persisting - [Interfaith Extension Tour with Rabbi Nina Mandel](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/interfaith-extension-tour/) - Join Rabbi Nina Mandel for a special extension tour throughout Israel - following the June 2022 Dual Narrative Tour of Israel & Palestine (June 17 - 24, 2022). The Dual-Narrative Approach continues as we visit some of the most storied sites in the Abrahamic traditions. This extension will offer a wide-ranging experience for travelers from - [Diversity Series: Shades of the Apple - Exploring Diversity in NYC](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/diversity-series-shades-of-the-apple-exploring-diversity-in-nyc-2/) - Tour Dates: May 12-15, 2022 - REGISTRATION CLOSED Since its early days as a main port of entry for immigrants coming to the United States from Europe in search of opportunity, New York City has welcomed communities of widely varying ethnicity, culture, and religion. Trace the history of immigration in New York City from Ellis - [Elaina's Graduation](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/elaina/) - In-depth cultural discoveries, exclusive foodie experiences, and expert historical and biblical teaching are hallmarks of this unique experience in Israel. This trip will take you through every major geographical area. We will study place, context, and Bible in the mornings with cultural experiences in the afternoons. Check out the detailed tour itinerary (also located at - [Kolot Sholom (Voices of Peace) Multiple Narrative Tour](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/kolotsholom/) - Join Rabbi Elana Rosen-Brown and Congregation Rodef Sholom on a groundbreaking Voices of Peace tour of the Holy Land. This multiple-narrative journey features a two person guiding team comprised of one Israeli and one Palestinian who exemplify successful coexistence. The tour will highlight storytellers and peacemakers in Israel and the West Bank who express themselves through - [A Reason for Hope Tour](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/cfp-2021/) - [metaslider id="31350"] This tour will introduce you to Combatants for Peace’s work on the ground. Join our activists in their programs, learn about the movement and the conflict and see why there truly is ‘A Reason for Hope’ in the Holy Land. Along with learning about CfP activities, you will also have the opportunity to - [A View Across the Divides: Healing Across the Divides in Israel and the West Bank (2022)](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/hatd2022/) - Join Healing Across the Divides and Executive Director, Norbert Goldfield, for a unique and unforgettable journey to Israel and the West Bank. This will be a small, intimate group enabling an in-depth look at how local health initiatives are helping improve lives and empower communities. Our Israeli and Palestinian guides will provide a dual narrative perspective - [Holy Land Pilgrimage for Colorado Episcopalians](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/colepisholylandpilgrimage/) - The Diocese of Colorado and Saint John's Cathedral are organizing an exciting opportunity to explore the roots of our faith with a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Come and walk with us in the footsteps of Christ through the land where the central events of Holy Scripture took place. 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Visit a local music high school for a performance and - [Discover Morocco with Beth Shalom!](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/beshalom/) - Morocco is quickly becoming one of the world's most sought-after tourist destinations. Join us as we explore Casablanca, through modern Rabat and to Tangier at the tip of the continent, the infinite blue labyrinth streets of Chefchaouen, and down to Fez, and still further south to the Sahara Desert; over to the timeless Marrakesh. Meeting - [The American Dual Narrative Series: Blue/Red Divide in The Big Apple](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/american-dual-narrative/) - Take an in-depth look behind the curtain of American politics in the nation's largest and most populous city. Explore the boroughs of the Big Apple through multiple lenses, with two guides – one conservative and one liberal. MEJDI Exclusive Socially Conscious Experiences: Stroll the streets of lower Manhattan, known as “Old New York,” and study - [Civil Rights Legacy Series: The Struggle Towards Equality from Slavery to Present Day](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/civil-rights-legacy/) - Multiple Tour Dates Available: March 2-6, 2022 - REGISTRATION CLOSED Join us as we trace the history and legacy of the Civil Rights Movement in the deep south from slavery, through the movement, and into the present day. 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Planned stops include Nazareth, Capernaum, the Sea of Galilee, Jordan River Baptismal Site, Dome of the Rock, Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Mount of Olives, Bethlehem with optional homestay, and more. We’ll also break bread with local - [Colombia Active Adventure](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/colombia-active-adventure/) - Explore the many facets of Colombia. This beautiful country has been emerging from its challenging past and is now at a turning point; now is a special time to travel to Colombia. You’ll have some amazing opportunities to meet local community leaders and learn about the projects that are helping to change Colombia for future - [Israel, the West Bank and Jordan with Lewis and Clark](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/lclark-israel-and-west-bank-tour-2022/) - [metaslider id=27328] Our Israeli and Palestinian guides will delve into the complex reality of the region with authentic experiences and rich narratives. 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You will visit the top wildlife viewing spots in Tanzania; the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. The journey begins with a flight from Arusha to an 11,000 acre private nature refuge where wildlife populations are thriving and local people are enjoying the benefits - [Temple Micah of Denver’s Multiple Narrative Tour to Israel and the West Bank with Rabbi Adam Morris](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/temple-micah/) - WHY ISRAEL? WHY NOW? A trip to Israel may not feel urgent or timely. As citizens of the United States we feel overwhelmed by a battle for the American soul. As Progressive Jews we find ourselves experiencing an unprecedented dissonance between the Israeli government and our Jewish values. 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Before you Register: Read through the Terms and Conditions Do not - [Testing tour](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/testing-tour/) - [Custom Tour for Bob Murphy, Boat and Bike Tours to Go](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/custom-tour-for-bob-murphy-boat-and-bike-tours-to-go/) - Visit all the must see sites, while being guided , by an Israeli and a Palestinian, in an immersive travel experience that takes you behind the doors of mosques, churches, and synagogues, through the halls of Palestinian and Israeli government, into active dig sites, and into the homes of Arab, Jewish, and Druze locals. MEJDI's - [An Interfaith Multi-Narrative Listening Tour to Israel/Palestine](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/journey-of-the-spirit/) - PLEASE NOTE: The 2020 tour has been postponed until further notice. Please be in touch with Karen Nell Smith for more information on the postponed tour. An 8-day journey to the Holy Land and its people that will engage your mind, body, and soul. 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The tour begins in Jerusalem - [An Interfaith, Dual-Narrative Journey of Discovery and Learning to Israel and the West Bank](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/bethemet_secondbaptist/) - On this unique Trip, Second Baptist Church, Grace Lutheran Church, and Beth Emet will travel together to Israel and the West Bank with Palestinian and Jewish guides who will introduce us to the complex narratives and present-day realities of a land that is a home to each of our faith traditions. We will visit - [IsrArts: Experiencing Israel through the Arts](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/israrts/) - TOUR OVERVIEW Join Deborah Baer Mozes, Artistic Director of Philadelphia’s Theatre Ariel and Rabbi David Ackerman of Beth Am Israel on IsrArts, a unique, up close and personal, arts and culture tour of Israel, May 18-26, 2020. IsrArts is rooted in the Zionist pioneer Ahad Ha’am Cultural Zionist vision on a nation own culture, language, and - [A View Across the Divides: Healing Across the Divides in Israel and the West Bank (2020)](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/hatd2020/) - Join Healing Across the Divides and Executive Director, Norbert Goldfield, for a unique and unforgettable journey to Israel and the West Bank. This will be a small, intimate group enabling an in-depth look at how local health initiatives are helping improve lives and empower communities. Our Israeli and Palestinian guides will provide a dual narrative perspective - [A Pilgrimage to Israel](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/auraandarnie/) - Join Rabbis Aura and Arnie for an in-depth, 15-day pilgrimage to Israel, including an excursion to Petra, Jordan. This pilgrimage will cover the breadth and depth of the Holy Land, sacred to the three great monotheistic religions of the world. We will experience holy sites of all three faith traditions, learn the multi-faceted narratives of - [St. Mark's Pilgrimage to the Holy Land](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/stmarks2019pilgrimage/) - The stories we hear in the Gospels and the Hebrew scriptures spark our imagination and our curiosity about the world of Jesus and the Prophets. Now the Middle East Working Group of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Capitol Hill invite you to visit many of the places which are memorialized in the stories. Tom and - [Israel and Palestine: Lands of Diverse Cultures](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/asu-travel-israel-and-palestine-tour/) - Explore the multifaceted history and culture of Israel and Palestine anew, with MEJDI’s industry-first, Dual Narrative Tour™ experience! With this unique trip, travelers see the Holy Land through new eyes, with the help of two local tour guides: one Israeli and one Palestinian. 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It will provide an understanding of the significance of the Holy Land from the standpoint of Biblical history and why it is - [Journey to the Holy Land](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/in-the-footsteps-of-jesus/) - In the footsteps of Jesus is a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Traveling back in time to the roots of our christian faith we will visit the most significant cities and archeological sites available, from the old city in Jerusalem to the Jordan river and the sea of Galilee, Deepening our faith and understanding of - [In the Footsteps of Jesus](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/footsteps-of-jesus/) - Pastor Mike Blackwell invites you to join him in walking the footsteps of Jesus on a personally designed MEJDI tour of the Holy Land. Experience the pages of the Bible come alive as we visit the places where Jesus lived and carried out his ministry and picture what life was like when he was - [St. Mark's Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Israel and Palestine](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/st-marks-pilgrimage-to-the-holy-land-israel-and-palestine/) - The stories we hear in the Gospels and the Hebrew scriptures spark our imagination and our curiosity about the world of Jesus. Now the Middle East Working Group of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Capitol Hill invite you to visit many of the places which are memorialized in the stories. Tom and Karen Getman will - [A Reason for Hope with Combatants for Peace](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/a-reason-for-hope-3/) - This tour will introduce you to Combatants for Peace’s work on the ground. Join our activists in their programs, learn about the movement and the conflict and see why there truly is ‘A Reason for Hope’ in the Holy Land. Along with learning about Combatants for Peace activities and attending their joint Memorial Ceremony, you - [Women of the Wall 30th Anniversary Tour of Israel](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/wow2019/) - Check out the Full Itinerary for this tour! Our tour is open to men and women. Women of the Wall's central mission is to attain social and legal recognition of the right, as women, to wear prayer shawls, pray, and read from the Torah, collectively and aloud, at the Western Wall. We work to further our mission through social advocacy, - [2019 CCC Mission Team Tour of Israel and Palestine](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/2019ccctour-israelpalestine/) - Have you ever been interested in traveling to Israel and Palestine and exploring the locations of the Bible, as well as learning about the context of present-day events in the region? Do you enjoy participating in races in unique places? If so, the Spring 2019 CCC Mission Team - [Christian History Institute Tour of Biblical Turkey and Greece](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/christian-history-mag-tour-of-biblical-turkey-and-greece/) - You’ve read the New Testament––now immerse yourself in the world it describes! To celebrate our 35th anniversary, Christian History is proud to offer you this life-changing opportunity to touch and taste the best of biblical Turkey and Greece. Smell the salt breeze blowing through the ancient Christian capital of Constantinople, walk in awe through the sunlit ruins of Ephesus, recite - [Multi-Day Tour: October 2019](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/oct-2019/) - Explore Israel and Palestine anew, with MEJDI’s industry-first, Dual Narrative Tour™ experience! With this unique trip, travelers see the Holy Land through new eyes, with the help of two local tour guides: one Israeli and one Palestinian. Rather than provide the same perspective on this diverse destination, your Israeli and Palestinian hosts will ensure you - [Multi-Day Tour: May 2019](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/may-2019/) - Explore Israel and Palestine anew, with MEJDI’s industry-first, Dual Narrative Tour™ experience! With this unique trip, travelers see the Holy Land through new eyes, with the help of two local tour guides: one Israeli and one Palestinian. Rather than provide the same perspective on this diverse destination, your Israeli and Palestinian hosts will ensure you - [Multi-Day Tour: September 2019](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/sep-2019/) - Explore Israel and Palestine anew, with MEJDI’s industry-first, Dual Narrative Tour™ experience! With this unique trip, travelers see the Holy Land through new eyes, with the help of two local tour guides: one Israeli and one Palestinian. Rather than provide the same perspective on this diverse destination, your Israeli and Palestinian hosts will ensure you - [Multi-Day Tour: November 2019](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/nov-2019/) - Explore Israel and Palestine anew, with MEJDI’s industry-first, Dual Narrative Tour™ experience! With this unique trip, travelers see the Holy Land through new eyes, with the help of two local tour guides: one Israeli and one Palestinian. Rather than provide the same perspective on this diverse destination, your Israeli and Palestinian hosts will ensure you - [Multi-Day Tour: Oct/Nov 2019](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/oct_nov-2019/) - Explore Israel and Palestine anew, with MEJDI’s industry-first, Dual Narrative Tour™ experience! With this unique trip, travelers see the Holy Land through new eyes, with the help of two local tour guides: one Israeli and one Palestinian. Rather than provide the same perspective on this diverse destination, your Israeli and Palestinian hosts will ensure you - [Multi-Day Tour December 2019](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/multi-day-tour-2019/) - Explore Israel and Palestine anew, with MEJDI’s industry-first, Dual Narrative Tour™ experience! With this unique trip, travelers see the Holy Land through new eyes, with the help of two local tour guides: one Israeli and one Palestinian. Rather than provide the same perspective on this diverse destination, your Israeli and Palestinian hosts will ensure you - [Multi-Day Tour: March 2019](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/march-2019/) - Explore Israel and Palestine anew, with MEJDI’s industry-first, Dual Narrative Tour™ experience! With this unique trip, travelers see the Holy Land through new eyes, with the help of two local tour guides: one Israeli and one Palestinian. Rather than provide the same perspective on this diverse destination, your Israeli and Palestinian hosts will ensure you - [The Tour You Haven't Taken: Ten Days in Israel and Palestine](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/mvhcisraeltour/) - with the Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center Accompanied by two guides, one Israeli and one Palestinian, we will hear multiple narratives and see beyond the headlines. Digging deeper, we will draw inspiration from people we meet as we learn about their joys and struggles of daily life in Israel and on the West Bank. This 10-day journey will be serious and festive, political - [Israel Trip with Congregation Ohr Tzafon](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/israelcot/) - Join Rabbi Janice Mehring and Congregation Ohr Tzafon for a special trip to Israel. We will visit ancient sites, engage with modern day Israel and actively seek opportunities for dialogue and peace making. To register for this tour: Please email our Traveler Services Specialist, Shannon Okuonghae (shannon@mejditours.com) with the following information: Your name and the - [The Desert Calls, Holy Land Beckons: A Women's Journey of Transformation in Israel](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/wsc031419/) - The call to adventure beckons The desert sings her song of revelation The Middle East summons peace makers The path of the Divine Feminine emerges And Spirit moves you to answer Join us for an encounter with the Shechinah as we explore one of the most complex and alive regions on earth……Israel. This is - [More Than a Holy Land Trip](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/clc030819/) - Join us for an opportunity to dig deeper into scripture, faith, and our world. This trip has been crafted to help give context to Scripture around Jesus' time. We will also learn more about the daily life from first-hand experiences with people living in the Holy Land. Prior to the trip, we will hold forums - [Multiple Narratives Tour in Israel-Palestine](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/cssx022619/) - This tour, sponsored by Congregation Shaarei Shamayim in Madison, Wisconsin, will offer a combination of rich historical, cultural, and spiritual experiences, introducing participants to Israeli and Palestinian narratives with the goal of building understanding and respect for the people living in the region. It will focus on the impact of the Israeli occupation and explore obstacles to a - [CMEP 2019 Tour](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/cmep2019trip/) - Join Churches for Middle East Peace, members of the board, and other invited guests on a trip to Israel and Palestine. This trip is designed for denominational leaders, pastors, and others engaged in peace building or Middle East Policy to meet with church leaders and other peacemakers on the ground as well as to explore - [National Council of Churches (NCC) and Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) Tour of the Holy Land](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/ncc2019tour/) - Travel with National Council of Churches (NCC) and Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) to visit Israel and the Palestinian territories. You will meet with people of many faiths on this trip – including local Christians in Israel and the Palestinian Christian Community. A goal of this trip is to learn about the realities on - [2018 Dual Narrative Tour of Israel and Palestine sponsored by Hands of Peace](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/2018-dual-narrative-tour-of-israel-and-palestine-sponsored-by-hands-of-peace/) - Customized for our supporters, the Hands of Peace 2018 Dual Narrative Tour will offer a combination of rich historical, cultural and spiritual experiences, along with experiences that help define the current political reality. As we travel together, we will engage with people whose personal stories bring both sides of the conflict to life. This trip - [A Reason For Hope](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/a-reason-for-hope-2/) - ****To register for this tour, please call MEJDI Tours 703.349.1554 ext. 303**** This tour will introduce you to Combatants for Peace's work on the ground. Join our activists in their programs, learn about the movement and the conflict and see why there truly is 'A Reason for Hope' in the Holy Land. Along with learning - [St. James Lutheran Church](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/st-james-lutheran-church/) - Experience the Holy Land in its present context as well as in light of its rich history. Visit sites that are central to the Christian story. Look forward to conversations with people representing different faiths and political points of view. Enrich your faith and deepen your understanding. Trip Code: STJ.103018 - [A Scott Clan Middle Eastern Adventure](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/scott-eldon-family-holiday/) - This trip is to honour and celebrate Johnny and Simon (Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather, Great Uncle, and friend) and spend time together getting to know a little of Palestine, Israel, and Jordan. TRIP PRICE: £1,978 GROUP FLIGHT INFORMATION: Arrival Airline/Flight: British Airways 165 Departing Date: October 20, 2018 Departing City: London Heathrow (LHR) Arriving City: - [An Interfaith Journey to the Holy Lands: Relationship, Understanding, and Community Harmony](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/an-interfaith-journey-to-the-holy-lands-relationship-understanding-and-community-harmony/) - *****This tour has reached capacity. If you are interested in being placed on the waitlist, please email Shannon Okuonghae (shannon@mejditours.com) with your name, phone number, and number of travelers in your party. ***** Join Rabbi Rachel Bregman, Rev. Alan Dyer, and Rev. Tom Purdy as they lead an interfaith journey to the Holy Land with - [Georgetown University: Interfaith Pilgrimage to the Holy Land](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/guinterfaith/) - Click HERE to submit a Registration Form for this tour. You will be contacted by a representative from Georgetown University with instructions on paying the deposit and next steps in the tour preparation process. Please Note: The departure date for this tour is December 27 for arrival on December 28. Group flight details are listed - [Holy Land Tour](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/holy-land-tour/) - *****This tour has reached capacity. If you are interested in learning more, please email Kara King with Living Hope - kara@livinghopepa.org.***** Join us for a tour of Israel! Living Hope is going to the Holy Land! Following in the footsteps of Jesus, explore this unique land through a tour that prayerfully examines both Biblical history - [8-Day, 7-Night Jewish Heritage Tour to Macedonia](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/8-day-7-night-jewish-heritage-tour-to-macedonia/) - Get off-the-beaten-track to explore the Romaniote and Sephardic Jewish heritage of Macedonia and discover the country’s rich history, natural beauty, ethnic diversity, and delectable food and wine. We will visit the remains of a 2nd century synagogue at the Stobi archaeological park, volunteer in the clean-up of Bitola’s Jewish cemetery, tour Bitola’s former Jewish Quarter, learn at Skopje’s - [Parents Circle Israeli Palestinian Narrative Study Tour](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/parents-circle-israeli-palestinian-narrative-study-tour/) - The Parents Circle is hosting an Israeli-Palestinian Narrative Study Tour from May 8-15 which will be a unique experience to learn about the the human side of the conflict first-hand, meet with bereaved Israelis and Palestinians who have paid the highest price of the conflict, hear their narratives, witness reconciliation activities between Israelis and Palestinians - [Journey to Israel - Changing the Narrative](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/journeytoisraelchangingthenarrative/) - Connect to courage and hope. Meet Israelis and Palestinians, Jews, Christians and Muslims. Celebrations include the Jewish Ethiopian Sigd, and the Jerusalem International Oud Festival. Please note that non-members add $250 to trip price - [TEST](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/test/) - [Creativity for Peace: Israel and Palestine Multiple Perspectives](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/creativity-for-peace-israel-and-palestine-multiple-perspectives-2/) - This is a private trip for Creativity for Peace Board of Directors and supporters to deepen participants' understanding of the situation on the ground in Israel and Palestine. The tour includes visits with peace-making NGOs, political leaders, and young women from the Creativity for Peace program and their families. The experience is expected to - [Journey to the Holy Land](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/journey-to-the-holy-land/) - Travel with other Jesus followers on this multiple perspective journey through the Holy Land. Rooted in Christian pilgrimage and facilitated by two guides, one Israeli and one Palestinian, spend 8 days experiencing the spiritual sites, enjoying the diverse cultures of the region and learning about the daily struggles for peace, justice and security through the - [Interfaith Tour of the Holy Land](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/interfaith-tour-of-the-holy-land/) - Welcome, Ahlan Wasahlan, Shalom! Join us for an interfaith tour of the Holy Land, designed for Christians, Jews and Muslims alike who wish to hear the voices of both Israelis and Palestinians speaking passionately about their hopes and dreams for the future. The tour features a diverse array of speakers—Israeli and Palestinian, Christian, Jewish, and - [Abrahamic Peace Tour](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/abrahamic-peace-tour/) - Jews, Muslims and Christians all trace their roots back to a man of faith who heard God's call, who journeyed from home in confidence that God had a mission for him and whose faithfulness to that mission still impacts the world today. Join a group Abraham's descendants - Jews, Muslims and Christians - as they - [Seattle Area Interfaith Tour](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/seattle-area-interfaith-tour/) - We strive to bring people together to explore The Holy Land and gain a deeper understanding to the cultural, social, and natural landscape. - [A Little Bit of Heaven, Hardship, and Hope: Seeing Israel and Palestine with New Eyes](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/a-little-bit-of-heaven-hardship-and-hope-seeing-israel-and-palestine-with-new-eyes/) - A Trip for adults and teens (age 13 and above). On this trip, we will delve into the complexity of life behind the headlines, to learn more about the fears, dreams, and hopes of Israeli Jews, Israeli Arabs, and Palestinians. Whether you have visited Israel before or this is your first time, you will discover - [Exploring Israel: Past, Present, and Future](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/exploring-israel-past-present-and-future/) - How do we connect to Israel? We will travel to see Israel in her context, meeting people of the region from various backgrounds and religious faiths, who are dedicating their lives to building a better future in relationship. 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Israel as a young nation is constantly changing, with new developments that seem to come daily. On this trip, participants will have the opportunity to explore - [A Woman's Journey of Transformation and Peace](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/a-womans-journey-of-transformation-in-israel-roots-of-shechinah-branches-of-peace/) - There is no setting like Israel for a profound spiritual transformation. This trip is designed for women who are seeking a rich, deep, satisfying, yet fun journey. We will learn with top-notch women scholars, activists, artists, musicians, peacemakers, and pray with Women of the Wall. The itinerary combines touring with activities that engage the senses. - [Pine Lake Covenant Church's Peace and Pilgrimage Trip](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/pine-lake-covenant-churchs-peace-and-pilgrimage-trip/) - Join this eye-opening spiritual pilgrimage to the Holy Land, including people and places in Israel and the West Bank. Discover the powerful connection between faith and practice, spirituality and action, while exploring the land of the Bible. From the glittering golden domes and contested Holy Sites of Jerusalem; to the stark natural beauty of the - [CMEP's Annual Holy Land Journey](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/cmeps-annual-holy-land-journey/) - Journey to Holy Land as part of this multiple perspective pilgrimage. Facilitated by two guides, one Israeli and one Palestinian, experience the sacred places, cosmopolitan cities, small villages and scenic landscapes of this diverse region through the eyes of its residents. Begin the journey worshiping with a local congregation, continue with the religious histories of - [Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) Board & VIP Trip](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/churches-for-middle-east-peace-cmep-board-vip-trip/) - Join CMEP’s Executive Director Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon on a holistic pilgrimage to Israel and the Palestinian territories. See some of the main holy sites of the region while meeting with Christian leaders and ministries who are directly connected to CMEP’s 27 denominations and partnerships. Engage with active peace builders who are doing the - [Millennial Voices for Peace](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/millennial-voices-for-peace/) - Join Millennial Voices for Peace (MV forPeace) on a trip to The Holy Land where we will meet with local leaders and peace activists, visit ancient holy sites, and meet the people who live in the land. Our days will be spent listening to the stories of people whose lives have been impacted by the - [Life of the Spirit: Finding Holiness in Our Holy Land](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/life-of-the-spirit-finding-holiness-in-our-holy-land/) - Many of you have been on trips to Israel. You are now invited to join Rabbi Shanks, not for another tourist trip, but for a personal journey, a pilgrimage. We’ll travel as people on a spiritual path, encountering the diverse places, personages, and possibilities of the Land of Israel and Jewish tradition. Every place we go - [The Center for Women and Democracy's 2017 Global Delegation to Israel and Palestine](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/the-center-for-women-and-democracys-2017-global-delegation-to-israel-and-palestine/) - The Center is committed to supporting the participation of women in leadership of local, national and global affairs while respecting the political, economic, and social diversity in cultures worldwide. The Center’s international delegation fulfills this mission in three ways: by bringing women together to share perspectives and foster cultural understanding; by promoting a better understanding - [TBE Jewish Heritage Tour to Central Europe, led by Rabbi Joshua and Mara Hammerman](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/tbe-jewish-heritage-tour-to-central-europe-led-by-rabbi-joshua-and-mara-hammerman/) - Jewish life flourished in Central Europe for nearly a thousand years before the devastation of the Holocaust. Now it is being reborn before our eyes. On this 4-star tour, led by Rabbi Joshua and Mara Hammerman, we will explore the rich heritage of Ashkenazi Jewry while paying homage to the victims of an unfathomable hatred. We’ll - [Discovering Israel with BeSH and Rabbi A. Edery: An Insider Experience of the Old and the New, Holy and Secular, Jewish and Arab](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/discovering-israel-with-besh-and-rabbi-a-edery/) - This trip is designed to provide a full experience of the diversity and richness of Israel, in its geography, its food, its languages, its religions, and even its conflicts. The itinerary was prepared having in mind those who will visit Israel for the first time - including major tourist destinations; and also those who have - [The Israel-Palestine Experience, 2017](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/the-israel-palestine-experience-2017/) - The Norman Miller Center for Peace, Justice & Public Understanding at St. Norbert College and University of Denver is leading a trip to Israel and Palestine in June 2017. This trip will enable participants to see historic sites we have heard about our whole lives—places like Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and the Sea of Galilee—while deepening - [The Holy Land: Stories of the Past, Struggles in the Present, Hopes for the Future](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/the-holy-land-stories-of-the-past-struggles-in-the-present-hopes-for-the-future/) - There is currently a waitlist for travelers. If you are interested in joining this trip and would like your name added to the waitlist, please contact Danielle DiVerde (danielle@mejditours.com, 703-349-1554). Take a deep, fresh, and unique look at this amazing and holy land, with a multiple-perspective tour of the Holy Land. Facilitated by two guides, - [BelPres/OCC Holy Land Trip](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/belpresocc-holy-land-trip/) - Join Pastor Mike Howerton from Overlake Christian Church and Pastor Scott Dudley from Bellevue Presbyterian, for a joint OCC & BelPres Holy Land experience that will take on a different focus than typical Holy Land tour-style trips, but will include some sight-seeing. Throughout the trip we’ll meet with and hear the stories of Israelis and - [Temple Emanuel's Trip to Cuba](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/temple-emanuels-trip-to-cuba/) - Cuba and its relationship with the US has been one of controversy since the US embargo was put into play when Fidel Castro's rose to power in 1959. Despite only 90 miles from US shores of Florida, the divide and lack of communication and normal relations between our two countries has been broad. We have - [Abraham's Legacy Tour](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/abrahams-legacy-tour/) - Abraham is the spiritual ancestor of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam including all their varieties and off-shoots. Nowhere in the world is this more clear than in The Land of Israel. This tour not only takes us to historic places but will bring us together with people of all three faith traditions and those who do the work - [Oklahoma Religions United in Israel and the Palestinian Territories](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/oklahoma-religions-united-in-israel-and-the-palestinian-territories/) - Jewish, Muslim, and Christian leaders around Oklahoma will share in an unprecedented trip to the Holy Land. Based on the people we meet and the learning we do together, this trip will: Visit holy sites of all three religions to understand the sanctity of the land to our neighbors and ourselves Give us a nuanced - [Celebrate A Jewish Journey of Spirituality, Art, Music, and Politics in Cuba](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/celebrate-a-jewish-journey-of-spirituality-art-music-politics-and-celebration-in-cuba/) - Cuba and its relationship with the US has been one of controversy since the US embargo was put into play when Fidel Castro rose to power in 1959. Despite only 90 miles from US shores of Florida, the divide and lack of communication and normal relations between our two countries has been broad. This trip - [Experience Simchat Torah in Cuba: Rerolling Our Scrolls—Visit the Cuban Jewish Community as it Ends an Era and Begins Anew](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/simchat-torah-in-havana-a-joint-mission-with-beth-am-and-beth-el/) - Immerse ourselves into the culture, traditions, and history of the Jewish Cuba community. Experience the last chance to see Cuba of the past 50 years as it's on the cusp of beginning a new era. Experience the sights and sounds of a different culture as we bond with our own community. Celebrate Simchat Torah in Cuba. - [A Taste of Cuba: Its History, People, and Culture](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/a-taste-of-cuba-its-history-people-and-culture/) - Join us for this unforgettable journey to Cuba! Explore its heritage of history, literature, and dance; its diverse geography & landscapes; and its vibrant rhythms of music & culture! This unique trip offers different experiences from other Latin American countries because of its closed history and lack of traditional travel. This trip provides the opportunity to meet - [Return to the Land of Your Soul: A Kabbalistic Journey to Israel!](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/return-to-the-land-of-your-soul-a-kabbalistic-journey-to-israel/) - Israel for those who like to explore! Join us for a fascinating tour of the Holy Land. We will EAT, PRAY and SING our way across the mystical adventure that is Israel. Experience both outer- and inner -spiritual landscapes. See the major Jewish sites; visit Christian and Muslim holy spaces; connect with peace-makers; join in with musicians - [The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - A View From Civil Society](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/the-israeli-palestinian-conflict-a-view-from-civil-society/) - This trip is part of a Summer 2016 course on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict being offered by the Department of Political Science at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The central aim of this tour is to expose students to the various struggles and difficulties associated with the Israeli occupation as well as highlight strategies - [CREATIVITY FOR PEACE: ISRAEL AND PALESTINE MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/creativity-for-peace-israel-and-palestine-multiple-perspectives/) - This is a private trip for the Creativity for Peace Board of Directors to deepen members’ understanding of the situation on the ground in Israel and Palestine. The tour includes visits with peace-making NGOs, political leaders, and young women from the Creativity for Peace program and their families. The experience is expected to greatly increase - [Secular Humanistic Jewish Experience in Israel](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/secular-humanistic-jewish-experience-in-israel/) - Join the Birmingham Temple, a Secular Humanistic Jewish congregation, in this groundbreaking tour of Israel and the Palestinian Territories to explore their histories and communities through multiple perspectives. Rabbi Jeffrey Falick, who has lived in Israel and led many tours there, will be joined alternately by two guides, one Jewish and one Muslim. They will accompany our - [UPC Holy Land Vision Trip](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/upc-holy-land-vision-trip/) - This vision trip will begin with an introduction to the vibrant reconciliation ministries going on in the region presented by one of UPC’s ministry partners, Musalaha. After touring Israel and Palestine to visit biblical and holy sites it will conclude with a short service project with these partners. If you plan on attending the Christ - [Helping Syrian Refugee Children in Turkey: A Powerful Volunteer Experience](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/syrians-in-turkey/) - It has been more than four years since the Syrian uprising began and has gone from being a nonviolent revolution to one of the bloodiest and most tragic conflicts the Middle East has known in modern times. As the war between the Syrian government forces and the Syrian opposition continues, the refugee situation worsens daily, military - [St. Mark's Pilgrimage](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/st-marks-episcopal-church/) - For two thousand years, pilgrims have traveled to Jerusalem. The stories we hear in the readings from the Gospel ignite our imagination and our curiosity about the world of Jesus. Now the Middle East Working Group is inviting you to actually see many of the places which are memorialized in the stories. For many Christians, a visit - [First Lutheran Church Holy Land Trip](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/first-lutheran-church-holy-land-trip/) - This trip is designed to not only see the holy sites but also connect us to the people living in Israel and the West Bank today. We will visit sites and talk with people who will help us understand more deeply the sacredness of this land for the three Abrahamic faiths. In this eye-opening alternative - [Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom Building Bridges to Albania and Bosnia](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/building-bridges-trip-to-albania-and-bosnia/) - Travel with us on this building bridges journey to the Balkan countries of Bosnia-Herzegovina and Albania. Experience the true meaning of Muslim and Jewish interfaith relationships. Meet the righteous individuals committed to fighting hate. Discover how the intersection of ethnicity, religion, and nationalism has shaped the history of the region, and meet with local religious - [Interreligious Pilgrimage to Israel and Palestine, Sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/united-theological-seminary-of-the-twin-cities/) - Join in a groundbreaking interfaith pilgrimage and dialogue intensive in Israel and Palestine, the birthplace of three religions and two national groups. Be part of a multi-faith group practicing the art of dialogue as we travel through the land, experience one another's sacred sites and practices, and learn from one another's reflections. Practice using the - [An Interfaith Experience of Israel and Palestine](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/an-interfaith-experience-of-israel-palestine/) - For Israelis and for Jews around the world, the 1948 War of Independence was a miracle—and a new beginning for a suffering people. For Palestinians, it turned out to be a catastrophe. Both narratives are authentic and paying attention to them is an ethical act. By listening with open hearts we become aware of the human - [City Shul's "Behind the Scenes" Tour of Israel](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/city-shuls-behind-the-scenes-tour-of-israel/) - Take a fresh look at an ancient land with Rabbi Elyse Goldstein on this ground-breaking behind the scenes tour, together with MEJDI Tours, a unique educational tour company praised by Forbes magazine and created in partnership by Israelis, Palestinians, Arabs, and Jews, and our local experts at Aufgang Travel. With a different theme devoted to - [Hope in Sight: Service Trip to Israel and Palestine](https://mejditours.com/open-tour/hope-in-sight-service-trip-to-israel-and-palestine/) - If you have special requests for your travel dates, please call our office at 703-349-1554, and we'll be happy to work with you. 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