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SPREAD THE WORD!!<br>
<br>
The Union of Progressive Zionists is partnering with New Israel Fund and<br>
IsraelExperts to bring you TWO unique Taglit-birthright Israel
opportunity!<br>
These trips, which are a free gift from Taglit-birthright Israel, are<br>
designed for those looking to experience both Israel's beauty and its<br>
complexity, as they grapple with the challenges facing Israel and the
Jewish<br>
people as a whole. Anyone ages 18-26 (or turning 27 after May 1st) is<br>
welcome on the May trip, and the July trip is for ages 22 - 26 only.<br>
<br>
"Peace, Pluralism, and Social Justice," is the only birthright option
that<br>
explores Israel from a progressive perspective, focusing on both
domestic<br>
social and political issues as well as larger questions of a just and<br>
lasting peace for Jews and Arabs both. Participants will:<br>
<br>
Meet with Israeli and Palestinian politicians, peace activists
educators and<br>
journalists; <br>
· Learn about and visit NGOs and activists working for social justice in<br>
Israel; <br>
· See the separation barrier and find out how it affects everyday life
for<br>
Israelis and Palestinians;<br>
· Get a feel for the different sectors of Israeli society;<br>
· Tour famous sites such as Masada, The Israeli Knesset, the Sea of
Galilee<br>
and have a night out in Tel Aviv;<br>
· Understand the complexities of the country and develop a meaningful<br>
connection to the land and the people of Israel<br>
<br>
You are eligible for a Taglit-birthright Israel trip if you have never
been<br>
to Israel on a peer group tour before. If you are eligible, don't miss
this<br>
amazing opportunity! Also, please spread the word to everyone and
anyone<br>
who might be interested. Registration for these trips fill very
quickly.<br>
Registration begins Feb 12!!<br>
<br>
The 18-26 year old trip will leave May 19th and return to the United
States<br>
on May 30th. The 22+ trip will leave in July.<br>
<br>
The last trip filled up within three weeks, so don't wait. If you would<br>
like to travel in July, but (understandably) can't be certain until the<br>
dates are finalized, sign up anyways!<br>
<br>
Please tell your friends to e-mail me at <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:director@upzshalom.org">director@upzshalom.org</a> if they
are<br>
interested in these trips in ADDITION to registering with Birthright and<br>
Israel Experts (more info below)!<br>
<br>
Tammy Shapiro <br>
<br>
<u>To Register</u><br>
<br>
Registration begins Feb 12th at 10 AM Eastern Standard Time. The<br>
Spring/Summer season fills very quickly. Please register early to
ensure<br>
your spot!<br>
<br>
To register click here
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.israelexperts.com/register_open.html">http://www.israelexperts.com/register_open.html</a> And<br>
then follow these steps:<br>
<br>
- Look for the Discover Israel, Peace, Pluralism and Social Justice
trip of<br>
your choice <br>
- Pay deposit to IsraelExperts<br>
- Register for IsraelExperts' InfoCenter<br>
- Complete Taglit-Birthright Israel application<br>
- Send us the signed waiver<br>
- Send us a copy of passport<br>
- Telephone interview (interviews will be scheduled in early March)<br>
<br>
MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER WITH BOTH ISRAEL EXPERTS AND BIRTHRIGHT and
PLEASE<br>
MAKE SURE to e-mail me at <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:director@upzshalom.org">director@upzshalom.org</a> so I can ensure you
make it<br>
on this trip! <br>
<br>
If you need help with any or all of the registration, or have any
questions<br>
or concerns, please contact IsraelExperts at:<br>
<br>
Toll Free: 1-800-218-9851<br>
E-mail: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:info@israelexperts.com">info@israelexperts.com</a><br>
<br>
<br>
To Register: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.israelexperts.com/register_open.html">http://www.israelexperts.com/register_open.html</a><br>
<br>
<br>
Stay on with UPZ in Jerusalem<br>
<br>
After the program, you are invited to attend a UPZ seminar in Jerusalem
to<br>
learn more in depth about the situation in Israel and Palestine.<br>
<br>
If you are interested, contact Tammy at <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:director@upzshalom.org">director@upzshalom.org</a> or<br>
212-206-9909. <br>
<br>
<br>
Quick Links... <br>
<br>
UPZ Website <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.upzshalom.org">http://www.upzshalom.org</a><br>
<br>
email: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:director@upzshalom.org">director@upzshalom.org</a><br>
<br>
phone: 212-206-9909<br>
<br>
web: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.upzshalom.org">http://www.upzshalom.org</a><br>
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