There are several reasons that make Palestine worth visiting. Here are the most important reasons as follows:
Social Immersion
Living in Hebron stretches you beyond your own particular culture. You will directly participate in the life of the city and its citizens. Every effort is made to include you in the social fabric of Hebron life (such as wedding celebrations!), and you will be invited into homes for tea, coffee, lunch, or dinner.
Hospitality is truly the hallmark of Palestinian life! In the process of engaging in these activities, you will form friendships and relationships that you can take home with you.
Politics
During your time in Palestine, you will see for yourself, up close and personal, the current political situation in Hebron and Palestine.
- You will see for yourself the Old City’s status.
- You will learn the extent of Israeli control and experience for yourself the process of passing through checkpoints, identification checks, and living “under occupation”. Visits to refugee camps will acquaint you with the plights of thousands and their suffering.
Field Trips
The Palestinian Center organizes field trips to a variety of sites, such as factories, companies, schools, refugee camps, archaeological sites, landmarks within and without the city, as well as towns and villages outside of Hebron. These field trips offer perspectives of local life from a variety of vantage points.
Palestinian Arabic
Your social immersion will also be your language immersion. You will have the opportunity to study with a competent Arabic tutor three hours weekly, in addition to practicing your Arabic on a day-in, day-out basis. Language and culture are inextricably mixed. Click HERE to check out our Study Arabic programs!
Host Families
Arabic students, interns, and volunteers who stay with Host Families have the unique opportunity to become one of the family. As a family member, you will, first-hand, experience customs and traditions that will deepen and enrich your whole Palestinian center experience.
How to reach us out?
Please send an email to [email protected]. In the body of the email tell us of your interest or ask any questions you may have. Very shortly we will reply to you!
