Description of the Islamic Culture in Palestine Program

The Islamic Culture in Palestine program is offered to acquaint participants with Islam and the pillars of Islam, that is, its foundational beliefs, and the cultural aspects that are to be found in the Islamic religion, particularly in Palestine.

The Islamic Culture in Palestine program will enable participants to identify the elements of the general Islamic nation, whether in the Islamic past or present playing out of religion, language, history, values ​​, and common goals. This program will also introduce participants to Islamic law by means of field trips and meetings with clerics, lawyers, and judges working within the Islamic Courts in Hebron City. Participants will also become acquainted with the  Sharia rules and the influence of Sharia in Palestine.

What is Islam?

With more than 1.8 billion followers or 24% of the world’s population, Islam is the second-largest religion in the world. Muslims make up the majority of the population in 50 countries.

• Islam teaches that God is merciful, is omnipotent, and it is He who has guided mankind through His prophets and messengers, and the scriptures and verses.
• The important book of Islam is the Qur’an, which Muslims understand as the literal word of God. The Qur’an contains the teachings of Islam, which include the Sunnah (examples for behavior), and Hadiths (rules for behavior) of Muhammad.

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The Islamic Culture Program Aspects

This program focuses on two main aspects: Theoretical-Practical & Linguistic-Social :

Theoretical & Practical

• This program includes field visits to clerics, lawyers, and judges working in the Islamic courts in Hebron city, and to demonstrate day – to – day application of Sharia law, its role in resolving social problems, and its influences in statutory law, and the way people interact with one another.

• Through these visits, you will be able to learn about the sources of Islamic culture, its characteristics manifestations, the true image of Islamic culture, the interaction of Muslims in Palestine with the principles of this culture, the impact of the current situation in Palestine on the Islamic and social aspects of Palestinian society and the extent of the religiosity of Palestinian society.

• Participants will visit mosques to aid in understanding the role of worship, and the way it plays out in the Islamic religion, such as in solving social problems and the way in which people interact.

Linguistic & Social Aspect

• The center will provide you with weekly Arabic language classes and a real opportunity to practice the language with native speakers during your stay in Palestine.

• The program also will provide you with the opportunity to participate in the social, educational, and cultural activities organized by the Center. These activities target children and youth especially, and it seeks to develop their skills in various educational and social fields.

The Benefits of the Islamic Culture Program

• A guide who speaks fluent English will be assigned to you;
• Meet clerics, lawyers and judges working in the Islamic Courts in Hebron City, with opportunity for discussions and questions;
• Field trips to mosques, as well as Islamic Sharia courts in the city;
• Opportunities to organize workshops or trainings on topics related to the program, or trainings teaching different skills, such as academic writing skills, writing biography, drawing, first aid, theater, music, and skills that you would like to teach the Palestinian community;
• Immersion into the Palestinian community and daily life, and culture;
• Visits to historical sites, including a visit to a refugee camp in Hebron.
• Three hours per week of Palestinian spoken Arabic language lessons;
• Accommodations for the duration of your program, either residing with a Palestinian host family or at our dorm.
• Palestinian Breakfast every day with other international volunteers and staff

The Islamic Culture Program Fees

What the participation fee includes?

The participation fee mentioned above includes :

• A guide who speaks fluent English
• Field visits.
• Accommodation (Host family or at our dorm).
• Local visits including a refugee camp, the Old City with its famous Ibrahimi Mosque, and the souqs, to name just a few.
• Three hours of Arabic a week.
• Daily Palestinian breakfast.
• Certificate of participation and a recommendation letter.

Information Regarding the Islamic Culture in Palestine Program

Place of Program	Hebron, Palestine
Program Fees	Starting From 315$ – American Dollar
Age	18-70 Years Old
Minimum Duration	1 Week
Maximum Duration	12 Weeks
Starting/Ending Dates	Flexible – Anytime
Application Deadline	No Deadline
Program Language	English
Days off	Two days including Fridays
Arabic Lessons	3 Hours a Week – Standard Arabic Or Ammiya
Educational Degree	Not Required
University Credit	Available

Who can apply to the Islamic Culture Program?

The center welcomes all people who are 18 to 70 years old to apply to the Islamic Culture in Palestine Program. Academic or professional degrees are not required to join the program.

Should I speak Arabic in order for me to join the program?

No, interns are not obligated to know Arabic in order to participate in the program. We place interns according to their linguistic level in Arabic.

Can I combine this program with another internship program?

Yes, this program can be combined with one or more of the other internship programs the center offers. This means that you choose for example (one week or more regarding this program & one week or more regarding another one). Don’t worry, you only fill out one application.

Living Cost	Approx. 50$ a Week
Meals Provided	Daily Breakfast at the Center
Accommodation	At a Host Family or at Our Dorm
Weekend	On Friday
Wifi Access	At the Center, Host Family & Our Dorm
Currency	Israeli Shekel (NIS)
Transportation	Taxies & Mini-Vans
Weather	Summer (25-30°C), Winter (0-9°C)
Airport	Ben Gurion Airport in Israel – No Airport in Palestine

Can I add more Arabic hours to my hours in the program?

Yes. Interns can add more Arabic language hours. Each extra hour costs $20.00. Please highlight this need in your application.   

Can I extend my program duration while I am there?

Yes. In this case, interns need to inform the Center Coordinator at least one week before the end of the intern’s current program.

When can I apply to the Islamic Culture in Palestine Program?

Interested persons may apply at any time during the year. Participants choose their start and end dates, as well as the length of their chosen program. 

Do I need a visa to enter Palestine? 

The Israeli government requires a visa for you to enter Israel. Visas are routinely granted upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport (Tel Aviv) if you are a citizen of an exempted country, or at the Allenby-King Hussein Bridge Israel-Jordan border crossing. Tourist visas are valid for 90 days; most Americans and Europeans are issued three-month visas upon arrival and clearing customs.

Traveling Solo to Palestine

Traveling to Palestine, whether with someone or alone, is an interesting and once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Safety is always a concern no matter where you travel, but with common sense and planning, your travel can be enjoyable, fun, and worry-free, as well as save you money.

• People in Palestine are very friendly, enthusiastic, and eager to help and to talk to people from different cultures and countries.

• The opportunities to interact with internationals will make the day for a Palestinian, and, in turn, this will make your trip more enjoyable and interesting.

• If you are traveling alone, your solitariness will make you more approachable than if you are traveling as a group member.

Do not let your fears and apprehensions paralyze you and rob you of the adventure of a lifetime. Come to Palestine as a solitary traveler and experience its fascinations and beauties. It has been said that “the world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page”.  Allow yourself to read the whole book – a book you will never forget!

What is the Application Process?

• First, send us an email asking for the application form.
• We send you the application, you fill out the application and send it back to us.
• Our team reviews your application. We may invite you for an interview by means of a Skype/WhatsApp call.
• If you are selected after the interview, we will send you a confirmation form which you fill out and return to us.
• We prepare and send you the Invitation Letter and the Contract.  We will also send you the invoice for payment, which will include all the information regarding payment options.  
• You will sign the contract and make payment in order to reserve your place in the program.
• We will send you an Orientation Booklet and travel instructions. These two items will provide you with all the information on how to get to Hebron and contact the Center. One of our coordinators will provide his/her contact number within an email sent to you.  

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How to apply or get any additional information?

Please send an email to Mr. Tamimi, at info@gopalestine.org  Please type the Islamic Culture in Palestine program in the subject line. We will then contact you back!

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