People who come to Palestine might be eager to visit Hebron or even to volunteer, intern, or work at one of the many NGOs in the city. However, these same people may be dissuaded upon hearing that Hebron is a conservative city. This article will explain, in detail, how conservative Hebron is. Hebron, or as it’s called in Arabic, Al-Khalil, is a Palestinian city located Read More …
PAYING YOUR WAY Most stores do not accept credit cards. The best way to cover your daily expenses is to use an ATM card; otherwise, have enough cash on you for your entire trip. ATM’s are readily available and within walking distance of the Palestinian Center. Be aware that the Bank of Jordan, the Arab Bank, and (currently) the Cairo Amman Bank only give you Read More …
How to get to the Cave of the Patriarchs and the al-Ibrahimi Mosque? Many people want to visit the Cave of the Patriarchs while they are in Palestine. It is believed to be the site where Abraham, along with his sons and wives (except for Rachel whose tomb is located outside of Bethlehem) are buried, and so is a very holy place for Jews, Christians, Read More …
