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Shorashim/CCP High School Israel Program

Israeli & American youth ages 16-18
July 6 - August 8, 2008

Join Shorashim for the experience of a lifetime! Travel with Israeli peers and learn about Israel through their eyes. Take this dynamic journey through Poland and Israel. Leave the tour bus behind. Become a part of the experience that is Israel!

For four days in Poland, explore Jewish life before the Holocaust. Hear stories about growing up Jewish in Eastern Europe as well as many personal memories.

In Israel, you are joined by Israeli peers and together you experience the awesome adventure of Israel. Hike in some of the most spectacular settings in Israel; be a part of the vibrant culture of Modern Israel. Learn about how your Israeli friends feel about politics, the army, music, movies, and more. Create friendships that will last a lifetime!

Program Highlights include:

  • Hiking and camping
  • Rappelling, snorkeling, and jeeping
  • Climbing Masada
  • Floating in the Dead Sea
  • Visiting the Kotel (Western Wall) and Yad Vashem
  • Home Hospitality with Israelis
  • Training at an army base
  • Archeological Dig
  • Desert Camel Trek & Bedouin Hospitality

Workshop & Seminar Themes:

  • Challenges Facing Israel Today
  • Jewish Identity
  • Israel/Diaspora Relations
  • Political Overview
  • Israel Advocacy Training

Chicago-area participants will join with Israeli peers from Chicago's Partnership 2000 region, Kiryat Gat - Lachish - Shafir. Shorashim is the Chicago Community Project (CCP) sponsored in cooperation with the Jewish Federation/Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago.

Cost: $5975 - includes round-trip airfare from Chicago - Poland - Tel Aviv (price does not include $400 registration fee)

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