[Fredslist] Study Trip to Jerusalem in May

[JADLER115 at aol.com]

Someone I know is doing this trip and I thought some people in Gotham might 
 be interested....please call Bonnie direct and mention Ann Loeb's name as 
a  reference
 
 
 Dear Friends,
>
> Happy New Year!  I want to let you  know that I will be leading a study 
> trip to Jerusalem and Jordan in May  for the YMCA of Greater New York. 
> Maybe you would like to join me or  you know someone who would be 
> interested. Details are  attached.
>
> I've led this twice before, in 2006 and 2008.   Both times, we had a 
> marvelous experience.  This trip is designed  for people to (1)see the 
> grass roots work of a concerned organization  (in this case, the YMCA)in 
> both Jerusalem and in the West Bank, (2)  experience the city that is so 
> important to 3 major religions, and (3)  attempt to understand the 
tensions 
> that continue to impact the area. We  will also visit Petra in Jordan, a 
> World Heritage site where buildings  are carved into the stone cliffs. 
Our 
> hosts will be the Jerusalem  International YMCA and the East Jerusalem 
> YMCA.  We will stay at  the Y in Jerusalem (the most beautiful Y in the 
> world), a little  conference center right on the Sea of Galilee and in a 
> hotel in Jordan.  The trip fee includes just about everything, including 
> meals airfare  from NYC.
>
> For many, this is a trip of a lifetime. It is not a  pilgrimage though we 
> visit sites that are holy to 3 religions.  It  is not just for people 
with 
> YMCA background, though Y board members,  members and staff have 
> participated. Its focus isn't political, though  you will hear many 
points 
> of view while there. It is a tremendous  opportunity to see for yourself 
> one of the most important and beautiful  cities in the world, through the 
> eyes of people who live  there.
>
> I would appreciate it if you would help me spread the  word about this 
> trip.  If you have specific questions or want more  information or would 
> like to talk with someone who participated, please  contact Chad Hiu at 
the 
> YMCA International Branch, chiu at ymcanyc.org or  1-888-477-9622.  His 
direct 
> phone is 1-212-875-4328.
> I  will out of the city until February 8 but will be happy to talk with 
you  
> after that. My phone is 212-666-4736.
>
> Best wishes to  you. Bonnie Mairs
>

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