Whether you have visited Israel many times or this will be your first time, the Israel Seminar is an unparalleled and inspiring experience. You will not only see Israel; you will come to understand it.

This is an incredible eleven days of exploring Israel and its narratives with a special Melton Educator. You will study Biblical, historical, and contemporary literary texts among the landscapes and locations that inform them. You will engage in a conversation between past and present as you travel through history and the land. In addition, you will have a unique opportunity for an in-depth look at critical issues facing Israel and the Jewish people today. The Israel Seminar is as interactive and pluralistic as the rest of Melton.

2008 Dates:
October 22 - November 1
December 22 - January 1, 2009

The price is $2959 and includes accommodations, two meals per day, land arrangements, security, and all educational aspects of the program (airfare not included). The Israel Seminar is open to Melton graduates and current students, and their adult family members, from Melton schools around the world. Individuals may register for any Seminar date.

For further details, please contact Haim Aronovitz, Director of Israel Seminars at 1-877-729-2805 or haronovitz@fmams.org.il. For a sample itinerary, participant comments, and registration form, you can visit www.fmams.org.il. There are many people from Portland who have attended the Israel Seminar; you can ask your Director for their names.