Field Workshop on Ancient and Present-Day Religious Practices in Jerusalem and environs

THE MARTIN BUBER INSTITUTE FOR DIALOGICAL ECOLOGY - Field Workshop on Ancient and Present-Day Religious Practices in Jerusalem. Abrahamic and non-Abrahamic Faiths. Spring Break 2011: March 13-20, 2011

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You are cordially invited to participate in The Martin Buber Institute For Dialogical Ecology "Field Workshop on Ancient and Present-Day Religious Practices in Jerusalem and its environs"

Dates: Spring Break 2011: March 13-20, 2011

A week long guided tour and immersion into Jerusalem's ancient and newer religious sites and practices. From thousand year old monasteries to modern day non-Abrahamic religions. The program is all inclusive on the ground. (lodging, meals, all group activities, transportation and transfers to all group activities, tours, entertainment and sightseeing). For more information please write to the MBIDE's Director, Dr. Hune Margulies, at hune@MartinBuberInstitute.org.

The tour will comprise visits, talks and dialogues with believers, practitioners and scholars of different religions present in the city of Jerusalem. We will visit ancient monasteries, mosques, synagogues and churches. As part of our dialogues, we will visit with monastics and mystics and be invited to partake in their practices and observances. Interwoven within the tour we will also enjoy musical and cultural presentations, city tours and free time to visit the old markets, worship, attend lectures, shopping and enjoying the night life.

The tour costs are $2,428.90 (when paying by credit card) or 2,270.00/person (when paying without using a credit card) - and it includes lodging for 8 days - 7 nights, three meals a day, all program activities, all transfers and transportation to all program related activities, all the program related tours, sightseeing, cultural events and entertainment.

Registration forms to participate in the Tour can be found at the bottom of this site. You may also call us at 914-439-7731 or write us at hune@MartinBuberInstitute.org. For more information on the Martin Buber Institute please visit www.MBIDE.org or find us on Facebook.

Field Workshop on Ancient and Present-Day Religious Practices in Jerusalem. Abrahamic and non-Abrahamic Faiths. March 13-20, 2011

Looking forward to seeing you in Jerusalem..! Shalom - Salaam -

Hune Margulies, Ph.D., Director

The Martin Buber Institute For Dialogical Ecology
New York - 10009. USA / 914-439-7731

Hune@MartinBuberInstitute.org
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Sample Daily Itinerary (subject to change)

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THE MARTIN BUBER INSTITUTE FOR DIALOGICAL ECOLOGY
FIELD WORKSHOP IN JERUSALEM
Dates: March 13-20, 2011.

Included in the cost of the program are 8 days - 7 nights lodging in hotel in Jerusalem, three daily meals, transfers and transportation to all program activities, all program activities, city tours, sightseeing and excursions and cultural events. Total cost: $2,428.90 (when paying by credit card) or 2,270.00 (when paying without using a credit card)

Day one: Arrival and transfer from Ben Gurion International Airport to Jerusalem Hotel. After check-in, we will have an orientation meeting followed by a "Getting to Know You- City Tour" of important sites in Jerusalem. Welcome dinner with many of our different hosts in Jerusalem, and a cultural presentation.

Day Two: After Breakfast, morning visit to central Christian sites in Jerusalem. Churches, Monasteries, Sites, etc. After Lunch: Visits to churches and monasteries for talks with Church authorities of different denominations: Latin Patriarchate, Armenian Patriarchate, Ethiopian Coptics, Greek Orthodox, Protestant, etc. After Dinner: talk with scholars on the history of Christianity in Jerusalem.

Day Three: After Breakfast, morning visit to central Islamic sites in Jerusalem. The Haram al Sharif. After Lunch. Visits to Jerusalem mosques for talks with Islamic Religious leaders from different denominations: Sunni, Shi'a, etc. After dinner, talk with scholars on the history of Islam in Jerusalem.

Day Four: After breakfast, morning visit to central Jewish sites in Jerusalem. The Wailing Wall, the old city, the Chief Rabbinate, etc.. After lunch: visits to synagogues for talks with Rabbinical Authorities from different denominations: Hasidic, Orthodox, Reforms, etc. After dinner, talk with scholars on the history of Judaism in Jerusalem.

Day Five: Tour to the Dead Sea, to the Qumran community (site of the Dead Sea Scrolls) and to the Greek Orthodox desert monastery.

Day Six: Free morning to tour and shop in the city. After Lunch: visits with Buddhist Practitioners in Jerusalem. After Dinner: meetings with practitioners of other religions: Baha'i, Hindus, etc.

Day Seven: After breakfast: Tour to the Palestinian Authority city of Bethlehem (Church of the Nativity). After lunch: visits with "the mystics" from the three Abrahamic religions: Kabbalists, Monks, Sufis, etc. After dinner: farewell Dinner with a musical and theatrical presentation.

Day Eight: Transfer to the International Airport for the return home flights.

REGISTRATION TO THE RELIGIOUS STUDIES FIELD WORKSHOP IN JERUSALEM

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THE MARTIN BUBER INSTITUTE FOR DIALOGICAL ECOLOGY

REGISTRATION TO THE RELIGIOUS STUDIES FIELD WORKSHOP IN JERUSALEM

SPRING BREAK 2011: MARCH 13-20, 2011

COSTS: $2,428.90 (when paying by credit card) or 2,270.00 (when paying without using a credit card) - Prices are based on Double Occupancy (single rooms may be available on an optional basis with a price differential). Price includes lodging for 8 days, 7 nights, 3 daily meals, all program activities, all transfers and transportation to group activities, city tours, cultural events, entertainment, and other included tours and activities.

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. To submit your registration, please print and mail this form to: MBIDE, 635 East 14th St. #11G. New York, NY 10009. USA. Phone: 914-439-7731. If you select to pay for the Workshop using your credit card, please proceed to our secure Google Checkout Buy Now button below and process your deposit payment before mailing the Registration form to us. Upon receipt of your payment, we will issue a voucher for your deposit.

2. If paying by check or money order, please include your deposit check in the amount of $500.00. Make checks payable to the Martin Buber Institute. You may also pay the deposit by credit card through our secured Google Checkout Buy Now button below.

3. Please also include a photocopy of the photo page of your passport.

Part I: PERSONAL INFORMATION

Full Name:

title:

email address:

phone number:

Date of Birth:

Gender :

Occupation:

Home Address:

City: State: Zip code:

country of residence:

Home Phone:

Cell Phone:

Emergency contact email and phone number:

Fax :

Work Phone:

web site:

Country of citizenship:

Place of Birth:

Passport Number and expiration date:

Please let us know your religious affiliation? (if any):

Please provide us with a brief explanation as to special circumstances or concerns: (special diets, health issues, disabilities, etc.). All information is strictly confidential and it will be used solely for the purpose of arranging for special services as needed.

➢ Need Special Diets?

➢ Taking Medications?

➢ Allergies?

➢ Other Health Issues?

➢ Disabilities?

Part II: Financial information:

Method of payment: Credit Card (please see the secured Google Checkout Buy Now button below), Check, Money Order, Cash, Bank to Bank Wire Transfer to the MBIDE's Bank Account. Make checks payable to: The Martin Buber Institute.

Deadlines: Deposit deadline is November 18, 2010. Balance deadline is January 18, 2011.

Part III: COSTS: $2,428.90 (when paying by credit card) or 2,270.00 (when paying without using a credit card). Prices are based on Double Occupancy (single rooms may be available on an optional basis with a price differential). Price includes lodging for 8 days, 7 nights, 3 daily meals, all program activities, all transfers and transportation to group activities, city tours, cultural events, entertainment, and other included tours and activities.

After receipt of registration and deposit a voucher for your deposit will be issued and e-mailed to the email address you provided us in the form.

Hope to see you in Jerusalem!

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I, the Releaser, in consideration of my participation in the Martin Buber Institute For Dialogical Ecology (MBIDE) Field Workshop Tour of Jerusalem and its environs, Spring Break 2011: March 13-20, 2011, and run and/or operated by the Releasee, waive, release, and discharge the Releasee and MBIDE , its owners, officers, directors, employees, members, agents, assigns, legal representatives and successors, and all business associates and partners involved in the presentation of the above noted activity and each of them their owners, officers and employees, and any other people officially connected with this event from all liability for or by reason of any damage, loss or injury to person and property, even injury resulting in the death of the Releaser, which has been or may be sustained in consequence of the Releaser’s participation in the activity described above, and notwithstanding that such damage, loss or injury may have been caused solely or partly by the negligence of the Releasee. I am aware of the risks of participation. I understand that participation in this program is strictly voluntary and I freely choose to participate. I understand that the Releasee does not provide medical coverage for me. I verify that I will be responsible for any medical costs I incur as a result of my participation

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The Martin Buber Institute For Dialogical Ecology
Hune Margulies, Ph.D., Director