JITLI: October 2010

Me and my Land in Jerusalem
After a long night in the Western Wall tunnels, the next wake-up was a bit late, We went to the Haas Promenade We stopped at a statue of tolerance,Israeli Poland cooperation the artist :teschello dezavigaz. From there we reached the entrance of a water channel that was dug under the mountains , Underground water rench was dug to Jerusalem, 1 km long. Today, walking along the dry channel illustrates the water problem of Jerusalem throughout the generations. We left the channel near the building that was the British Governor's Palace. We walked along the Schreiber promenade, the Old City of Jerusalem, the mosques, spread out before us, looking spectacular.
From there we went to Willy Brandt center. Willy Brandt was the Chancellor of West Germany and was a friend of Israel. He strove for peace in his country, Germany that was also divided to two countries. Willy Brandt Center is located at the border between western and eastern Jerusalem. On one side of the building the new modern Jerusalem, on the other side – the neglected east part of the city . This striking difference demonstrats the problems of Jerusalem. In the Horizon we saw the wall separating the various parts of the city. During lunch, an argument developed between the students: should we visit the Shalit family's tent and express support for the family suffering as another victim of violence in our area? The debate was sharp, at first the Bedouin youth resisted, They completely identified with the Shalit family's pain but because it can be perceived political activity they needed the approval of the families. Finally it was decided to write a letter supporting the family on behalf of all Jitli members. In the afternoon we visited the Begin Heritage Center in the city. Begin Center was very interesting. The visit to the museum sections was of limited time and we could not be delayed to comment and ask questions. It was impossible not to notice the change in Menachem Begin over the years - he has become a symbol of peace in Israel.
The human side of the man during his last years was especially emotional. Towards evening, we went to Mahane Yehuda market to mix with Jerusalem citizens and to eat something authentic from the market.
We went back to school and heard a lecture and participated in a workshop by Martin Sesler on the similarities and differences in Judaism and Islam by stories in the Bible and the Quran, The subject interested the students and although it was held after a busy day of activities participation was remarkable.
The evening ended with the Oscar ceremony of the films prepared by hanichim groups in the third day in the Banias River.
The three facilitators led by Ahmad got the the students laughing to tears and declared the winner, you can see the video clip movies, and I will be happy to hear your opinion about them.
Questions which arose while writing the post:
1. Is it possible to be a religious man and an independent thinker?
2. Is it possible through technological means at our disposal to make the water issue a blessing and not a war?
3. should studying the various religions' similar stories be mandatory in schools to meet the other on the origins and beliefs?

video clips:

Me and my Land in Jerusalem morning hours
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvo3mfJPTSs

Me and my Land in Jerusalem afternoon hours
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWAjSUfDRoE
Gilad Shalit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAcC6diTKw8
Martin Sesler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_RhTgsmufw

THE OSKAR VIDEO CLIPS WILL BE HERE SOON

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