Agenda Please make sure to sign in! 1) Goals for the trip 2) Israel overview 3) 2014 KLILI Itinerary 4) 2015 Tentative KLILI itinerary 5) Logistics 6) Money 7) Testimonials from previous participants 8) What s next? 9) Questions
1) Goals for the trip KLILI is designed by Columbia Law students for Columbia Law students. KLILI is designed to expose participants to Israeli law, culture, and society. More specifically, we aim to: Expose participants to Israel s multi-faceted society from it s geographical diversity, technological sector, legal industry, social history, and more Educate participants about Israel in the context of the domestic and international challenges facing the country Allow participants to explore Israel beyond the news Facilitate connections between students at CLS KLILI is not designed to advance any particular position beyond Israel s right to exist as a Jewish democracy within secure and recognized borders.
2) Israel Overview Area: 22,330 sq km (8,621 sq mi) Population: 8,012,040 Official Languages: Hebrew and Arabic Founding: 1948 Government: parliamentary democracy with legislative, executive, and judicial branches Religion / Ethnicity: 76% Jewish 20% Arab (16% Muslim, 2% Christian, 2% Druze) 4% Other
3) 2014 KLILI Itinerary: Tel Aviv Thursday, March 13 Depart NYC Friday, March 14 Arrive in Tel Aviv Visit Shuk HaCarmel Saturday, March 15 Unofficial walking tour of Tel Aviv Celebrate Purim with Harvard Law Students Sunday, March 16 Meet the Editor in Chief of Haaretz (Israel s oldest daily newspaper) Visit the Geneva Initiative Group dinner at Ethiopian restaurant Monday, March 17 Meet lawyer working with Israel Women s Network Walking tour of South Tel Aviv and the Tel Aviv Central Bus Station Dinner with Professor Zohar Goshen Tuesday, March 18 Visit venture capitalist company Israel Cleantech Ventures Visit international law office Visit Google Tel Aviv Group dinner
3) 2014 KLILI Itinerary: Jerusalem Wednesday, March 19 Visit Yad Vashem Visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Visit Israel Energy Initiatives Thursday, March 20 Tour the Israeli Supreme Court Visit Shalem College Visit the Shariah Court Visit Christian sites Visit Machon Herzl Kotel Tunnels Tour Friday, March 21 Visit a settlement Free time Saturday, March 22 Free time Some students rented a car and visited Masada and the Dead Sea
4) 2015 Tentative KLILI Itinerary Wednesday, March 11 Evening departure from NYC Thursday, March 12 Arrive in Tel Aviv Visit Law Firm Friday, March 13 Walking tour of South Tel Aviv and the Tel Aviv Central Bus Station Visit Shuk HaCarmel and Nachalat Binyamin artisan market Saturday, March 14 Walking tour of Tel Aviv neighborhoods Social event with Israelis and other law school students Sunday, March 15 Meet the Editor in Chief of Haaretz (Israel s oldest daily newspaper) Visit Google Tel Aviv Dinner at Nalaga at Monday, March 16 Visit venture capitalist firm Visit Caesarea Visit Muslim Israeli Arab village Visit Christian sites around the Galilee Winery tour TM JK
4) 2015 Tentative KLILI Itinerary Tuesday, March 17 Hike/ATV/Kayaking Discussion about security along northern border Visit settlement Visit Air Force base Evening mixer in Jerusalem Wednesday, March 18 Visit the Knesset Visit the Supreme Court Tour Old City of Jerusalem Tour Kotel Tunnels Thursday, March 19 Visit the Shariah Court Climb Masada Visit the Dead Sea Camel ride Bedouin dinner Friday, March 20 Visit Yad Vashem Visit Machane Yehuda Saturday, March 21 Optional activities Farewell party Sunday, March 22 Flight to NYC TM
5) Logistics Passports & Visas Requirements Application Forthcoming will involve a Google Doc and resume submission Due: November 26, 12pm Nonrefundable student contribution fee: $750 (more information on the next slide) Pre-trip survey Post-trip reflection letter Post-trip survey
6) Money Cost Nonrefundable $750 participant fee Included Flight Accommodations Ground transportation in Israel Tour guides and entry fees for planned activities Most meals Not included Some meals Souvenirs Independent travel Cost of cell phone (possibly required)
7) Testimonials from Previous Participants Matt and Candice!
8) What s next? For anyone who entered the meeting late, please make sure to sign in! Applications will be sent out within the next week Applications Due: November 26, 12pm Offers: ~Sunday, November 30 Wednesday, December 3 Students have 48 hours to accept and submit their $750 participant fee Group finalization: Friday, December 5 Pre-trip meetings: late February early March 2015 ISRAEL: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 Sunday, March 22, 2015
9) Questions