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Sabeel Solidarity Pilgrimage
Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center in Jeruslaem
November 16-21, 2024
Pre-Pilgrimage Tour
November 10-15, 2024
Sabeel Palestinian Liberation Theology Center invites you to join us on a Solidarity Pilgrimage, November 16-21, 2024 and Pre-Pilgrimage Tour, November 10-15.
Because of ongoing developments on the ground, these are reconfigurations of – and taking the place of – the previously announced conference and pre-conference tour, “Challenging Religious Extremism”.
The Solidarity Pilgrimage will put the principles of Palestinian Liberation Theology into practice as we visit, accompany, and listen to Palestinian communities that are suffering ever-escalating injustices.
The Pre-Pilgrimage Tour will be restructured to include some solidarity visits and some visits to religious sites.
Though these events are being reconfigured to be more action-oriented than conceptual, the conference’s original subject matter, the concern with religious extremism, will necessarily be considered because, as we know, Palestinian Liberation Theology is distinctive by virtue of its specific context, which includes religious extremism.
Our hope is that this Solidarity Pilgrimage will be like a family reunion–bringing both old and new members of the Sabeel family together. Whether you’ve been a longtime friend of Sabeel or whether this is your first trip, we hope you join us!
Schedule Summary:
For the Pilgrimage, each day will involve visiting different Palestinian communities to listen and learn from them. Sometimes, there may also be an invitation to join in or co-create a concrete action of solidarity.
For the Pre-Pilgrimage Tour, there will be some visits to religious sites and some solidarity visits.
In the evenings of both groups, we will gather together to share a meal, followed by debriefings and discussions led by scholars or activists on topics that are essential for understanding the present context.
In both groups, we will explore together how we can act for liberation and a just peace when we return home.
Sabeel’s main priority is the safety of all participants, and our schedule will remain flexible to adapt to the ever-changing situation.
Due to the current political instability, our day-to-day itinerary for both the Pilgrimage and the Pre-Pilgrimage Tour, is likely to change.
Specific Itineraries and speakers schedules will be forthcoming soon.
Travel:
Sabeel recommends that participants enter through Jordan. Please book your flights to Amman. Sabeel will assist you with transport from Amman to Jerusalem.
For the Pre-Pilgrimage Tour it is necessary to arrive by November 10th
For the Solidarity Pilgrimage it is necessary to arrive by November 16th.
Payment: Land costs for the tour, not including flights, is $1250USD + ($400USD single supplement). Cost for the Pre- tour are $1000 USD + ($400USD single supplement).
We ask for a $200 deposit (part of the final amounts) upon registration for either the pilgrimage or pre-tour trip, which can be paid online through FOSNA via the link at the bottom of the form!
Cost of the pilgrimage includes all accommodations and meals for six nights, all transportation and honoraria, it does not include airfare or travel insurance.
Please contact visit@sabeel.org for more information
Learn more and register here:
https://sabeel.org/sabeel-november-2024-conference-challenging-apartheid-and-religious-extremism/
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