The
18th Annual
SHABBATON ISRAEL 2006
Student Leadership Retreat
Over
the weekend of October 27-28, we will hold our 18th
Annual Shabbaton Israel. Over 100 college students,
Hillel and other Jewish professionals from over 10 Bay
Area colleges and universities are expected to attend!
KEYNOTE
SPEAKER
Neil Lazarus
Neil
Lazarus is an internationally acclaimed expert
in the field of Middle East, Israel Advocacy
and effective communication training. More...
The
Shabbaton will also feature young Israeli and
Palestinian activists from OneVoice, a non partisan
grassroots movement with over 210,000 Israeli
and Palestinian members working to moderate
between Israelis and Palestinians to influence
the political agenda. More...
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Participants of the retreat will get
a free ticket to the first Bay Area Adamai concert
in Berkeley, October 28, right after the Shabbaton
ends. (more
about Adamai)
Participation in the retreat is your chance to apply
to the Israel Center’s Student Leadership Tour to Israel
over winter break, our famous “Beyond Ben Yehuda” trip…
Become a LEADER in 24
hours
L - Learn
E - Experience
A - Advocate
D - Dialogue
E - Engage
R - Relax
Fascinating programs includes
three track system:
- For those that have never been to Israel and want
to learn more
- For those that have been to Israel and want to deepen
their knowledge
- For those who have been to Israel too many times
to count and want to talk, learn and act
We have something for
everyone...
Knowing
How are the three monotheistic religions connected to
Israel? What do I really know about Islam and Christianity?
Why is the land of Israel so important to all? How have
the current crisis and past events emerged from the
history of the Middle East? How are the histories of
the three religions inter-connected?
Contemplating
How do past and present situations affect my current
and future relationship with Israel? In what way is
the reality of the Middle East connected to my Jewish
life in the Bay Area? What role does Israel have in
my life, and what role do I have in Israel’s future?
Am I here out of obligation or choice?
Acting
What can I do to change the atmosphere on my campus?
How can I help to educate my fellow students? What are
the most effective tools, resources and people that
I can mobilize, and how can I get them?
What
to bring?
2 towels, sleeping bag, pillow,
toiletries, warm clothes, comfortable walking shoes
.You might also want to bring a flashlight, alarm clock,
and any sports equipment you might like to use during
your free time.
For
more information: contact litalc@sfjcf.org,
or call 415-512-6425
Walker
Creek Ranch, located less than 60 miles
north of San Francisco, is an easy drive from any Bay
Area location. It is approximately six miles east of
the town of Marshall on Tomales Bay, 17 miles southwest
of Petaluma and 20 miles northwest of Novato. It is
within a 45-minute drive from Marin County's eastern
urbanized corridor. There is year-round access via the
lightly traveled two-lane Marshall/Petaluma Road.
Sponsored by
The
Campus Division of the Israel Center of the Jewish Community
Federation of San Francisco, the Jewish Agency for Israel,
MASA Israel Long Term Programs, JCRC, AIPAC, ADL
The Hillels of: San Francisco, Berkeley, Davis, Sacramento,
Chico, Santa Cruz, Stanford, Silicon Valley, Sonoma;
For
more information: contact litalc@sfjcf.org,
or call 415-512-6425
See
previous Shabbatonim |
