Palestinian Summer Celebration 2008
15 June 2008 – 17 August 2008
June 15th – July 13th 2008 (first month)
July 14th – August 17th 2008 (second month)
Come
and celebrate Palestine! The Palestinian Summer Celebration is a unique
annual program that gives people from all over the world the chance to
encounter the life, culture, and politics of
Palestine. Learn Arabic and study Palestinian history at Bethlehem
University, spend time with local families and volunteer with a
community organization.
The Palestinian Summer Celebration 2008 will take place in Bethlehem from June 15th to August 17th. The program consists of two terms: June 15th to July 13th, and July 14th to August 17th. Program participants can choose to stay for one or both terms. The celebration is organized by Siraj Center for Holy Land Studies in partnership with Bethlehem University (www.bethlehem.edu) and the U.S.-based Society for Biblical Studies (www.sbsedu.org).
Program participants will have the opportunity to meet and learn with
accomplished speakers, experts, activists, and officials.