Travel Links

The links below provide useful information for travel in Israel and Palestine.  You will find this a handy tool as you prepare to travel to the Near East, for your days off, and if you plan to remain in the region following the completion of the course.  Please click on the topic of choice:

General Information | Newspapers/Radio | Universities| Archaeological Institutions | Museums | Housing l Research Links
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General Information:
United States Information Service
US State Department

Lonely Planet Guide (Israel/Palestine)
Currency Converter

Palestine Information Center (slow download)
Complete Guide to Palestine's Websites
Embassy of Israel
Israel Ministry of Tourism

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Newspapers/Radio:
Ha'aretz Newspaper (english version)
Jerusalem Post
Al-Hayat/Al-Jadedah Newpaper (english version)
Al-Quds Newspaper (arabic)

Israel Radio
Arabic Radio (Birzeit Outloud)

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Universities:
Birzeit University
Bethlehem University
Al Quds University
Other Palestinian Universities

Hebrew University - Jerusalem
Tel Aviv University
Hebrew Union College
Other Israeli Universities

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Archaeological Instituions in Jerusalem:
L'École Biblique et Archéologique Française
WFAlbright Institute for Archaeological Research
British School for Archaeological Research - Jerusalem
St. George's College
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Museums:
Israel Museum
Rockefeller Museum (provides mailing address only)
Museum of Bedouin Culture
Yad Vashem
Tower of David Museum
Art and Culture in Palestine
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Housing (this list should prove useful if you extend your stay in the Near East beyond the course completion):
Youth Hostels, Israel
Youth Hostels, Palestine

Hotels, Palestine
Hotels, East Jerusalem
Hotels, Israel


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