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Group Photos from the Road

March 3, 2015

Valparaiso University law students are traveling with MEJDI Tours for about 2 weeks, interspersing their touring days with classroom lecture days. Below, enjoy some group photos from Valparaiso University’s group tour in Israel and Palestine, March 2015.

[caption id="attachment_21939" align="aligncenter" width="640"]IMG_4103 Valparaiso University law students on their first full day in Jerusalem.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_21940" align="aligncenter" width="640"]image1 The group poses in front of the Dome of the Rock.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_21953" align="aligncenter" width="640"]Shannon Kendrick on a camel at the Mount of Olives. Shannon Kendrick on a camel at the Mount of Olives.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_21955" align="aligncenter" width="640"]Group picture with Justice Barak-Erez. Group picture with Justice Barak-Erez.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_21956" align="aligncenter" width="640"]The group at the Supreme Court. The group at the Supreme Court.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_22004" align="aligncenter" width="640"]Out on the town in Jerusalem celebrating Chidi's birthday! Out on the town in Jerusalem celebrating Chidi’s birthday![/caption] [caption id="attachment_22003" align="aligncenter" width="640"]The group enjoying the view at Mount of Olives. The group enjoying the view at Mount of Olives.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_22002" align="aligncenter" width="640"]Chidi taking a seat on the steps of the Supreme Court of Israel. Chidi taking a seat on the steps of the Supreme Court of Israel.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_22001" align="aligncenter" width="640"]Enjoying dinner at Mahane Yehuda Market. Enjoying dinner at Mahane Yehuda Market.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_22000" align="aligncenter" width="640"]Valparaiso University law students meeting with Israeli students, and celebrating Chidi's birthday! Valparaiso University law students meeting with Israeli students, and celebrating Chidi’s birthday![/caption] [caption id="attachment_21999" align="aligncenter" width="640"]Students teaching Professor Telman how to take a selfie! Students teaching Professor Telman how to take a selfie![/caption] [caption id="attachment_21998" align="aligncenter" width="640"]The group on their way to their first class. The group on their way to their first class.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_22019" align="aligncenter" width="576"]The Palestinian version of Starbucks The Palestinian version of Starbucks[/caption] [caption id="attachment_22020" align="aligncenter" width="640"]Resident of Sheika Jarrah giving a tour to of her home in West Jerusalem. Resident of Sheika Jarrah giving a tour to of her home in West Jerusalem.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_22021" align="aligncenter" width="640"]Tour of the Separation Wall and observing a checkpoint in East Jerusalem Tour of the Separation Wall and observing a checkpoint in East Jerusalem[/caption] [caption id="attachment_22022" align="aligncenter" width="640"]Checking out a cave that was previously used by Shepherds to hold cattle in Bethlehem. Checking out a cave that was previously used by Shepherds to hold cattle in Bethlehem.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_22023" align="aligncenter" width="640"]A panoramic view of the Golan Heights, where the group learned about the 6 Day War. A panoramic view of the Golan Heights, where the group learned about the 6 Day War.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_22024" align="aligncenter" width="640"]The group skipping rocks in the Sea of Galilee after learning about St. Peter and Capernaum. The group skipping rocks in the Sea of Galilee after learning about St. Peter and Capernaum.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_22026" align="aligncenter" width="640"]Professor Telman engaging in conversation with Valparaiso Law students Aly Spartz, Jonathan Eassa, and Aladin Asker. Professor Telman engaging in conversation with Valparaiso Law students Aly Spartz, Jonathan Eassa, and Aladin Asker.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_22027" align="aligncenter" width="640"]Guide Ala'a discussing history prior to their exploration of Lifta. Guide Ala’a discussing history prior to their exploration of Lifta.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_22028" align="aligncenter" width="640"]Tour guide Hadas engaged in conversation with student, Dino. Tour guide Hadas engaged in conversation with student, Dino.[/caption]