PASSIA Training Program - on

Jerusalem: Identity, Culture & Art

Nov. 1, 2012 - Nov. 4, 2012
Legacy Hotel, Jerusalem

Speakers

Lecture Program

01 11 2012
9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Welcoming Address / Opening Remarks

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Welcoming Address / Opening Remarks
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Religion and Culture: Jewish, Christian and Muslim Heritage

Islamic Perspective: Dr. Mustafa Abu Sway// Jewish Perspective: Rabbi. Jeremy Milgrom Christian Perspective: Rev. Mitri Raheb

Religion and Culture: Jewish, Christian and Muslim Heritage
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Break

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Break
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Religion and Culture: Jewish, Christian and Muslim Heritage, Cont.

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Religion and Culture: Jewish, Christian and Muslim Heritage, Cont.
11:45 a.m. - noon

Break

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Break
noon - 1 p.m.

Famous Palestinians of Words and Letters

Dr. Mahdi Abdul Hadi

Famous Palestinians of Words and Letters
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Lunch

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Lunch
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

General Discussion

Dr. Mahdi Abdul Hadi

General Discussion
02 11 2012
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Jerusalem Tradition and Customs

Eng. Khalid Khatib, Director of the Palestinian Heritage Museum

Jerusalem Tradition and Customs
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Jerusalem in Arabic Art

Suleiman Mansour, Artist& Painter

Jerusalem in Arabic Art
11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Break

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Break
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Jerusalem in Arabic Poetry and Literature

Dr. Abdul Rahman Abad, Professor of Arabic literature

Jerusalem in Arabic Poetry and Literature
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

BreakJerusalem in Arabic Music - a Musical Journey

Said Murad, Director of Sabreen

BreakJerusalem in Arabic Music - a Musical Journey
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Lunch

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Lunch
2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Jerusalem in Film and Theater

George Ibrahim, Theater Director, Al-Kasaba Theater

Jerusalem in Film and Theater
03 11 2012
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Modern Architecture in Jerusalem

Eng. Sinan Abdul Qader, Architect

Modern Architecture in Jerusalem
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Break

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Break
10:45 a.m. - noon

Jerusalem - A Mosaic of Identities and Ethnicities A presentation of the various ethnic groups in Jerusalem (e.g., Moroccans, Gypsies, Kurds, North Africans etc.)

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Jerusalem - A Mosaic of Identities and Ethnicities A presentation of the various ethnic groups in Jerusalem (e.g., Moroccans, Gypsies, Kurds, North Africans etc.)
noon - 4 p.m.

Field Trip & Lunch

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Field Trip & Lunch
04 11 2012
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

SWOT Analysis for Jerusalem(Cultural Revival)

Varsen Aghabekian, Manager of the Palestinian Negotiations Support Project of the PLO Negotiations Affairs Department

SWOT Analysis for Jerusalem(Cultural Revival)
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Break

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Break
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

SWOT Analysis for Jerusalem(Cultural Revival)

Varsen Aghabekian

SWOT Analysis for Jerusalem(Cultural Revival)
11:45 a.m. - noon

Break

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Break
noon - 1 p.m.

How to revive Jerusalem’s cultural life: Discussion

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How to revive Jerusalem’s cultural life: Discussion
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

How to revive Jerusalem’s cultural life: Working groups

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How to revive Jerusalem’s cultural life: Working groups
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Lunch

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Lunch
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Wrap up of the seminar

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Wrap up of the seminar