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	Saving the Stones

The newly established International Conservation Center in Akko's Old City, invites people from all over the world to study conservation at a World Heritage Site.

Participants will have a unique opportunity of taking part in a practical training program in the field of Historical and Archeological conservation. The program will take place 'on site' with leading conservation specialists from the Israel Antiquities Authorities and other leading conservation organizations in Israel. The program offers an extraordinary opportunity to study the rich past of Land of Israel by visiting archeological sites, and participating in the conservation of cultural and archeological heritage.

Core contents of the program:
• Hands on experience in documentation of historical sites
• Hands on experience in traditional building techniques such as masonry work, stone-cutting, carpentry and plaster.
• Heritage classes
• Cultural and social events
• Guided tours

What is included?
Social program with the diverse communities in Akko; archeological excavation; Holocaust studies; tours once a week; Hebrew Ulpan; workshop with young actors from the Jewish – Arab theater of Akko; kibbutz experience

Extras:
*Practical Training Diploma from the Israel Antiquities Authority


	Contact outside of Israel: +972-4-995-6734 (office tel.) +972-4-991-9418 (fax) +972-52-428-4379 (mobile) shelleypel@bezeqint.net Contactin Israel: 04-9956734 (office tel.) 04-9919418 (fax) 052-4284379 (mobile) shelleypel@bezeqint.net Program Information: Starting Dates: September 6, 2009 and February 21, 2010 Ending Dates: February 5, 2010 and July 15th, 2010 Duration: 5 months Ages of participants: 20 - 31+ Open for participants from: All Countries Language of program: English Home base in Israel: Akko Religious affiliation: Unaffiliated http://www.antiquities.org.il/akko For cost, please contact the program directly.

MASA Israel journey is a project of the Government of Israel and Jewish communities around the world, represented by the Jewish Agency for Israel and its partners, United Jewish Communities / the Federations of North America, and Keren Hayesod - UIA.