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Why staying with hosting families is worth it... Arabs and Palestinians are hospitable. People are known for welcoming one another as well as foreigners into their homes.
Staying with Palestinian families will provide you with in-depth view of the Palestinian life. As you participate in the program you will see cultural practices presented to you, but living with a Palestinian family deepens your experience and widens your information. You experience practices and hear stories first hand.
Your stay is also beneficial to the families. They will get a small income which will encourage them to open their house for visitors more often.
The Arab Educational Institute has many international visitors that joined their programs and stayed with hosting families. Their experience was genuinely positive. They enjoyed their time, learned from the families and got a deeper view of the situation and the various life styles of Palestinians.
A visitor:
“It was very special to stay with a Christian family in Bethlehem during Christmas. It even happened that the mother got a new baby, almost at Christmas! Meeting all the visitors and family, observing what new life means, was an unforgettable experience.”
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Being a guest with a
family presents a unique learning experience that encourages cultural
exchange. You have a chance to compare past and present lifestyles, East
and West. You will get another, unique perspective of life in the Holy
Land.