Everything from your child's mental health to how much spending money they need, this is the ultimate handbook for the Israel GAP year parent.

This guide, filled with useful tips and tricks, is about the ‘how’ of packing and focuses on two questions: What types of things should I buy in Israel and what should I bring from home?

 

We're part of a great Facebook group of Israel GAP year parents. We've taken the feedback and comments from parents on that list and compiled the ultimate packing lists for seminary girls and Yeshiva boys.

To answer this question, we combed the “Israel GAP Year Parents” Facebook group and reviewed literally hundreds of comments by GAP year parents. In this article we’ll give you an overview of the main factors to consider when addressing this issue.

Where do you keep all your stuff if you only have one small shelf and how do you keep everything organized?  This blog looks at different types of storage products and how to get the most out of them.

Do I need a converter for my hairdryer in Israel? Will my American sheets fit my Israeli bed? Is it better to buy shampoo in Israel?  Check out this short guide to answer some of these questions...

We asked parents who have already sent their kids on a GAP year program to Israel to offer advice to new GAP year parents sending their children for the first time. Here is what they said about how to relate to your child when they are so far away for the entire year.

After sending her first kid on GAP year and then getting ready to send her second child, Tracy Schultz realized that that there are no easily accessible  'to-do' lists to prepare for the year. Tracy took action and gathered feedback from other GAP year parents and students to compile this comprehensive preparation checklist for new GAP year parents.

In this guest post, therapist Yonatan Sinclair, shares ideas about how to offer support to your child during their year in Israel, especially in these times of unrest and unknown.

In this guest post, American trained dentist,  Dr. Rachel David, provides insights and tips about maintaining your dental health during your GAP year in Israel.

As a gap year student, people often ask me, "Why did you choose to come during such turbulent times?" In this guest blog, current GAP year student, Gabriella Swartz, shares her feelings and personal experiences about being on GAP year in Israel during these turbulent times.

In this guest post, psychotherapist Joy Epstein, MSW, discusses potential mental health issues that can arise during the GAP year and provides guidelines and resources to ensure that you and your child are prepared and are able to get the support necessary should you need it.