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.

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.

In an effort to make choosing a GAP year program a bit easier, the Pack for Israel team is going out into the field and interviewing different programs to help you get a feel for each place. As we do more interviews, we'll add them to this running blog. Best of luck with your decision!

As your gap year in Israel is unfolding, you might start feeling a desire to connect, to give back, and to become an active thread in the rich fabric of Israeli life. Here are just a few incredible chessed opportunities across Israel...

So why buy a pizza maker for one year? Let me explain. The Pizza Maker is the one and done appliance needed for your year in Israel. It’s that simple! With limited kitchen space on both your counter and in your cabinets, the fewer items you have, the better. With one pizza maker you can make almost anything.

We've been overwhelmed with the generous donations we've received from our customers for Israeli soldiers and evacuees. These some of the small acts of chessed we've been able to do since the start of the war with your generous donations.

We've lived in Israel for over 20 years (that's over 20 Chanukahs), so we have plenty experience finding fun things to do on Chanukah. Here are 6 of our favorites in no particular order...