Guides, Tips & Free Resources for your GAP Year in Israel

Check out this amazing treasure trove of resources for your GAP year in Israel. Here you'll find, guides, tips and articles to help parents navigate their child's GAP year in Israel. Everything from your child's mental health to how much spending money they need. Some of these articles are written by experts in the field, while others are based on feedback from experienced GAP year parents as well as our own experience working with GAP year parents and students.

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“The Out Shabbos” - The Complete Guide to Spending Shabbat and Chagim with Hosts on your GAP Year

“The Out Shabbos” - The Complete Guide to Spending Shabbat and Chagim with Hosts on your GAP Year

Spending shabbat and chag with host families is a big part of the GAP year experience. Check out our complete guide to spending time with hosts on your GAP year - from finding the hosts, what to bring, and general tips for being a good guest. 
"Pack for Israel" featured in "Between Car Pools"

"Pack for Israel" featured in "Between Car Pools"

We were super excited to be featured in the popular lifestyle site "Between Car Pools" where they featured their top picks from our website. Check it out!
30 Tips that GAP year parents wished they knew at the start of the year

30 Tips that GAP year parents wished they knew at the start of the year

We asked experienced GAP year parents: "What are 3 tips you would give to new GAP year parents that you wish someone would have told you before..." Here are some of their fabulous tips...
8 Exciting Ideas for a day out in Jerusalem

8 Exciting Ideas for a day out in Jerusalem

At Pack for Israel, we've compiled a list of 8 Exciting Ideas for a day out in Jerusalem for families visiting their kids on a Gap Year in Israel.
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Welcome to Pack for Israel, a family-run online store that provides all your dorm needs for your program in Israel: Bedding, towels, toiletries, small appliances (220V), storage accessories & more. Orders...
Video: Israel GAP Year Students Share Their Tips for a Great GAP Year

Video: Israel GAP Year Students Share Their Tips for a Great GAP Year

Attention incoming Seminary and Yeshiva Students: You do not want to miss this video with insider tips from current gap year students‼️

Win $150 Worth of Israel Dorm Gear!

Win $150 Worth of Israel Dorm Gear!

Enter your email NOW for the chance to win a $150 voucher! When you enter, you'll also be subscribed to our newsletter where you'll hear about exclusive deals and get...
The Medical Health Handbook for Your Gap Year in Israel

The Medical Health Handbook for Your Gap Year in Israel

In this guest post, experienced nurse,  Adina Berkowitz RN BSN, provides a comprehensive guide about navigating the medical health system in Israel during your GAP year. She also discusses how to prepare yourself beforehand. Adina has been a nurse for over 15 years and has previously worked with GAP year students in yeshivas and seminaries

 

How to Speak to Your Child About Drinking on Purim

How to Speak to Your Child About Drinking on Purim

The custom to drink on Purim has become a green light for many gap year students to drink until they are sick, passed out, or exhibiting dangerous or inappropriate behavior. As a parent, learning how to approach drinking on Purim with your gap year child is important as it keeps communication open. In this article, Dr. Eliana M. Aaron shares some tips for parents to talk to your kids about drinking on Purim.

Biking in Tel Aviv: Everything You Need to Know

Biking in Tel Aviv: Everything You Need to Know

Biking in Tel Aviv is the perfect way to experience the city in a new and exciting way. In this guest post, Jake Teper from Yalla Bikes offers some great tips to explore Tel Aviv on a bicycle!
The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Blanket in Israel

The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Blanket in Israel

What weight and size blanket should you buy? Will your American duvet cover fit your Israeli blanket? What if you still want to send a blanket from home and pay for an extra bag? What can you do with the blanket at the end of the year? 

5 Reasons to Buy It In Israel

5 Reasons to Buy It In Israel

"Why can't I bring everything with me from the US?" "What's the reason to order some things from Israel?" "Maybe, I'll just pay for an extra bag". While there are some things (like most of your clothing) that are definitely worth bringing from home, there are a lot of reasons to order a lot of other things from Israel. Here are 5 of them...