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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Naomi Nachman says you should buy these 4 Items in Israel

Naomi Nachman says you should buy these 4 Items in Israel

On her recent trip to Israel, Naomi Nachman, the famous Food and Travel blogger, spent some time with us in our warehouse in Israel. We asked Naomi to share her advice about which items you should buy in Israel and here are her top 4 picks!
Fun things to do in Israel over Sukkot

Fun things to do in Israel over Sukkot

Did you know that all of Israel’s National Parks have a Sukkah in them? What a country! I've been living here in Israel for 25 years and I love exploring and experiencing our beautiful little country. I want to share with you some of my favorite spots to visit over Sukkot!

A Basic Guide to Cooking and Nutrition on Your GAP Year in Israel

A Basic Guide to Cooking and Nutrition on Your GAP Year in Israel

In this guest post, Justine Friedman RDN, a clinical dietician, shares some ideas with Israel GAP year students for preparing delicious and nutritious meals, without spending hours in the kitchen (and there are also tips for navigating ingredients in Israel)

VIDEO: From our Website to your Child in Israel

VIDEO: From our Website to your Child in Israel

Broadcast live from the Kollel NCSY campus in Israel, watch these happy participants receive their "Pack for Israel" packages delivered directly to their program in Israel.
Making the Most of Your Pesach Break in Israel

Making the Most of Your Pesach Break in Israel

With lots of schools going on bein hazmanim (vacation) and some parents visiting their gap year students, Pesach is a great time to explore the country and enjoy the Chol Hamoed holiday atmosphere. Check out some of our suggestions for activities during your Pesach break...
Fun things to do in Israel over Pesach

Fun things to do in Israel over Pesach

With lots of schools going on bein hazmanim and some parents visiting their GAP year kids, Pesach is the ideal time to explore the country and enjoy the chol hamoed holiday atmosphere. Here at Pack for Israel, we've collected a few articles about fun things to do this year on Pesach.
The "GAP Year in Israel" Student Handbook: Wear Slippers, Talk to Strangers, Take Notes

The "GAP Year in Israel" Student Handbook: Wear Slippers, Talk to Strangers, Take Notes

Written by a returning GAP year seminary student this handbook is filled with amazing practical tips and tricks about everything, from navigating  the Israeli transport system to surviving your moldy dorm bathrooms.

Are Gap Year Students with Mental Health Challenges getting the Help they Need?

Are Gap Year Students with Mental Health Challenges getting the Help they Need?

"While the year in Israel or gap-year programs did not create these problems, the programs receive thousands of participants each year who often need more professional help than the staff are able to offer." Read more in our guest post by Robbie Sassoon, an MSW and executive director of Crossroads Center which offers therapeutic services for gap-year students and English-speaking teens and young adults in Israel.