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The Ultimate Yeshiva Boy's Packing List For Your Year in Israel

Based on parent discussions and incredible feedback on the Israel GAP year parents Facebook group, we've compiled the ultimate boys packing list for your year in Israel. GET LIST

The Ultimate Seminary Girl's Packing List For Your Year in Israel

Based on parent discussions and incredible feedback on the Israel GAP year parents Facebook group, we've compiled the ultimate girls packing list for your year in Israel. GET LIST

Packing for Your Year In Israel - The Ultimate Guide

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? READ MORE

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? We had these questions in mind when we wrote this ultimate guide about buying a blanket in Israel just for you! READ MORE

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

We're part of an amazing Facebook group called "Israel Gap Year Parents". We put a simple question on the group: "To parents who already sent a child on GAP year... Give 3 tips to new GAP year parents that you wish someone would have told you before..." Here are their fabulous tips . READ MORE

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

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. READ MORE

A guide to using US products in Israel: Appliances, bedding & toiletries

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? A short guide to answer some of these questions and to help you plan your trip to Israel... READ MORE