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Welcome Page Hello and welcome to Eretz Yisroel, the land that the Creator-of-the-World calls home. We are the Yeshiva and Seminary Students Guide, and we are dedicated to helping you acclimate to your surroundings here in Israel. Israel is in some ways similar to your home town, but in so many important ways, it is very different. Consequently, your year here will be both exhilarating and potentially complicated. When you add the fact that many of you are on your own for the first time, You may find yourself faced with situations that, with some advice, could be made less difficult. We have tried to compile the most comprehensive guide to assist you throughout your year. However, things in Israel change constantly. If there is an important area not covered in this guide or any subject on which you would like (more) information, please feel free to contact us. Be aware that when you first arrive you might feel homesick and wonder if you made a mistake. This is certainly normal and others in your school may be feeling the same. Approach fellow students or staff and create relationships. This will help you become more comfortable with your surroundings. It’s particularly important to get sufficient sleep during the first week or two in school. This will help you adjust more easily and feel much better. Although teenagers believe they are able to survive with little to no sleep, those who do sleep properly will likely feel more energetic, cheerful and adjust much more quickly. Remember, when you left home you wanted to come to Eretz Yisroel for a year (or more) to grow. Don’t let the first few difficult weeks get you down! If we can help you in any way please feel free to contact us at: (054)STU-DENT [email protected].

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Table of Contents Settling-in.......................................................................................... 10-35 Yeshivas/Seminaries ..............................................................................12 Cellphones .............................................................................................24 Diras....................................................................................................... 26 Things you Ought to Know About Israel............................................... 30 Laundry Dry-Cleaning ...........................................................................34

Buying Stuff...................................................................................... 36-51 Seforim................................................................................................... 38 Gifts.......................................................................................................42 Money................................................................................................... 44 Budgeting..............................................................................................48

Eateries................................................................................................52-67 Hechsherim............................................................................................54 Restaurants............................................................................................ 55 Pizza & Falafel........................................................................................ 63

Getting Around............................................................................... 68-87 Buses...................................................................................................... 76 Taxis.......................................................................................................84

Health..................................................................................................88-101 Medical Information/Insurance............................................................90 Health Tips.............................................................................................94 Wisdom Teeth........................................................................................ 96 Therapy................................................................................................ 100

Maximizing Your Year..................................................................102-115 Rebbe....................................................................................................105 Goals.....................................................................................................105 Chessed Opportunities......................................................................... 110

Parents Coming.............................................................................. 116-121 Apartments............................................................................................118 Car Rentals............................................................................................120 Cell Phone Rentals................................................................................120 Travel Agents .........................................................................................121

About Israel..................................................................................... 122-127 Basic Knowledge ..................................................................................124 Hashkafah ............................................................................................ 123

Around the Year in Israel............................................................128-161 Yomim Tovim in Israel..........................................................................130 Preparing for Shabbos.......................................................................... 138 Spending Shabbosim............................................................................ 141 Calendar................................................................................................ 152

Fun & Recreation..........................................................................162-183 Pools & Beaches....................................................................................164 Parks......................................................................................................168 Basketball.............................................................................................170 Tennis....................................................................................................170 Games................................................................................................... 172

Sem Stuff......................................................................................... 184-191 Make-up................................................................................................186 Electrolysis............................................................................................186 Jewelry..................................................................................................186 Gown Rentals........................................................................................190

Touring............................................................................................. 192-223 Kvorim...................................................................................................194 Central Israel.........................................................................................196 Northern Israel......................................................................................201 Southern Israel..................................................................................... 207 Maps.....................................................................................................209

What The Future Holds............................................................. 224-231 Yeshivas in America............................................................................. 226 Post Seminary Seminaries................................................................... 229 Scholarships and Funding................................................................... 230

Yellow Pages................................................................................. 235-240

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Settling-in • Yeshivas/Seminaries • Cellphones • Diras • Things you Ought to Know About Israel • Laundry Dry-Cleaning

Yeshivas Settling-in

Aderes Hatorah Rav Chaim Tzvi Senter 26 Shmuel Hanavi Zville Bais Yisroel

Tel: (02)582-6336

Ahavas Chaim Rav Moshe Ginian 82 Midbar Sinai Ramat Eshkol

[email protected]

Aish HaTorah Rav Yosef Hillel Weinberg 1 Rechov HaShvut Old City

Tel: (073)229-3400 [email protected]

Ashreinu Rav Nisanel “Gotch” Yudin 13 Hamishlat Street Beit Shemesh

Tel: (02) 547-3040 [email protected]

Ateret Yerushalayim (A.J.) Rav Michoel Jablinowitz 13 Mishol Hadekalim Ramot Bet

Tel: (02)587-9537 [email protected]

Avnei Eitan Moshav Avnei Eitan

Rav Erez Lev Golan Heights

Tel: (04) 676-3088 [email protected]

Baalei Da’at Rechov Agassi 1

Rav Chaim Levy Har Nof

Tel: (052)861-3193

Bais Yisrael 3 Rechov Zevin

Rav Doniel Lehrfeld Neve Yaakov

Tel: (02)656-1959

Tel: (02)540-2941

Bircas Hatorah Rav Nissim Tagger 4 Ohr Hachaim Old City

Tel: (02)627-1647 [email protected]

Birchas Mordechai Rav Yaakov Friedman 13 HaRav Koenig Street Beitar

Tel: (02)580-3871

Birchas Moshe 21 Mitzpe Nevo

Tel: (02)535-3655 [email protected]

Rav Nachum Rabinovitch Ma’ale Adumim

Borchi Nafshi. Rav Shmuli Kahan 13 Rechov Polanski Bucharim Brisk Rechov Press

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Tel: (058)324-6100

Rav Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveichik Zichron Moshe

Brisk Rav Dovid Soloveichik 2 Grossberg Gush Shmonim Chofetz Chaim Rav Dovid Chait Tel: (02)581-0188 Rechov Yam Suf & Harim Levin Sanhedria Hamuchevet Darche Noam/Shapells Rav Yitzchok Hirshfeld 5 Beit Hakerem Rav Shaya Karlinsky

Tel: (02)651-1178 [email protected]

Darkeinu

Rav Avi Ganz Gush Etzion

Tel: (02)993-7300

Derech Etz Chaim 12 Ibn Dnan

Rav Aharon Katz Har Nof

Tel: (02)654-1379 [email protected]

Derech Hachaim Rav Baruch Levi Feivelson 18 Shaul Aboud Beis Yisroel

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Yeshivas Settling-in

Derech Institute 22 Shimon Hatzadik Maalot Dafna

Rav Moshe Lazerus Tel: (02)581-0315a ext.3 Rav Nachy Brickman [email protected]

Dvar Yerushalayim 53 Katzenelenbogen

Rav B. Horovitz Har Nof

Tel: (02)652-2817 [email protected]

Diaspora Yeshiva Rav Mordechai Goldstein Har Zion Old City

Tel:( 02)671-6841 [email protected]

Dvar Torah 36 Eli Hakohen

Tel: (02)537-3896

Rav Menachem Eichenstein Gush Shmonim

Eretz Hatzvi Rav Yehuda Sussman Tel: (02)679-1424 32 Yossi Ben Yoezer Rav Dovid Ebner [email protected] Katamonim HaKotel Rav Reuven Taragin 7 Hamekubalim Old City

Tel: (02)628-8175 ext. #122 [email protected]

Har Etzion /Gush Alon Shevut

HaRav Baruch Gigi HaRav Mosheh Lichtenstein HaRav Yaakov Medan Gush Etzion

Tel: (02)993-7300 [email protected]

Heichal Hatorah 92 Katzenelenbogen

Rav Tzvi Kushelevsky Har Nof

Tel: (02)651-9402

Imrei Binah Rav Shmuel Barron Rav Dovid Powitz 94 Katzenelenbogen Har Nof

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Tel:(052)470-5730

Kedushas Tzion D’bobov Rav Yaakov Yisroel Miezlish 12 Hadmor Mbobov Bat Yam



Kerem B’Yavneh (K.B.Y.) Doar Na Evtach

Tel: (08)856-2007 [email protected]

Rav Mordechai Greenberg Rav Menachem Mendel Blachman

Kibbutz Yavneh

Kesher/Gevuras Yitzchok Rav Michoel Schoen 9 Hameasef Jerusalem

Tel: (02)537-8180 [email protected]

Kesser Dovid 21 Hagra

Tel: (02)533-0331

Rav Shimon Katz Telzstone

Kesser Hatalmud Rav Yitzchok Weitz 12 Ramat Hagolan Ramat Eshkol

[email protected]

Lakewood East Rav Yaakov Schwartzman 32 Rechov Rubin Ramot Daled

Tel: (02)571-2630 571-2650

Lev Aharon 32 Hakablan

Rav Dovid Laniado Har Nof

Tel: (02)651-4431

Lev Aryeh 4 Shadiker

Rav Aaron Lopian Tel: (02)585-9673 Rav Yaakov Rappaport Neve Yaakov

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Yeshivas Settling-in

Lev Hatorah Rav Boaz Mori 37 Nachal Ein Gedi Ramat Beit Shemesh

Tel: (02)992-2617 [email protected]

Machon Meir 2 Hameiri

Tel: (02)646-1317 [email protected]

Machon Shlomo 2 Shaulzon Machon Yaakov 10 Ibn Denan

Rav Dov Bigon Kiryat Moshe Rav Berel Gershenfeld Har Nof Rav Berel Gershenfeld Har Nof

Tel: (02)651-9088 Tel: (02)654 0112 [email protected]

Marbeh Torah Rav Naftoli Elzas 25 Maharshal Bnei Brak

Tel: (03)570-2090 [email protected]

Mayanot 28 David Yellin Street

Rav Yisroel Noach Wichnin Zichron Moshe

Tel: (02)538.8770 [email protected] 

Mercaz Hatorah 17 Ein Tzurim Blvd

Rav Aryeh Rottman Talpiot

Tel: (02)671-2866 [email protected]

Mevaseret Rav Shimon Issacson Mevaseret Zion Rav Mordechai Burg shlita [email protected]

Tel: (02)533-9100 50 Rechov HaOren

Midrash Shmuel 13 Shaarei Chessed

Tel: (02)566-5302 [email protected]

Rav Binyomin Moskovitz Shaarei Chessed

Mikdash Melech Rav Chaim Ben Uliel Haadmor Milubavitch Ramat Shlomo

Tel: (02)643-9657  [email protected]

Migdal Hatorah Rav Chaim Ozer Chait 12 Nachal Paran Rav Darrel Ginsburg

Tel: (02)643-9657  [email protected]

Mirrer Yeshiva Rav Eliezer Yehuda Finkel 3 Beis Yisrael Beis Yisroel

Tel: (02)532-2320

Nekudah Tovah 3 Rechov Blecher

Tel: (052)627-5470 [email protected]

Rav Chananyah Ehrman Meah Shearim

Ner Moshe Rav Avraham Gurvitz Tel: (02)654-0133 5 Amram Gaon Rav Shalom Shechter Givat Shaul Nesiv Hatorah Rav Yosef Y Grossman Tel:(052)711-9732 40 Shaul Hamelech Sanhedria (02)587-1583 [email protected] Nesivos Ahron Rav Moshe Friedman 22 Rechov Yosef Karo Rav Yaakov Leonard Beis Yisroel

Tel: (02)581-8435

Netiv Aryeh Rav Aharon Bina 1 Rechov Hakotel Old City

Tel: (02)626-6333 [email protected]

Neve Tzion 140 Rechov Gordon

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Rav Chaim Yisroel Blumenfeld Tel: (02)534-1813 Telzstone [email protected]

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Yeshivas Settling-in

Noam Hatorah Rav Dovid Amon 78 Fattal Ramat Shlomo

Tel: Tel: (052)539-8902

Ohr Avraham Rav Mordechai Sher Nachal Meor 6 Ramat Beit Shemesh A

Tel: (052)715-0424 [email protected]

Ohr Chodosh 9 Rechov Gordon

Tel: (02)533-2113 [email protected]

Rav Mordechai Friedlander Telzstone

Ohr David Rabbi Yosef Granofsky 8 Chizkiyahu Shabtai Ramot

Tel: (02)563-2826 [email protected]

Ohr Hatzafon (Z.A.J.) Rav Dovid Blumberg Midbar Sinai Ramat Eshkol

Tel: (054)755-6092

Ohr Somayach 22 Shimon Hatzaddik

Rav Nota Schiller Maalot Dafna

Tel: (02)581-0315

Ohr Yerushalayim (O.J.) Beit Meir

Rav Moshe Chaim Sosevsky Moshav Beit Meir

Tel: (02)533-2424 [email protected]

Orayta Rav David Aaron Tel: (02)627-4890 Rav Binny Freedman [email protected] 25 Misgav Ladach Old City Reishit Yerushalyim Rav Ari Marcus 21 Rechov Rashi Beit Shemesh

Tel: (02)999-7155 www.reishit.org

Rabbi Klein’s Chabura Rabbi Zev Baruch Klein Rechov Chasidei Pinsk Karlin 1 Beis Yisroel

Tel: (052)542-0555

Shaalvim Rav Yechezkel Yaakovson Tel: (08)927-6652 Sha’alvim Rav Ari Waxman [email protected] Shaarei Chaim 3 Sorotzkin

Rav Moshe Lewis Rav Moshe Finkelstein Mattersdorf

Shaarei Tevunah Rav Elya Levin 11 Chasidei Karlin Beis Yisroel

Tel: (02)582-9262 [email protected]

Shafers 18 Kfar Ivri

Rav Moshe Shafer Neve Yaakov

Shalom Rav 58 Rechov Bar Yochai

Rav Avraham Shimon Weingot Tel: (04)692-3643 Tzfat [email protected]

Tehilas Shlomo Rav Pinchas Lebovic Rav Chaim Gross 57 Ramat Hagolan Ramat Eshkol

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Tel: (052)712-6268

Yeshivas Settling-in

Tiferes Yerushalayim (T.J.) Rav Chananya Greenwald 20 Harav Frank Bayit Vegan

Tel: (02)643-7860 [email protected]

Tiferes Yisroel 32 Alefandri

Rav Daniel Belsky Mekor Baruch

Tel: (02)538-1949 (054)849-4321 [email protected]

Torah Ohr 3 Sorotzkin

Rav Simcha Scheinberg Mattersdorf

Tel: (02)537-1513 [email protected]

Toras Yesharim Rav Dovid Shalom Lipsett 52 Shmuel Hanavi (Dushinskys)

Tel: (052)715-7632 [email protected]

Toras Moshe (ToMo) 24 Maagalei Harim Levin

Tel: (02) 582-6541

Rav Moshe Meiselman Sanhedria Hamurchevet

Torat Shraga Rav Avishai David 40 Rechov Duvdevani Bayit Vegan

Tel: (02)642-9907 [email protected]

Toras Chaim Rav Dov Kreisworth 10 Harikma Romema

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Toras Simcha 42 Sorotzkin

Tel: (02)537-8084 [email protected]

Rav Asher Zelig Rubinstein Mattersdorf

Toras Yesharim Rav Dovid Shalom Lipsett Tel: (052)715-7632 52 Shmuel Hanavi (Dushinskys) [email protected] Yagdil Torah Rav Avrohom Teichman 54 Ezras Torah Ezras Torah

Tel: (02)500-0093

Yeshiva Gedolah Moshav Matityahu

Rav Zev Leff Moshav Matisyahu - Modiin

Tel: (054)840-0017 [email protected]

Yeshiva Gedolah of Beit Shemesh

Rav Aaron Holland Tel: (02)532-7330 19 Nachal Uriya - Ramat Beit Shemesh

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Yeshivas Rabbi Akiva Rav Shalom Gold 2/3 Ha-Me’Shorereem Old City

Tel: (054)636-7868 [email protected]

Yesod-Chai Israel 22 Shimon Hatzadik

Tel: (052)616-3452 [email protected]

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Yesod Hatorah Rav Yitzchak Fayazi 3 Kehilot Yaakov Ramat Shlomo

Tel: (02)581-3804 [email protected]

Yishrei Lev 8 Rechov HaGra

Rav Moshe Gordon Telzstone

Tel: (02)579-5985 [email protected]

Zeev Hatorah 10 Shimon Chacham St.

Rav Shmuel Brazil Gush Shmonim

Tel: (02)540-9280 [email protected]

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Seminaries Settling-in

Aishel-Reena’s Place Rechavia Tel:(054)800-6654 Yerushalayim Jerusalem [email protected] Ateres Bnos Yerushalayim

5 Shirat Hayam Ramot alef

Tel:(02)566-3288

Baer Miriam

22a Chai Taib Har Nof

Tel:(02)652-9390 [email protected]

Binas Bais Yaakov

19 Rechov Reiness Givat Shaul

Tel:02-563-0758 [email protected]

B.J.J. 38 Rechov Sorotzkin Tel:(02)500-0791 Unsdorf Bnos Avigail

1 Beit Yitzchak Har Nof

Tel(02)654-4553 [email protected]

Bnos Batsheva Ovadia 24 [email protected] Geula Bnos Chana 1/2 Nachal Shacham Ramat Beit Shemesh

Tel:(02)992-5502 [email protected]

Bnos Chava

24 Yirmiyahu Jerusalem

Tel:(02)654-4557 [email protected]

Bnos Sara

1 Beit Yitzchak Tel:(02)654-4525 Har Nof [email protected]

B.Y.A.

6 Zerach Barnet Har Nof

Chedvas Bais Yaakov Darchei Emunah

28 Sheshet HaYamim Givat HaMivtar 92 Rehov Yud Bet Tsfat

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Midreshet Eshel 54 Misgav Ladach Old City Jerusalem

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Hadar Bais Yaakov

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11 Shamgar Kiryat. Belz

Ki Tov Sachra 22

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Lahav Bais Yaakov 27 Shaulson Tel:(050)410-9208 Har Nof [email protected]

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Levavi Bais Yaakov 22 Rechov Nezer Dovid Bayit Vegan

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Seminaries Settling-in

Maayanot

22a Chai Taib Har Nof

Machon Maayan 21/1 Rechov Masada Beit Shemesh

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Machon Roni Mt. Zion Old City Jerusalem

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Machon Raaya

24 Rechov Ovadia Tel:(02)651-1522 Geula [email protected]

Machon Shoshanat Yerushalayim

41 Haadmor MiLuabvitch Ramat Shlomo

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Machon Tal

7 Beit Hadfus St. Givat Shaul

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Maayanot Seminary

15 Hizkiyahu Hamelech St. Katamon

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Meohr Bais Yaakov 1 Rechov Haggai Beit Hakerem Mesilot 11/5 Rechov Mishkelov Har Nof

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Mesores Rochel 30 Tachkemoni Mekor Baruch Michlalah 6 Duvduvani Bayit Vegan

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Midreshet Amit

9 Hashayish Tel:(02)645-0435 Jerusalem [email protected]

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Midreshet Harova 50 Rechov Chabad Old City

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Midreshet Lindenbaum

51 Rechov Leib Yaffe Tel:(02)671-0043 Jerusalem [email protected]

Midreshet Moriah

29 Rechov HeChalutz Jerusalem

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Midreshet Rachel

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Midreshet Tehilla

1 Beit Yitzchak Har Nof

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Midreshet Yeud

33 Rabinovitz Jerusalem

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Migdal Oz

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M.M.Y.

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Nachlas Beis Yaakov

99 Shmuel Hanavi Gush Shmonim

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1 Beit Yitzchak Har Nof

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Nishmat

26a Berel Locker Pat (Jerusalem)

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Yirmiyahu 24 Jerusalem

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Peninim

Rinas Bais Yaakov 24 Yirmiyahu Jerusalem

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Seminar 38 Rechov Frank Bayit Vegan

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Shaalvim for Women

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Shearim

23/2 Agassi Har Nof

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Cellphones Settling-in

In Israel there are two kinds of cellphone plans, Kosher and other. Kosher phones are less expensive, don’t have the ability to text nor take pictures nor access internet (i.e. no data) While other phones are all “other phones”. Many of your schools will require you to have a kosher phone to minimize your phone distractions while you should be learning. Other schools might suggest you get a kosher phone while others will not get involved in what kind of phone you use. (There are even schools that try to minimize kosher phones as well. (Hey, you’re here to learn after all.)

For Kosher phones: • Most phone plans are for unlimited phone usage. • Kosher phones can call Kosher and Non-Kosher phones (certain offensive phone numbers are blocked.)

• You will not be able to use any phone that you brought from home no matter how kosher it might be. You will be required to buy a phone from a kosher phone sales agent.

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You do not need to buy the phone and plan from the same person but you must make sure that the phone you buy works for the phone company you will be using.

Changing carriers • You might find out that you are paying too much for your service or you just don’t like the service you are getting from one company.

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There are no contracts in Israel. You can change your plan at any time (any keep your number)

• If you bought a phone with monthly payments and you change carriers you will need to pay off the phone either in one sum of continue making the payments until it is paid off.

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If you change to Golan you will need to pay a one-time sim card fee of 50 shekel. Other companies have fees as well find out before you switch.

Non-Kosher Phones • Non-Kosher phones include all other phones and phone plans. You can usually use your phone from home provided it has been unlocked. Plans range from around 35 – 100 shek a month depending on how much data you require.

• If you find that having a non-kosher phone is distracting you from learning you will not be able to switch your current number to a kosher phone. Rather you will need to either switch your number or buy a simple phone that will be less distracting.

International Phone Numbers Golan used to offer free International numbers with all phone plans. Now you have to pay for one. So if you require an International number so others can call you on an American / English number ask when you start your plan how much it will cost you.

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Calling Overseas Some companies include unlimited overseas calls in their plans, while others offer limited overseas calling. Make sure your plan includes home phones and cell phone to the countries that you plan on calling.

Cell phone companies service numbers: Orange:

1-800-054-054 • From Your Orange Phone *054

Celcom:

1-800-052-052 • From Your Celcom Phone *123

Golan:

058-555-5858 • From Your Celcom Phone *058

Mirs:

057-757-5757 • From Your Mirs Phone *166

Pelephone:

050-707-7766 • From Your Pelephone *166

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Arranging a Dira Settling-in

If the housing in your school is pre-arranged (i.e. school run apartments, dorms etc.) consider yourself lucky. If however you are attending a yeshiva where you are expected to arrange your own living quarters, there are some things you might want to know before making any arrangements. Some things you’ll want to know when choosing an apartment (“Dira”) are: • Who will your dira-mates be? Are they neat (yeah, right)? Are they serious guys or do they enjoy late nights with loud music? • How much will the dira cost you? • Are utilities included? Do we have to split the utilities and how is payment arranged? • Is there heat/air-conditioning • Location Location Location? Is it very close to Yeshiva? Is it in a noisy area? Are there issues with the neighbors? • Be aware that in many apartment situations you can switch apartments when you need to. So if you end up in a less than desirable apartment you can leave. It is a good idea however to try to find a good dira before you get on the plane since the good diras are often taken early.

How to find a dira: The dira situation can be complicated, but knowing some basic ideas will help you get on your way. Many diras are inhabited by bochurim who came from the same Yeshiva in America. There are WITS diras and Ner Yisroel diras and Darchei diras etc... If bochurim from your yeshiva are in the yeshiva you are planning on attending you should find a way to contact them in their dira as the dira may very well be reserved for graduates of your yeshiva. If you cannot find a place in the dira or you would like other options there are some people who take care of numerous diras and can let you know if there will be space available for you. You can call Zeev Zer at (050)414-4385 for help finding an Dira. Many bochurim prefer to find a dira when they are already in Israel. This can be complicated since you will need a place to stay until you find a dira. If you have a friend or family member with whom you can stay for a few days you can count on seeing signs in your yeshiva listing available beds in apartments. Good luck in finding a good dira. As they say, “Finding the right dira can be the difference between a good zman and a great one.”

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Losing Stuff in Israel Settling-in

I’m like the rest of you, I don’t really think I’ll ever lose anything. Therefore I don’t write my name on any of my belongings. Until now that is, thanks to this story. On Lag Ba’omer I took my kids out to the neighborhood bonfire. As we walked around, I apparently placed my camera somewhere without realizing. When I returned home I realized that the camera was missing. I retraced my steps but to no avail; the camera was gone. I begrudgingly put up some signs around the neighborhood confident that I would probably not see the camera again, for even if the finder would want to look through the pictures, who says they would recognize my cute little children. About 1 week later I received a call, “Hello, is this the Fuld’s?” “Yes”, I replied. To which the caller asked if I had lost a camera. I first wondered how the finder had known my name, when it became clear that because of an issue that I had had with my bank I was forced to take a picture of my passport and send it to the bank. The camera finder saw my passport looked me up in the phonebook and found me. You can be sure when I got my camera back I wrote my name and number on the casing. I realized then how easy it is to make sure you don’t lose stuff.

Ways to not lose your stuff 1. Write your name, school name, and cellphone number on a small piece of paper and take a picture of it with your camera. 2. Put the same piece of paper in your tefillin bag / purse. 3. Write your phone number on your credit card / Rav Kav card 4. Photocopy front and back of all of your important cards so even if you lose them you can have the number to cancel credit cards etc.

If you forgot something on a bus or in the Tachanah Merkazit it might have made its way to the Egged lost and found department. You can call them at (02)530-4999 between 9am-1pm and 2pm-3:30pm make sure to tell them where you lost it since there are other lost and founds and your lost article might be somewhere else.

Take part in the precious mitzvah of ‫ – השבת אבידה‬the mitzvah of returning a lost object to its owner.

Segulah to find a lost object Take out some money and set it aside to give to tzedakah and say the following:

‫אמר רבי בנימין הכל בחזקת סומין עד‬ ‫ מן הכא‬,‫שהקב"ה מאיר את עיניהם‬ ‫ ותלך ותמ־‬,‫ויפקח אלוקים את עיניה‬ ‫לא את החמת אלוה דרבי מאיר ענני‬ 28

DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO? For any item big or small which is lost or found anywhere in Eretz Yisroel

call the ‫גמ"ח הארצי להשבת אבידה‬ (Countrywide Lost and Found Information Center) at

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Things you Ought to Know About Israel Settling-in

• Gevina levana, which is soft spreadable cheese, comes in containers that look similar to cottage cheese containers. Cottage cheese is called cottage • Milk bags are often covered in milk don’t bag them with your fleishig groceries. • Hebrew writing doesn’t equal Kosher. • Chareidi men will not sit next to women on the bus. If you are a woman and there are two men sitting in two separate rows, you can ask them to sit together, So that you could sit down. • Some buses are called mehadrin. This means that they are seperated and women sit in the back section of the bus. • Many chareidi men will not walk between two women and therefore it is proper to allow a man to walk around you, or if you are in a store, to allow the man to walk by. • The people in israel are different from you in many ways even though they are similar in so many others. • Sometimes the identical product may be manufactured with and without a Hechsher! Check that all your products bear a Hechsher. • Ice cream comes in Pareve and dairy versions; however the packaging often looks exactly the same. Make sure you look for the little marking saying “Chalavi” or “Pareve” on the box. • Margarine and butter packages look similar in Israel. Make sure the margarine you are buying is Pareve! • Be aware of products that might contain “Kitniyos” around Pesach time. • Restaurants will sometimes change Hechsherim overnight! Check with the restaurant to be sure they still have the Hechsher you want. • An additional Borechu is said at the end of every Shacharis that does not have Krias Hatorah, and at the end of every Ma’ariv. • The paragraphs of Boruch Hashem Le’Olam before Shemoneh Esrei in Ma’ariv are not said. • The minhag in yerushalayim is to not wear tefillin during chol hamoed. Even if you normally do so back home according to most poskim you would not here. • In Israel, we begin to say “Vesein Tal Umatar” beginning from the seventh day of Cheshvan. • Kohanim duchen every day and twice when there is musaf.

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• Israelis do sponja (sort of like mopping but different) on Erev shabbos and sometimes the water sprays down from their houses. If you are dressed for shabbos be careful for waterfalls of dirty sponja water streaming down from apartments. • People give over phone numbers in a strange way. In America you are used to area code – 3 digits and then four digits. Sometimes Israeis will say four digits and then the last 3 (or if the number is 321 they might say Shelosh meot esrim vechad)

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• 911 works to call the police in Israel • Want to know that exact time in Israel to the second. call 1455 to hear a talking clock (Call often if you get really bored)

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• Buy basic kitchen items to help you cook Pot pan spatula electric burner • If you like to read there are various used book stores around rechov Yaffo such as Sefer VeSefel On Yavetz St.off Yaffo one one the side off Binyan Clal off of Jaffa St. across from the Shuk. - Tel: 02-502-3661 and The Book Gallery 6 Schatz street off Yaffo there are other as well. • Sun is fun, getting a good tan is cool and getting a sunburn hurts geferlich. Be smart use sunscreen • Sometimes you’ll see a little kid randomly standing on the side of the street. His / her mother told him you may not cross the street unless you cross with an adult. If you are an adult it would be nice if you help the kid cross. (Yes, it’s interesting that parents do this and that they encourage their children to go over to perfect strangers but that’s how it is.) • Very Important: When you walk into a falafel or shwarma joint, it is up to the store owner how much to fill up your falafel / shwarma. Be aware that falafel store owners are very proud of their falafel. If you say to them, “Shamati she’kon mamash memalim hafalafel” (“I heard that you mamash fill up the falafel”) If you get the right guy, your lafa will be so full you’ll have enough food for two meals. • Israel has hard water…

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• It might cause stomach issues in people who are not used to it • It doesn’t create a lather as well with some soaps and shampoos. • When ice melts in your drink it will leave little floaty things. It is not dust or dirt but rather the mineral deposits in the water have separated from the water. The water will leave scale (mineral deposits) on your hot water kettle (kumkum) which you can clean by boiling lemon juice or citric acid with water in the kumkum for a while.

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Recommended Reading List Settling-in

While you are in Yeshiva / Seminary there are certain books that you might want to familiarize yourself with. However you might only find out about them after you have been in school for a while and then might not know how to get them. Below are some books / seforim that we thought that you might want to buy in order to be well rounded in the world of Jewish texts.

Mesilas Yesharim – In this, one of the most basic seforim of Hashkafah, Rav Moshe Chaim Luzzato (Ramchal) lays out the purpose of man in this world and how to achieve greatness and grow as a jew. Quite possibly the most important sefer you’ll ever learn. The Vilna Gaon stated that he could not find in the first 3 chapters of Mesilas Yesharim, one extra word that was not extremely necessary. (also translated into English) Derech Hashem – Also written by the Ramchal, Sefer Derech Hash-m discusses the purpose of creation and how the Torah and mitzvos fit into that purpose. Without understanding certain basic concepts laid out in this sefer, it is difficult to understand how one could serve Hash-m properly. (also translated into English) Permission to Receive – Written by Rabbi Leib Kelemen, is collection of 4 essays each relating rational discussion as to the existence of G-d. If you are the type of person who likes to question or gets into conversation with people who don’t believe in Hash-ms existence this book can help you formulate your thoughts and arguments. (English)

Strive for Truth – A translation of many of the great essays from the Sefer Michtav MeiEliyahu, Strive for Truth discusses some of the most important topics necessary for being a good Jew. (English) Shearim Betefillah – One of the deepest seforim on building a relationship with Hashem through tefillah. Written by Rav Shimshon Pinkus, Shearim B’tefillah is a must for anyone who want to properly understand the purpose of tefillah and how it connects them to Hash-m. (Hebrew)

Shabbos Malkesa – By: Rav Shimshon Pinkus. You’ve lived more than 900 Shabbosim, if you still think the purpose that Hash-m made Shabbos was for rest, you really need to learn this sefer. One of the most important seforim on the importance of Shabbos, I guarantee you Shabbos will be completely different when you begin to learn this sefer. (A similar book taken from Rav Pinkus’ Shiurim is available in English called Nefesh Shimshon: Shabbos Kodesh) Sefer Chofetz Chaim – The first and foremost book of its kind. The Chofetz Chaim (Rav Yisroel Meir Kagan) arranges all of the halachos of Lashon harah in a clear and concise format. Since lashon harah is the reason we are living without a Beis Hamikdash, as the Chofetz Chaim points out, it is therefore through this mitvah that we will merit the rebuilding of the Third and final Beis Hamikdash. Iggeres Haramban (Letter for the Ages) – The letter the Ramban wrote to his son to instill in him the most important concept on how to live properly as a Jew. Many of the concepts in the letter must be expounded on to understand them fully. (also translated into English) This is obviously not an exhaustive list but just a list of some books to get you started on your trek to building a relationship with the Almightly. I guarantee if you read these book you WILL become a different person completely.

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Jukes Settling-in

The fruit that the meraglim brought back from Eretz Yisroel was immense. Most things from those times have shrunk to the size we are familiar with today. Most things, that is except the jukes. Welcome to Israel where the cockroaches are HUGE! Hopefully, you will not see even one juke during your stay here, but in case you do, here is some basic information you ought to know to help you to handle a juke encounter.

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• Jukes do not bite and are completely harmless. • Jukes love dark places so if you chase them they will try to find a dark place to hide from you

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• Always have a can of juke spray handy. It is available in any supermarket or makolet and is called K-300. If a juke dares to appear while you are around just grab your can of spray and let the little guy have it. You don’t need to empty the whole can on one juke, it will die with just one spray, but you can if it makes you feel better.

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• I once heard from someone that if there is a pest (bug, fly, roach etc) in your vicinity and you want to remain relaxed you should give the pest a name. For example, when a fly comes into your room while you are trying to learn and begins to buzz around your head just name him any name you like (ex. Shloimy, or Chaim etc.). This will allow you to stay calm long enough to get your can of roach spray and douse the little guy until he’s on his back in a pool of poison. If you know someone who hates jukes you can purchase a very real looking fake juke from most one Shekel stores. Good times.

For those of you who have encountered ants in your dorm/apartment you should be aware that ants love to eat. If you have crumbs or sticky food on your floors ants that live in the walls of your building will come into your room to partake in your seudah.

BARAK EXTERMINATION

• Clean all food off floors and counters. • To prevent ants from entering your dorm you can purchase a can of ant spray in you local makolet. Or you can sprinkle cinnamon on the problem area which will keep the ants away. In addition to this being a healthier choice, it will also give your dorm a nice pleasant smell.

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Doing Laundry/Dry-cleaning Settling-in

When the Jews were in the midbar, the Ananei Hakavod kept their clothing clean and pressed, but today since we do not have the Ananei Hakavod you will need to do laundry in order to have clean clothes. Your Yeshiva or Seminary might take care of all of your laundry needs, and if they do, consider yourself fortunate. But if they don’t, you will have to arrange it yourself. You can always make massive laundry bags and send them home to your mother and she can send you freshly laundered clothing with the next person she knows coming to Israel. But for the rest of you who actually need to do your own laundry, it is important to know your options. • If you are expected to do laundry yourself most likely your school will have a machine where you can do your own laundry. However, you should realize that you are sharing the machine with all of the rest of the students in your school. If you leave your laundry for too long it will most likely get moved and you may lose some of your belongings. Be considerate and be on top of your laundry situation. • You might be able to arrange to do your laundry at the home of a family. Many students trade helping out a family or babysitting for the use of their washing machine.

Dry-cleaning Many students are very concerned with doing their dry-cleaning in Israel, and for good reason. It’s not fun sending your brand new wool suit into the cleaners only to have it come out shiny. There are many drycleaners in Israel, and although the profession has improved over the years it is very wise to send your “dry-clean only” clothing to a cleaner that is known to be reputable and doesn’t ruin clothing, or will take responsibility if they do. Many drycleaners have arrangements with schools where they will pick up your cleaning and return it to your school. If your school has such an arrangement, consider yourself lucky. If they don’t, you can approach a dry-cleaner and offer to arrange the dry-cleaning in your school in return for a discount on your dry-cleaning. “Hapisga cleaners in the past and have found them to be a reputable cleaning company.”

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Buying Stuff • Seforim • Gifts • Money • Budgeting

Seforim

Buying Stuff

You may never have believed that your favorite place to be would be a seforim store. However many Bachurim and Bachurettes find themselves drawn to buying seforim on a constant basis. Perhaps your Rebbe / Teacher mentioned a book and you think it would be great for you to learn or perhaps you just want to learn more about a certain subject or you simply want to build up your library. Whatever the reason, you might have realized that the prices of seforim in Israel are usually a lot less expensive than in Chutz Laaretz. So, even if you’re not planning on using a specific sefer this year, it might be worthwhile to buy it while you’re here to take advantage of the great prices and selection. If you didn’t bring the seforim you need from home, you can easily get those seforim here in Eretz Yisroel.

BOOK SALES A few times a year there are book sales in all the seforim stores where the seforim are lessexpensive. Certain publishers like Artscroll, Feldheim and Mossad Harav Kook offer discounts that are available in all the stores. The sales are usually around Chanuka and after Shavuos. If you plan on making a large seforim purchase and you don’t need the seforim right away, it might be worthwhile to wait for the sales.

WHY SHOULD I BUY SO MANY SEFORIM IF I CAN’T GET THEM BACK HOME? Au contraire mon frare. (Trans. on the contrary my dear friend) Some of the seforim stores have set up a system where if you buy a certain amount of seforim from their store they will ship them back home for you. Ask in your favorite seforim store to find out if they will be able to help you get your books home at the end of the year.

GETTING V.A.T. BACK In Israel there is a 18% sales tax called V.A.T. (value added tax). (in Hebrew it is referred to as Ma’am (pronounced mom) which is applied to most products you buy. When you purchase gift items valued at over $100 and you plan to bring the item back home

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when you leave Israel, the seller can give you a special receipt with which you can receive a refund of the amount you spent on the V.A.T. If you are on a tourist visa and you plan to buy a lot of seforim, it is worthwhile to keep your receipts and when you are planning to go back home, bring your receipts to the store where you bought the books and ask for a V.A.T. receipt. Check with your bookstore before you start to check that they will do this for you. Then bring your receipt to the airport to the V.A.T. desk and they will refund your money. This is very worthwhile since the money adds up. For example: if you spent $300 dollars on seforim you’ll get $48 back from V.A.T. Note: V.A.T. refunds are only given for people holding a tourist visa. So if you are here for a short time or someone is coming to visit they can take advantage of this law.



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The electric current in America is 110 volts while in Israel it is twice as strong at 220 volts. Therefore if you plug in your American appliance here it will get too much electricity and blow. Chaval! If you have brought an electrical appliance from America you will probably require a converter in order to safely use it here. Before you plug in anything that you brought from Chutz Laaretz ask someone if it needs a converter. It would be a shame to burn out your electrical items just because you didn’t ask. However, it is much wiser to buy your appliances here. Many stores offer discounts to yeshiva and seminary students. Some stores have prices on their products and others don’t. It is generally safer to buy things in stores which list their prices as others might inflate their prices depending on if they think they can get more from you. sounds unfair? Welcome to Israeli business. If you like to “hondle” here is a great pace to do it. Realize that many stores charge higher prices since they know people will “hondle”. Also, since so many stores are competing for the same business they will lower their prices very quickly. Some “hondling” techniques are: 1)Decide how much you would pay for a product before you walk into the store and tell the store owner that is how much you are willing to pay. 2)Begin leaving the store. Many store owners will throw out a lower price to get you to reevaluate the purchase. 3)Say “I have to think about it.” This will help them lower their prices to encourage you to buy from them. You will generally only be able to “hondle” with an owner of a store. Workers usually can’t lower the prices so don’t waste your time. When purchasing appliances be aware of the store’s return policy and warranty. The policies in Israel are very different from in America. This is just the way business is run here. Most stores will not refund your money even with a receipt. They will only offer a store credit, and even that, after some arguing. Save yourself heartache and understand how things work here before you get frustrated trying to return something that the store won’t take back.

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Adapter vs. Converter An adapter is a small plug that you use to adapt the shape of the plug while not converting the electricity. They are used for many things including computers, most chargers, some shavers. They cost around 5 shekel. Converters convert the electric current and are used for most products including Many hair irons, many blowdryers, most machines motors etc. Rule: Ask Before You Plug It In. You might want to purchase some appliances with others so they will cost you less. Some appliances you might want to chip in together to buy: Toaster over, Sandwich maker, Foreman style grill, hairdryer, iron, speakers.

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Remember when Aunt Shani went to Israel and brought you back a little trinket. Remember how happy you were. Buying gifts is an art and does not need to be an expensive one. We live in a world where most people we know, have everything they need. The purpose of a gift is not to spend a lot of money so the recipient will look at the price tag and thank you for how much money you spent on them. A gift is meant to show the receiver how much you thought of them. It is true that sometimes a pricier gift is more appropriate such as when a whole class “chips-in” to buy a gift for a teacher. But when you are buying gifts for family members for your return home or for gracious people who host you for Shabbos or for the family for whom you do chessed or even for your close friend’s birthday, you can, with a little bit of research, get really cute inexpensive gifts that mean a lot.

Purchasing gifts for family members Since you are in Israel, the Judaica capital of the world, you might be asked by family members or friends to arrange gifts for an upcoming simcha. Getting the right gift can be complicated but going to the right place can help the process go much smoother. A very popular gift item is, leather bound Seforim / Machzorim (you might even want to buy for yourself). However it is important to know that not all leather bindings are created equal. Leather binding is a professional craft that can keep seforim looking beautiful for generations to come. Buying your leather bound gift from the right place can make all of the difference.

Ideas for gifts For Shabbos • Towel Set • Bottle of Wine • Bottle of Kedem Grape Juice • Rugelach

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• Maks©/Shreiners© Cake • Book for the Kids • Candies for the Kids • Flowers

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• Table Shtender for your father

• Bentcher Set

• Beautiful washing cup

• Seforim

• Challah Board • Mezuzah • Family Door Sign

• Leather bound siddur/tehillim

• Girls-Take a picture of yourself doing something that would make your mothers proud; chessed etc.. and have it printed on a mug so your mothers can get nachas from you even when you come back for a second year. • Boys-Take a picture of yourself learning and have the picture emblazoned on a mug and write on it “My Son The Masmid” it will give your parents nachas every morning when they drink their coffee.

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Money

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Recognizing the currency in any foreign country can take a little getting used to. Israel is no different. The coins and bills listed on the next page are the currency in use in Israel now. The exchange rate changes every day, but over the past few years has hovered between 3.5 and 4 shekel per dollar. This is pretty helpful because it makes it easier to approximate how much something costs in dollars. Each shekel equals about a Quarter. The approximate value of each denomination has been listed, although this information changes slightly every day.

CHANGING MONEY The amount you get for your dollar depends on the exchange rate of the dollar to the shekel which changes daily. You can call the exchange rate hotline free at 03-912-5777 to find out the exchange rate for that day for your currency. No money changer will give you the exact rate, although some will give you closer than others. Find out from friends and teachers where the best place to change money is so that you don’t get ripped off. Money changers take a fee when you change checks. The fee varies from one place to another and there may be a fee for a smaller check. Find out who will give you the best rate as you will be probably be changing a lot of money here. In some stores you can pay with dollars but most people who will accept your dollars will take a larger fee than the change places since they don’t work with the exchange rate all of the time. Therefore, it is preferable to change money before buying things or taking cabs etc…In many neighborhoods there are people who change money from their homes. They often give a better rate than the stores and are often more convenient to get to. Ask around. Aside from all of the official money changers you can change your money at the bank or the post office. However, they don’t give you as good a rate. In many of the change places, you can also receive bank transfers from your parents. Some schools have an arrangement with a money changer who comes to the school to change money. Ask in your school if they have such an arrangement as it could save you time and energy.

Ways To Get Cash Have Dollars and Change Them

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Bring dollars with you and leave them by a family member or in school safe

Relatively safe and convenient. Check changing fee on exchange*

Some banks have 100% free ATM withdrawals overseas. No fees with a good exchange rate.**

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Not all money changers will accept checks from anyone.

Some banks have low fees.

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Today you can only change open checks and not checks made out to someone’s name.

You can withdraw dollars with no fees at Leumi Bank ATM’s

*If your American bank charges an overseas ATM fee you might be better off using checks. **American Banks that offer accounts with very good rates and no fees for ATM withdrawals: Charles Schwab, TD Bank (some accounts), Capitalone360, and Investors Bank (N.Y., N.J.)

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Capital CHANGE 15 Chasidei Karlin, Beis Yisroel (02) 532-2448 ACCESS CREDIT Keren Kayemet 21, Rechavia (02) 566-3144 (02) 992-2799

ACCESS CREDIT Shaulzon 6, Har Nof (02) 651-6090

CHANGE SPOT Kanfei Nesharim 12, Givat Shaul (02) 654-1617

CHANGE GANEI GEULA Techelet Mordechai 8, Ganei Geula (02) 538-8821

GOOD CHANGE Levush Mordechai 6, Geula (02) 537-0410

CHANGE MARKET Golda Meir, Gush 80 1-599-585-585

HOLY CITY EXCHANGE Hayehudim 70, Old City (02) 627-1230

CHANGE B’RAMA Paran 7, Ramat Eshkol (054) 484-2064

CHANGE POINT Ben Yehuda 1 (02) 624-0011

SHMULIKS Yona 12, Geula (02) 537-7344

EURO CHANGE Ben Yehuda 2 (02) 624-6565

AMERICAN CHANGE Elyashar 2 (02) 623-3831

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10 AGUROT* Gold colored worth about 2.5 cents

HALF SHEKEL* Gold colored largest coin worth about 12.5 cents

1 SHEKEL* Silver smallest coin worth about 25 cents

2 SHEKEL* also known as a Shnekel Silver new coin slightly smaller than the five shekel. Be careful not to confuse them. worth about 50 cents

5 SHEKEL* Silver worth about $1.25 also useful for borrowing shopping carts in supermarkets

10 SHEKEL* Gold inside and silver outside. Recently there have been frauds. Make sure the coin you receive has all of the featuresclearly pronounced worth about $2.50

20 SHEKEL* Green Bill made of shiny plastic. Worth about 5 dollars

100 SHEKEL* Blue and brown Worth about 25 dollar

50 SHEKEL* Purple and or Green Worth about $12.50 The new green 50 is often confused with the 20 so be careful

200 SHEKEL* Reddish orangish largest denomination Worth about 50 dollars

*The values are approximate in order to help you figure out prices in dollars. The rate hovers around 3.9 shekel to the dollar so the shekel is worth around a quarter. However the rate changes all the time.

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Romema Rav Shefa Mall Shamgar st (02)500-4401

Maalot Dafna 129 Maalot Dafna (02)532-1470

Ramot Ramot New Mall Golda Meir Blvd (02)534-1917

Efrat 14 Hadekel (02)664-4314

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Some people come to Israel with an unlimited budget and are always going out and buying things. If you are one of those people you probably don’t need to look at this section. But if you are not, it is a good idea to figure out how to make your funds stretch further. During your first month in Israel you will most likely spend a lot of money because of your additional settling in expenses. Keeping this in mind will help you keep track of your money and not overspend unnecessarily.

How much money do students spend weekly during their year in Israel? For most of you this will be your first time taking care of your own finances. Therefore, it is a good idea to start learning how to maximize your “income” and make your dollar stretch further. Keep in mind that there is no way to give an accurate monthly budget because there are many different factors that define each persons spending habits. If you are in a yeshiva where the food is very good you will eat out less and if you are in a seminary where you have your own fridge and kitchen you will be able to save a lot of money by making your own meals. The Yeshiva and Seminary Students’ Guide conducted a study which found that on average students of schools in Yerushalayim spend around 100-150 shekel ($28-$42) a week or 400-600 shekel ($114-$171) a month. Keep in mind that these numbers may be slightly higher in the first month or two.

How can I find ways to save money? Laundry/Dry-Cleaning 1. Do your laundry at a family/teacher’s house. Many teachers or people in your neighborhood will avail their washing machines in exchange for babysitting or gan pickup. 2. Think before you clean. If it’s not dirty it doesn’t necessarily need to go to the cleaners. 3. Buy wrinkle-free shirts to save money on dry-cleaning.

Food 1. Buy a loaf of white or whole wheat bread and put it in your freezer. Take out a few slices when you feel hungry. It will thaw in a few minutes and taste as fresh as when you put it in. 2. Get your body used to drinking water, and bring a water-bottle when you go out. Fruit drinks and sodas can cost you a lot of money. 3. Eat more meals in school. Some schools serve good food, some serve decent food, and some serve really bad food, but no matter what, it’s better than eating P’tcha everyday.

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4. American products tend to be more expensive in Israel. You can easily find an Israeli cereal that you enjoy instead of always looking for your favorite American cereal. 5. Cream cheese is a great spread, but for some reason it is expensive in Israel. If you really like cream cheese you can make it yourself. Take 1 container of “Shamenet” and put it in a strainer for 24 hours, add 1/4 tsp. of salt for taste and you’ll have a lot of cream cheese for 2 shekel. Shabbos

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1. When going away for Shabbos make sure to take the bus. It is almost always the least expensive way to travel. 2. Buy less expensive host gifts. A package of Angel’s rugelach or a MAK’s Cake are relatively inexpensive and are a perfectly acceptable gift. 3. For those of you who are daring and have an oven why not make a tray of homemade chocolate chip cookies? You can give most of them to your host and you can enjoy an erev Shabbos treat.

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1. Take buses. The bus system in Israel is efficient for traveling within the city and outside the city. Make sure to check out the Egged bus information found in this guide. Remember to give yourself extra time since buses do take longer than cabs.

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2. To save money on bus fare, purchase a round trip ticket. This ticket is called a Haloch V’chazor and is available on most intercity buses. A cartisia or bus card can also be purchased to save additional money on multiple rides to the same location.

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Getting out 1. Plan accordingly before you go out to minimize travel cost and frustration. 2. Go out with friends who are in a similar financial situation. It is easier to hang out with people who are also trying to save money versus those whose parents have given them carte blanche. 3. Buying food when you are away from school is generally going to cost you more than if you bring your own food. (Tuna sandwich from home = 3 shekel, sandwich from a store=15-25 Shekel) 4. If you choose to go out to eat, decide how much you want to spend before you go out.

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Miscellaneous 1. Ask a teacher or someone who works in your school, if there are any jobs available for after school hours. Buying Stuff

2. Don’t carry around a lot of money when you go out. 3. When taking out money try to keep track of the date and amount. Pay attention how long it takes you to spend it. When you keep track of your money you will spend more carefully. 4. Try to buy seforim/fan/heater/plastic-drawers from people who were in your school last year. 5. There are so many ways to relax and have a good time that are inexpensive. Do research to find cheap trips and hikes and remember to bring food along. 6. Think in shekalim not in dollars. 7. Ten shekel coins are worth about $2.50, but since they’re coins you are more apt to spend them faster. Change that way of thinking. Coins are money too. 8. Prices in Israel are not always set. Some stores sell products significantly cheaper than others. Research before you buy. 9. There have been many stories of thefts in Yeshivas and Seminaries. Make sure to take extra precautions and don’t let yourself be a victim. If you have found other ways to cut corners please send us a text at (054) STU-DENT or email [email protected] and we will be happy to include your ideas in future printings.

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Food Facts • Hechsherim • Restaurants • Pizza & Falafel

Hechsherim

Food Facts

Hechsherim in Israel can be complicated. In America most of us know which hechsherim we can eat and which are not really kosher. However, in Israel many of us don’t recognize the kashrus symbols nor do we know how to make heads or tails of which ones are okay and which ones are not. The following is a list of some of the major hechsherim in Eretz Yisroel. This list does not imply the acceptability of the hechsher. To verify the acceptability of each hechsher, take this list to a Rebbe / Teacher in your Yeshiva / seminary and ask them which hechsherim are acceptable and which are not. This will also help you build a relationship with a teacher in order that you will have someone to whom to ask your halachic shailos. There are many other Hechsherim that are floating around. Being that the halachos regarding food are much more stringent in Israel, any new hechsher with which you are not familiar should be discussed with a Rebbe/teacher in your place of study to find out whether or not you should eat that hechsher. Note: The word Badatz stands for Beis Din Tzedek. It once referred to the hechsher from the Eidah Hachareidis. However, today there are many companies who use the word badatz more loosely and say that their food is “badatz” in order to get you to buy from them even though the “badatz” that gives the hechsher on their store might be the “badatz” of the conservative community. Badatz Eidah Chareidis* (02) 670-0200 Hours:10am - 2pm & 5pm - 7pm Rav Naftali Halberstam Rav Landau (Bnei Brak)* (03) 619-3582 Hours: 9:30am – 3:30pm Rav Moshe Landau Badatz Machzikei Hadas (Belz)* (02) 501-6777 Hours: 9:30am – 4:30pm Rav Mordechai Brisk Chug Chasam Sofer Bnei Brak* (03) 618-3572 (03) 579-2601 Hours: 10am - 5pm Rav Shmuel Eliezer Stern

Badatz Mehadrin HaRav Rubin* (08) 939-0816 Hours: 9:30am - 7pm Rav Avraham Rubin

Badatz Beit Yosef* (Office: (02) 652-0220 Hours: 9:30-5:00pm Rav Ovadia Yosef

Badatz Agudas Yisroel* (02) 538-5251 538-4999 Hours: 11am - 1pm Rav Tzvi Gefner CChug Chasam Sofer Petach Tikva* (03) 931-7040 (03) 931-7040 Hours: 9am - 5pm Rav Daitch Rabbanut Mehadrin* (02) 621-4830 Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm Rav Eliyahu Shlesinger

Badatz Shearis Yisroel* (03) 677-3330 Hours: 9am - 4:30pm

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Rabbi Y. Dov Krakowski [email protected] (02)560-9122 Harav Machpud* Imrei Chaim 45 Bnei Brak (03) 676-5888

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The following are some Hechsherim that were started in Israel and were declared unreliable by the Rabbanut. Some call themselves mehadrin while others are called Badatz. There are new Hechsherim opening up all of the time. Don’t assume that because it says Mehadrin or Badatz that it is reliable. Check with a teacher/Rebbe to find out the reliability of any Hechsher with which you are unfamiliar.

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Meat / Fleishig Apropo Tai Noodles Malcha Mall 3rd Floor (02)-651-8585 Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Bar-B-Q 1 Hamekubalim, Jewish Quarter (02)-627-7788 Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin Beis Yisroel Yosef Ben Mattisyahu 41 (02) 537-8653 Sun-Thurs: 10:30am-8:30pm (Thurs. Till 10pm) Fri: 8am-Pm Badatz Eidah Hachareidis Beis Yisroel Take Out Ezras Torah 18 (02) 538-4534 Sun-Thurs: 10am-7pm (Thurs. Till 11pm) Fri: 8am-2pm Badatz Eidah Chareidis

Burger Bite Kinyon Rav Shefa 16 Shamgar (02)538-2660 Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin Boss Bis VIP 8 Yechezkel (02) 567-2777 Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin

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Boss Biss 2 Beis Yisroel Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin

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Eli’s Sandwich Bar 5 Haamalaim 12:00pm-1:00am (02)581-8312 Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin

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114 Shmuel Hanavi (02)650-4888 Sun-Thurs:12pm-1am Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin Entrecote 1 Hamarpe, Park Center, Har Chotzvim

(02) 571-7002 Sun-Thurs: 12pm-1am Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin Falafel 4 Taamim 12 Beit Hadfus (02)652-8783 Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin Grill Burger 2 Chalim R.B.S. A (02) 999-0006 Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin

Haburganim 9 Paran Sun-Thurs 12pm-12am Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin Hamishpacha 12 Yoel Solomon St. (02) 623-6886 Sun-Thurs: 10am-11pm Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin, Beis Yosef Hadar Geulah 5 Givat Moshe 13 Malchei Yisroel (02) 538-2832 Badatz Eidah Hachareidis Hamoshonim 66 Kanfei Nesharim (02) 651-6566 Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin Hapisgah 10 Hapisgah (02) 642-9240 Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin

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Hess Heilini Hamalka 9 (02) 625-5515 Sun-Thurs: 12:00pm-12:00am Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Kentucky Fried Chicken Mevaseret Tzion 1-700-506-070 Sun-Thurs: 11am-10pm, Fri: 11am-3pm Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Keyara Ramban 8 (02) 566-3271 Badatz Agudat Israel Koritz Ralbach 5, Geula (02) 538-0742 Sun-Thurs: 12pm-12am, Fri: 9am-3pm Badatz Eidah Hachareidis Korus Al Ha’aish Yirmiyahu 43, Center 1 (02) 538-6061 Sun-Thurs: 12pm-12am Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Korusin Malcha Mall (02) 679-1088 Sun-Thurs: 10:30am-10pm, Fri: 10:30am-3pm Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin La Casa Yakov Meir 12 (02)502-3807 Open Til 12 Midnight Badatz Eidah Hachareidis Ma’adanei Geulah Strauss 38 (02) 537-0590 Sun-Thurs: 11:30am-9pm, Fri: 9am-2pm Badatz Eidah Hachareidis Maxin Asian Restaurant Sun-Thurs 12am-11pm Kikar Denia 103 Sderot Herzel (02)653-5666 Badatz Agudas Yisroel

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Meat / Fleishig Meat / Fleishig Mechayeh 8 Avyasar Hacohen (02) 654-3666 Badatz Eidah Hachareidis

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Nathans 24 Kanfei Nesharim (02)651-7198 Hours:10:00am-Midnight Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin Nehedar Delicatess Malchei Yisroel 27 (Corner Yaakov Meir)

1-700-55-60-70 Sun-Thurs: 12pm-10pm Badatz Eidah Hachareidis Noam Meah Shearim 32 (02) 582-9529 Sun-Thurs: 12:30pm-9:30pm, Fri: 9:30am-2pm Badatz Eidah Hachareidis Noya 3 Shlomtzion Hamalka Sun-Thurs 12pm 12am Motzei Shabbos 1 Hour After Shabbos Until 12 Am (02)625-7311 Rabanut Yerushalyim Mehadrin Oriental 11 Hadekel St. Machene Yehuda (02)999-9488 Rabanut Yerushalyim Mehadrin Papagaio 3 Yad Harutzim Talpiot (02)674-2752 O.U. Pargitoast 18 Alshich (02) 537-7915 Sun-Thurs: 12pm-11pm Badatz Eidah Hachareidis

Red Heifer 26 King David Street (02)624-0504 Sun- Thurs. 5pm-11pm Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin Ryu 25 Emek Refaim (02) 561-1344 Sun-Thurs: 12pm-11pm Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Sheyan Ramban 8, Rechavia (02)561-2007 Sun-Thurs: 12pm-4pm And 7pm-Midnight Badatz Agudat Yisroel Shevet Achim 4 Chasidei Karlin Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin Taiku 31 Emek Refaim Sun-Thurs (02)566-5262 O.U. Thailand Sandwich Bar 25 Yaffa St. (02) 625-1995 Sun-Thurs: 11am-1am Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Vaqueiro Haneviim 54 (02) 624-7432 Rav Machpud Yo Ja Chinese/ ThaiEmek Refaim 25 (02) 561-1344 Sun-Thurs: 12noon-11:30pm Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Zion Hagadol Yad Charutzim 23, Talpiot (02) 671-9939, 672-7123 Rav Machpud

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Dairy / Milchig Agas VeTapuach Building 6, Kikar Safra (02) 623-0280 O.U.

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Ahavat Hayam Paz Gas Station, 1 Ben Zvi Blvd. (02) 623-6767 Sun-Thurs: 12pm-12am Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Angels Café Kanfei Nesharim 1, & 7 , Yaffo 104, Hapisga 17, Hapalmach 42 Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Angelo Horkanos 9 (02) 623-6095 Sun-Thurs: 12pm-11:00pm Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin American Pie 51 Derech Beit Lechem 054-4982863 Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Bagel Bite 84 Derech Beit Lechem (02) 671-6890 Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Bagel Stop Shaulzon 58 (02) 652-3998 Sun-Thurs: 8am-7pm Fri: 8am-12pm Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Bein Hakashatot 174 Hagai, Near The Kosel (02) 628-8680 Sun-Thurs: 9am-6pm Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Belinda 9 Diskin St. (02) 563-3995 Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Benny’s Restaurant 1 Mesilat Yesharim St. (02) 625-2403 Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin

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Bonkers Bagels Tiferet Yisroel 5, Old City (02) 627-2590 Sun-Thurs: 7:30am-9pm, Fri: 7:30am-3:30pm Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Brunch Bagels Rav Shefa Mall, (02) 500-4055 Sun-Thurs: 8:30am-11pm, Fri: 8:30am-2pm Badatz Eidah Hachareidis Brunch Bagels Ezer Yoldot 3, Geula (02) 500-4001 Sun-Thurs: 8:30am-11pm, Fri: 8:30am-2pm Badatz Eidah Hachareidis Bush Bagels 61 Tzefania (02) 651-4123 Badatz Eidah Hachareidis Cafe Inbal Ein Kerem Shopping Center (02) 644-6533 Sun-Thurs: 8:30am-11pm Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Cafe Korus Center 1, 43 Yirmiyahu St. (02) 538-3507 Sun-Thurs: 8am-11:30pm, Fri: 8am-2:30pm Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Cafe Neeman 8 Paran St. (02) 581-2211 Malcha Mall, (02) 679-1515 Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Cheese and Tomato 52 King George (02) 566-6060 Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin Coffee Shop Beit Hadfus St. (02) 651-8881 Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin, Beit Yosef

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Dairy / Milchig Settling-in

Dan Hill’s Restaurant Cafe Yoel Solomon 6 (02) 624-2999 Sun-Thurs: 9:30am-11:30pm, Fri: 9:30am- 2hrs. Before Shabbos, Motzei Shabbos Until 12 Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Dr. Toast Shmuel Hanavi 100 (02)582-0058 Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin Domo Sushi Bar 13 Shamai St. Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Dulche Latte 45 Yaffo St., 2 Luntz St. (02) 622-2238 Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin English Cake Paran 15 (02) 581-0844 Sun-Thurs: 6:45am-8:30pm, Fri: 6:45am-2pm Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Green Good Food Keren Kayemet 26 Rechavya (02)563-5680 Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin Holy Bagel 39 Yaffo St., 220 Yaffo St. (02) 624-0435, (02) 538-5806 Sun-Thurs: 8am9:15pm Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Korus Center 1 (02) 538-3507 Sun-Thurs: 8am-11:30pm, Fri: 8am-2:30pm Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin La Cuisine 4 Yad Charutzim St. (02) 672-8274 Sun-Thurs: 8:30am-5pm, Fri: 8am-1pm Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin

Menorah Cafe 87 Hayehudim St., Old City (02) 628-9944 Sun-Thurs: 9am-8pm Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Muscat Kanfei Nesharim 24 (02) 652-4414 Sun-Thurs: 8:30am-12am, Fri: 8am-2pm Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Nechamas Cafe Givat Zeev Near the gas station at the entrance to Givat Zeev 02-652-2622 Badatz Eidah Chareidis Nougatin 28 Uziel (02) 572-5383 Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin Osaka Sushi Merkaz Sapir 7/23 Givat Shaul Hours:Sun-Thurs 10:00am10:00pm 1-700-50-50-12 Chug Chasam Sofer Pears & Apples In The Square 6 Safra Square, Near City Hall (02) 623-0280 Sun-Thurs: 11am-11pm, Fri: 11am-2:30pm, Motzei Shabbos: One Hr After Shabbos Until 12 Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Polly Restaurant 1 Yehuda Baka Sun-Thurs 1pm-1am Motzei Shabbos Hour After Shabbos Till 1:00 am (02)673-7955 Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin

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Dairy / Milchig Prima Palace Shabbos Eat-In Pines 2 (02) 531-1881 Agudat Yisroel

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Primavera Sheraton Yerushalayim Plaza (02) 629-8666 Sun-Thurs: 12:30-3pm And 6:30-11pm Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Rimon Cafe 1-599-501-030 Open 24 Hours 4 Lunz Street Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Rimon Cafe Mamilla Center Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin

Village Green Yafo 33 (02) 625-3065 Sun-Thurs: 9am-7pm, Fri: 9am3pm Badatz Machzikei Hadas, Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Waffle Bar 7 Paran (02) 581-5434 Sun-Thurs: 8am-12am, Fri: 8am-2 Hrs. Before Shabbos, Motzei Shabbos: 1 Hr. After Shabbos Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin Waffle Bar 11 Beit Hadfus (02)534-3723 Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin Yokata Sushi Bar Luntz 2 (02)502-0088 Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin

Salsalite 27/5 Shderot Moshe Dayan Har Chotzvim (02)571-3350 Badatz Mehadrin Harav Rubin Sam’s Bagel Café 26 Malchei Yisroel (02) 538-3262 Sun-Thurs: 8:30am-12midnight Fri: 8:30-Am-2:30pm Badatz Mehadrin Harav Rubin Sam’s Bagel Café Paran 15 (02) 581-3388 Sun-Thurs: 8am-10pm, Fri: 8am-2pm Badatz Mehadrin Harav Rubin Sambooki Malcha Mall (02) 679-0163 Sun-Thurs: 9am-10pm Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin Sbarro Yaffa St. 35 (02) 623-2678 Sun-Thurs: 10:30am-12am (Summer Till 2am) Fri: 10:30am-2:30pm Rabanut Yerushalayim Mehadrin

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Hechsherim change all the time, check the Hechsher before you eat.

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Hechsherim change from time to time. Check that the restaurant still has a reliable hechsher

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Amnons Pizza Malchei Yisroel 12 (02) 500-2555 Sun-Thurs: 8am-10:30pm, Fri: 8am-2pm Badatz Eidah Hachareidis

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Angel’s Café

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Kanfei Nesharim 7 (02)652-4078 Sun-Thurs: 7am-7:30pm, Fri: 7:30am-3pm Cafe - Badatz Mehadrin Yerushalayim Bakery store -Badatz Eidah Hachareidis Ben Yaakov Pizza Shmuel Hanavi 66 (02) 581-5319 Sun-Thurs: 9:30am-8pm, Fri: 9:30am-1pm Badatz Eidah Hachareidis Best Pizza 3 Atzag , Ramot 06 (02) 571-4562 Sun-Thurs: 10am - 12:30am, Fri: 10am - 2pm Badatz Eidah Hachareidis Big Bite 16 Shamgar Rav Shefa Mall (02) 537-6740 Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin

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Cardo Pizza

Falafel Levi

Hayehudim 124, Old City

60 Agripas

(02) 627-2321

(02) 625-4076

Sun-Thurs: 9am-12am, Fri: 9am-3pm Badatz Machzikei Hadas, Belz

Sun-Thurs:8am-2am Fri: 9am-1hr before Shabbos Badatz Machzikei Hadas-Belz

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Center 1 Pizza Center 1 (02) -538-1227 Sun-Thurs: 9am-11:30pm, Fri: 9am-1pm Rabbanut Mehadrin Yerushalayim

Falafel Mizrachi 58 Shachal (02) 678-1987 Sun-Thurs: 9:30am-9:30pm, Fri: 9:30am-3pm Badatz Machzikei Hadas-Belz

Clinton Pizza Yaakov Meir 11, Geulah

Falafel Uzi

(02) 538-5477 or 1-800-201-120

Yeshayahu 10, Geulah

Sun-Thurs: 9am-10pm, Fri: 10am-2pm Badatz Eidah Hachareidis

(02) 538-5571 Sun-Thurs: 9am-9pm, Fri: 9am-2pm Dairy - Badatz Mehadrin Harav Rubin

Dr. Pizza Bar Ilan 31

Home Pizza

(02) 532-5707

Tzefania 72, corner Bar Ilan

Sun-Thurs: 12pm-2am Dairy - Badatz Mehadrin - Harav Rubin

(02) 537-1192

Falafel 4 Flavors 12 Beit Hadfus (02) 652-8783 Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin

Sun-Thurs: 8am-12am Badatz Eidah Hachareidis Home Pizza 10 Chasidei Karlin (02) 537-1192 Sun-Thurs: 8am-12am Badatz Eidah Hachareidis

Falafel Hateimani 13 Hartum

Jerusalem II

(02) 579-4474

Chai Taib 48

Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin

(02) 654-0977 Sun-Thurs: 11am-11pm, Fri: 10am-2pm Badatz Mehadrin - Harav Rubin

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Pinkis Pizza

Malchei Yisroel 43, Geula (02) 538-2877

106 Eretz Chefetz St. Open 11:00-Midnight, Fridays from 11:00, Motzei’sh 1 hour after Shabbos until Midnight (02)653-5351 Badatz Eidah Hachareidis

Hours: 8am- 1am Badatz Agudas Yisroel Ma’oz Falafel King George 19 (02) 625-7706 Sun-Thurs: 9am-11pm, Fri: 8am-3pm Badatz Machzikei Hadas, Belz Manhattan Pizza 1 Zichron Yaakov

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Pizza City Golda Meir (02) 500-0332 Sun-Thurs: 12pm-2am, Fri: 12pm-3pm Rabbanut Mehadrin Yerushalayim

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(02) 537-8339 Sun-Thurs: 11:30am-11:30pm, Fri: 10:30pm-2pm Badatz Eidah Hachareidis

Pizza Bayit Vegan 37 Hapisga

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(02) 654-0102 Sun-Thurs: 12pm-12am Badatz Mehadrin Harav Rubin Pizza Bar Ilan Bar Ilan 6

42 Yirmiyahu (02)502-2254 Sun-Thurs: 11am-12am, Fri: 11am-3pm Badatz Eidah Hachareidis

(02) 538-8308 Sun-Thurs: 12pm-12am Badatz Eidah Hachareidis Pizza City

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Pizza Lary Kanfei Nesharim 66 (02) 654-0383 Sun-Thurs: 11am-11pm Badatz Machzikei Hadas, Belz

Golda Meir (02) 500-0332 Sun-Thurs: 12pm-2am, Fri: 12pm-3pm Rabbanut Mehadrin Yerushalayim

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Pizza Nevo 68 Kanfei Nesharim (02) 654-0102

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Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin

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Pizza Rami

Pizza Uri

128 HaYehudim St. 128

1 Beis Yisroel

Old City

(02)540-9444

(02) 628-7410

Sun-Thurs: 8:30am-10:30pm,

Sun-Thurs: 9am-12am, Fri: 9am-4pm Milchig - Badatz Mehadrin Yerushalayim

Fri: 10am-3pm Badatz Eidah Hachareidis

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Pizza Reches Chazon Ish 30, Ramat Shlomo (02) 571-1320 Sun- Thurs: 11am - 11pm Badatz Eidah Hachareidis

Pizza Rimini 9 Paran (02) 581-5405 Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin

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Pizza Yerushalayim Malchei Yisroel 43 (02) 538-2877 Sun-Thurs: 9am-11:30pm, Fri: 9am-3pm Badatz Agudat Yisroel (ing. Eidah Chareidis) Trevi Uziel 94, Bayit V’gan (02) 641-3256 Sun-Thurs: 5:30pm-10:30pm, Fri: 12-2pm HaRav Noivert

Neve Yaakov (02) 583-3992 Badatz Mehadrin Rav Rubin

Yaleh Bakery and Pizzeria Shamgar 16, Rav Shefa Mall (02) 538-0144

Pizza Savyon Rachmilovitz 106, Pisgat Zev (02) 656-1270 Sun-Thurs: 12noon - 11pm Badatz Machzikei Hadas, Belz

Sun-Thurs: 8am - 12am, Fri: 8am - 4pm Milchig and Parve Badatz Eidah Hachareidis

Pinkei Tshuvos Pizza Uri Malchei Yisroel 6, Geulah (02) 537-0119 Sun-Thurs: 10:30am-10:30pm, Fri: 10am-3pm Badatz Eidah Hachareidis

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Why don’t they teach Navi in Yeshiva? Because they’re Non-Prophet organizations Why don’t they teach Ksuvim? Because then they would have to get a “Job”

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BEIT SHEMESH Settling-in

Chalav U’Devash Mercaz Sheinfeld, Reuven 11 (02) 991-9293 Sun-Thurs: 10am-9pm,

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Falafel Bar Shalom Ribal 1 (02) 992-7171

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Falafel Naki Maor 10 (02) 992-2525 Sun-Thurs: 10am-10pm, Fri: 10am-2pm Badatz Eidah Hachareidis

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Nachal Kishon- next to Yaaleh Bakery (02) 999-9848 Sun-Thurs: 10am-10:30pm, Fri: 9am-2pm

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Yaleh Nachal Kishon 48 (02) 991-5918 Sun-Thurs: 7am-12p, Fri: 7am-3pm Badatz Eidah Hachareidis Hechsherim change all the time, check the Hechsher before you eat.

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Getting Around • Buses • Taxis

GETTING THERE JERUSALEM BUSES In your home town you probably rarely traveled on the city buses. However while you are here in Israel you may very well not be able to ask your mother to drive you to the Kotel or have access to your own car to visit your friends in another Yeshiva. Taxis are great but can get pretty expensive. Knowing the public transportation system in Israel and in Jerusalem in specific will help you get around easily and conveniently.

THE COMPANIES Getting Around

Most buses you will take are run by Egged. Other companies own the rights to run routes in certain areas throughout the country. Central number for all buses *8787 Egged

Buses within Jerusalem as well as many intercity routes.

*2800

Veolia

Buses to Modiin (not Modiin Illit i.e. Kiryat Sefer)

*6686

Elite / Kavim

Buses to and within Beitar

*2060

Superbus

Buses to Kiryat Sefer and within Beit Shemesh

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FARES The fare for buses within Jerusalem is presently 6.90₪ for a single ride. Fares for intercity buses are generally more expensive. Fare prices rise on the first of January each year. To ride the buses and save money you will need to equip yourself with a Rav-Kav card. The Rav-Kav allows you to purchase multiple rides at a discounted rate and gives you benefits that a single ticket purchase will not give you. Purchasing a ten ride package will cost you 55.20₪ which equals 5.52₪ each ride. There are discounts for youths and students which are generally not available for those holding non-Israeli I.D.s. However there have been students who have been known to receive those discounts. The rules are subject to change. Ask the person at the Rav-Kav center when you get your Rav-Kav about the discounts. As of this writing the Nateev express office on Bar Ilan offered rav kav with youth fares for people carrying a non-Israeli I.D.

TRANSFERRING BETWEEN BUSES When you pay for an intra-city (within the city) trip with your Rav-Kav you can then transfer to any other intra-city bus and the light rail for the next 80 minutes for free. If you won’t be staying out long you could go home on the same fare. Important: While you can pay for a friend using your Rav-Kav on Buses and your double transfer will work for other buses. You cannot pay for multiple riders on the light rain with a

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single Rav Kav. If you try to, your double transfer will be erased and you are likely to receive a fine. You also will not be able to use the double transfer on the next bus. You’ve been warned. (It seems ridiculous and it is but since there are so many different companies working in the transportation business the rules are far from streamlined and they change every day.

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TO OBTAIN A RAV-KAV CARD If you will be purchasing an anonymous Rav-Kav card (see chart below) you can purchase the card from any bus driver. If you will be getting a personal Rav-Kav then you will need to bring your I.D. to one of the Rav-Kav centers to receive a Rav-Kav with Your name and picture on it. When you receive your RavKav you should immediately write your phone number on it in case you lose it.

Personal Card (first card is free) • Must be purchased from one of the Rav Kav stations (see below) • Registered to you with your picture on it • Non-transferable (can’t lend it to your friend) • Can be loaded with a youth / student fare • Insured (if you lose it and no one else has used your card your new card will be uploaded with the amount that was left on your old card a new card costs 10₪)

Anonymous Card (card costs 5₪)

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• Not registered to you (no picture) • Transferable (lend to whomever you want) • Can only be loaded with a regular fare

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• Not insured (if you lose it you have to buy a new one for 5₪) • You can purchase from any bus driver

FILLING YOUR RAV KAV You can fill your Rav Kav card using cash on any bus with various options. You can purchase a two-ride ticket with no discount and you will still be granted the 80 minute transfers for all buses which you do not get when buying a single ride. You can also buy a 10 /20 ride package at a discounted price (the discount of a 10 ride and a 20 ride package is the same) You can purchase a monthly pass which unless you plan to take the bus at least twice every day is not economical (worth-it). If you are limited on cash and you have free use of your parent’s credit / cash card you could fill your Rav Kav card by credit / cash card at light rail train stops. GETTING INFO ABOUT BUSES

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Light Rail (Rekevet Hakalah) The light rail otherwise known as the Rakevet Hakalah, is a trolley system that runs from Pisgat Zev, along route no. 1 past the Old City, up Yaffo, past the Central Bus Station and down Rechov Herzl. The purpose of the rail system is to ease traffic and create less air pollution in the center of the city. Your Rav Kav will work on the train and you can transfer from train to bus and back. Make sure to swipe your card by the sensors to validate your ride. If you purchase a single ride ticket you must validate your ticket when you board the train. The police have been aggressive in giving out tickets so beware.

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NEXT BUS Want to know when the next bus is coming to your stop? Call 058-322-2333 (Hebrew) and input the code number for your bus stop and find out when the next bus will be arriving. You can also find out where the bus you are waiting for is located at that moment. BUS DIRECTIONS Want to know how to get from one place to another? Whether traveling within the city or around the country, Call *8787 and speak to a real life person. Tell the operator where you are and where you want to get to. S/he will give you detailed directions about which buses to take to get to your destination. -Thank you Dovi Friedlander

LAST BUSES Public transportation stops at around 12:00. (There are some special lines called “kavei layla*” (night buses) that provide transportation to certain areas in the city. But you don’t

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belong out after 12:00 anyway, what would your mother say if she knew?) Know the bus schedule for your bus so you don’t get stuck. Some bus lines have night lines. On Erev Shabbos buses stop running a while before Shabbos, be aware so you don’t get stuck. *Some seminaries are known to have an agreement with Egged to report any girls who utilize the kavei layla so be careful;).

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BUS MAP There is a Egged bus map available if you are interested. It is posted at some bus stops throughout the city and can be obtained from either the Tachana Merkazit or from the Transportation Authority office in the Merkaz Klal Building on Rechov Yaffo (near Davidka) on the 5th floor

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LOST AND FOUND Be very careful when getting off a bus to take your stuff with you. If you forgot your stuff on a bus, one of a few things might happen to it. If the bus company feels your bag looks suspicious they might have the police come and blow it to smithereens. If it doesn’t look suspect it might make its way to the Egged Lost and Found in the Tachana Merkazit. If you remember right away and the item is valuable, take a cab to the final stop of the bus you were on and catch the bus before the driver cleans the bus. If you remember later, go to the Egged lost and found. Don’t go to the lost and found right away as the bus driver will need to finish the route, clean the bus and then return the lost item to the lost and found. People who work in the lost and found are dealing all day with people who are angry because they lost their stuff and it hasn’t shown up. They can sometimes be a little edgy. Be prepared.

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Driver!............................................................................................... !‫נהג‬ Bus.................................................................................................... ‫אוטובוס‬ I’d like to pay for two riders........................................................... ‫פעמיים‬

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Can I purchase a ten ride ticket.................................................... ‫כרטיסיה בבקשה‬ Do you go to ….?............................................................................. ....‫האם אתה מגיע ל‬ Next stop......................................................................................... ‫תחנה הבאה‬

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Where do I get off?......................................................................... ‫איפה אני צריך לרדת‬ Driver sir could you be so kind as ................................................ ‫מזגן‬ to turn on the air conditioner please

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Jerusalem buses Some Of The Commonly Used Buses And Their Routes

Malcha Har Hatzofim

Har Chotzvim Sanhedria Hamurchevet Bar Ilan Ezras Torah Sorotzkin Romema Givat Shaul Hertzl Bayit Vegan

Malcha Kanfei b. Hauma Herzog-Romema

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18 Malcha Tzomet Pat Hertog Sharei Chesed King George Haneviim Har Hatzofim

Herzog Science / Israel Museum Rechavia /Sharei Chesed Yechezkel Eili Hakohen Ezras Torah Sorotzkin Shefa / Sarei Yisroel Binyanei Hauma

16 Malcha Tzomet Pat Katamon Givat Ram Israel Museum Knesset Tachana Merkazit

Bayit Vegan

Ramat Rachel Givat Ram Malcha Tachana Merkazit

Talpiot Strauss

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Making Aliyah from within Israel

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Nefesh B’Nefesh’s Guided Aliyah program allows US, Canadian, and British citizens currently residing in Israel to make Aliyah from within the country while receiving the full array of Nefesh B’Nefesh services. The Guided Aliyah process is convenient, fast and efficient, allowing participants to avoid bureaucracy at the Israeli government offices. Guided Aliyah has been increasing in popularity since its inception in 2004, and more people, including Yeshiva and Seminary students, are taking advantage of the program each year. Many students, who decide to make Israel their home, prefer Guided Aliyah for its wide array of benefits and effortless process. Many students may be eligible to receive the entire basket of Aliyah benefits offered to Olim as the less time one has resided in Israel before making Aliyah, the more benefits one is eligible to receive. For more information on your eligibility, contact Nefesh B’Nefesh’s Guided Aliyah department. Some of the major benefits of making Aliyah include free education, financial grants, and other government incentives. The cost of education in Israel is significantly less than abroad, and Olim receive free tuition or a considerable subsidy towards their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Olim also qualify for a number of additional benefits including rent subsidies, Arnona discounts, free Ulpan, and more. Nefesh B’Nefesh Olim receive financial grants beyond the absorption basket (Sal Klita) provided by the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption (Misrad Haklita). Many students who opt for Guided Aliyah receive financial grants as it is awarded on a needs basis. Yeshiva and seminary students are uniquely positioned to take advantage of Guided Aliyah and the benefits it has to offer, and there is no time like the present to begin the process. For more information about Guided Aliyah, see www.nbn.org.il/applications/guided-aliyah.html or contact the Guided Aliyah Department at 02-6595818 or [email protected]

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Intercity Buses Most of your time here should be spent growing in the institution in which you are enrolled. You will find that this will maximize the gains of your experience here in Israel. However, you may find that you need to go away for Shabbos, visit a family friend, go to a simcha or just feel like getting out. Knowing which bus to take, will save you a lot of time and energy. The following is a list of (Mostly from Yerushalayim) that will take you throughout the country. Some of the routes change from time to time and therefore it is always good to call *2800 before you make a trip to find out how to get to your destination, and to find out the time schedule to prepare your trip accordingly. Getting Around

From Jerusalem and Back You want to go to… Bus number

From Major Junction other info

Afula

962

Central Bus Station

Ashdod

438, 448

Central Bus Station



450, 451 Bar Ilan Junction

Alon Shvut

161

Central Bus Station

Askelon

437

Central Bus Station

Bat Yam

404, 406

Central Bus Station

Beer Sheva

446, 470

Central Bus Station

Beit Meir

186 Binyanei Haumah

Superbus

Beit Shemesh

415, 416

Central Bus Station

Superbus



418, 420

Central Bus Station

Beitar A

290, 291,296

Central Bus Station and Elite

451 via Beit Chilkiah

Bar Ilan Junction Beitar B

292, 293, 296 Bar Ilan Junction Elite

Beitar From Har Nof 295 Elite Bnei Brak

400



402 Bar Ilan Junction

Efrat

160, 161

Central Bus Station

Eilat

444

Central Bus Station

Central Bus Station

Ein Gedi, Massada, Central Bus Station and Dead Sea 421, 486, 487 Bar Ilan Junction

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Givat Zeev

130, 131, 132, 133 Binyanei Hauma & Bar Ilan

Gush Etzion

160, 161

Central bus Station

Haifa

940, 947, 960

Central Bus Station

Hevron/Kiryat Arba

160, 161

Central Bus Station

Kever Rochel

163

Central Bus Station

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300, 310, 320, 330, 340

Maale Adumim

122, 123, 124 Binyanei Hauma and

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982 Bar Ilan and Binyanei Hauma

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154, 155 Binyanei Haumah

Modiin

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Moshav Matityahu 310, 320 Sarei Yisroel and Bar Ilan Junction Netanya

930, 947

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Neve Aliza

465

Central Bus Station

Neve Daniel

160, 161

Central Bus Station

Petach Tikvah

423, 426

Central Bus Station

Raanana

930, 947, 950

Central Bus Station

Ramat Beit Shemesh 417 Bar Ilan Junction and Binyanei Hauma

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Ramat Gan

400

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Rechovot

432, 434, 435

Central Bus Station

Rishon Letzion

431, 432

Central Bus Station

Karnei/Ginot Shomron 465

Central Bus Station

Tel Aviv

405

Central Bus Station

Tel Zion

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Teveria 961 Central Bus Station and Bar Ilan Junction

962, 963

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Taxis Taxis in Israel are white and they have a yellow dome light on top. A taxi in Israel is called a “Monit”. Most taxis have a placard in their front window letting you know to which company they belong. It is a good idea to pay attention to the placard before you enter the taxi for a few reasons. • If there is no placard or the placard is of a company you don’t recognize you might not want to get in the cab. • If you forgot something in the cab you can call the company and they will try to help you get it back. • Some taxi companies are careful to only hire Jews. Getting Around

HOW TO HAIL A “MONIT” There are two ways to get a taxi (monit)

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Flag one down on the street. (might take more time unless you are in a busy area or if you daven. Also might not be a driver with whom you want to travel) This is done by sticking your finger slightly away from your body toward the street as the taxi is passing by. Watch how the natives do it. Sometimes a cab will not pick you up because he simply doesn’t feel like it. Don’t be insulted, it happens to the best of us.

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Order from a company for an additional charge of 4.70 NIS (safer and more efficient). When you order a taxi you will hear the dispatcher mumble over the phone. Just say “monit L…..(where you are)” he’ll mumble again and your taxi will be on its way. If you can pay attention to the second mumble it is worthwhile since sometimes he’ll say “sholeach”, which means a taxi is coming soon or he’ll say “eser dakot” Means you won’t be getting a cab for another ten minutes. If you called a cab and a cab from another company arrives before your cab you should not take it, as you will have caused the other cab to come get you for no reason. Bar Ilan Taxi is a very good company to use if you will be ordering a taxi for a few reasons. 1. They use only Jewish drivers 2. They are dependable 3. They don’t charge the extra 4.70 shekel fee when you order a cab. It’s hard being a taxi driver. Try to be nice and pleasant when you ride, but don’t under any circumstances give or lend any driver extra money because he told you a sob story about his sick wife or kids etc…many Israelis have learned that Americans are rich and very nice and if you make them feel bad they’ll give you some of their money. The driver is required to turn on the meter called a “moneh”, when he drives. If he does not turn on the moneh make sure you have agreed on a price before you begin traveling. If you are overcharged by a cab you should ask for the driver’s name and identification number, and you can file a complaint with his company.

The meter starts at 12.90 and goes up by 30 agurot periodically. After 7pm and on Holidays (including Israeli holidays) the rates change and it might cost you much more to travel at night than during the day. If you have bags in the taxi trunk make sure to leave your door open while you go to the trunk so the driver doesn’t drive off thinking you are done. Pay when everything is out of the car and you are comfortable.

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Note: There is an additional charge of 3-4 NIS per suitcase, as well as a charge of 3-4 NIS if there are more than 3 passengers over the age of five.

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Bar-Ilan Navi Taxis

The Largest Taxi Company in Jerusalem Rides all over Israel at low prices Look for the Bar Ilan flag/sign in the window

(02)586-6666

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WE DO NOT CHARGE EXTRA METER FEES: 5 Shekel phone order fee – CANCELED 4.90 shekel 3rd passenger fee – CANCELED

NEW!

We accept all credit cards! Please mention when ordering a taxi that you wish to pay by credit card

Taxi to the Airport from 180 Shekel 24 hours a day.

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JERUSALEM

Netanya

Bar Ilan-Navi 586-6666 / 581-4444 Derech Eretz (02)999-0999 Fribirt 500-0034, 500-0017 Ganei Geulah 500-2221 Geula 623-2341 Givat Shaul 651-1222 / 651-2111 HaDaka Ha-99 500-0787 HaPisga 642-1111 Har Nof 651-1111 Hatzafon 586-2222 Hatzomet *6648 / 500-0005 Kikar Shabbos 572-2222 Ramot Alon 500-0003 / 502-2222 Rav Sheva 537-1144/ 500-2003 Romema / Rav Shefa *5400/ 538-5555 537-1144 / 500-2003 Tehillim 502-3755 Nesher (02) 623-1231, (02) 625-7227

Narkis Liniado 09-884-4444 Chen (08)833-3333 Hashachar (08)882-2222

Kiryat Sefer Smadar 08-974-4777 Chevel Modi’in 08-974-5557 Tzadok 08-974-666

BEIT SHEMESH Moniot Ha’Ir Sharett Hamerkaz Nesiah Tovah

538-0777 999-6666 / 7777 999-5656 (057)311-5579

Bnei Brak Bnei Brak Dakar Nitzav Kal Kanesher

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Tzfas Canaan (04)697-0707 Ha’ari (04)692-2228

Haifa Freud (04)850-0886 Merkaz Chorev (04)888-8888 Carmelit (04)866-4640

Beit Shemesh Hamerkaz (02)999-5656 Marciano (02)999-9998 Haramah (02)999-9999

Bnei Brak Bnei Brak (03)578-0066 Dakar (03)676-8181 Sheinkin (03)579-5656

Yavne Yavne (08)933-0067

Rechovot Gordon (08)949-3333 Hanassi (08)946-2626 Hanegev (08)946-6666 Remez (08)945-5555

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Heritage Seminars Twenty Fifth Anniversary – April 17-11 To Poland. Greece, Prague Heritage Seminars are unique educational experiences which study Jewish history and Jewish ancestral roots in Eastern Europe. Through extensive visits to the destroyed centers of Jewish life and scholarship, participants strengthen their knowledge and awareness. Heritage excels at meticulous planning in the areas of educational curriculum, logistics, staffing, strict kosher To see requirements, medical personnel, and security. To date, we have Heritage Video served the educational needs of over 13,000 participants from 25 Presentation, Yeshiva One Year Programs. In celebration of our 25th anniversary, scan: Heritage Seminars will be offering study programs to Poland, Prague, Lithuania, Berlin, Spain and Greece. Visit us at www.heritageseminars.org, or on Facebook. Our office at the Beit Hillel, Hebrew University, Mt. Scopus: 0231-582-02. E-mail: [email protected]

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Health • Medical Information/Insurance • Health Tips • Wisdom Teeth • Therapy

Medical Information MEDICAL COVERAGE

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Being on your own in Israel has many benefits as well as some responsibilities. If you had a medical situation back home your mother probably took you to the doctor, and it probably never occurred to you that while you were at the doctor or hospital your mother was arranging payment for the doctor through your insurance. While you’re here all of those technical details will have to be taken care of by you. Your parents might have already signed up for insurance for you or you might have to sign up yourself (see below for medical care options). All plans cover sick visits, hospitalization, and medications. All Yeshivas and Seminaries require you to have some sort of medical care plan. Not all doctors are covered by all medical care plans. Make sure that the doctor you plan to visit is covered by the plan you have signed up with (make sure to bring your card to the doctor). Some schools provide a doctor or nurse who works with the school to deal with any medical conditions. If, however, your issue can’t wait, contact the director of your school in order to find out where to go. In an emergency, you will probably need to go to Terem, which is a network of medical clinics operating throughout the country. Motzei Shabbos and Motzei Yom Tov are very busy times in emergency rooms and you might end up waiting a while, so think ahead. Terem works on a triage system which means the more emergency emergencies will get attention before the less emergency emergencies. A broken arm won’t get more or less broken if it waits a while, whereas a heart attack needs immediate attention. I’m not suggesting that you tell the terem people that you’re having heart attack when you break your arm and you want immediate service I’m just saying be prepared to wait for all of the heart attack people to clear out before you get your Hello Kitty cast.

GETTING MEDICAL INSURANCE If you need to get your own insurance you have a couple of options. We’ve listed some information for you below

MEUCHEDET Meuchedet is one of the medical programs which provide medical care in Israel. They have student plan for tourists. The cost per month for basic coverage is around the same as other insurances. There is an addition cost for better coverage. You can find out more by calling *3833 from any phone and ask about their system. You can sign up at the Meuchedet Clinic in Beis Yisroel (02)650-3219.

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HAREL (Marketed by Egert & Cohen) This is a private insurance company specializing in tourist insurance (cost $1.15 per day). The policy covers doctor’s visits, hospitalization, x-rays, lab test and dental emergencies The plan works with contracted English speaking doctors so there is no need to lay out any money, and no deductible. Both Terem (24 hour emergency center) and the Family Medical Center in Shaarei Chesed are contracted to the plan, as well as tens of other doctors and clinics throughout the country. There is now also an option to cover pre-existing conditions. This plan is marketed by Egert and Cohen a Jerusalem based insurance broker. They have a dedicated English speaking staff with over 20 years experience. Call (02) 6232546 or sign up online at: https://www. egertcohen.co.il/health/students.asp There is now also an option to cover pre-existing conditions. This plan is marketed by Egert and Cohen a Jerusalem based insurance broker. They have a dedicated English speaking staff with over 20 years experience. Call (02) 6232546 or sign up online at: https://www. egertcohen.co.il/health/students.asp Health

A.I.M. A.I.M. is a medical program with contracted doctors who work for the system. There is an A.I.M. Medical center at 15 Kanfei Nesharim Givat Shaul as well as one in Ramat Beit-Shemesh. To make an appointment call (02) 999-9246

OFFICE HOURS ARE: Sun. – Thurs................9:00am to 5:00pm

Fridays......... 9:00am to 12:00 noon

Some commonly used medical terms you might want to know I don’t feel well My head / throat / ear hurts I think my leg / arm is broken

‫ אוזן כואב לי‬/ ‫ גרון‬/ ‫הראש‬ ‫ יד‬/ ‫נראה לי ששברתי את הרגל‬

Strep

‫סטרעפ‬

Cough

‫שיעול‬

Runny nose

‫נזלת‬

Loose stool

‫שילשול‬

I think my hypothalamus is infected

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‫אני לא מרגיש טוב‬

‫הרמה‬-‫אני חושב שיש לי זיהום בהתת‬

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY. If you have Meuchedet depending on the time of day you might be required to go to their clinic on Rechov Haturim / corner of Yaffo. Otherwise you will need to go to Terem. Their number is (02) 509-3333 or 1-599-520-520 they are located opposite Center 1 in the Beit Yahav Building.

POISON CONTROL

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If you or someone else has ingested poison, call Poison Control at (04)854-1900. If your Hebrew is not good or you ingested a product that exists in America you can call Poison Control in America at 1-800222-1222

EMERGENCY NUMBER 101 The phone number for Hatzolah and Magen David Adom is the same and is very important to keep handy. It is 101. You can remember by sticking one finger up on each side of your face (Richard Nixon Style) and it looks like 101.

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Sherizenisms A Haftorah moment - While listening to the haftorah you say “Ah, that’s where they got the song from” Moment of Hope - Right after Chazaras Hashatz when you think Maybe theres no tachanun today.”

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Tefillin 500 – Racing to get the tefillin off before Musaf on Rosh Chodesh Shabbos Selach jacket fixing when you hit your chest accidently during Shabbos Shemonah Esrai and then pretend you were just fixing your jacket. (Nobody noticed.)

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Fleishig-phobia - maybe there will be some geshmak Ben & Jerrys Washing-Phobia- “You mean I’ll have to say the whole bentching?!”

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Health Tips Sleep Healthy sleep habits will help you think better in school and gain more during the year. Imagine using a single muscle in your body extensively until it is sore. Then try to use it to its capacity. You will find that unless you give it its needed rest it won’t work to capacity. Your brain is the most important muscle you have, give it some rest. (you might be thinking.. “let my mind rest, it’s never been awake it doesn’t need rest” well if you are thinking that, you have a lot to gain by being in Israel for the year) • Jet lag- It usually takes a few days to get over jet lag (for some it can take a few weeks). During that time it is possible that you might begin to feel upset, sad, edgy or otherwise off. Realize that this is normal and you should wait until your body clock catches up before you make any big decisions. Health

• Making-up Sleep - You can’t make-up sleep. Ever notice how much more tired you are on Sunday morning even though you slept so much over Shabbos. The more you sleep the more you train your body that you need sleep. • Consistency - Some people thrive on 6 hours of sleep, some on 7, and some on 8. But nobody thrives on erratic sleep habits. Decide how much sleep you need and get that much consistently. If you sleep less or more than that, you will be tired. • Bedtime - Ever notice that older people can go to sleep without concerning themselves that they might miss something fun that is happening late at night. Mature people recognize that maintaining healthy sleep habits is more important than being able to talk about something crazy that happened in the dorm last night.

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Eating • Water - Your body is used to the water from your hometown. Water in foreign countries can disturb your stomach, Israel is no different. Some people acclimate to Israeli water quickly, while some get sick from it. It is not a bad idea to begin drinking bottled water and slowly get your body comfortable to the water here. • Bread - The bread in Israel is very fresh. It is so yummy that you’ll

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want to eat a ton of it. White bread will make you tired and lethargic. If you eat a lot, it will also help you gain weight. So if you are suffering from underweightness it might be a good idea to eat a lot of white bread. • Late Night Snacking - You will probably spend late nights snacking. Snacking on healthy foods will help you stay healthy. If you snack on junk food and Iced coffee, you will find that you are more edgy and get more upset at your roommates for no reason. • Oily Foods - Your body might react poorly to various foods that you might not be used to. Oily foods might cause acne breakouts for people, even if normally they don’t experience problems. • Dehydration – Always keep a bottle of water in the freezer and take one wherever you go. The sun in Israel can be brutal.

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Other Health Problems • Allergies - even if you don’t suffer allergies at home, some people begin to suffer in Israel. This may be due to change of diet, or stronger allergens. If you are suffering from allergies (runny nose, burning eyes etc) see a doctor. Doctors can prescribe antihistamines that will help you feel more comfortable. • Shampoo - Some people notice more hair on their brush than they normally see. This might be caused by the type of shampoo you use. It is worthwhile to use good Israeli shampoo and not shampoo that you brought from America.

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Avoid March Madness By: D. Silverstein

When asked what seminary she wanted to attend during the coming year, Chana answered, “O.J.”. Surprised by her response, her guidance counselor explained, “You realize that O.J. is probably not for someone like you.” To which Chana responded, “I know, but all of my friends who went to seminary came back 10-15 pounds heavier, while my brothers who went to O.J. all lost weight there.”

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Although the traditional meaning of March Madness, is the countdown in college basketball from the Sweet 16 to the Big 8 to the Final Four to the College NCAA championships. In seminary these words have a very different connotation. When March comes along many of you will have already arranged your tickets to go home for Pesach, some of you may even have your bags packed early, March is the time that many of you might begin to think maybe I shouldn’t take home all of my “extra baggage.” Many girls in seminary acquire extra baggage over the course of the year from eating out more than usual, visits to Zisalik and Katzefet, gallons of (low-fat) iced coffee, and late night high carb snacks. When you begin to prepare for your trip home you might be concerned with what others will say, and you might be concerned about fitting into your old clothing. This concern is warranted and you should probably think about this before the March Madness comes and you feel like go on a starvation diet.

Some tips on how to avoid March Madness: 1. Drink at least 8 cups of water daily 2. Choose to walk instead of drive. Walk to places that are in reasonable walking distance. (Besides, it’s a mitzvah to walk in Israel) 3. Buy fruits and vegetables snack on these 4. Avoid late night carb parties. 5. Try whole wheat bread instead of white bread. 6. Avoid eating out. They make everything unhealthy. 7. Try water instead of sugar drinks. 8. Exercise, Exercise, Exercise

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Therapy Chazal tell us that there is an angel standing above every blade of grass telling it “GROW”. If that is the case by blades of grass how much more so is it true by each and every one of us. The pivotal year(s) each of us spends in Israel are not just coincidently the same years that we are turning from dependent teenagers to self-sufficient, self-reliant adults. Most of us left our parents homes and for most of us this is the first time we are on our own for such an extended period of time. This opportunity that many refer to as “The Year(s) in Israel” is a year that is filled with growth in so many areas of life. We will all hopefully mature and build ourselves in our connection with Torah as well as build healthy relationships that may last a lifetime.

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It is not coincidental that during this year many students find themselves introspecting and discovering their inner selves. Many discover that they are very happy with what they find. Some students however, begin to look deeper inside themselves and find that there are certain issues that they would like to have someone help them work through or just to have more clarity on. (One student looked so deep inside himself that he found a piece of bubble gum that he swallowed when he was four.) Many of us have gone through personal traumas, and others, just through difficult situations that could use a little working through. “Issues are like tissues, sooner or later you have to throw them away.” Going to a therapist does not necessarily suggest that there is something wrong with you. Many people go to therapists for the purpose of gaining life skills in order to help them work through their problems. Working through your issues while you are still young will give you skills which will better assist you in life as you grow and enter into adulthood. It will prepare you in dealing with other situations that might come your way. There are many very qualified and good therapists and psychologists available to help you in whatever area of life you might need assistance with. Your teachers might be able to suggest someone with whom they have experience as being a good therapist. If you are looking for a therapist and you don’t seem to be able to find the right one for you, you can call or text us at (054)STU-DENT or email us at [email protected] and we will be happy to assist you in finding a professional to help. The call / email will be kept 100% confidential.

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Advice from your Podiatrist - Eli Kreditor Coming to Israel for Yeshiva or Seminary is a big step. You have come for an uplifting, spiritual experience, but you may be facing some unexpected challenges along the way. As you navigate your way in the Holy Land, adapting to the new language and culture, let me try and help you find your feet.

Common challenges: 1. Walking, walking and... more walking! Whether you are walking to the bus stop, going to the Old City, or meeting up with friends in Mamilla, you will soon realize that this is much more walking than you are used to, and without access to a car, your feet now have to work a lot harder. You may have noticed the soles of your feet ache and perhaps you are suffering from uncomfortable hard skin, or worse, an ingrowing toenail. 2. Missing the carpet? You wake up in the morning, roll out of your bed and place your feet down on to... a cold, hard floor! That same hard flooring will, most likely, be with you wherever you go in Israel. Carpets are rare to find here, and your feet will be missing them the most. The soft, cushioning-effect of carpet (even when your shoes are on) minimizes the shock to the foot with each step. When you arrive indoors after all that walking outside, your feet will be longing for comfort – but it may be hard to find. 3. What’s that smell? If your roommates complain when you take off your shoes, it’s probably because the Israeli climate is making your feet sweat more. Apart from for the unpleasant smell, you may also be experiencing itchiness and have cuts between your toes – the tell-tail signs of a fungal infection.

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Simple solutions: 1. It’s all in the shoe! If your lifestyle and the flooring here aren’t creating the most friendly environment for your feet, you need to do the job for them. Wearing comfortable, supportive shoes that have a shock-absorbent sole will make a huge difference to how you feel on your feet. If you were on the treadmill for 45 minutes you would undoubtedly be wearing sneakers. Well, keep this in mind when choosing which shoes to wear, not only when trekking 45 minutes to the Old City, but each and every day when your feet are having to deal with more than ever before. And don’t compromise on your comfort so as to keep with the latest fashion - you can really get away with it here in Israel and your feet will be forever thankful! 2. Clean and dry! Even if, admittedly, you skip the odd shower, try take care of your foot hygiene by washing your feet well and making sure to dry them properly afterwards. Having sweaty feet is an open invitation to fungal infections (Athlete’s Foot). To help further prevent or treat this, you can buy an anti-fungal powder or cream at most pharmacies.

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I really hope this advice helps you to have a comfortable and pleasant experience here in Israel, so you can focus on your true goal of spiritual growth, without any distractions from your feet! But should you have any foot-related concerns, or just need some podiatry advice please feel free to be in touch using my contact details below. Wishing you much Hatzlacha with the year ahead!

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Maximizing Your Year • Goals • Rebbe • Chessed Opportunities

Hisbodidus You may have never heard of hisbodidus but if you try it you might begin wondering how you ever lived without it. In a world where we are constantly in-touch and busy, hisbodidus can give you a time to refresh and connect to Hashem in a way that you never had before. Hisbodidus literally means “solitude” which is exactly what it is. Hisbodidus is your private time with your Creator where you can talk to Him and show Him appreciation for all that He has given you and lay all of your issues upon Him. Is it your complete separation from the outside world and complete immersion into yourself and your relationship with Hashem. Hisbodidus should initially be performed in short periods, extending as you get comfortable. In order to perform hisbodidus you will need to: • Separate from any technological devices that may suddenly disturb you. • Find a private area away from all human beings where no one can hear you, and at a time when no one can suddenly disrupt your session • Sit and breathe deeply for a minute or so to calm yourself, clear your mind. Maximizing Your Year

• Read or recite one perek of tehillim (preferably one you know well) • Visualize the greatness of the world either with your eyes or in your mind Then begin to speak. Think of things that you would like to thank Hashem for and begin to thank Him aloud. Here are some examples of what you might say. • Thank you Hashem for choosing to create such a beautiful glorious world. • Thank you Hashem for the sun, the moon, the stars, trees, mountains, rivers, beautiful creatures, “how glorious is your world Hashem” • Thank you Hashem that You feed and sustain all beings and all this out of pure graciousness because you are not required to do so • Thank you Hashem for creating me and gaving me life and allowing me to feel that I exist. • Thank you Hashem for creating me as a person and not as an animal and you gave me the ability to understand things and to read and write and to be aware of your existence. • Thank you Hashem for making me a Jew and being my G-d • Thank you Hashem for making me healthy and whole and that all of my body parts work. • Then begin your free conversation with Him. You can continue to thank Him, complain to Him, ask Him for assistance in a specific area in life or any other type of conversation. Realize that he is listening to what you have to say and you are important to Him. You won’t hear him respond to you in words but you will experience him respond to you in action. If you don’t gain from a first session try again

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Rebbe/Mentor Rav Moshe Chaim Luzzato in his sefer Mesilas Yesharim discusses a complicated gardenmaze made of bushes, in which there is a platform in the middle, on which one can stand and see the entire maze. When entering the maze it would be very difficult for the average person to make his way toward the center, as the maze contains many twists and unexpected turns. If a person entering the maze will look toward the middle of the maze he will see the head of a man raised above the bushes; the man on the platform. From his vantage point he can see the entire maze and all of the people inside of it. If any of the maze travelers will ask the man for advice how to reach the middle he will gladly tell them, “Turn right then left…..” It would seem foolish if someone would know that there is a man in the middle who has traveled the maze already and would not ask his advice. In the world of Torah there are many great people who have gone through the trials and tribulations you may be going through. They have risen above all else and have built themselves a platform from which they can see the entire maze. As we enter the life of adulthood, we have an incredible opportunity to look to these people and ask them how to navigate this complicate maze. Most yeshivas and seminaries are staffed by some of the greatest Torah leaders of our day. Find a person who “speaks to you” someone who you feel you can relate to. Begin to ask them questions, even questions that you might know an answer to already. Hear their answer; it will help you build a relationship.

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If you feel that you can’t find someone in your Yeshiva / Seminary, look outside. Maybe a family with whom you spend Shabbos or an older married person to whom you feel you can relate. Yerushalayim is overflowing with great people who would love to give of themselves to help another Jew grow in their Avodas Hash-m.

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Goals So you came to Israel, you settled in and… now what. You might be hoping some Rebbe / teacher chases you down and encourages you to learn, you might be hoping they don’t. You might just be saying I’ll go to shiur / class and hope that it will WORK. You might be saying give me some time to hang out away from parents, rules, or all responsibilities. (You might even be saying, “Why does this guy think he knows what I’m saying?”.) However, your time in Israel is very unique because it is just that, “YOUR time in Israel.” It is basically free of parental supervision. For most of you there is no responsibility to work or otherwise make money. It is one (or more) year(s) that you now have to accomplish whatever you’d like in the realm of learning, personal growth, and building a relationship with the Almighty. Any effective person who is trying to achieve greatness creates goals for himself. A runner practices to run a four-minute mile. A student studies to pass a final with a good grade.

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Professionals work to produce results and make money. Anyone who wants to achieve, must push himself toward a previously set goal in order to grow in the direction he wants. Setting goals might sound vague and might be something you are not prepared to do yourself. We have decided to give you some guidelines to help you begin setting goals and reaching them. A very good idea is to set short term goals (1-week / 1-month) and long term goals (1 year or more). Short term goals are often classified as things I want to “do” while long term goals are often what I want to “be”. By each goal write your long term goal and then what you plan to do each day / week in order to achieve your long term goals. For a healthy Jew most goals can be broken down into 3 categories: 1 Bein Adam Lamakom (Religious) 2 Bein Adam Lechaveiro (interpersonal) 3 Bein Adam Leatzmo (personal growth)

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Bein Adam Lamakom ➢I want to work on my relationship with Hashem by: (e.g. being more careful about certain mitzvos, recognizing Hashem in nature and in my life etc…)

➢My Torah goals I want to learn the following sefer / seforim from cover to cover: •





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I want to be able to: (e.g. Make a layning on a gemara, understand how to learn properly, finish the year of Shnayim Mikrah etc…)

➢My Growth goals: I want to know and understand: (e.g. every word of Shemonah Esrei, The basics of each parshah. general framework of Tanach etc…)

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My Chessed goals: (e.g. be more aware of other’s needs, be more happy to lend things to others etc…

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My Relationship Goals: I want to improve my relationships with:

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Bein Adam Leatzmo Psychologically I would like to be more / less:

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Questions for Honest Thought Please do not read in the bathroom The following is a collection of questions that a thinking Jew should ask him / herself from time to time. They are important questions that you may or may not have answers to. Don’t be embarrassed as most people haven’t even thought about most of these ideas. Feel free to discuss the questions with a teacher or rebbe to help give you clarity on your growth filled journey here in Eretz Yisroel.

Questions for Honest Thought 1. My Life? a. What do I want to get out of life? Do I have a life plan? b. I only have one opportunity to live; how can I maximize this opportunity? c. What is special about being a human being? What is special about being a Jew? d. What is special about me? Maximizing Your Year

e. Does H-shem love me? How do I know? 2. H-shem a. What do I know about H-shem? b. What is my relationship with H-shem? Do I ever think about H-shem? Do I speak to Him? c. Does the existence of H-shem make a difference to my life? d. What does it mean that H-shem is King over the entire universe? e. What does H-shem want me to get out of life? Why did he give me life? 3. This World a. I will not be here forever; What difference does that make to me? b. Near the end of my life, how do I wish to look back and view my life? c. If I only had three months to live what would I do with my time? d. Is Olam Habah a part of my true life perspective? e. Do I mainly seek to gain in this world-or do I primarily work towards Olam Habah? 4. Avodas H-shem a. What does Avodas H-shem mean to me? b. Can I honestly call myself an Eved H-shem? c. Do I want to be an Eved H-shem? d. What would I have to do to be called an Eved H-shem? e. Is H-shem satisfied with how I am living my life?

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5. Happiness

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a. Do I need to do teshuva for anything b. What is teshuva? How do I do teshuva? c. Can I do teshuva?

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d. Do I feel close to H-shem or distant from him? How can I feel closer e. Do I look forward to doing teshuva? Should I look forward to doing teshuva?

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Chessed Opportunities Most students find time during their daily schedule that has not been filled with classes or other important things that they need to do. What they do with that time distinguishes the men from the boys and the women from the girls. Some people feel they can never get enough of “hangin’ out” some just love “eating out” while others just feel like “going out”. The students who come to Eretz Yisroel for the purpose of “flipping out” usually find themselves spending their leisure time, “Helping out”. Most schools have a chessed program set up for the girls in their school. If you feel that you would like to do more and you just don’t know where to lend a hand we have provided a list of places where you can offer your services and grow through reaching out to others.

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There are a tremendous amount of opportunities to do chessed. Usually the one being helped the most by a chessed is the one doing the chessed. Helping others helps you become who you are. You realize a remarkable potential inside you to be a benefactor to others; sort of the way Hash-m is to us. You can find a chessed opportunity right in your apartment. Help another student in an area that they need help. You can go to peoples’ houses to help them with their children, cleaning, cooking etc… If you have extra time, or on days off, you can offer a teacher to take her children out to a park, to the zoo, to eat etc… There is no end to the types and amounts of chessed that you can do. One seminary student even started her own children’s book lending library for children in the neighborhood. If you have innovative chessed ideas that other can gain from please send an SMS to (054)STU-DENT or email us at [email protected] The following is a list of simple chessed ideas that are available for you if you find that you have time. Ezer Mizion Ezer Mizion is one of the largest tzedakah organizations helping the sick and infirm. They are always in need of volunteers to help with their services. If you have some time to offer them, you can contact Mrs. Ruthy Essas or Mrs. Naomi Raful at Ezer Mizion International Office by phone at (03)614-4575 or via email at [email protected] You can: • Assist with preparation and delivery of meals, sandwiches, and snacks to family members of hospitalized patients • visit and help in homes of individuals coping with illness and disability • visit and help the sick and elderly in hospitals and nursing homes …assist with office administration • adopt a Bubby to visit or call

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Ezer Mizion will customize a volunteer program for you based on your talents and preferences.

Bikur Cholim Bikur Cholim Kitchen looking for volunteers on Thursday afternoons from 4:30-6:00. Please call 02-500-3493. Bikur Cholim Har Nof Seeking volunteers to visit homebound seniors call Toby 653-6313 / Reizel 651-9225 Mekimi Cheer -Up Squad Volunteers needed to drive patients and family, cook meal and for events, and visit in the hospital. Tel. 537-9216, 052-761-9214

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Chavruta Over the phone or in-person Jewish learning program with Haskomas of Gedolim. To volunteer call 073-232-2222 ext. 1057

Working With The Disabled Gan Merkaz Harmony Gan Merkaz Harmony in Har Nof is a gan that integrates children with disabilities with regular children. They are looking for volunteers. During the morning they would prefer volunteers who speak Hebrew. In the afternoons (1:00-3:00 pm) they welcome both Hebrew or English speakers They also have a Big Brother/Sister Program where you work one on one with a special needs child or his/her sibling on weekly basis. DuringmorninghourscallMercazHarmony at (02)651-9234 to leave a message or ask for Rona. Meshi School on Shmuel Hanavi for children with physical disabilities welcomes volunteers call (02)540-1403

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Sulam Special education programs on Sorotzkin/Sanheria Hamurchevet welcome volunteers, preferably with basic Hebrew. Call Blumi (02)633-8416 Pisgat Yehudah People needed to volunteer to assist autistic Jews. Yocheved Yehudah (03)936-1685 or (052)424-7708

Helping Torah Organizations Kollel America R’ Meir Ba’al Hanes Volunteers needed for mailings, pushka campaign, telephone calls, light office work can be done in pleasant office atmosphere. For more information call: (02)628-5950

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Shelach Lachmecha Prepare food packages for needy families in Jerusalem on Friday afternoons. 054-788-3261 Yad Ezra Veshulamit Yad Ezra Veshulamit prepares hundreds of food packages for needy families throughout Israel. They are always in need of volunteers. They set up the packages on Rechov Givat Shaul in the Givat Shaul Neighborhood on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon between 9:30am and 1pm. It is a good idea to call the office beforehand to arrange a visit. They also welcome groups Call:(073)217-9240 or (02)540-0058. Yad Sara People needed to visit home-bound patients and boost morale through projects (handicrafts, potted plants, taping and typing life stories, computer instructions, etc.) For more information call: 644-4411/4621, speak to Miriam Barris

Nursing Homes Beit Tovei Ha’ir Right outside Geula is a beautiful Nursing home. Feel free to drop by on a day off or whenever you have some spare time. Located at Malchei Yisroel 36, Beit Tovei Ha’ir includes a nursing home and many of the residents will be delighted to have a visitor. Rest time is between 1:00-3:00 pm but feel free to drop by at any other time and connect to a generation that remembers the time before the hustle and bustle that we live in today. Neve Simcha Neve Simcha, located in the heart of Mattersdorf at 1 Sorotzkin, is an assisted living home for the elderly. You can drop by at any time to visit, or even “Adopt-a-Bubby/Zaidy” Most residents are English speaking and many don’t have family nearby, and would welcome a visit. You will probably find that you gain at least as much as you give. They also welcome volunteers to take the residents out for a shpatzier, or to help them go shopping etc. Call Naomi or Tzippy at 500-8111 (preferably mornings)

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Tamir The Tamir, located in the Ezras Torah community, a short walk from Ramat Eshkol, is a mostly religious Nursing home which includes an assisted living home and a Nursing home.

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Lost and Found for Tefillin 1-599-500-003 Tefillin Factory Tours Oter Yisrael 31 Rechov Kanfei Nesharim 8am till 7:30pm. Tel:(02)653-5514

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Tefilin Gemachim Goldberg (02)581-1028 Ramat Eshkol

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Davening With a Minyan* There is a story about Rav Aryeh Levin who had arrived from out of town very late and there were no more Maariv minyanim. He was very distraught since he was very careful to always daven with a minyan. He then thought of a great idea. He called the local (non-arab) taxi company and ordered nine taxis to his house. When the cab drivers arrived, he asked them to start the meter on the cab and to come inside to daven maariv with him. They obliged and after the minyan was finished he asked each one to come over to receive his fare. All of the taxi drivers were so impressed by his desire to daven with a minyan that they refused payment. (if you try this, remember that they might not refuse payment so have a wad of cash prepared just in case.)

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Davening 3 times a day with a minyan is so basic to being a religious Jewish man, that for many it is what distinguishes the men from the boys. One man in his mid-40’s told me that he has not missed davening with a minyan since the day he arrived in Israel for his first year of learning. When I asked him how he was able to accomplish such a feat, he answered, “Shteeblach” I said “what?” He explained that even though he is very careful to daven in the same minyan every day, sometimes things come up like late night simchas, late night flights, late wake-ups etc. For those situations he takes a quick cab ride to the nearest shteeble where he is guaranteed to find a minyan at all hours of the day. Here is a list of some shteeblach around Yerushalayim and Ramat Beit Shemesh where you can find a minyan at all hours of the day and night

• Koisel / Kotel Hamaaravi 1 Kotel Plaza Old City • Beis Yisroel Near Mir on Rechov Zonnenfeld

• Dushinsky Shmuel Hanavi • Bayit Vegan / Amshinov • Ezras Torah / Beis Yisroel

• Meah Shearim Rechov Ein Yaakov

Rechov Ezras Torah

• Sanhedria

Next to Uri’s Pizza

Hamurchevet / Viznitz

• Geula/Zichron Moshe

Rechov Chofetz Chaim

• Katamon

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• Sadigur Shmuel Hanavi

• Geula / Malchei Yisroel • Ohr Hatzafon

Rechov Avinadav off Bar Ilan

• Near the Shuk / Zoharei Chamah

• Satmar

Rechov Yoel Musayev / Sefard Rechov Yoel

• Givat Shaul / Zupnik • Har Nof / Imrei Shefer Rechov Katzenelenbogen Ramat Beit Shemesh*

• Masaas Mordechai Rechov Dolev

Ramat Beit Shemesh has a minyan list that list all minyaninm in all shuls in Ramat Beit Shemesh worthwhile to get your hands on the list.

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Parents Coming Many of you have family members who come to Israel on occasion, and it would not be strange to have some cousin/uncle/brother/sister/next-door neighbor’s cousin’s sister’s niece, drop by sometime during your time here. For many parents, the fact that their child is learning in Eretz Yisroel is a good excuse to enjoy an excursion to the Holy Land to see some sites, enjoy some fine Kosher Dining and see their child at the same time. You might already know from the beginning of the year that your family will come to visit you, or they might surprise you, but no matter what, there are various ways you can help prepare yourself and them, for a successful trip in all areas.

Did I forget something at home? Knowing that the world has gotten smaller will help if you forgot to bring you favorite type of Kleenex tissues. (Yes, they sell them in Israel, but it’s not the same.) When you know you have family coming, it is very important to make sure they bring you everything that you might have forgotten and everything you could possibly want (just in case). If you buy it here you will have to spend your money while if they buy it for you, it won’t cost ¬“you” anything and you can save all of your money to give to poor people at the Kotel. Parents Coming

How much time should I spend with them? Funny you should ask. If you’re asking, you probably realize that when your parents come they will probably want to spend lots of time with you and will inevitably take you away from Yeshiva/Seminary. For many of you this won’t make much of a difference and you can spend as much time with your parents as you’d like (contingent to your school rules). But if you are of those who are really beginning to grow in your learning then missing school and disrupting the continuum could have a detrimental effect on your growth. Therefore, this is a very important question to discuss with your rebbe/teacher to receive clear direction about how much time to spend with you familial visitors. You can spend enough time with your family while they are here without giving up on your needs and still make them feel that you care about them.

Where Should They Stay You parents will probably want to arrange a place to stay before they come. They may be looking for a hotel, apartment, or to simply stay with family, but regardless of what they are looking for you can probably help them. The most homey and least expensive option is staying with family. If you have family in Israel and they have plenty of room you might be able arrange for your parents to stay there. It will give them a more warm experience and will help them save money so they can take you out to eat more often.

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Staying with family Pros:

Cons:

• Very inexpensive

• Might not be located in the best place

• Meals might be taken care of

• Feeling that you are putting others out

• Warm homey atmosphere

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Renting an apartment / vacation apartment-In many communities there are vacation apartments available for rent. Pros: • Much less expensive than a Hotel • Often located in frum English speaking communities • Roomier than a hotel

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• Might have to do some research to find

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How you can help? Find the right neighborhood for them to stay in and ask people who live there if there are vacation apartments in the area. You can also go to the apartment before they come and put up a welcome sign, fill the fridge, or otherwise give it a more homey feeling.

Hotel-scattered throughout Jerusalem are hotels ranging from motel style to 5 star hotel and everything in between. Pros:

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• More Expensive

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Renting a Car Getting around Jerusalem and Israel is fairly easy. The transportation system is built on the fact that a large portion of the populace does not own automobiles. Therefore most attractions can be accessed by inexpensive public transportation. Taxis are relatively inexpensive and therefore many people will opt to visit Israel sans automobile (without a car). However, for those of you who prefer the convenience of a car rental, there are a few things you should know. The cost of a rental changes according to when you make your reservation and how you make it. The car rental business is seasonal. This means that the times when most people want to rent cars, is precisely the time when the prices are higher. There are deals however, if you look for them. To price car rentals you can go online or call the various rental companies and compare prices. The prices that are given to you from the companies are often higher than the price you can get through agents. Even though agents take fees they are given deals from the companies that you would not be able to get. But even amongst the agents some will work to get you a better deal than others. You might be able to get a second driver for free, unlimited mileage or perhaps a free upgrade.

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Some points to be aware of: • It is not legal for someone under 21 to rent a vehicle • many rental companies will charge more to rent to drivers under 25 • Tourists don’t pay V.A.T. on rentals (students do) • if you have a credit card that covers insurance (gold or platinum) it will make the price cheaper. Call your credit card company and ask them specifically if they will cover your insurance in Israel. You might speak to an agent who is not aware of this and will be very confident that this is not true but if you stand your ground you will get a much lower price. If possible ask your credit card company for a letter confirming their coverage.

• don’t expect to be in and out in less than ½ an hour • bring your 1)license, 2)passport, and a 3)credit card in the driver’s name. (They will not let you rent if the credit card is not in the name of the driver.)

Phone Rentals Your parents will probably need a phone when they are here.

There are a few options. 1. They can probably contact their phone company back home and arrange to use their own phone while they are here. This way they don’t have to miss their phone calls from back home. However this option might be expensive depending on who their carrier is.

2. Alternatively, if they come to Israel at least once a year it might be worthwhile to set up a phone number here that they will own, so they have a phone whenever they come. Often they can use their own phone from back home and simply replace the sim-card.

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About Israel • Basic Knowledge • Hashkafah

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History: The land that we call Israel today is the same land that was given by the Creator of the World to Avraham Avinu 3700+ years ago. Hashem then gave the land again to Avraham’s son Yitzchok and then again to his son Yaakov. The Jews spent 210 years in Egypt and 40 years in the desert until Yehoshua led the Jews into Eretz Yisroel as Hashem conquered the land for them. The conquest of Eretz Yisroel lasted 14 years (7 years of war and 7 years to split up and settle the land) and for the next 450 years the Jews ruled in Israel until the building of the first Beis Hamikdash which lasted for 410 years. The Beis Hamikdash was later destroyed and lay in ruin for 70 years until the second Beis Hamikdash was built which lasted for 420 years after which the Jews were sent into galus. This would become the longest galus for the Jews. For the next 2000+ years Jews lived in various countries and were persecuted. During this period there were small groups who had moved back to the Jewish homeland. The land lay fallow and in ruin for all of these years with very few buildings outside the walls of the original cities. In the 1700’s Rav Yehuda Hachasid brought a group of Ashkenazi Jews to Eretz Yisroel. They began to rebuild the Jewish settlement. They borrowed a large amount of money from the local arabs and built various buildings, including a large shul in the middle of the old city (known today as the Churvah Shul). When Rav Yehuda Hachasid died and the Jews were not able to repay their loans, the Arabs destroyed the Jewish settlement and the shul and banned Jews of Ashkenazi descent from living in their cities.

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In the late 1700’s, almost simultaneously, students of the Vilna Gaon and members of the chassidic world began to make their way back to Eretz Yisroel. They dressed in striped caftans similar to their Sephardic brethren in order that the arabs should not persecute them. The ban on Ashkenazi Jews was rescinded and slowly but surely more and more Jews began to populate Israel. Israel continued to grow and they began to build neighborhoods outside

the city walls. In the late 1800’s a proposal was made by the World Zionist Organization to obtain control of the land of Palestine (as Israel was then known) from the British. After much difficulty and many years the Zionists had obtained the rights to rule Palestine, and on May 14th 1948 they renamed it Medinat Yisrael (the country of Israel).

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Type of Government: The type of government in Israel is a Parliamentary Democracy. This means that the governing board is a parliament (Knesset) which is made up of 120 members from a variety of political parties. Voters vote for a political party which appoints its highest ranking members as Knesset ministers. The more votes a party gets the more Knesset members they appoint. The party with the most members in the Knesset appoints the Prime Minister. The Knesset’s governing group must include a majority of members of the Knesset, therefore the largest party offers smaller parties to join a coalition in order to form a majority of the government.

Population:

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Ashkenazim 48%

Sephardim 52%

Jews: 5.8 milion

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Major Israel Wars*: 1948-War of Independence began in 1947 as a civil war between Jews and Arabs living in Palestine. When Israel declared its independence on May 14th 1948 Egypt, Syria, Transjordan, Lebanon, and Iraq joined in the war and attacked Israel on all its borders. In 1949 a cease fire was agreed upon and the “Green Line” was drawn (named for the color pen used to draw the line) which marked the holdings of Jewish controlled Israel and the Arab controlled lands.

1967-The Six Day War - Egypt began moving troops into the Sinai Desert in order to get close to Israel’s borders to prepare for war. Shortly thereafter they blocked the Straits of Tiran in order to block Israel’s only waterway for trade with the far-east and the waterway Israel needed to receive oil from Iran. Jordan then surrounded Israel from the east and Syria from the north. The Israeli’s realized that if they waited they would be in for a terrible disaster, so they decided to carry out a surprise preemptive attack on its enemies. The Israeli Air Force, with the exception of just 12 fighters, left Israel while the Egyptian pilots were eating breakfast and bombed the entire Egyptian air-force, and in less than two hours had obliterated almost

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300 Egyptian aircraft. With the threat of Egypt lightened somewhat, Israel turned its efforts toward Syria and fought a courageous war against their enemies. When the war ended Israel had captured the Sinai, Golan Heights, Gaza Strip, and West Bank.

1973-Yom Kippur War - After a humiliating defeat in the 1967 war, Egypt and Syria decided that they needed to save face and prepared for another attack on Israel. Egypt and Syria mobilized their troops and Israel prepared itself for war. But after a few war threats with nothing carried out Israel had let its guard down. Israel was warned by America not to make a preemptive strike as it would cause bad relations between Israel and her much needed allies. On Yom Kippur 1973, while most of Israel’s troops were in shul, Egypt and Syria carried out a surprise attack on Israel (Egypt from the south and Syria from the north.) The arab nations, in an attempt to create pressure from America raised the prices of their export of oil to the U.S. During the first days of the war Israel lost many soldiers. When Israel then regrouped, a large battle took place both in the Sinai against Egypt and in the Golan Heights against Syria. In both battles Israel turned out to be successful. Israel was so successful that the I.D.F. began to march on Cairo (capital of Egypt) and on Damascus (Capital of Syria). Realizing that attacking the capitals of both these countries would be seen as very bad in the eyes of the world, and with threats from other world powers, Israel backed off, and on October 22 a ceasefire was called by the U.N. *This list is only meant to give you a general idea about the major Israel wars.

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Kotel or as others call it Kosel is the western wall of the Har Habayis. Till now Kotel has been a noun referring to the wall itself. But today Kotel takes on a new verb meaning… “How guys were Koteling, wanna join” “Yo. Lets Kotel” “I Kotel every week” “du vilst koteling” “I koteled 40 days” And so forth. So let your friends know that koteling is cool and whenever you have a chance, Kotel! You never know what might happen. This message has been brought to you by the Western wallers.

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Hashkafah Going to Eretz Yisroel for a year of learning is a very exciting opportunity that when put into perspective can have a tremendous effect on your present and future. For more than 2000 years after the destruction of the second Beis Hamikdash, Klal Yisroel has yearned to come back to Eretz Yisroel. Throughout that time few had attempted to make the dangerous journey and even fewer had actually made it to Eretz Yisroel. The yearning and desire to come back to our land has been central to our existence throughout our history. You are now being given an opportunity that you grandparents would have given their lives to experience. Knowing a little about the uniqueness of Eretz Yisroel may help you gain perspective and appreciate your time there more fully. • Chazal tell us that Hash-m chose Eretz Yisroel as His land and bestowed upon it all the greatest gifts for a land. So much so that chazal tell us that Eretz Yisroel lacks nothing. (Brachos 36b) • The creation of the world began with Eretz Yisroel with the rest of the world following after. (Taanis 10a) • Simply breathing the air of Eretz Yisroel makes you smarter. (Bava Basra 158b) • There were 10 portions of wisdom sent to the world and Eretz Yisroel took nine of them. (Kiddushin 49). • A person who walks four amos in Eretz Yisroel is a guaranteed Ben Olam Habah. (Kesubos 111a) • There is no Torah that compares to the Torah of Eretz Yisroel. (Berashis Rabah 16) • If one desires to merit seeing the Shechinah in this world he should learn Torah in Eretz Yisroel. (Midrash Shocher tov Tehillim 105)

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• Eretz Yisroel is more holy than any other land (Mishna Keilim 1:6) • There is no wisdom like the wisdom of Eretz Yisroel (Avos D’rebbe Nosson 28) • Even the ordinary speech of those who dwell in Eretz Yisroel is Torah (Vayikra Rabba 34) The above is only the tip of the iceberg regarding the lofty status that Eretz Yisroel holds. But as we all know with privileges come responsibilities. The way one acts in the Palace of the King in not the same as he would in the privacy of his own home. Being aware of the greatness that Eretz Yisroel holds in the eyes of the Creator of the world will help you approach your time there with a more mature attitude. Enjoy and Good Luck!

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YOMIM TOVIM IN ISRAEL • Rosh Hashanah begins on Sunday night Sept. 14th (is 2 days also for Israelis) • Tzom Gedaliah fast begins on Wednesday morning Sept. 16th at 4:53 am (Happy Birthday Yosef Chaim) • Yom Kippur Begins Tuesday night Wednesday Sept. 22nd

• There are two Adars (Yay!!) • Taanis Esther Begins on Wednesday March 23rd at 4:09 am • Purim begins on Wednesday night March 23rd (Shushan Purim begins Thursday night Mar. 24th)

• Succos begins on Sunday night Sept. 27th

• Seder Night is Friday Night April 22th (means that you will need to make an Eruv Tavshilin)

• Chanukah begins Sunday night Dec. 6th

• Lag Baomer Is Wednesday night May 7th

• Asarah B’teves fast begins on Tuesday morning Dec. 22nd at 5:03 am

• Shavous begins Motzaei Shabbos June 11th and is a 3 day Yom Tov (not for Israelis.)

*3 day Yom Tov means that Yom Tov falls out on Thursday and Friday and is followed by Shabbos. Or as is in the case of Shavuos, Shabbos is followed by a 2 day Yom Tov. Interesting – Since Pesach ends on Friday in Israel, Israelis layn the next parshah for Shabbos while those who keep 2 days layn. Pesach layning. Then for the next 4 months the layning in Israel and the layning outside of Israel will be one week off. Issues that might arise. 1. If you spent Pesach in Israel you will have missed a parshah when you return. Around the year in Israel

2. If you go back for a visit during that time you will hear one parshah 2 times and on your return you will miss a parshah. There are some shuls in America and In Israel that layn the missing parshah. Ask a rav if you are required to make up the parshah.

Rosh Chodesh Rosh Chodesh is a semi Yom Tov and even more so for women. Try to do something nice like buy yourself a special meal etc. In the Shul Chut Shel Chesed on Rechov

Yomim Noraim The Yomim Noraim in Eretz Yisroel can be very uplifting. Ask others in your institution where you can go for a meaningful davening. There are so many different places and each person has his / her own preferences. If there will be a minyan

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in your Yeshiva / Seminary it is usually better to attend that minyan, especially if you are required to. If you will be eating out, make sure you know when your hosts eat, since some minyanim let out later than others. Many families in Eretz Yisroel do eat the “simanim” on the night of Rosh Hashanah. If you are used to it, great, if it is new to you, take it in, as the minhagim of Yomim Tovim help give the Yom Tov extra flavor. Advice: Accept something small upon yourself during the Aseres Yemei Teshuva (ex. “I won’t speak Lashon Harah between 1-2 pm” “I will only eat a higher level of Kashrus” etc.) It will show Hashem that you ideally want to be doing things better, and he will grant you a better new year. Get ready for Yom Kippur a little earlier and go to shul to say Tefillas Zakah in English (found in every Machzor before Kol Nidrei), I guarantee it will change your Yom Kippur. Motzei Yom Kippur is a mini Yom Tov. Try to have a proper seudah. (If possible go to a family for the seudah.)

Yom Tov Sheini Keeping two days of Yom Tov is not based on how much you like Israel but rather based on halachah. If you are well read in the appropriate areas of halachah and have Semicha from a higher authority than you should feel free making the decision to keep one or two days of Yom Tov for yourself. If you are like the rest of us you should ask a competent halachic authority to tell you what you should do. Many families who keep two days make their second day meal a little later and make the meal take longer. That way they won’t have to go out and see Israelis doing melachah.

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Advice: You should not take the second day of Yom Tov lightly, find out if you are supposed to keep one or two days and do it properly. Make sure to arrange your second day meals early enough because most families don’t keep two days.

Succos Immediately after Yom Kippur ends, the feverish pace of getting ready for Succos begins. Many people put up their succahs before Yom Kippur, while many others wait until afterwards. There are arbah minim shuks where many sellers come together and sell their lulavim and esrogim and other Yom Tov items for Succos. Walk the street and see the Yerushalmim examining each of their Arbah Minim meticulously. Pay attention to the love that people have for the mitzvos of Succos. Additionally feel free to offer an extra hand to a family or teacher to help prepare for Yom Tov; help cook, build a succah, etc… The more you put into a Yom Tov the more you will get out of it. Advice: Prepare your meals early in order not to get left out in the cold. Encourage a Rabbi to give a practical “buying-a-lulav-and-esrog” shiur. This will make the process of buying your set much more fun and exciting. You might even want to make a school trip to an arbah minim shuk to learn the halachos hands-on.

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Buy a few sets of aravos (they’re very inexpensive (3 sets cost less than a slice of pizza)) since the Israeli aravos have a way of wilting very quickly and you will be left with 3 beautiful minim and 1 stinky wilted one that might make the whole thing no good. Prepare your Lulav before Yom Tov (remember: Haddasim to the right) In preparation for Yom Tov remember to set up all of your meals in advance. There are many fun things to do around Israel on Succos. (See below). On every evening many Chasidishe sects make a Simchas Beis Hashoeivah, which last throughout the evening. The biggest and most lively are usually towards the end of Meah Shearim by Toldos Aharon, Toldos Avraham Yitzchak, and by Breslov, as well as many in the neighborhood of Beis Yisroel right nearby. Even if you don’t know where to go, you can simply stroll down Meah Shearim on any night and you will easily be directed to the right place. Some nights are busier by different places so be aware when each group makes their big night. The Big night in Breslov is the third day of Succos, since it is the Yahrtzeit of their Rebbe, Rebbe Nachman. It is the night on which the Simchas Beis Hashoeivah goes until very late. The dancing there is a sight to behold. The Big night in Toldos Aharon is on the Ushpizin of Aharon since that is the name of their first Rebbe, Reb Aharon “Areleh” Roth. In Karlin-Stolin off of Rechov Yoel, a leibedig Simchas Beis Hashoevah takes place every night and the atmosphere is very accepting and the dancing takes place in the form of one long snake. The Pinsk-Karlin Simchas Beis Hashoeivah takes place in a tent in the Beis Yisroel neighborhood. The Rebbe is connected to many “important” people, so you will see many interesting faces pop-in. I’ve heard that the Simchas Beis Hashoeivah of Rav Tzvi Meir Zilberberg is very nice. Around the year in Israel

Girls: I noticed that the band Tofaah is hired out for allot of women’s Simchas Beis Hashoeivahs. Contact them to find out where they are playing on Chol Hamoed.

Chol Hamoed On the first morning of Chol Hamoed (for Non-Israelis) there is a very large gathering for davening at the Kosel where the main attraction is the hundreds of Kohanim gathered to bless the assembled during the largest Birchas Kohanim of the year. This usually happens sometime around 9am for Shacharis and 10am for Musaf. (check the times before, to make sure you don’t miss it). More people attend the Bircas Kohanim at Musaf so be prepared. Additionally there are many fun things around the Old City that day. Advice: Daven beforehand so you don’t have to carry your lulav and esrog etc. around with you all day. Bring water cause it’s always very hot.

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Kosel for Netz on Hoshanah Rabbah morning. It’s worth your while to join them. In Israel people do not eat in the succah on Shemini Atzeres. If you are eating by someone who does not eat in the succah you are not required to eat in the succah.

Simchas Torah The excitement of Simchas Torah can be felt in every yeshiva throughout Eretz Yisroel. The larger the yeshivah, the more exciting the hakafos. If your yeshiva has hakafos, you should preferably attend them as hakafos spent with people who you know, are more geshmak than any other place.

Hakafos Shnios It’s hard to say goobye to Yom Tov. There is a mInhag in Eretz Yisroel, commonly practiced by chasidim as as by many yeshivos, to arrange hakafos on the night following their Simchas Torah (which is Simchas Torah for chutznikim). They have hakafos with singing and dancing and live music. So even if you are keeping 2 days of Yom Tov go check out Hakafos Shnios somewhere. It gets pretty leibedik.

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Many Yeshivas and Seminaries hold Chanukah Mesibahs for their students. For many it is the highlight of their year. Don’t eat too many latkes and jelly donuts because, “a moment on the lips, is a lifetime on the hips” The quality of donuts in Israel is not always what you are used to. Some bakeries make their donuts like bread and add a drop of jelly while others load the donuts with jelly / cream. General rule the less the donut costs the less jelly and less geshamak it will be. If you are interested, there are many Chassidic groups who make parties after the Rebbe lights his menorah. In Karlin-Stolin there is a big party on the fifth night. Advice: Don’t cheap out on Mitzvos. For a few sheks you can perform the mitzvah of hadlakas neiros in the best possible way (with olive oil and cotton wicks). After the school lighting, start singing Chanukah songs and dance. It will help everyone get into the Yom Tov spirit. Set up a gift buying game where each person purchases an inexpensive gift for someone else in the school (don’t leave anyone out) it will bring the school together in a very powerful way.

Purim Sometimes even Israelis keep two days of Yom Tov. Israel is the only place where you can celebrate two days of Purim. Shushan Purim when you were growing up was probably as relevant to you as Isru Chag. It was just the day after Purim, which was a regular day of school and everyone went on with

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life as usual. In Israel however, there are entire cities (including Yerushalayim) for which Shushan Purim is their Purim. Many people travel outside of Yerushalayim for the day of Purim and go to Yerushalayim on Shushan Purim which is the day they celebrate. This practice should be discussed with a teacher to find out if it good for you. Recognize the halachic questions that arise when you do this so that you can avoid any problems.

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On the night of Purim many Yeshivas and Seminaries have Purim mesibahs. Don’t drink too much on the night of Purim, you might find that you will be tired and sick the next day when the real fun is, so be smart and plan how to celebrate Purim so you don’t miss out. Girls, according to most poskim there is no mitzvah for women to drink on Purim (nor any other day of the year) so it’s best to refrain (Being a princess (Bas Melech) involves loftier behavior). Advice: Prepare a single vort that you can say over to everyone you meet, so your drunkenness is Purimdik and Toradik. Spend as much money on Matanos L’evyonim as you do on all your Shaloch Manos and drinkage.

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Rules of proper conduct and dress apply on Purim as well. Buy nice Shalach Manos for rabbeim and teachers. (It’s a nice way of showing that you recognize that they put their heart and soul into you.) Sweet wine will make you sick. Eating candy and sweet things will make you sick. Drinking on an empty stomach will make you sick. Remember: “slow and steady wins the race.” The best way to perform the mitzvah is with wine not vodka, scotch, bourbon, arak, beer, etc. It is said that you should give tzedakah on Purim to anyone who puts out his hand. It is explained that this is a segulah that Hash-m should answer you when you put out your hand. Many learn from this idea that one should daven for what they want on Purim and put

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out their hand toward Hash-m and in the same way we give, He will give. Some also have the custom to travel to tzaddikim to “put out their hand” for brachos. Many Chassidish Rebbes’ purim seudahs carry on through the night, so if you aren’t ready to end your Purim when it officially ends look around and you’ll find some serious Purim excitement.

Pesach The Yom Tov of geulah, the time when Klal Yisroel left the shackles of servitude and entered into a covenant with Hash-m. Most bachurim and seminary students leave Eretz Yisroel to go back home to spend Pesach with their families. If you are one of those who do go back, make a plan before you go in order that you shouldn’t have a big spiritual fall when you go back. Many boys and girls don’t realize how much they’ve grown over the year and are shocked to realize how different they are from the world that they left. Plan to learn over Pesach at least a little each day in order that you can keep your head above water. Even if you do fall, know that it happens to most people. It is not a lacking in your commitment to growth. It is a reality of what happens when a growing person leaves his environment without having spent enough time working on him / herself. Who knows maybe you need another year.

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If you are of the fortunate few who spend their Pesach in Eretz Yisroel, know that there are many things you can do to keep your growth momentum going. Cleaning for Pesach does not need to be a hassle. The cleaning we do for Pesach is a mashal for the spiritual cleaning we are meant to do inside ourselves. The harder you work physically the more you show Hash-m that you want to be clean of sins. You can offer a family or teacher help in their Pesach preparations. You can help them by cleaning or even by just taking out their children to a park, zoo etc… Much of the food on Pesach is kosher L’pesach for Kitnios eaters. If you are not a kitnios eater be careful as a lot of the packaging can be deceiving.

Michoel Aharon’s Bar Mitzvah Can you believe our little bechor is all growed up. Parshas Emor. Don’t know where and when yet but stay tuned.

Lag Baomer Lag Baomer in Israel is a far cry from what you may have been used to in your home town. Back home, the most you might have done was arrange a school trip or a baseball game. And even that wasn’t always done on Lag Baomer.

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Lag Baomer is believed to be the Yaartzeit of the tanna Rebbe Shimon bar Yochai. In honor of this, thousands of Jews of all walks of life travel to his kever for Lag Baomer for exciting festivities. Many of the Chasidishe rebbes go up to Meiron and light bonfires surrounded by their Chasidim. Many Schools take their students to Meiron, some make their own bonfires, while for others Lag Baomer is a regular day. Discuss the day with a teacher to find out more about it to see if you connect to it. Even if you are not of the many who will make it to Meiron. No matter where you are in Eretz Yisroel you will find children and adults lighting bonfires in honor of Rebbe Shimon. Some of the fires are simply made for the pyromaniac children to have a release, while others will help to uplift you. Find a bonfire that you feel will be run well and that you will gain from.

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Shavuos Shavuos in Eretz Yisroel is unlike anywhere else in the world. True that many Yeshivas and Seminaries are coming to a close, but in almost every one there is a program for learning throughout the night. Some of the most powerful shiurim are given on Leil Shavuos as it is the night before Kabalas Hatorah. As the night moves on and dawn approaches thousands of Jews from all over the Yerushalayim walk toward the Kosel Hamaaravi for Shacharis. There are minyanim filling the entire Kosel Plaza. Until…Netz… Total silence… Thousands of people davening Shemonah Esrei together. Standing before Hash-m right outside His house speaking His praises. Afterwards, those traveling to northern Yerushalayim are met on their walk down Rechov Shmuel Hanavi by tables and tents set up with drinks and food to satiate the passersby. (Mi Keamcha Yisroel) Don’t forget to find out when your hosts eat lunch as many will be up all night and may be taking a rest before lunch. Advice: Spend the night of Shavous taking stock on what you learned though the year and review it. This more than anything will help you realize how far you have come and help you take your growth to the next level.

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Preparing for Shabbos No matter where you come from in the world there is no Shabbos like a Shabbos experienced in Israel. In Israel, Friday is a day off so people can prepare properly to greet the Shabbos queen, and prepare they do. Some people begin their preparations earlier in the week, but on Friday everyone is busy buying, cleaning, cooking, baking and simply running to prepare for their day that they spend with Hash-m with no distractions. And then suddenly everything is quiet, the stores begin to close, the crowds dissipate, the streets feel like a classroom one minute after the recess bell and there is peace and tranquility for hours. The kids begin to emerge in their Shabbos finest after a nice warm bath and then the siren. There is no experience that compares to it. For Bachurim and Bachurettes, Erev Shabbos might take on a bit of a different feel. A late morning, rolling out of bed to meet some friends, perhaps some sporting activity, traveling to the final Shabbos destination etc… While before an In-Shabbos your day could include an even later morning etc…. The importance of doing some real preparation for Shabbos cannot be underestimated. The holiest day, the day we are meant to spend together with Hash-m. How is it possible to fully appreciate Shabbos when we roll into it like we would roll into class on a Sunday morning. It is a clear directive from the Torah, “One who prepares on Erev Shabbos, gains spiritually from Shabbos” (one who doesn’t, doesn’t) You have a limited amount of shabbosim here. Take advantage of your shabbosim; Prepare.

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• Arrive at your hosts early (with their permission) and offer a hand with their kids etc. • Prepare a vort for Shabbos • Do Shnayim Mikrah • Learn the sefer Shabbos Malkusah or another sefer that teaches the greatness of Shabbos. • Dress for Shabbos a bit earlier and go to a Beis Medrash

Inviting yourself for Shabbos Over the course of the 40 or so Shabbosim you will be spending in Israel (plus Yom Tov), many of you will be required to find your own places to sleep and eat. Many Yeshivas and Seminaries assist in finding meals for students while others don’t. You will probably want to visit family, friends etc. but there may be times that you will be at a loss for where to spend Shabbos meals. Finding yourself on Thursday (or even Friday) without real plans for Shabbos can be very disheartening. You might find it uncomfortable or even weird to ask teachers or families to be their guest for Shabbos, but that is how it works here. Teachers might invite you, but more often than not, teachers will expect you to invite yourself. Some teachers view inviting students as inviting criticism from other students for not inviting them as well.

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Therefore it is good to get into the habit of inviting yourself to teacher’s houses. They might not be able to have you on the Shabbos you want, but you can always arrange a raincheck.

Top 10 Ways to ask to invite yourself for Shabbos without feeling uncomfortable. 1. The Basic way: Hi! how are you? This is _____ .I was just wondering if you are making meals this Shabbos, and if you are having guests. 2. The Respectful way: Hi! how are you? This is _____ . I would love to have the honor of trying your delicious food this Shabbos. 3. The Silly way: Hi! This is ______. I’m making a big seudah in my school and I wanted to know if you and your family wanted to join me. (….. long pause) or I could just come to you. (not geneivas daas because they know you are joking) 4. The Timid way: Hi! how are you? This is _____ . Well you know um Shabbos is coming? Um I was um wondering well I um 5. The Complimentary way: Hi! how are you? This is _____ .Remember when I came to house last time? The food was amazing. I really enjoyed it. (They usually get the hint. )

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6. The Frummy way: Hi! how are you? This is _____ . Hi I have an amazing vort for this week’s parshah that I really want to share with you at your Shabbos table.

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7. The Confusing way: Hi! how are you? This is _____ .Can I not, not, not, come for Shabbos. (confuse them with the triple negative. They won’t know whether to say yes or no)

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8. The Texting way: wnt gsts 4 shbs? 9. The Sem Girl way: Hi! How are you? This is _____ . Do you need someone to watch your children after lunch on Shabbos? 10. The Catching-up way: call to catch-up and if they get the hint, great, and if not hang-up, call back and say “by the way are you having guests for Shabbos.”

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Top 10 Ways To Not Get Invited Back For Shabbos 1. Come really late /don’t show up 2. Drink too much of the hosts shnapps 3. Cancel on Friday afternoon 4. Say something negative about the hostesses food 5. Overstay your welcome 6. Sit pretty while the hostess clears the table 7. Forget to tell your host about your food allergies and then have an allergic reaction at the table. 8. Spit out your food at the table 9. Talk about yourself throughout the meal 10. Leave the table during the meal and sit on their couch reading a book. Be aware that although you are expected to invite yourself out to families for Shabbos you might find that families make excuses for why they can’t have you on a specific week. Don’t be insulted it’s usually not personal, unless you think it might be (see list above)

Top 10 Excuses A Family Might Give Why You Can’t Come For Shabbos.

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1. We’re going away for Shabbos. 2. We just had a baby. (if they use this one too often you can call them on it.) 3. We’re having Girls/Boys (the opposite gender for whoever is calling) 4. Shana Rishona 5. We don’t have room 6. I’ll ask my spouse. (often just a way of getting out of taking the blame) 7. The kids are sick. 8. Spouse is out of town 9. We’re having too many other guests already. 10. We can’t not not have you. (Usually a response to the triple negative request) You won’t know whether to come or go Don’t be insulted when you hear these excuses. Sometimes they are true and sometimes they are just simply because they don’t want to have guests that Shabbos. But don’t be deterred if the family is a family that you really want to go to, be persistent. Usually even if they don’t want to have you, they’ll get so sick of you asking over and over and over that they’ll just give in.

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SPENDING SHABBOSIM Going away for Shabbos is one of the highlights of your stay in Eretz Yisroel. Shabbosim in diverse environments gives you insight into the heart of the Jewish family. Seeing Jews from all walks of life celebrating Shabbos together is an amazing experience. The different shuls and seudahs are just many of the wonderful goings-on to see. Here is some advice about spending Shabbos at someone else’s home, whether for an entire Shabbos or just a meal. • Make plans early! You might not be thinking about next Shabbos on Sunday afternoon but the later you push off making plans the fewer options you will have. For some, planning early means a week before, for others, Thursday night will suffice. However, it is important to recognize that most hostesses don’t begin cooking on Erev Shabbos. So try to let your hosts know you’re coming by Wednesday.

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• If you made your plans very early, don’t forget to call again during the week to confirm your plans.

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• Make sure to leave for Shabbos with plenty of time to spare. Erev Shabbos is infamous for its heavy traffic, and you don’t want to get stuck on the highway for Shabbos. Jerusalem Buses stop running 1 hour before Shabbos begins. Intercity buses stop earlier. Check to be sure

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• Bringing gifts is not expected but is nevertheless appreciated as a form of hakaras hatov. When buying food for your hosts make sure that whatever you buy has a hashgacha that your hosts will eat. Some suggestions for gifts are: • Flowers

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• Box of candy • If you are visiting for the entire Shabbos, show up early enough to settle in before Shabbos. Find out what time the last bus leaves by calling Egged at *2800. • Helping out on Erev Shabbos is a good way to show your hosts that you appreciate their invitation. • Your hosts will usually go out of their way to make sure you are happy and comfortable. Every person has a different standard and you might feel that what they do for you doesn’t meet the standard you are used to. Remember they are putting themselves out in order to accommodate you. You will always enjoy Shabbos more if you come with few expectations. This means that if there are no breath mints on your pillow, try not to get upset. Appreciate whatever you get.

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like a stranger in his/her own home. It’s nice to offer to help during the meal. It’s also a good way to express gratitude and get invited back. Don’t be shy; most families appreciate when you help even though they might not ask. • Try to prepare a short dvar Torah for the table. If you have a sefer that you like, prepare something from it or write down a short vort that you heard during the week. This will help you have a nicer experience and your host will thank you for adding to their table. • Compliment, Compliment, Compliment. There is nothing more important to a hostess than to receive a compliment on her food, presentation, and the décor of her home. If you compliment properly you will get invited back. The more specific the compliment the more the host will appreciate it. Girls - If you say, “The _____ was delicious, can I get the recipe?”, you will have won yourself a new best friend. • If you are spending Shabbos, be considerate of your hosts’ schedule. Davening times and sleeping times are some of the things you need to be aware of. Davening usually begins earlier here than back home and many people eat lunch after davening which could be as early as 11 o’clock. Girls, try to be awake before your host returns from shul so they don’t have to wait for you to begin lunch. • It is very nice to offer to take out your host’s children to the park and allow you hosts to take a nap. People expend a lot of energy preparing for guests and it is a good way to say thank you. • If you spent a whole Shabbos with your hosts, offer to help clean after Shabbos before you leave.

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If you prefer to stay around your Yeshiva/Seminary for Shabbos don’t miss out opportunities to spend meals with some of your neighbors. Every Shabbos seudah that you go to will enhance your growth during your year, and will affect how you make your Shabbos table in the future. Most of your Shabbosim until now have most likely been spent at your parents’ table. Spending Shabbos with others will help you gain new insights into Shabbos that you might not have seen before. If you find a family whose Shabbos table you enjoy, try to get invited back and build a connection. Learn how they built what they built and how you can do the same.

SHABBOS IDEAS Students in Israel often find themselves on Thursday afternoon with no plans for Shabbos. If you are one of those you should definitely maintain a list of people you can call last minute. If you are looking for an interesting Shabbos there are some places you can go to get invited out to homes that you wouldn’t otherwise visit. If you find yourself near the Meah Shearim area, if you go to either the Karlin-Stolin shul or Breslov you will most definitely get invited out by one of the families in shul(“Mi K’amcha Yisroel”). If you are staying in school ask a teacher that lives nearby to come to his/her house for a meal. Don’t be embarrassed most teachers would love to have you as a guest and it will help you see your teacher in a different setting. If you have ideas for Shabbos that you would like to share with others please call (054)STU-DENT or send us a text with information for where to spend an interesting Shabbos.

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Where I Spent my Shabbosim & Yomim Tovim Time moves very fast and before you know it, the year you dedicated toward self-growth in Torah and Middos will come to an end. In a few years, much of this time will be forgotten but the effect that this year will make upon you, will last forever. Some of the most powerful lessons you will learn will be made at the Shabbos tables of the people you had the opportunity to visit. Jotting down where you went each Shabbos and a small tidbit of information each week will serve you as a reminder to be able to look back on one of the most influential years of your life. You might think it’s unimportant now, but you cannot imagine how many people look back on their time in Israel and say, “I wish I had kept a diary of my experiences.” Good Luck and Good Shabbos!!!

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Purim

24

Moses died

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10

3

21

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30

23

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Adar I - Adar II

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Shushan Purim

25

18

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Candles 5:11p Havdalah 6:29p

Candles 5:06p Havdalah 6:24p

Tzav

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19

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13

6

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28

21

14

Yom Kippur Katan

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13

6

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19

12

5

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April 2016 Adar II - Nissan Friday

Last eat 10:27a Last burn 11:33a

Shvii Pesach Day 6 of the Omer

29

Erev Pesach Fast of first born

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Candles 6:37p Havdalah 7:56p

Candles 6:32p Havdalah 7:51p

Acharei Mot Isru Chag Day 7 of the Omer

30

Pesach

23

Metzora

16

Tazria Parshat Hachodesh Rosh Chodesh

9

Shemini Parshat Parah Shabbat Mevarchim

2

22

15

8

1

23

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Day 36 of the Omer

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Pesach Sheni Day 29 of the Omer

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25

11

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18

Memorial Day Day 18 of the Omer

17

10

3

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4

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26 Lag B'Omer Day 33 of the Omer

Day 27 of the Omer

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Day 26 of the Omer Taanit BH"B

Begin 3:51a End 7:58p

19

13

Day 13 of the Omer

6

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4

27

Independence Day 19 of the Omer

12

Holocaust Day Day 12 of the Omer

5

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Day 38 of the Omer

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30

24

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17

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Day 30 of the Omer Taanit BH"B

Begin 3:48a End 8:01p

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Day 22 of the Omer

Begin 3:54a End 7:56p

16

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30

23

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1

Nissan - Iyyar

May 2016

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12

5

28

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Shabbat

Candles 6:52p Havdalah 8:14p

Candles 6:57p Havdalah 8:20p

Candles 7:02p Havdalah 8:25p

Bechukotai Day 35 of the Omer

28

Behar Day 28 of the Omer

21

Emor Day 21 of the Omer

14

Kedoshim Shabbat Mevarchim Day 14 of the OmeR

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20

13

6

29

5

20

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26

21

14

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8

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22

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1

23

16

9

2

24

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30

23

16

Day 47 of the Omer

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Day 40 of the Omer

2

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21

14

7

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13

19

6

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6

Tuesday

Day 44 of the Omer

Isru Chag

Havdalah 8:34p

28

Monday

Shavuot

12

Day 43 of the Omer

Sunday

Iyyar - Sivan

June 2016

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17

10

3

25

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24

17

Day 48 of the Omer

10

Day 41 of the Omer

3

18

11

4

26

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Shabbat

Candles 7:09p Havdalah 8:33p

Candles 7:12p Havdalah 8:36p

Candles 7:14p Havdalah 8:37p

Shelach Lechah

25

Beha'alotcha

18

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11

Bamidbar Shabbat Mevarchim Day 42 of the Omer

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Fun & Recreation • Pools & Beaches • Parks • Basketball • Tennis • Games

Recreation Pools BREICHAT YERUSHALYIM 43 Emek Refaim, German Colony

(02) 563-2092

Buses: 4, 18

BEIT TAYLOR

23 Zangvil, Kiryat Hayovel Buses: 24, 18

(02) 631-0483 02) 641-0483

BEIT SEFER LA’IVRIM/ BLIND INSTITUTE

(02) 659-9515

8 DegelReuven, Kiryat Moshe

BEIT HACHAYAL

1 Aluf David Shaltiel Next to Gan Sacher and Kraft Stadium

(02) 624-4813

Efrat Matnas Pool

(02) 9932936

At the Efrat, Matnas 

JERUSALEM FOREST POOL Buses: 20, 13, 18

Fun & Recreation

(02) 675-2911



get off at Yad Vashem and then you can walk but its very far or take a cab from there to Yaar Yerushalyim, Mercaz Tzipori

Kiryat Chinuch Swimming Pool

21 Rambam St. 

(02) 999-3630

Maccabim  Sport Center

In Modiin 

(08) 926-1264

Nes Harim Swimming Near Bet Shemesh PoolNes Harim

(02) 579-5959

NEVE YAAKOV

38a Sderot, Neve Yaakov

(02) 583-0597

Nevat Yisroel

Shmuel hanavi Street

(02)622-1522

A father came to visit his son in Yeshiva in Israel for Chanukah. After shacharis the son turns to the father and says: “I know we Duchen on Yomtov but I didn’t know that in Israel they also Duchen on Chanukah.” That night the father took his son home on the first plane out. Why? Because in Israel they Duchen every day. If his son didn’t know that, it meant that he hadn’t made it to Shacharis one time since the beginning of the year.

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Ashdod

Ashkelon

Location About 200m past the Marina

Location Rehov Yafeh Nof opposite the ‘Ashkelona’ water park

Days

Men



Sun, Tues, Thurs - AM Mon, Wed, Fri – PM

Women Sun, Tues, Thurs - PM

Mon, Wed, Fri – AM

Hours AM 07:00-12:30

PM

1:30pm-6:00pm

Supervisor 057-3185350, (08) 867-6891

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Women Sun, Tues, Thurs Getting Around

Hours 7:00am-7:00pm Supervisor (08) 6782085 Buses

From yerushalayim bus 137 to Tachanah Merkazit Ashkelon and take Rechov Ben Gurion until the end.

Tveria - The Separate Beach

Tveria-The Be’er Miryam Beach (women only)

Location

From the city it’s 300m past Chamei Tveria

Location

Days

Men & Women Sun, Mon, The beach is com- Tues, Wed, pletely separated Thurs, Fri

Days Women only

Hours 09:00-17:00 Services Deckchairs, Sun-shades, Showers, Kosher l’mehadrin kiosk Supervisor 050-7234487

Akko

Days

From the city it’s 300m past Chamei Tveria

Men

Mon, Wed, Fri

Women Sun, Tues, Thurs Hours 08:00-17:00 To get there Take the 960 from the by Bus: tachanah merkazit to Haifa and then take the 271 from Haifa to Akko Supervisor (04) 9916589

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Sun- Fri

Hours Sun-Thurs 08:00-19:00 Open year Fri 08:00-17:00 round Services Deckchairs, Sun-shades, Showers, WC, Sailing, Water Activities, Kosher l’mehadrin kiosk

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Supervisor (04) 6221107

Fun & Recreation

Bat Yam

Location Adjacent to the Arg’man beach in the direction of the Naval Academy

Food Facts

Mon, Wed, Fri

Location Southernmost beach in Bat Yam close to the ‘Colony Beach’, approach via Rechov Ben Gurion Days

Men

Women

Sem Stuff

Mon, Wed, Fri Sun, Tues, Thurs

Touring

Hours Jul-Aug 8:00am-7:00pm

- end Tishrei until 6:00pm

Services First-Aid, WC, Drinking Water, Showers

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Supervisor (03) 954-1789 Yellow Pages

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Haifa - The Kiryat Chaim Beach

Hadera

Location

Next to the Northern tower (#3). Approach from the north via Truman Blvd and Kiryat Yam, or from the East via Deganya Blvd

Location The northern most lifeguard station

Days

Men

Women

Mon, Wed, Fri Sun, Tues, Thurs

Days Men

Sun, Tues, Thurs - AM Mon, Wed, Fri – PM

Women Sun, Tues, Thurs - PM Mon, Wed, Fri – AM

Hours 08:00-18:00

Hours AM 07:00-13:00 PM 13:00-17:00

Supervisor (04) 8727105, (04) 852-1492

Supervisor (04) 6221107

Tveria-The Mehadrin Beach (men only)

Location Rechov Derech Gdud Barak. At the City’s Northern exit close to the Mercury Hotel Days

Men Only Sun-Fri

Hours

09:00-19:30 or until sunset if earlier. Open year-round

Services

Sailing and Canoeing

Supervisor 050-6555291

Hertzelia Location Approach via the new road for the Marina that runs behind the gas station Days

Men

Mon, Wed, Fri



Mon, Wed, Fri – PM

Women

Sun, Tues, Thurs

Hours

Sun-Thurs 8:30am-7:30pm Fri 8:30am-6:30pm

Supervisor (09) 959-1515

Yam Hamelach - The Dead Sea - Akko Fun & Recreation

The International Beach

Location Behind the Leonardo Hotel Days

Men & Women Sun- Fri . The beach is completely separated

Days

Hours

09:00-19:00. Open year-round

Hours 08:00-17:00

Services

Sulfur pool, Heated salt-water pool, Sauna, Health Spa & Treatments, Private Showers, Soap & Shampoo

To get there Take the 960 from the by Bus: tachanah merkazit to Haifa and then take the 271 from Haifa to Akko

Supervisor (08) 9973128, (08) 668-8888

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Location Adjacent to the Arg’man beach in the direction of the Naval Academy Men

Mon, Wed, Fri

Women Sun, Tues, Thurs

Supervisor (04) 9916589

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Haifa - The Quiet Beach

Kinneret - The Kinnar Beach

Location Rechov Chail Hayam in the Bat Galim Neighborhood. Approach via R. Chail Hayam and turn right or via Rechov Haaliya and turn left

Location

North-East part of the lake next to the Kinnar hotel

Mon, Wed, Fri

Days

Men & Women Sun- Fri . The beach is completely separated. Open Pesach-after Succos

Sun, Tues, Thurs

Hours

Sun-Thur

07:00-19:00

Hours 08:00-18:00



Fri

Until 16:00

Supervisor (04) 8521492, (04) 8552488

Supervisor 050-5287074

Rishon L’tzion

Tel-AviV - The Separate Beach

Location

Southernmost beach in Rishon

(Sherraton-Nordo)

Days

Men

Days

Men

Women

Mon, Wed, Fri

Women Sun, Tues, Thurs Hours xxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx

Location Adjacent to the port on Rechov Chabakuk. Between the Hilton and Metzizim Beaches Days

Men

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Mon, Wed, Fri

To get there Take bus # 430, 432, or 433 by Bus: to Rishon Letzion

Women

Sun, Tues, Thurs

Supervisor (03) 9623024

Supervisor (03) 6928034, 057-2502366

Parents Coming

Hours Open year-round About israel

The Chamai Zohar Beach

Netanya - The Sanz Beach

Location Between the Nirvana and Moriah Hotels and opposite the Novotel

Location North of the city Opposite the Sanz Hotel South of the Blue Bay Hotel

Days

Days

Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri. The beach is completely separated



Men

Sun, Tues, Thurs - AM Mon, Wed, Fri – PM

Hours Summer - until October 07:00-18:00

Women Sun, Tues, Thurs - PM



Hours AM 08:30-13:00

all other months 07:00-17:00

Supervisor (08) 6688888

Pinskei Tshuvos Which Basketball team wakes up early to pray? The New Jersey Netz



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Mon, Wed, Fri – AM Sem Stuff

PM 13:30-30 min before sunset To get Take bus# 930 from the by Bus: Tachanah Merkazit (Yerushalayim) there to Netanya and take the 4 bus from the Tachanah Services First-Aid, WC, Showers, Kosher l’mehadrin kiosk

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What The Future Holds

Supervisor (09) 8603155, (09) 8618718 Yellow Pages

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NICE PARKS AROUND JERUSALEM & ISRAEL IN JERUSALEM Jerusalem hosts some of the finest parks this side of the Atlantic. Looking for a place to play a pick-up game of Ultimate or to make a mangal (Bar-b-que) or just to ride the twirly slides to remind you of old times? Some of the parks have basketball courts, some have green grassy areas, some have fun slides, and others have great picnic areas, but they all have fresh Israel air and Kedushas Eretz Yisroel. The following is a list of parks in Jerusalem and its environs. Feel free to get out and just go to the park. It’s a great excursion and it’s free, and unlike going out to eat, it won’t add pounds to your waist. Gan Sacher - Gan Sacher is one of the largest parks in Jerusalem and a popular place for a family BBQ. The park has playgrounds, bike paths and large open fields. There are also a few full size basketball courts where you can find a pick-up game at many times during your off-time. The city has recently added an area to the park with exercise equipment so you can work out without having to spend money on going to the gym. (Three minute walk from the Tachana Merkazit) Botanical Gardens - Gan Havradim beautiful botanical gardens in the center of Jerusalem. Located near Hebrew University in Givat Ram. Great for picnics. Gan San Simon - Gan San Simon on Chizkiyahu Hamelech Street, is a large park between Katamon and San Simon. This park has a playground, large open grassy areas, a short bike/walking path, and a full size basketball court. Monster Slide Park - Monster Slide Park on Rechov Chile in Kiryat Yovel is a great park to take your chessed kids to. There is a huge monster sculpture whose three tongues function as slides. There is also a large grassy area where you can arrange a picnic lunch. Fun & Recreation

Gan Hapaamon - Corner of Jabotinsky and Keren Hayesod - Also known as Liberty Bell Park, this park has great outdoor basketball courts, a small hockey rink, a large playground area and lots of shady grassy spots for a BBQ. Just go straight down King George which becomes Keren Hayesod. The park is right behind the gas station. Park Gilo: Tzviya V’yitzchak Street, Gilo - This beautiful Keren Kayemet L’Israel park is a forest on a hilltop overlooking Jerusalem. It contains a large children’s playground and climbing frame, toddler play area, Basketball Court, Trails, Picnic Areas, Adult Exercise Equipment, and stroller paths. There are no bathrooms or places to buy food or drink at the park so come prepared. You can get there by taking Buses: 31, 32, 71, 72. Gan Chamisha Assar - A nice park with rolling grass and beautiful vistas. Great for barbeques and kumsits’. On the north-east end of Ramat Eshkol. Entrance right off of Ramat Hagolan. Yaar Yerushalayim - The Yerushalayim Forest-great picnic grounds and good place to relax. Entrance from behind Angels on Kanfei Nesharim.

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Outside Yerushalayim Ganei Yehoshua - Large park with beautiful rolling green grass and a lake where you can rent row boats and paddle boats located in Ramat Gan Park Modiin - Park Anava or as it is popularly known “Park Modiin” is the central park in the city of Modiin.The park is located near the central square on Shderot Chashmonaim (not far from the mall). It has wide open grassy areas and a large play area for children (or those young at heart). There is also a small man made pond with boats and kayaks etc. to rent for fun. They also have a refreshment stand next to the pond. The park is open every day all day (except of course for the boat rentals which is open 10:00am- 10:00pm for more details call 054-6867614) To get there: take the 110 bus from Sarei Yisroel or Bar Ilan / Shmuel Hanavi to the Moddin Mall and walk about 5 minutes to the park. Park Ranaana - Park R anaana is one of the biggest parks in northern Israel. Located just outside the actual city it serves the community in many ways. They have big open grassy areas, 2 giant play areas for the kids, a big man-made lake with boats. They also have a mini-Zoo with over 100 animals including monkeys, sheep, hamsters, birds etc. The inner part of the Zoo (birds, hamsters) is open for 1 hour in the morning 11:00 -12:00am and one hour in the evening 5:00 - 6:00 pm, but the outer part (monkeys, sheep, and gofers) is open all day. There is a separate section for making barbeques. The park is free except for weekends (and maybe vacation days). Park Ranana is on Rechov Hapark. For information call (09)771-3275 To get there: Take the 947 bus from the Tachana Merkazit to Ranana. Then take the 501 bus or a cab to the park Park Kfar Saba - Here is another wonderful place to spend an afternoon during bein hazmanim. Located in eastern Kfar Saba this park has many open areas with lots of shade. There are a few places for kids to play and a man-made lake (leave your scuba gear a home – no entering). The park has a big roller hockey rink (for those in Israel who know what “roller” and “hockey” are).Located in the park is a look-out point and a bush-maze. At night the area is lit up with many light designs. The park is open from 6:30am -11:00pm.

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To get there: Take the 465 bus from Shmuel Hanavi Sem Stuff

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Basketball Courts: GAN HAPAAMON- basketball courts, playground, green grassy area. Nice for exercise and picnics/ barbeques. Around the corner from the Inbal hotel on the way to Emek Refaim. GAN SACHER (SOCCER)- very large park a short walk from the Tachanah Merkazit. Large park with nice playgrounds, basketball courts, large fields for other sports and nice picnic areas. During busy times the park gets very full. Phone: (02)629-6666 SHDEROT BAR-LEV SPORTS FACILITY- At the end of Rechov Machal if you cross “Kvish Mispar Echad” otherwise known as Shderot Chayim Bar-Lev there is a soccer field / basketball court. Check it out before you plan a pickup game there. GAN KURT - On Chizkiyahu Hamelech St. between Katamon and San Simon there is a large park called Kurt Park with a basketball court. MAALOT DAPHNA - On Karl Neter St. between Shimon Hatzadik and Shderot Levi Eshkol (closer to Shimon Hatzadik) there is a public school with an open basketball court. GAN CHAMISHA ASSAR - in Ramat Eshkol has an outdoor basketball court which is sometimes used for soccer so be prepared. Kraft Stadium - named after Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, who donated the Astroturf from the old stadium To rent out Kraft Stadium call Adam (050)574-4959

TENNIS COURTS: Fun & Recreation

MERCAZ HATENNIS - near Malcha Mall on 1 Almaliach St. is the Jerusalem Tennis Center. Hours: Sun-Thurs 7:00a.m. – 10:00p.m. Fri- 7:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. Phone: (02)679-1439 TENNIS CENTER HAR HATZOFIM - Lerner Family Indoor Sport Complex on the Hebrew U. campus. Entrance across from the Hyatt Hotel. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 7:00 am - 10:00 pm Phone: (02)588-1234 (call to reserve) Cel: (054)489-8840

Fri.- 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

GIVAT RAM HEBREW U. - In Givat Ram near Kiryat Hamemshala and the Science Center. On Derech Brodestky. Phone: (02)658-6611

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Circuit

Emek Refaim Pool & Gym

Phone: 02-6511185 Address: Beit Hadfus 7, Givat Shaul Genders: Male, female, separate hours www.circuit.co.il/home.htm

Phone: 02-563-2092 Address: Emek Refaim 13, German Colony Genders: Male, female, separate hours

Jump

Kosher Gym

Phone: 02-6233377 Address: Binyanei Hauma, City Center Genders: Male, female, separate hours www.jump.co.il

Phone: 02-6526730 Address: Shtener 3, Givat Shaul Gender: Male, female, separate hours

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A private gym

Male, female, separate hours in Panim Meiros 10 Health

GYMS- men only Lifestyle Health and Fitness Center Private Gym – Personal Training – Men Only Phone : 02 538 2622 • Address: 24 Metsarei Tiran, Ramat Eshkol www.lifestylehealthandfitness.org

Gyms- women only Razim

Studio C

Phone: 02-5632946 Address: Diskin 9, Rehavia

Phone: *5045 Address: Yad Charutzim 19, Talpiot; Keren Hayasod 25, Talbiyeh

Studio 6

Swan

Phone: 077-7866630 Address: Yad Harutzim, 10, Talpiot

Phone: 02-5619444/3 Address: Emek Refaim 43, German Colony

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Hotels Regency Jerusalem Spa - Swimming pool,

Jerusalem gate hotel

Jaccuzzi, Sauna, Gym Men only hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and saturday 21:00-24:00 www.regency.co.il/generalpage.asp

separate gym

Ramada Hotel – Gym, Pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna – Men Only Hours Phone: 02 659 9999 Ruppin Bridge at Herzl Blvd, Jerusalem

Crown Plaza Hotel – Pool, Gym Phone: 02 658-8888 Givat Ram

All the big hotels in Jerusalem have gyms, mostly mixed, but a few do offer separate hours so call to find out.

Fun & Recreation

Sem Stuff

Other Studios Dynamic Studio 500 1123 Lose it! 654 0728 Slim for Life 991 0670 Yoga for Bnei Torah,

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What The Future Holds

Yaakov Weider 540 1324

For more info exercise classes, martial arts instructors and personal trainers located in your area you can call the fitness hotline – 02 538 2622.

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Games to Play on Trips/Tiyulim I’m old enough to remember family trips where there were no IPods and my siblings and I would ask, “Are we there yet?” over and over and over. I remember my mother trying to come up with new and innovative games for us to play. Aside from helping the time pass the games usually helped us bond. The games we played in our car on those long family trips became “our games” and we would play them whenever we got in the car no matter how long the trip. Today, many years have passed and I no longer go on long road trips with my family, but when we get together and reminisce about old times inevitably the car games come up and we bond once again. I sometimes wonder if the kids today who each watch their own IPods or listen to their own mp3’s during family trips will have that same opportunity I had to bond. Just in case you want to take advantage of the time you spend together on long trips and tiyulim with your friends, below are some games that you can play on your trips. The list is not exhaustive and you probably can think of many other games and even games that you played with your family while you were growing up. Many of the games can even be played off the road in the comfort of your own home and can help you build bonds with friends that could last a lifetime. You can even use many of these games at Shabbos tables to keep the table entertaining.

I Spy – One person picks an object and says, “I spy with my little eyes the color… (the color of the object.) the other players pick try to guess the object based on asking Yes and no questions. Variation. “I spy something that begins with the letter.” This can be more complicated since you can call things by many different names.

Car Bingo – One person should make a bingo board of 5x5 and write in each box the name of a different car. (ex. Pickup truck, Station Wagon, Ambulance, Tractor, Double Truck) make a few different boards so the order of cars is different on each board. Then, as you sight the vehicle, mark off the box with that vehicle. First one to get a whole row, column, diagonal wins. Fun & Recreation

Scavenger hunt – Scavenger hunts take time to prepare but they are tons of fun. Any good scavenger hunt will need someone to go ahead to the place where the scavenger hunt will take place and prepare the clues for the game.

Find the Aleph-Beis – on signs as you pass them – this is a game that you can play together. Find the letters of the Aleph-Beis in order on signs along the route of your tiyul.

20 questions – (Name that tanach figure) – One person thinks of a figure in tanach. The other participants try to guess the person based on asking Yes/No questions (ex. Is it a man? Is he before Matan Torah? etc.) you can add rules such as; questions must be asked in an orderly fashion, if you guess the name of someone and you are wrong you are out etc..) People love this game and you can use it at Shabbos tables when you go away.

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I traveled through time – First person begins “I traveled through time and met…”(name a person In tanach whose name begins with an Alef (ex. ‫א‬vraham,) the next player says “I traveled through time and met (repeats the name that was stated previously and adds a name that begins with beis ex. ‫ב‬aruch ben neriah etc… Variations: can be played with names of places objects etc..

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Getting board games – Bring travel games with you on

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your trips.

Word Chain Game – Start with a two word phrase and each consecutive person has to take the second word of the phrase and use it to begin a new phrase and so on. (Ex. First person says “Phone Call” The next person begins with “call” and might say “Call Out” and so on) Geography – First person names a place, including a city, state,

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country, etc. and the next person uses the final letter of that place as the beginning of the name of the next place. (ex. First person says “Yerushalayim”. The next person begins with “M” and might say Mississippi” and so on). The same game can be played with names of people from Tanach (you’d be surprised how many you know).

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Gotcha – This game can be played on two-day trips or shabbatonim.

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One person who isn’t playing makes a list of participant names and words (ex. Chaim Shlusserhoffer, Hippopotamus) Each Name/word is written on a separate card and distributed to each of the players. The player must try to get the person named on the card to say the word on the card. When s/he is successful s/he calls Gotcha and takes that participants card and tries to get the person on the new card to say the word on the new card. The person with the most cards at the end is the winner. Rules can be made as to what you are allowed to use to get the other person to say the word and what counts as saying the word (i.e. if the player said a form of the word etc..)

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Pinkei Tshuvos What do you call a golfer who tees off on the back of a cow? On Par What is a cow’s favorite haftorah? Nacha-Moo

What is Winnie-the-Poohs favorite month? Iyor

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Why did the yeshiva bachur go to the zoo with a lasso? He was trying to chap-a-rhino

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How to Speak Yeshivish For those of you seeing this book for the first time, A shod, we here at the Yeshiva and Seminary Guide try to help you in every way throughout your year in Israel. For those who want to start speaking Yeshivish, below are some basic words you’ll want to know. For those of you who speak Yeshivish, below is a list of words that you probably think are English, but many people don’t understand when you say them. And for those of you who are simply reading this because you are bored late at night and are too tired to play solitaire one more time. Hope you Enjoy.

Aderaba - ‫ אדרבא‬Interj. To the contrary; By all means; “Do I like Sushi…?! Aderaba it’s my favorite food.” similar to farkert

ַ ‫אײ‬ ַ N. An ingenious idea, Ain fal - ‫נפאל‬ Inspiration; “Yoili puts beer in his cholent…..what an ain fal!” Yiddish for fall in, meaning a great idea that fell into your head......you know like the lightbulb kind: Akitzur - ‫ ַאקיצור‬Adv. In short, In summary; “Akitzur, if you think we shouldn’t continue learning together I’ll find someone else.” Also Bekitzur Al Kol Ponim - ‫ על כל פנים‬In any case; Often pronounced “akupoonim”;“Akupoonim, I’m going back to America for pesach so I might as well leave on Rosh Choidesh” Fun & Recreation

Arein’geton - ‫טאן‬ ָ ‫גע‬-‫ין‬ ֶ ַ‫ ַארי‬Involved. “My Chavrusa is so arein’geton in shidduchim he never shows up for night seder.” Azoi - ‫ ַאזוי‬like so “I told him he should where his hat azoi, unless he wants to look like a harry.” B’etzem - ‫ בעצם‬in actuality. “B’etzem he’s an out-e-towner but he fier zichs like hes from Flatbush.” Ba-vust - ‫באוואוסט‬ ַ Adj. Well known, Famous; “It’s bavust that Lipa is the king of Modern Chassidic music.” Bleib - ‫ בלייב‬remain “Even after the shiur the Sugya bleibs shver”

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Ch’mein - ‫ איך מיין‬I think “Ch’mein az I’m gonna go to Uman for rusheshuneh.” Chap-Arein - ‫אריין‬-‫ כאפ‬Utilize/seize the moment “If you want to finish the mesechta by Pesach, you’re gonna have to chap-arein Chashuv - ‫ חשוב‬Adj. Noteworthy, Important; “He’s truly very chashuv… everywhere he goes people want to give him sholem.” Chiddish - ‫ חידוש‬N. A new understanding, A Talmudic revelation; “Yesterday I thought of such a chiddish that I’m sure you never heard of it in your life.” Ein Hochi Nami - ‫ אין הכי נמי‬It’s true/ another way to say you’re right; “Ein hochi nami, anyone can daven Kabbolas Shabbos but Yanki does it the best.” Eisen - ‫אייזן‬, iron, solid. “Lipa’s new Cd is mamesh Eisen” Emmes’n - ‫אמת'ן‬, in truth. “Emmes’n, I don’t really care where we eat as long as they have a feste chulent.” Epis - ‫ עפיס‬A little bit, any kind of; “The host asked if he had… epis a vort. He replied “Ya I have epis tsu zogn” Fargin - ‫ פארגין‬to not begrudge, “I fargin him even though he did me a groise avleh.” Farkert - ‫פארקערט‬ ַ Quite the Contrary; “No! not like that… I’m saying Farkert.”

Farshtey - ‫ פארשטיי‬To understand; “I sat in the Roshesheevas shiur for two months and didn’t farshtey a single word.” Often pronounced fah-shtey Feir Zich - ‫ פיר זיך‬to behave in a certain manner, “He fier ziched like he was drunk on Purim even though he hadn’t touched a bottle the whole day.” Fest(eh) - )‫ פעסט(ע‬Very good; “His wife makes a feste chulent.” Gahng - ‫ גאנג‬approach, “I mamesh didn’t understand the rebbe’s gahng on the Sugya” Geferlach - ‫געפגרליך‬, very bad “I had to call the shadchan and cancel the date because I had a geferlach headache.” Geoinis - ‫ גאוניס‬Wisdom; “From the chaburahs he gives, you can chop a glimpse of his geoinis.” Geshikt - ‫ געשיקט‬Put together; “With the Ferragamo belt and the yamikeh from Eichler’s, Doiv Ber really looks geshikt.” Delightful; “I love Geshmak - ‫געשמאק‬ ַ going to rebbe’s house for Shabbos, the food is always so geshmak.” Extraordinary; Gevaldig - ‫געוואלדיג‬ ַ “Engaged to the Roshesheevas daughter? …Gevaldig!” Gor - ‫ גאר‬very Usually goes along with an adjective such as shver (difficult). “The roshesheevas shiur klali was gor shver” Gor shver - ‫גאר שווער‬ ָ “Gor” very “Shver” Difficult; “It’s gor shver to get an appointment with the Rebbeh, but my cousin knows his gabbai.” Gradeh - ‫גראדע‬ As a matter of fact; ַ “Gradeh, the guy who took my davening jacket is the guy who’s always giving everybody else mussar.” Heimish - ‫ היימיש‬Homely feeling “The restaurant was so heimish, I mamesh thought my grandmother was going to

come out of the kitchen and serve us the food.” Hokkin - ‫האקין‬ ַ Ask incessantly, talking about the news; “I wanted to learn but my chavrusa was too busy hokkin about last nights mach’ah in Kikar Shabbos.” the latest hok: Intersant - ‫ אינטרסאנט‬interesting. Sometimes preceded by zeiyer (very). “The rebbe’s tish bekeshe is zeiyer intersant.”also as a response in a conversation. “So I have a new idea that’s gonna make me millions” “hmmm intersant.” Ken Zein - ‫ קען זיין‬It is possible. Couldbe/Maybe, “I told the mashgiach, Ken zein my roommate will be at Shachris this morning.” Lechoirah - ‫ לכאורה‬Seemingly; “Lechoirah if he’s asking you for money, you could use mayser gelt.” Meshunedik - ‫ משונעדיק‬Extraordinary. “My Rosh yeshiva is a meshunedik’e iluy.” Mima-naf-shach - ‫ ממה נפשך‬Either Way; scene at restaurant when your roommates mother takes out the chevra for dinner “Monafshach she’s paying for it, I might as well order the groyse feste steak. And besides how often do I go to a restaurant anyway.” Also pronounced Monafshach. Mimeila - ‫ ממילא‬Automatically; “Just go to Eretz Yisroel for a year and mimeila you’ll shtark out.” (major misconception)

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Mistomah - ‫ מסתמא‬Most likely; “Mistomah if I buy two bowls of chulent ill get a better price.”

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Mudneh - ‫ מודנע‬Strange “That guy started losing his hair and he put on a mudneh toupee”

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Nish a hin nisht a hehr - ‫נישט א הין נישט א הער‬ neither here nor there “Hey, Why is that

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Brisker dancing on top of that van? “He’s probably nisht a hin nisht aher” trustworthy, Ois gehalten - ‫לטען‬ ֶ ‫הא‬ ַ ‫גע‬-‫אויס‬ ֶ esteemed“

Svorah - ‫ סברא‬reasoning, “the svorah the rebbe said in shiur cleared up the whole sugyah.”

Ois-mentch - ‫אויס מענטש‬, Lost his mind “After trying to marry off his seventh daughter he’s takkeh Ois-mentch.”

Takeh - ‫טאקע‬ ַ In actuality; “I know it sounds funny but the cholent is takeh more geshmak on Tuesday.”

Also “Can you ask your Oy’chet - ‫אויכעט‬ ֶ host if I can come oy’chet.”

Teef - ‫ טיף‬deep. “His vort was so teef that he didn’t even understand it.”

Poshut - ‫ פשוט‬Simple; “It’s so poshut even I understood it.” Punkt - ‫ פונקט‬Exactly; “That’s not punkt what I’m saying, but you got the gist of it.” it lacks “The belt S’felt - ‫ס'פעלט‬ ֶ is very nice uber s’felt a Ferragamo emblem.” S’pas’nisht - ‫ס'פאס‬ ‫נישט‬ it is not appropriate “S’past’nisht for a guy as chashuv as me to learn in that yeshiva.” Shpitz - ‫ שפיץ‬Top of the line, Sharp; “The Rov always buys a shpitz esrog.” Mode of speech; “Our Shprach - ‫שפראך‬ ַ math teacher could never understand us cause he didn’t farshtey yeshivishe shprach.” Fun & Recreation

Shtam - ‫ שטאם‬Originate Question “Where are you from?” Answer “Ich ( I ) Shtam from… Brooklyn.” Shtark - ‫ שטארק‬Solid, “Yeshivish people never say shtark.” Ever since I started wearing my white shirt and black pants I became so shtark”

Too oif - ‫ טו אויף‬to accomplish “How does he think he’s gonna Too-oif anything this year if he came to Israel with an ipod.” Tut-zich - ‫זיך‬-‫ טוט‬doing, Sometimes used in a greeting as in Vos Tutzich (what’s doing?) or as a noun (doer) “Leiby is such a tut-zich he has an Ipod, Blackberry and a Beeper on his belt.” Uber - ‫ אובער‬but, however: “I want to learn uber my chavrusah’s still Shlufin’” -‫וואס‬ what is going on? As a greeting “Hey, Vosertzich” “not much, vosertzich mit du”

Vosertzich

‫זיך‬-‫הערט‬

Vosisneiyes – ‫ ואס איז נייעס‬what’s new. Usually used as a greeting or to continue a conversation Wah’you - short for “where are you…?” “Wah’you learning this coming zman”

Shteig - ‫ שטײַג‬To work your way up; “Ever since he joined the Vaad Chizuk he really started to shteig.”

Yenem - ‫ יענעם‬the other guy “Yenem is making a feste Shoolem Zoocher this Shabbos”

Shtel - ‫ שטעל‬give out “He made a geshmake Shulem Zucher but he didn’t shtel any Fiddich.”

Zicher - ‫ זיכער‬for sure “I’m zicher going to Lakewood next zman so I could be out of the freezer by Succos

Shtoltz - ‫ שטולץ‬proud, pride “A Ferragamo

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belt, freshly pressed pants pointy shoes”

Test Your Basic Jewish Knowledge

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(please don’t play this in the bathroom) Buying Stuff

1. When do we layn each of the five Megilas? 2.

Name the seven species that Eretz Yisroel is known for?

3.

Name five Jewish Kings?

4.

Name four of the fifteen Shoftim?

5.

Name the five grains?

6.

Name the Aseres Hadibros?

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7. What do the following fast days commemorate a. Tzom Gedaliah

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b. Asarah B’teves c. Shiva Asar B’tamuz

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d. Yom Kippur 8.

Name “The Four Parshios” and when we layn them?

9.

Name the twelve months of the Jewish year in order?

10. List the following rabbis in order in which they lived, The Steipler Gaon, The Vilna Gaon, Rav Saddya Gaon?

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11. Who established each of the Brachos in Bentching? 12. What was created on each of the seven days of creation? 13.

Name ten of the thirty-nine melachos of Shabbos?

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14. Name the four people who never sinned? 15. What do Ben Zoma, Rabbi Akiva, Ben Azai, and Elisha Ben Avuyah have in common 16. What do Eliyahu, Pinchas, and Charvonah have in common? 17.

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Name the 12 Shevatim in order that they were born?

18. Who compiled the Mishnah/Gemara? 19.

Name the Twenty-four books of the Tanach?

20.

Name twenty of the sixty Mesechtas in Shas?

21. Who wrote the following Sefarim

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a. Mishneh Torah b. Mesilas Yesharim c. Shulchan Aruch

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d. Pnei Yehoshua 22. What are the seven mitzvos Bnei Noach?

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Things to do Shooting Range

Water Park

Magnum Shooting Range 4 Yanai (near Mamilla off Shlomo Hamelech) (02)623-3777 (052)662-2577

Kibbutz Chafetz Chaim Water Park open during summer months (08)859-3939

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Har Haruach Telz Stone (02)533-5337

Krav Shooting Range 11 Maaseh Choshev Talpiot (02)672-2999

Shooting Range Caliber 3 Professional Anti-Terrorist Training Gush Etzion (050)342-2770

Inflatable ride rentals Luna-Na Arrange a carnival in your Yeshiva or Seminary (03)936-6662 (050-594-1786

Park Begin Southern Tel-Aviv Information:(03)730-0777

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Abu Kayak At Park Hayarden Off of road 888 Hours: 9am-5pm (04)692-1078

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Boating Hertzelia (054)226-8411

Gush Katif Museum 5 Shaarei TZedek St. Jerusalem (02)625-5456

Segwayz Tours Jerusalem (052)811-9996

Fruit Picking Apples,Cherries, Pears and more Ein Zivan, Ramat Hagolan (04)699-3610

Life changing

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Yeshiva and Seminary Tours to Poland and Eastern Europe Yeshiva bochurim on Nesivos experience firsthand Hashgacha Pratis in Grodno cemetery When the Nesivos tour group of bochurim arrived at the kever of Rav Shimon Schkop in Grodno just before sunset and saw a chassid pull up with a truckload of bones, they weren’t sure who was more surprised to see who – the bochurim or the chassid! That same day the chassid, who is involved in restoring Jewish cemeteries, stumbled upon a construction crew digging up Jewish bones from a cemetery and throwing on the side of the road. The chassid rushed to get a truck and find a place to bury them, but where? And who would help him in the middle of Belarus where there wasn’t a Jew in sight? With incredible Hashgacha he brought the truckload of bones to the Grodno cemetery and “found” the Nesivos bochurim, who were able to provide the manpower to dig graves, rebury bones with kevura Yisrael, say kaddish, and even use a tallis donated by one of the fathers on the trip – what Hasgacha and what a zechus! What’s scheduled for this year? On Nesivos Yeshiva Tour you’ll tour famous pre-war centers of Torah in Lita, Belarus, and Poland; Vilna, Kovno, Slobodka, Ponevich, Telz, Kelm, Crakow, Lublin, Lizensk, Warsaw, and more! Daven at the kevarim of the Vilna Gaon, R’ Chaim Ozer, and R’ Yitzchak Elchonon Specktor, Chofetz Chaim, R. Chaim Volohziner and R. Yeruchem Lebovitz, the Rema, the Noam Elimelech of Lizensk, the Netziv and R’ Chaim Brisker and…. Learn in some of the famous batei medrashim; Volohzin, Mir, Radin and Baronovich, Yeshivas Chochmei Lublin and more! Confront the camps of Auschwitz and Majdanek. Stimulating shiurim on anti-Semitism, haskala, and Churban, kiddush Hashem, hester panim, and geula. Nesivos Yeshiva Tour to Lita, Belarus, and Poland: March 31 – April 8, 2014. Educational staff: HaRav Meir Wunder, historian on Gedolei Yisrael, HaRav Uri Silver, Rebbe Aderes Hatorah. Seminary students invited to a wedding in Poland? That’s what happened when the Legacy Tour to Poland ended up participating in one of the most memorable chassanah’s in Poland since World War II. The couple, who after living lives as non-Jews and later discovering their Jewish roots, made a dramatic life-change and became devoted frum Jews. Over 100 Legacy tour participants had the good fortune to be somayach chassan and kallah and share in this once in a lifetime moment. This experience is one of many hashgachah pratis stories that Legacy and Nesivos Seminary Poland Tour groups have encountered during their travels, and this is why every year sem girls wait for their chance to take these tours. What’s scheduled for this year? Legacy Seminary Tour to Poland, April 1 – 8, 2014 geared for students from Sharfman’s, Tomer Devorah, Midreshet Tehillah, Pninim and more! Educational staff: Mrs. Chana Silver, R’ Avraham Brussel and R’ Moshe Rosenstein. Nesivos BY Seminary Tour to Poland, June 2014 at the end of the seminary year for girls from Bnos Chava, Bnos Sarah, Nachlas, BJJ, Meor Beis Yaakov, BYA, Nachalas, Hadar, Ateres, Seminar, and more! Educational staff: Reb. Blimie Birnbaum, Bnos Chava, Reb. Esther Elfenbein, Meohr BY and HaRav Meir Wunder, historian. Find out more about Nesivos Yeshiva & Seminary Tours/Legacy Seminary Tours to Eastern Europe: In Israel: 054-528-1991 / from the US: 718-407-4447 or email: [email protected] www.nesivos.com

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Jewish Tape Trivia A tribute to some of the greatest producers of Jewish Classics, Abie Rotenberg, Shmuel Kunda z”l and Torahvision. If you can answer these questions Kol Hakavod. If you can’t or you have no idea what this section is about Chaval you don’t know what you’re missing.

• When Zaidy Was Young 1-2 (WZWY1) (WZWY2) • Marvelous Midos Machine (MMM1 -MMM2-MMM3-MMM4)

• Wheres Zaidy? (WZ) • The Talking Coins (TTC) • The Purim Story (TPS)

1. What does Dizzy find in the glove compartment of the MMM? (MMM1) 2. What was Zaidy’s name? What was his cousins name? (WZWY) 3. What is the name of the plant that makes the anti-invisible spray? (MMM2) 4. Who discovered the fish in the Himmelstiens bath? (WZWY) 5. Where does Berish the Butcher put his coins and how many? (TTC) 6. How did Shnooky get back from the past? (MMM3) 7. What was in the yellow bag that Shnooky found on the bus? (MMM4) 8. Who borrowed whose water gun to shoot the hippo back into the water? (MMM1) 9. What did Shnooky put in Dr. Doomstein’s laser gun? (MMM2) Fun & Recreation

10. How did Zaidy meet Fiorello La Guardia and what did he call him? (WZWY) 11. What kind of cake where they serving Achashveirosh’s party?(TPS) 12. Why were little boys put in this world according to Mrs. Himmelstien? (WZWY) 13. How they put out the fire in the Pencil Factory? (WZWY) 14. What Shul did Zaidy daven in? (WZWY2) 15. Who offers Nutty a drink and what kind of drink? (TPS) 16. What Yeshiva did Dr Doomstein go to learn in?(MMM2) 17. What does Dr Middos use to contact Shnooky in the past? (MMM3) 18. What does Haman’s family say when he comes home?(TPS)

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19. What was the name of the people who kidnapped President Reagan? (MMM4) 20. How does the Rav prove that Berish was innocent? (TTC)

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21. What do the people say when they bow to Haman?(TPS) 22. What Yeshiva does Zaidy buy a raffle ticket from? (WZ)

Food Facts

23. Who shows Zaidy and Eli around Bangkok ? (WZ) 24. What is the name of the gabbai in the Bangkok Shul? (WZ)

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25. What is the name of the agent who comes to take Esther? (TPS) 26. Which volume of Uncle Moishe was Uncle Moishe working on in MMM4?

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27. How old does Shaul say he is?(TPS) 28. How does Shaul prove that Hashem could provide a better meal that Achashveirosh provided? (TPS)

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On 3 different Fridays our staff will travel through Geula Meah Shearim between 11:00am - 1:00pm and will give out

50 shekel

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to 10 lucky winners who are caught with their Yeshiva and Seminary Students Guide.

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Contest dates are: Friday December 4 • January 29 • March 18 • from 12:00-1:30

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Who Knows 969? Round 2 By: Y.P. Wally The following game is a list of Jewish, not so commonly used numbers. All the numbers refer to something Jewish. Some are from tanach and some from yomim tovim etc. the letters stand for the meanings behind the numbers. For example “39 = A.M. that are F. on S” (39 = Avos Melachos that are Forbidden on Shabbos) 50 = Y. in a Y. (50 = Years in a Yovel) etc. In order to figure these out you’ll need to think outside the box. Some are easier than others. If there are any answers you can’t figure out, text us at (054)STU-DENT or send an email to us at [email protected] and we’ll send you the answers.

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1 100 = S.B. on R.H.

15 400 = S.C with which A.B. the M.H.

2 600 = A of N when he E the T

16 10,000 = S.C. H gave A. to K. the J.

3 24 = B in T

17 26 = M that don’t have a B.G.

4 7.4 = Y in a C of D.Y.

18 6 = C. that J.W. had in each P

5 4 = T we B on Y.K.

19 14 = Y.Y.L. in Y.S.V.

6 70 = Y of G.B.

20 580 = A that Y. sent to E.

7 130 = A of Y at M’s B.

21 8 = G. a K.G.W.

8 7 = U on S

22 180 = D. of A’s P

9 55 = N (48M and 7F)

23 3 = M. that we E. on S.N.

10 150 = C in T

24 4 = C. of a G. that R.T.

11 2 = Z that A paid for a K

25 70 = Y. of L that A. gave to D. H.

12 26 = G from A to M

26 3 = B. in the B’s. D.

13 613 = G of M.R.

27 22 = Y. that Y. was S. from Y.

14 18 = D. that we C.H. in E.Y (21 in C.L.)

28 5 = S. Y. gave B.

Can you name these Roshei Yeshiva and the Yeshivas they led

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Seminary Stuff Spending a year in seminary in Israel can be a tremendously rewarding experience. The growth that you can achieve during this year cannot be matched by any other period in your life. Friendships built during this year of growth are often friendships that last a lifetime. Knowing how to take advantage of your time here is something you will find vital to your Israel Experience. There are many things that you will need in order to make your seminary year go smoother. Most of the information is conveniently located throughout this book but there are some things that girls need that are not as relevant to boys and therefore we have designated this space to you, “the Seminary Student”

Make-up Going away for Shabbos? Lost some of your makeup on a tiyul, Shabbos trip etc… You might have run out of your favortie Lipliner or just feel that you need a new kind blush. It is important to know that you can purchase the makeup you recognize at the prices you’re used to here in israel. And you don’t have to have your mother send it with Aunt Bessie whose coming to Israel in three weeks and staying in Ofakim (where’s that?)

Waxing / Electrolysis / Laser treatment Many Kollel wives have set up top of the line salons in their homes in order to help you take care of you cosmetic and hygenic needs. Most of them have top of the line equiptment and you can expect the same quality and care that you would receive back home.

Jewelry It is a very good idea to keep all real jewelry that you are not using constantly, in a school safe. This applies to all valuables and specifically to jewelry as well. Your school dorm is not the safest place for your jewelry even if you have a great hiding place. Better be safe than …. On a lighter note most countries have a specific style and fashion sense. Israel is no exception. Many students find that there is jewelry that they can get in Israel that fits their style more than anything they have seen back home. Israel hosts a large selection of jewelry with jewish themes. Ask around you’ll find that many others have found great jewelry at great prices.

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Gown Rental It is what you’ve been waiting for...a simcha back at home. And you want to look perfect. You want the gown, the style, the color, but you just don’t know where to start. That’s where Exquisite comes in. Exquisite features stunning gowns in the latest American styles, all with our exclusive touch unique to every gown. But that’s only the beginning. We realize that a gown is not just a rentalit’s an experience. That’s why we work with you until you are sure that the gown you take is the gown you were searching for. We customize to your taste-any style, any color, any size, all with an impeccable attention to detail. And above all, you receive the personal attention that you deserve. At Exqusite Gown Rental, your satisfaction is our priority, and that makes all the difference.

The Secret to Hair-Care in Israel HAIRCUTS Let’s face it seminary girls, you are in a new country and you had to leave your hair stylist behind. Many of you are probably nervous to get your hair cut in Israel. You may worry, Will they chop off all my hair? Do they really know what they are doing? How do I know they are good? Maybe I can just make it through the whole year without getting a haircut! Two common pitfalls of that mode of thinking: 1. You get so desperate for a haircut that you cave and let your inexperienced friend cut your hair. 2. You spend a fortune in some hotel salon thinking that the increase in price means an increase in talent. Well the good news is, you do not have to fall prey to that mistaken logic. Believe it or not, there are American-licensed hair professionals living right here in Israel. Many have set up salons in their homes and offer flexible hours to accommodate your busy seminary schedule. Sem Stuff

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HAIR TOOLS Because of the high-wattage that blow-dryers use, you may find it more beneficial to buy an Israeli blow-dryer for your year in seminary. An American hair straightener can work with the proper converter, but it often does not work like before. Some straighteners do not reach a workable temperature, while others can become very hot and easily damage or even burn your hair. Using a thermal protector and serum on your hair helps protect it while simultaneously maintaining its bounce and shine. Be very careful when converting these tools, because if the wattage of your device does not match the converter it is likely to blow.

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Touring • Kvorim • Central Israel • Northern Israel • Southern Israel • maps

Kvorim Eretz Yisroel is the burial site of some of the holiest people in our illustrious history. During your stay here you should set aside some time to visit some of these mekomos hakedoshim.. Most Kvorim can only be gotten to with special tours or with private transportation. Your Yeshiva/Seminary might take you to some of the more famous ones. Many tours advertise on signs in the center of the city.Artzeinu Tours arrange trips in English to many of the mekomos hakedoshim.. Here is a short list of some of the more famous kvorim.

AMUKA Yonasan ben Uziel - segulah for a shidduch To Get There: Take the 982 to Tzfat from the Central Bus Station , next take a Taxi to Amuka - it is about a ten min. drive from Tzfat and you should be able to get a flat rate. A normal price is approximately 60 N.I.S. for one way and 130 round trip including a 20 minute wait to allow you time to daven.

TEVERIA Rabbi Akiva Rochel - Rabbi Akiva’s Wife Rabbi Meir Ba’al Haness

Rambam Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzato

To Get There: Take the 962 from the Central Bus Station to Teveria. The various kevorim are scattered throughout the city.

MEIRON Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai Rabbi Elazar ben R’ Shimon

Hillel Hazakein Rabbi Yochanan Hasandler

To Get There: The 982 (see Tsfat) stops at the entrance to Meiron

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BEIT LECHEM Kever Rochel To Get There: There are special and egged buses. Egged – 163 – starts at the Central Bus Station and goes down Malchei Yisroel and Meah Shearim. Hours: Sun.-Wed. 12:30am-10:30pm

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Thursday open 24 hours The Kever closes 3 hours before Shabbos until 1 hour after Shabbos Alternatively there is an organization called Mosdos Kever Rochel. As the name implies, they provide services connected to Kever Rochel. They provide a service where you can call their hotline at 1-800-800-863 and leave names to have them daven for at Kever Rochel. They also provide a bus for a minimal fee of 10 Shekel per person round trip. The buses begin their pickups Sun-Thurs 2:45pm 6:45pm 8:45pm from Rechov Panim Meirot in Matterdorf and stop at all Egged bus stops on the following streets: Sorotzkin, Ezras Torah, Givat Moshe, Shmuel Hanavi, Shivtei Yisroel to the bottom of Meah Shearim and then continues directly to Kever Rochel. The bus waits at Kever Rochel for approximately 30 minutes and returns to Yerushalayim in the opposite route. On Thursday Night there is an additional bus that begins at 10:45pm and passes by the Dung Gate outside the Kotel before going to Kever Rochel. During other times of the year buses are added to allow for more visitors to the Kever. You can call 1-800-800-863 or (02)580-0863 anytime to find out more information. www.KeverRachel.com

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Jerusalem touring Old City Tzidkiyahus (Zedekiahs) Cave Zedekiah’s Cave – also known as Solomon’s Quarries – is a 5-acre (20,000 m2) underground limestone quarry that runs the length of five city blocks under the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. It was carved over a period of several thousand years and is a remnant of the biggest quarry in Jerusalem, having once stretched all the way from Jeremiah’s Grotto to the walls of the Old City. The entrance to Zedekiah’s Cave is just beneath the Old City wall, 150 meters east (left) of Shaar Shechem Hours: 9am to 5pm Entrance Fee: 10 NIS Visits may be self-guided or part of an organized tour of the Old City. The Jerusalem Archaeological Park (The Davidson Center) This is an exhibit of archaeological finds inside the area of Har Habayis. With interesting virtual models of what the Beis Hamikdash looked like (sans the Korbonos). Hours: Sun. - Thurs. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fri. 8:00 a.m. -2:00p.m. Entrance fees: Adult 30 NIS Child 16 NIS Wohl Archaeological Museum and Burnt House Touring

Located under Yeshivat Hakotel in the Jewish Quarter, the Wohl Archaeological Museum contains remains of Jewish dwellings from the era of Herod (Hurdus) the Great (37-4 BC). The museum is located at: 1 Hakara’im St., Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem, Israel (02) 628-3448

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Sun.-Thurs: 9-4:30, Fri. and Jewish holiday eves: 9:30-12:30. Combined ticket with Burnt House NIS 19 ($4.75); Herodian Quarter only NIS 15 ($3.75). Photos are Prohibited. Churva Shul This shul in the middle of the Rova Hayahudi (the Jewish Quarter) was first built in 1700 by Rav Yehuda Hachasid. It was subsequently destroyed by arabs some twenty years later. When the Talmidim of the Gr”a came to Eretz Yisroel in 1864 they rebuilt the shul to its former glory. The shul was again reduced in 1948 by arab hulligans and lay in ruin for over a half of a century until the rebuilding plans began and the shul was rebuilt and rededicated on March 15th 2010. The shul is used regularly for learning and tefillah and visitors are welcome to enter and to learn inside. A good time to plan a visit is Rosh Chodesh Shacharis. They have a very nice Davening, whichever Rosh Chodesh/Yom Tov it is. Tourists are requested to stand towards the back and may take pictures. Ir David - Tours of Biblical Jerusalem Follow in the footsteps of the Kings and Prophets. Explore the subterranean passa­ geways that aided the city’s conquerors. Descend to the hidden spring where kings were crowned and take a flashlight tour following the water flowing from Hezekiah’s Tunnel. Join this captivating and mysterious trek among the ancient shafts, walls and fortifications in the City of David, where Jerusalem was born. The tour includes entrance to the innovative threedimensional movie at the City of David! For more information call *6033 * Prior registration for tours is advised as space is limited.

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The Tower of David Museum is located near the Jaffa Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem. General Information:

These shuls were built in the 16th and 17th centuries. They started off as separate shuls but where connected with the building of the fourth shul (The Emtzai Shul). The earliest was the Eliyahu Hanavi shul followed by the Yochanan Ben Zakkai Shul, the Istanbuli shul, and finally in the 18th century the Emtzai Shul. In 1967 they were all restored after heavy damage and looting (in 1948) in 1967 after the six day war.

Tel: (02) 6265333 24 hour information line:(02) 6265310 Museum Opening Hours: September - June: Sunday to Thursday 10:00-16:00 Guided tours of the permanent exhibition – for individuals English: Sundays to Thursdays at 11:00

Hours: Sun. -Thurs. 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Fri. 9:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.

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Tours are included in admission fee. Chain Of Generations Center Kosel Hamaaravi All the tefillos from all over the world come here and go straight up to heaven. Need I say more. Go here as often as you can, providing you can daven with kavanah while you’re here.

The Chain of Generations Center will bring you on a virtual tour of history of the Jewish nation. Through glass sculptures and a light and sound show you will be brought back through history in a tour that will connect you to your nation’s bygone days in a very real way.

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Reservations: 1-599-515-888

During a fascinating tour of the Western Wall Tunnels – Hidden layers of the Wall are revealed underground. They tell the story of ancient Jerusalem and of generations of longing for it. Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 7am – evening (depending on reservations). Fridays and on the eve of festivals: 7am – 12pm On Chol Ha’moed the site is open as usual (with a reservation and payment).

Mount Of Olives Various walking tours including archeo­ logical digs and much more Call (02)627-5050 for more information

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Visitation of the site is only through guided tours which must be ordered in advance.

Sun-Thus 8am-5pm Fri. 9am-1pm

Tours are given in English and in Hebrew.

The Temple Institute (Machon Hamikdash)

It is recommended that you book two months in advance.

The Machon Hamikdash is a very educational place to visit. Started in 1987 they have dedicated themselves to bringing to life all the different aspects of the Beis Hamikdash. Their goal is to bring awareness to all of us

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the central role that the Beis Hamikdash is supposed to play in our lives and what we can do to prepare for the building of the Third Beis Hamikdash. Hours: Sun. -Thurs 9:00 a.m. – 5:00p.m. Fri. 9:00-12:00 (last entrance 1 hr. before closing) Entrance fee – Adult 25 NIS Child(up to 18) 20 Guided tours also available for a fee. 19 Misgav Ladach Street Jewish Quarter, Old City. Reservations are recommended Tel: (02) 626-4545 (Old City) Tel: (02) 624-2566 (International Dept.) [email protected]

Around Jerusalem Jerusalem Botanical Gardens Sun- Thurs: 8:00 am to Sunset Friday: 8:00 am- 2:00 pm Tours take places on Tuesday afternoons Entrance: Adults 28 shekel - Students: 18 shekel Information: (02)679-4012

The Old Yishuv Court Museum The museum is located in the heart of the Jewish Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem in a 16th -century building. It displays the story of the Jewish community from the periods under Ottoman rule, through the final days of the British Mandate ended in 1948. Also on the grounds are the Shuls of the Arizal and the Ohr Hachaim. Hours: Sun – Thurs. 10:00a.m. – 3:00p.m. Fri. 10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. Entrance fee – Adults -18 NIS Child -8 NIS Phone: (02) 628-4636 Address: 6 Or Hayim Street Old City, Jewish Quarter.

Knesset So you think Israeli’s yell a lot. See where all the real yelling happens. Experience a Knesset session on Monday or Tuesday at 4pm or on Wednesday at 11am. Tours are given in English on Sundays and Thursdays at 8:30am 12:00pm and 1:45pm make sure to bring your passport. Kiryat Ben Gurion Phone: (02)649-6729

Buses: 17, 19, 31, 32 Wohl Rose Garden Botanical Gardens Mount Scopus Sun- Thurs: 8:00 am to Sunset Friday: 8:00 am- 1:00 pm Entrance: Free Touring

Guided tours: (02)588-2596

One of the most beautiful rose gardens in the world. Where you can enjoy a pleasant afternoon experience to foliage of 1000’s of rosebushes. Opposite the Knesset. Feel free to stop and smell the roses. Eliezer Kaplan St.

Buses: 4a, 19, 23,26,28,46 Bird Observatory

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Segways @ Armon Hanetziv Built on the southern side of the old city wall the Armon Hanetziv neighborhood includes various tours including Segway tours, and jeep rides, and a beautiful promenade overlooking the old city (gorgeous at night) with picnic areas. The promenade is very accessible by public transportation. For tours call *6033 Oter Israel. Come see the process of tefillin production from start to finish. Oter Israel invites you to follow the arduous process of converting raw animal hides into sets of beautiful tefillin. See scribes (sofrim) writing tefillin and mezuzahs and much more. Cost of tour: free Address: Located at 31 Kanfei Nesharim St. For information call: (02)653-5514 City Tour Bus 2 hour tour around the city Begins opposite Central Bus Station 5 buses daily Sun-Fri 9 am 11 am 1:30 pm 3:45 pm 6 pm* For info call (050)842-2473 Special group orders (050)220-2882 Day pass allows you to board and disembark at 25 stops around Jerusalem. Including Israel Museum, Supreme Court, Yad Vashem, Old City Walls, Knesset, Biblical zoo *from April to October only Biblical Zoo One of the highlights of Yerushalayim is its famous “Biblical” zoo, also known by its official name The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens. Aside from the many animals from all over the world the zoo also has very large grassy areas for to relax and picnic on. Before you enter the zoo make sure to get a listing of when they feed each animal as well as a

map of the zoo. Throughout the year they also have shows of different animals and other nature exhibits. Buses: 33 Bus, from Har Nof, Bayit VeGan, Malcha Mall, and Gilo or Light rail to the end (Mt.Herzl) then take the 26A bus Tel: (02)675-0125 Price Between 42-55 shekel per person

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Yad Vashem Yad Vashem leaves a powerful impression on your heart and soul. So be prepared mentally and emotionally. It is a Holocaust museum that presents the holocaust from a secular perspective. If you do go be prepare yourself It must be noted though that they don’t give much credit to the spiritual heroes of the holocaust; the ones who kept Shabbos in the worst situations and risked their lives to put on tefilin. The ones who ate kosher as hard as it may have been or didn’t eat their measly bread rations on pesach. There are hundreds and thousands of stories like these and this is really the lesson we have to incorporate. Just go to any Jewish bookstore and see the many Orthodox publications out there. We can all learn a lot from these giants of our nation who in the darkest of times never gave up. So if you go keep these ideas in mind. Hours: Sun. –Wed. 9:00 – 17:00 Thurs. 9:00 – 20:00 Erev Shabbos/Chag 9:00 – 14:00 Tel: (02)644-3400

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Gush Katif Museum If you’ve heard about Gush Katif then you probably want to visit this museum. Here you will find vestiges of the old yishuv of Gush Katif. Opening Hours: Sun-Thurs 10:00am-5:00pm Fridays 9:00am-1:00pm Ticket Prices: 20 NIS Address: 5 Sharei Tzedek St. The Museum is located a few minutes away from the

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Central Bus Station Phone: (02) 625-5456 The Bible Lands Museum The B.L.M. in Yerushalayim is the only museum dedicated to the history of the Chumash. The exhibits can give you a physical picture of some of the lesser known historical aspects of the chumash. The history can be advantageous to appreciating your learning. They have on site a study hall for more in-depth research. Hours: Sun., Mon., Tues., Thurs. 9:30 - 17:30 Weds. 9:30 - 21:30 Fri. & Erev Yomtov. 9:30 - 14:00 Museum Admission Rates: Adult - 40 NIS Student/New Immigrant - 20 NIS Phone: (02) 561-1066 Address: Museum Row, across from the Israel Museum. 25 Avraham Granot Street, Deer Land Ranch

Scotland, make a line of specialty beers. Tours are available by advance reservation. Included in the tour is an interactive explanation of the brewing process and a beer tasting for those at least 18 years of age. The tours usually run 30-45 minutes and costs NIS 20 per person for groups of at least 10 people.  For smaller groups, cost is NIS 200 flat fee. All Lone Tree beers are kosher l’mehadrin. Email: [email protected] Tel: (02)930-9010 Israel Artours See the Land through the Eyes of an Artist! Artours - Sketching Trips to Scenic Sights - a program of Artlev Academy - Art School for Women. Tour and Paint with Sarah Levinson, B.A., Fine Art. Day trips and overnight retreats. Phone: 052-767-6195. website: www.israelartours.com

A wildlife reserve with many different animals and many activities, including rope park, wall climbing, and one of the longest zip lines in the world. Tel: (050)538-8705 Genesis Land Experience hands on what might have been like to live in the times of our Forefathers.

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The Jerusalem Juggling Club Attention Jugglers! Beginners and profe­ ssionals welcome. The Jerusalem Juggling Club is the first for Torah-observant men and boys in Israel. Meet once a month in the Maalot Dafna area. Juggling Supplies for sale on site. Call Josh Phaff for more info 054-474-8425 or email [email protected]

North The Golan and the Galil are full of exciting places to visit (during Bein Hazmanim or with your Seminary of course). Aside from the mekomos kedoshim there are lots of places where you can spend an entire day. From horseback riding to jeeping to hiking and boating you just have decide where and when. Here is a partial list of places we thought you might be interested in visiting. GDOT LOOKOUT This site is an abandoned Syrian army post. The site is also an excellent observation point overlooking the Hula Valley communities. You can see into Syria and Lebanon from here. To Get There: Take the 963 (J.C.B.S.) to Chatzor and take the 53 bus from the Golan Bus Company from Chatzor HaGelilit to Katzrin which stops at Gedot on the way. Alternatively, the 966 goes to Katzrin, from the junction outside Katzrin it’s only a 3 minute ride to Gedot.

INTERNATIONAL BIRDWATCHING CENTER JORDAN VALLEY We know how much all of you enjoy Bird Watching. So this is just for you. Bird-watching and bird-ringing center located on the international axis of bird migration. A range of activities and classes are held at the site. To Get There: Kfar Ruppin is along route 90 in the JordanValley the 961 or 966 from the Central Bus Station will take you to Beit Shean and from there you can take local transportation to Kfar Ruppin Phone: (04) 648-0612 Cel: Ilana 050-756-5264, David: 050-539-5856

ancient shul, a reconstructed home and an olive press. It’s interesting to see how people lived back then. To Get There: Take the 966 (twice a day leaving platform 21) from the Central Bus Station. Ask the driver where to get off there should be a stop right near the park

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Also known as the Blind Museum A sensory experience for those who’ve already seen it all. Get to know the world and other people without the benefit of your sense of sight. Swap roles with your sight impaired guide – and discover your other, dormant senses. Hearing, touch, smell and taste – when sight no longer dominates your senses, how do you perceive your environment? You’ll find your daily routines seem utterly different in the pitch-dark exhibition. Under the care of your sight impaired guide, a walk in the park, the noisy city and a boating excursion become real adventures The exhibition is open: Sunday to Friday 09:00 – 13:00 Monday to Thursday 16:00-20:00 Reservations required. Ticket price: 65 NIS

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ROSH HA-NIKRA In the northwest corner of Israel, on the Israel-Lebanon border, at a point where the Mediterranean Sea meets the cliffs, you will find Mitzpe Rosh Hanikra. The white chalk cliffs offer a spectacular panoramic view of Haifa Bay, the hills of the Galilee and the Mediterranean. The grottos of Rosh Hanikra were formed by the sea chipping away portions of the soft chalk rock over thousands of years. Underground shocks produced cracks in the rock, letting in rain and seawater, thus widening and expanding them into many, wonderful shapes. A manmade 200 meters long tunnel connects the grottos. At the site, a cable car will take you down the cliff to the grottos, an audiovisual display tells the story of Rosh Hanikra. To Get There: Take the 960 (platform no. 19) to Haifa then switch to the 271 (platform no. 12) to Nahariya. You can take the 20,32, or 33 to Mitzpe Rosh Hanikra or take a cab from there. Behind the bus station on Lochamei Hagitot st. is a taxi stand to Rosh Hanikra. Phone: 073-2710100 Israel Electric Plant Motorized guided tours Entry free Reservations (03)567-7777 Israel-electric.co.il HAR HERMON

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ments in the no-man’s zone between Israel and Syria. There is an audio information center at the site. To Get There: Take the 963 or 966 to either Kiryat Shemoneh or Katzrin then take the local 87, 54 and 59 to Merom Hagolan (it is near Kibbutz Ein Zivan) Phone: (04) 6962966 SOUTH JORDAN PARK AND BEIT TSEIDA South Jordan Park and Beit Tseida is a spectacular park, with channels of the Jordan River traversing it on their way to the Sea of Galilee. Along these channels are three marked hiking trails that pass by ancient flourmills. You can also find shallow pools to splash around. The park has shaded picnic areas. Archeological remains abound in the park from the Canaanite and Israelite periods, as well as from the Roman period of the ancient city of Beit Tseida. For directions call: (04) 6923422 For all you Wine lovers out there here are some wonderful places to visit up north. DALTON WINERY The Dalton Winery is set in the beautiful green, mountainous country of the Upper Galilee, five kilometres from the Lebanese border, overlooking the Hermon Mountain. The Winery was established in 1995 when the Haruni family from England came to settle in Israel. Initially the winery was situated in makeshift premises in Moshav Kerem Ben Zimra and produced some 20,000 bottles, but now it occupies its own home overlooking the Hula Valley and currently makes about 800,000 bottles annually. The winery offers guided tours followed by tastings, at a cost of NIS15 per person. The winery is open for visits every day (except for Shabbos and Festivals) between 10:00-16:00; last tour is at 16:00, and on

Fridays 10:00-13:00, last tour is at 13:00. The tour and a tasting take around 45 mins. To Get There: There is no public trans­ portation there and the options we have to offer will only get you there after closing time. So if you are in the Tzfat area then you can call for directions. It is located aprox. 30 min. north of Tzfat on road 886. Phone: (04) 698 7683 (ext 3) GOLAN HEIGHTS WINERY Located in the Industrial Area of Katzrin (2 km from the town center).

waterfalls formed by the Bazelet River, the northern tributary of the Daliyot River. The path crosses over the rivers and affords a lovely view of the waterfalls. Entrance fee: Adult: NIS 27; child: NIS 14 Group rate: Adult: NIS 22; child: NIS 13 To Get There: Again there is no public transportation directly there so this is what tyou have to do: Take the 966 to Daliyot junction (like to Katzrin) go north on the 869 for 2km turn off when you see the posted sign.

For a small fee, individuals or groups can take part in an enjoyable tour of the winery.

Phone: (04) 6822282/3

The tour includes an informative intro­ duction, short video, a visit to the oak barrel cellar, viewing of the bottling line (when in operation) and of course - wine tasting. Opening days: Sunday-Friday

YEHUDIA NATURE RESERVE

The last tour takes place one hour before closing. Advanced booking is requested. To Get There: It is located near Katzrin. Take the 966 from the Central Bus Station to the Ancient Katzrin Park Phone: (04) 6968409, (04) 6968435 GAMLA NATURE RESERVE The landscape of Gamla Nature Reserve contains a lot of animals and many wellpreserved remnants of the past. The reserve boasts both a phenomenal concentration of birds of prey, some of them rare, living in a relatively small area, and the earliest known shul in the world. Another observation terrace overlooks the 50-meter Gamla Fall, the highest perennial waterfall in Israel. The trails through the Gamla Nature Reserve are well marked. Some are suitable for the entire family and others only for good hikers. One of the trails passes through the canyon and

The 16,500-acre Yehudiya Forest Nature Reserve is located in the heart of the Golan Heights. The reserve is shaped like an outstretched hand: the palm is Beit Zaida Valley, and each finger represents a river with rushing water and waterfalls. The reserve is 400 meters above sea level at its acme and gently slopes down its lowest point, 100 meters below sea level. Color-coded hiking trails run along most of the rivers. Trails span the gamut from easy paths for the entire family to challenging routes which involve going down ladders or rappelling. Those intending to rappel should engage the services of a professional guide, certified for this type of activity. Hours: April-September: 8:00-17:00 October-March: 8:00-16:00 Entrance fee: Adult: NIS 21; youth: NIS 9 Group rate (over 30 people): Adult: NIS 18; Youth: NIS 8. The entrance fee to the Meshushim Nature Reserve is the same as the entrance fee to the Yehudiya Nature Reserve.

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Discounts may be available; inquire at the reserve. Overnight camping: NIS 40 per adult; NIS 30 per youth

To Get There: Take the 963 from the J.C.B.S. to Kiryat Shemona and take bus 58 to the Tzomet Shi’on stop by the falls.

To Get There: Sorry no public trans­ portation. (Katzrin)

Phone: (04) 6902577

The Yehudiya Forest Reserve is 7 kilometers east of the Yehudiya junction on Route 87 (Yehudiya-Hoshaya) in the direction of Katzrin. The reserve is about 5.5 kilometers south of Katzrin.

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Phone: (04) 6962817 JORDAN RIVER PARK (PARK HAYARDEN) A large park that straddles the banks of the Jordan River and its tributaries as it emerges from the Jordan River ravine and flows into the Sea of Galilee. The park includes the remains of mills that used to operate at the site and a series of pathways, bridges, and picnic areas that lead visitors along the many branches of the Jordan. To Get There: Sorry no public trans­ portation. If you are coming from the south you must go around the Kineret either using the 87 or 92 until the 888 and go north for 2km until the entrance of the park. Phone: (04) 6923422 Banias - Hermon Nature Reserve The largest waterfall in Israel and the remains of an ancient city

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From Early History to Gamla this little museum exhibits the history of the Golan Heights. A audio-visual show in several languages explains the stoty of Gamla. Opening hours: Sunday - Thursday: 0900 -1600 Friday and Festival eves: 0900 - 1330 To Get There: Take the 966 from the Central Bus Station (platform 21) to Katzrin. The museum is located in Katzrin. Phone:(04) 696-9636 LEARNING VACATION CENTER, AVNEI EITAN Visitors come and observe the workings of a real farm with horses, sheep, goats, cattle, chickens and more. Summer Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 8:00 to 19:00 Fri. and pre-holidays 8:00 to 16:00 Winter Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 8:00 to 17:00 Fri. and pre-holidays 8:00 to 16:00 For information and reservations: To Get There: To get to Avnei Eitan take the 966 (platform 21) from the Central Bus Station Phone: (04) 6762406 054-3191329 MITZPE Hashalom LOOKOUT POINT The Mitzpe laShalom Lookout Point is the most beautiful in the southern Golan with a view including the peaks of Mt. Hermon, the Galilee Mountains, Tzefat, Tiberius, the Jordan Valley, Mt. Tavor, and of course Lake Kinneret spread out before you in its entirety. From the lookout plaza go down the steps to the nature reserve under the Haon cliffs and hike.

To Get There: Take the 966 to Katsrin and take the 10 bus form Katsrin to Mitzpe Hashalom

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DEER FOREST Here amazing animals roam freely - deer, wild goats, gazelles, antelope and more. Visitors can roam freely through the forest with them and approach the animals. To Get There: Sorry again no direct way by bus. To get to the deer forest, take route 99 east from Kiryat Shemona. At Mas’ada, turn south on route 9799, until you reach Odem. Phone: 050-522 9450 050-872 3920 NIMROD RANCH - KIBBUTZ KFAR GILADI In Kibbutz Kfar Giladi, amidst natural green groves, fresh water streams and a splendid view of the Hermon Mountain, lies Nimrod Ranch. The ranch offers a variety of outdoor activities for families and groups. On the Ranch -Jeep tours-Horsback riding trailsPony rides- Ranger tracks To Get There: Take the 963 from the Central Bus Station (platform no. 20) to Kiryat Shemoneh then take the 23 or 24 to Kfar Giladi. Directions: Nimrod Ranch Kibbutz Kfar Giladi, off route 90 between Kiryat Shmona and Metula Phone: 050-2001-201

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CHAMMEI TEVERIA The famous hot springs are located at Derech Hamerchatza’ot Tiberias

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Separated Hours in the afternoon. To Get There: Take the 961 from the Central Bus Station (platform no. 21). Ask the bus driver to stop at Chamei Teveria. Also across the street is R’ Meir Baal Haneis Phone: (04) 672-8500 KINNERET BOATING Motor Boating and paddle boating.

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CHAN EL-AL Here you can enjoy an array of fun activitiesHiking, jeeping, wall climbing, etc. Avne Eitan , Golan heights Contact Name: Avner To Get There: This too is located in Avnei Eitan (take the 966 from the Central Bus Station) Phone: (04) 6762569 (04) 676-2216 050-5204331

Pinskei Tshuvos How does a mashgiach defend himself? Mashal Arts Whats a birds favorite mitzvah? Pidgeon Shvuyim

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BEREISHIT APPLE PACKING PLANT If you thought you couldn’t get enough out of the Golan here is the tour stopper. You might be surprised to see what goes into getting that apple into your hand. This is one of the biggest apple plants in Israel. You can find Bereishit apples at many of your local supermarkets. To Get There: The plant is located near Katzin. To get to Katzrin take the 966 from the Central Bus Station (call for more precise directions) Hours: Sun-Thurs 8:30 – 3:30 Phone: (04) 696-1988 ext 5 Connecting Heaven and Earth in Beit El

OTZAR HASTAM If you are interested in seeing how Torah, Tefillin, and Mezuzos are written and you are in the north you can take a tour at Otzar HaStam. To Get There: Take the 982 (see Kvorim: Tzfat) Address: 62 Hagidud Hashlishi St., Tzfat Phone: (04) 691-2000 MANARA CLIFF

Visit Beit El, where Yaacov Avinu dreamt of angels ascending and descending a ladder to the heavens, and where Hashem promised the Land to both Avraham and Yaacov.

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Modern Beit El is a thriving community with over a thousand families. Tours of Beit El include Jacob’s Rock, the Promised Land Observation Tower, Hashmonean burial caves, and a unique Olive Oil Factory Cave. The Beit El Tefillin Factory also offers tours. Beit El boasts the Havat Efraiim Animal Corner, the Arutz 7 Internet Radio Studios, a boutique winery, and the Reishite HaAretz Farm with workshops specializing in Mitzvot Teluyot BaAretz. Call Judy Simon to schedule a tour at: 054-666-8257 or visit: www.bet-el.muni.il/tour_english.asp .

If you haven’t eaten lunch yet you can go visit Manara Cliff. Over there you will find the longest cable car in Israel (like there are so many to compare to). They also have a variety of other activities that include mountains (mountain slides, rappelling, zip line). To Get There: Take the 963 (platform no. 20) to Kiryat Shemona. Manara Cliff is located at the southern entrance to the city. You can request from the bus driver to get off there. Phone: (04) 690-5830 KOL SHOFAR Located in Givat Yoav in Ramat Hagolan Kol Shofar is a shofar making factory. It has been around for three generations. Visitors receive a thorough explanation of the manufacturing process including laws and different types of horns used. Call to arrange a tour. To Get There: Take the 966 from the C.B.S. (platform no. 21) to Givat Yoav Phone: (04) 676-3307 Cell: 050-373-2459

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South The southern half of the country is not as exciting as the northern, simply because most of it is covered in sand and is not very arable. This coupled with the fact that there are a few army bases, secret and not-so-secret, makes much of the area off limits for tourists. So unless you like sand or being chased by the IDF there’s not much to do. Here’s a short list of places to visit;

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THE AIR FORCE MUSEUM Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 8:00am to 5:00pm Fridays and holiday eves 8:00am to 1:00pm Tours are given in Hebrew, English, French and other languages To Get There: Take the 470 from the Central Bus Station (platform no. 10) to Be’er Sheva. Then take the local bus 31. Ask the bus driver to let you off at the Museum. For details and reservations, contact; Phone: (08) 990-6853/5 CACTUS FARM On the farm one can see over 1000 different varieties of desert plants. In the spring and fall the plants are in bloom and are an amazing sight to the eye. The farm is open to the public and there are guided tours available in 3 languages, English, Russian and Hebrew. To Get There: Take the 437 from the Central Bus Station (platform no. 11) to Ashkelon then take the 379 to Eshkol Regional Center then from there you take the 11a to Talmei Yosef Phone: 050-754-9648 LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW AT MASSADA (METSADA) Light and Sound Show at the foot of Massada (Metsada) National Park, presenting the way of life at the site and the battle that took place there about 1,900 years ago. Available in English.

To Get There: Take the 486 from the Central Bus Station (Platform no. 5) get off at Masada

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Phone: (08) 9959333 EIN GEDI NATURE RESERVE

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Group (over 30 people): Adult: NIS 22: child NIS 13 Entrance fee to the Arugot Stream is the same as to the David Stream. Entrance fee to synagogue only: Adult: NIS 14; child: NIS 7 Group (over 30 people): Adult: NIS 13: child NIS 6 To Get There: Take the 486 from the Central Bus Station (platform no. 5) or from Bar Ilan Intersection Phone: (08) 658-4285

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MISHKAN HATCHEILES Ever wondered how they make a Tallis? If so, you can visit Mishkan Hatcheiles. one of the biggest Tallis factories in Israel. To Get There: Take the 470 or 446 from ther Central Bus Station (platform no. 10) to Be’er Sheva. Address: 8 Halotzer St., Emek Sara, Beer Sheva To arrange a tour Phone: 050-6955586 (08)627-4161

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Spend some time in… Tzfat To Get There: Take the 982, it can be picked up by Shmuel Hannavi and Bar-Ilan , along BarIlan, and at the Central Bus Station Things to do • Artists colony in Tzfat • Old City of Tzfat • Tzfat Winery • Kabbalah Art Gallery • Tzfat Candles Gallery • Tzfat Cheese • Arizal’s Mikvah

• Glass Blowing Exhibit Sheva Chaya Gallery, 7 Tet-Vav Street 058-714-7640 • Tzfat Gallery of Mystical Art • Otzar Hastam Learn all about the making of Torahs Tefillin and Mezuzahs. Through every stage (04)691-2000

Ancient Shuls • Ari Shul (Ashkenazi)

• Rav Yitzchok Abuhav Shul

• Ari Shul (Sephardi)

• Rav Yosef Caro Shul

Kvorim • Ari HaKodesh

• R Shlomo Alkabetz

• Rav Yosef Karo

• Chana and her seven sons

• R Moshe Cordovero

• Nachum Ish Gamzu

Places to stay Hotels • Metzuda 37 Jerusalem St.(04)697-2666

• Ron Hotel Hativat Yiftach (04)697-2590

Tzfat Tzimmers • Sugar Suite 22/7 Givat Shoshana (050)447 7177

• Safed Inn (04)697-1007

• Ari Suites Old city Tzfat (050)415-6810

• Achuzat Karo Old City Tzfat (052)714-9134

• Bar Yochai Tzimmers (04)698-7042

• Montal Tzimmer (04)67-0864 Touring

Tzfat Taxis • Taxi Ari: 04 699 9994 or 1800 399 994 • Taxi HaMavrich: 1 800 32 50 50 or 04 697 4222

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• Taxi Tamir: 04 697 2111 or 057 725 4433 • Ha’ari 1800-330-808

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RABBINUT OF TZFAT Tel: 04-697-2438 Rabbi Bistritzki, Chief Rabbi of Tzfat. Art Café

90 Jerusalem St. Tel: 04-682-0928.

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Cafe Bagdad

61 Jerusalem Street Tel: 04-6974065

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Etz HaChaim Restaurant

2, Kikar HaMaginim Tel: 0506-839-110

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Falafel Trito

54, Jerusalem Street Tel: 04-692-1490

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Fricasse Zehavah

26, Jerusalem Street Tel: 04-697-4342

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HaLafa Shel Rafi

88 Jerusalem Street Tel: 04-692-1496

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HaShefah

23 Jerusalem Street Tel: 04-692-0184

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Magic Pizza

59, Jerusalem Street Tel: 04-682-1441 1-800-300-014

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Mendi’s

29 Jerusalem Street Tel:052-760-9099 Badatz Eidah Chareidis

Mystic Pizza

45,Ma’ale HaKna’an Tel: 04-6920675

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Pizza Jerusalem

47,Jerusalem Street Tel: 04-6921217

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Pizza Garden

Kenion Shaarai HaYir Tel: 04-697-0902

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Yam L’yam Eretz Yisroel is filled with hundreds of hiking trails over mountainous ranges, through wadis (streams), and though large expanses of fields. One of the most famous hiking trails is known by many as Yam L’yam. This trail brings its partakers through some of the most beautiful flora and fauna Israel has to offer during a 3+ day hike from the edge of the Mediterranean Sea (The Yam Hagadol) to the Yam Kinneret (Sea of Galilee). Although most of you will not have 3 full days to just take off in middle of school, many students take this trek following the Yom Tov of Succos or Pesach, when most schools have an extended vacation until Rosh Chodesh. If you expect to experience this exhilarating extreme extended excursion there are some things you will need to know:

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Shvil Yisroel (the Israel hiking authority) produces maps to help hikers who are hiking through Israel. You must get the Shvil Yisroel map # 2 which plans out the Yam L’yam hiking trail. You can buy the map in most sports equipment stores. (ex. The store in the Tachanah Merkazit, Defense on the corner of King George / Ben-Yehuda) the map costs approx. 99 shekel. If you will be buying the map or have it and want to lend it out you can leave us your number and if anyone calls us well play shadchan.-Tizku L’mitzvos)

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At the end of each day you will reach a small town where you can replenish your food and water supply and where you can set up your tent

• Day 1 (22 km) concludes in Maalot-Tarshisha where there is a mall • Day 2 (17km uphill) ends in Meiron/Kever Rav Shimon Bar Yochai • Day 3 (20 km) ends at the Kinneret.

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How to get there: There is no direct bus to the starting point (Naharia-Nachal Ksiv) the most convenient way to get there is to take the 960 bus from the Jerusalem Central Bus Station to the Haifa Central bus station and transfer to bus number 271 to Naharia. At the Naharia Central Bus Station get a cab to Nachal Ksiv (will cost around 40 shekel). Alternatively you could take the Israel Train to Naharia and take a cab to Nachal Ksiv from there. To get back take a bus from Tiveria to Jerusalem. (buses 961,962,963)

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• Sleeping Bag / Sleeping mat

• Tissues / wipes

• Sneakers / Hiking Shoes / Boots

• Money

• Map of the trail

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• Granola bars, Nuts, Peanut butter,

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I want to…. Go Riding

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Horseback North Horseback riding Near Kibbutz Lavi Tel:( 054)670-9704

Canada Center Bowling Metula (04)695-0370

Rappelling Tel:(050)655-5021

Bikes Rental and Trail Tel: (050)655-5021 Segways Jerusalem tel: (052)811-9996 Jeeping / A.T.V.ing Har Haruach Telzstone Tel: (02)533-5337 Bus 189 from Jerusalem Jeeping and Biking T:(052)286-1255 Jeeping Mitzpeh Rimon T: (052)720-4540 A.T.V.Ing TelzStone (054)767-7634 Jeeping Galil Jeeping (054)534-2491 Touring

Jeeping Tzfat/Teveria (052)558-4668 Airplane Fly an Airplane Tel: (054)747-4226

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Talpiot Bowling 17 Hauman St. Jerusalem T: (02)678-2000

Skating Canada Center Ice Skating Metula (04)695-0370

Shoot Stuff Paintball Kfar Saba (Beit Berl) Call * (*95546325) Beer Sheva 08-6597188

Shooting Ranges Magnum Shooting Range 4 Yanai (near Mamilla off Shlomo Hamelech) (02)623-3777 (052)662-2577 Krav Shooting Range 11 Maaseh Choshev Talpiot (02)672-2999 Caliber 3 Professional Anti-Terrorist Training Gush Etzion (050)342-2770

Rappelling Tel:(052)230-0306

Play in Water Kayaking Abu Kayak At Park Hayarden Off of road 888 Hours: 9am-5pm (04)692-1078 Jeeping, Water Skiing, Banana Boat Rides, Horse Back Riding Chalom Olami (050)822-9400 Water Park Kibbutz Chafetz Chaim Water Park open during summer months (08)859-3939 Boating Hertzelia (054)226-8411

See a Museum (Be warned that musuems are not known for their strict adverence to halacha or torah hashkafah) Jerusalem Gush Katif Museum 5 Shaarei TZedek St. Jerusalem (02)625-5456

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Bible Lands Museum 25 Granot St., Museum Row, Jerusalem Near the Knesset and across from the Shrine of the Book Buses 9, 17, 24 (02)561-1066 Herzl Museum Yad Vashem Har Hazikaron right near Har Herzl Last stop on the light rail (02)644-3802 Israel Museum – Dead Sea Scrolls 9:30-5:30 (02)670-8811

Childrens Museum / Blind Museum (must book in advance) Peres Park, Cholon (03)650-3000 Childrensmuseum.org.il Mini Israel See everything in Israel… mini 10 am -5 pm 1-700-559-559

See a Factory Osem Factory (Cholon) 9am -5 pm 1-700-70-76-76 Coca Cola (Bene Brak) 9am-6pm (03)671-2226 (Must book in advance) How to get There: 402 bus from Bar lan

Davidson Center Jerusalem Archaeological Park (Near the Kotel) 8am-5pm (02)627-7550

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Kotel Tunnel Tours From 7am *5958 (books in advance)

Fruit Picking Apples,Cherries, Pears and more Ein Zivan, Ramat Hagolan (04)699-3610

Biblical Museum of Natural History 5 Rechov Hatzaba Beit Shemesh (073)213-1662 (book in advance) Bloomfield Science Museum Near Givat Ram Campus Rechov Hamuseum 10 am-6 pm (02)654-4888

Arrange an Activity in My School Carnival Inflatable ride rentals Luna-Na (03)936-6662 (050)594-1786

Get Away With Friends Bus and Van Rentals (050)413-0131 Bircas Haderech From 14-55 seaters (050)671-7841

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Places to Stay North/Galil Armonot Esther On religious Yishuv Chazon (052)361-5974 Kibbutz Chofetz Chaim Kafri Hotel (08)859-3806 Kinneret Kinar Hotel On the eastern edge of the Kinneret (04)673-8822 Kinneret Galil (04)673-8822 Sulam Yaakov Near Meiron (054)227-3670

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What The Future Holds • Yeshivas in America • Post Seminary Seminaries • SCHOLARSHIPS AND FUNDING

AFTER ISRAEL PROGRAMS YESHIVAS / PROGRAMS IN CHUTZ LAARETZ California

Yeshivat Torah Lishma 8843 Alcott St. #9 Los Angeles, CA 90035 Phone: (310)927-8618 [email protected] www.torahlishma.org COLORADO

YESHIVA TORAS CHAIM (DENVER)

Rav Yisroel Meir Kagan and Rav Yitzchok Wasserman 1555 Stuart Ave Denver, Colorado Phone: (303)629-8200

ILLINOIS

HEBREW THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE BEIS MEDRASH LETORAH (SKOKIE YESHIVA) Rav Avraham Friedman Hebrew Theological College 7135 N. Carpenter Road Skokie, IL 60077 Phone: (847) 982 – 2500 Fax: (847) 674 – 6381 [email protected]

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YESHIVA GEDOLA OF BRIDGEPORT Rav Simcha Bunim Berger 85 Arlington Street Bridgeport, CT 06606 Phone: (203)330-9200 Fax: (203)330-4564 [email protected] FLORIDA

YESHIVA V’KOLLEL BEIS MOSHE CHAIM Rav Yochanan Zweig 4000 Alton Road Miami Beach, FL 33140 Phone: (305) 534-7050 [email protected] Fax: (305) 534-8444

INDIANA

RAV NAFTALI RIFF YESHIVA Rav Yisrael Gettinger 6510 Hoover Road Indianapolis, IN 46260 Phone: (317) 253-5253 [email protected]

OHIO

YESHIVA OF GREATER WASHINGTON (SILVER SPRING)

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Rav Aharon Lopiansky 1216 Arcola Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20902 Phone: (301) 649-7077 Fax: (301) 649-7053

YESHIVA AHAVAS HATORAH Rav Menachem Weinberg Heights Jewish Center 14270 Cedar Road Cleveland, Ohio 44121 Phone: (216)965-5355

YESHIVA GEDOLA ATERES SHMUEL OF WATERBURY Rav Ahron Kaufman 32 Hillside Ave Waterbury, CT 06710-2217 Phone: (203) 573-0266 http://waterburyyeshiva.org/ GEORGIA

YESHIVA OHR YISRAEL (ATLANTA)

Rav Mayer Neuberger 1458 Holly Lane Northeast Atlanta, GA 30329 Phone: (404) 320-1444 www.ohryisrael.org

MARYLAND

NER YISROEL (BALTIMORE, MD)

Rav Aharon Feldman 400 Mount Wilson Ln Baltimore, MD 21208 Phone: (410) 484-7200

NEW YORK - MONSEY

OHR SOMAYACH, MONSEY Rav Yisroel Rokowsky & Rav Yisroel Simcha Schorr Tanenbaum Educational Center

244 Route 306 / P.O. Box 334 Monsey, New York 10952 Phone: (845) 425-1370 Fax: (845) 425-8865 [email protected]

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SHAAREI TORAH OF ROCKLAND

Yeshivat Tiferet Torah The Sephardic Heritage Program

Rav Walmark

Rav Nissan Hakakian 996 Route 202 Suffern NY 10901 Phone: (845)538-4125 [email protected]

91 Carlton Rd Suffern, NY 10901 Phone: (845) 352 - 3431

ZICHRON EREZ Rav Chaim Zev Levitan 10 Golar Drive Monsey, New York Phone: (845)368-2753 [email protected] for the yeshiva: 054-841-6467 or 050-772-4467

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BROOKLYN

YESHIVA PEER HATORAH Rav Ezra Rotkin 2913 Ave L. Brooklyn N.Y.11210 [email protected] Phone: (917)863-4396

YESHIVAS RUACH HATORAH Rav Menachem Mark 1450 Ocean Ave Broooklyn N.Y. 11210 Phone: (718)338-2834

Yeshiva Derech Hatalmud RaV Moshe Yitzchok Fisher Rav Hillel Ely 978 East 22 st. Brooklyn NY 11210

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BEIS MEDRASH L’TALMUD LANDER COLLEGE FOR MEN (KEW GARDENS HILLS, NY)

Rav Abba Bronspigel 75-31 150th Street Kew Gardens Hills, NY 11367 Phone: (718) 820-4884 [email protected]

CHOFETZ CHAIM Rav Dovid Harris 76 Avenue & 147 Street Kew Gardens Hills, N.Y. 11367 Phone: (718)268-4700

YESHIVAS OHR HACHAIM Rav Doniel Lander and Rav Mordechai Kraus 141-61 71st Avenue Kew Gardens Hills N.Y. 11367 Phone: (718)544-1764

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MANHATTAN

MADREGAS HAADOM Rav Moshe Faskowitz 69-13 172st. Flushing N.Y. 11365 Phone: (718)969-8501 Fax: (718)228-5051

MESIVTA TIFERES JERUSALEM M.T.J. (NEW YORK, NY)

Rav Dovid Feinstein 145 E Broadway New York, NY, 10002 Phone: (212)964-2830

YESHIVA UNIVERSITY Rav Herschel Shachter Wilf Campus 2495 Amsterdam Ave Suite 501 New York , NY 10033 Phone: (212) 960-5400

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STATEN ISLAND

BAIS MEDRASH NESIVOS HATORAH 19 Rupert Ave Staten Island, NY 10314 Phone: (718) 370-7583

DRS LEV HATORAH Rav Yisroel Kaminetsky

(FAR ROCKAWAY, NY)

Rav Yechiel Yitzchok Perr 802 Hicksville Rd Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Phone: (718)327-7600

MADRAIGOS TAL TECHIYA PROGRAM Rav Dov Silver 936 Broadway Woodmere N.Y. 11598 Phone: (516)371-3250 [email protected] www.madraigos.org

YESHIVA YESOD YOSEF Rav Dovid Rhodes

SH’OR YOSHUV Rav Naftali Jaeger

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YESHIVA ZICHRON MOSHE OF SOUTH FALLSBURG (SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY)

R’ Eli Ber Wachtfogel 84 Laurel Park Road South Fallsburg, NY 12779 Phone: 845) 434-5240

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YESHIVA OF FAR ROCKAWAY, DERECH AYSON

700 Ibsen Street Woodmere, NY 11598 Phone: (516) 295-7700 Fax: (516) 295-2929

119 Doughty Blvd. Inwood, N.Y. Phone: (574)303-3191 [email protected]

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Sh’or Yoshuv Institute 1 Cedar Lawn Avenue Lawrence, NY, 11559 Phone: (516) 239-9002 Fax: (516) 239-9003

NEW JERSEY - LAKEWOOD

BETH MEDRASH GOVOHA (LAKEWOOD)

Rav Aryeh Malkiel Kotler, Rav Yeruchem Olshin, Rav Dovid Shustal & Rav Yisroel Neuman 617 6th Street Lakewood, NJ 08701-2797 Phone: (732) 363-8815

YESHIVA GEDOLA OF THE FIVE TOWNS Rav Yitzchok Knobel Rav Moshe Zev Katzenstein 846 West Broadway Woodmere, NY 11598 Phone: (516) 295-8900 ext 5 Fax (516) 295-8903 [email protected]

YESHIVA GEDOLAH OF WEST HEMPSTEAD West Hempstead N.Y. 11552 Phone: (516) 882-3765

YESHIVA NISHMAS HATORAH Rav Pinchus Weinberger 568 Peninsula Blvd. Cedarhurst, NY 11096 Phone: (646) 820‐3312 Fax: (516) 239‐2007 [email protected]

TEANECK

YESHIVA GEDOLA OF TEANECK 1443 Palisade Avenue Teaneck, NJ Phone: (201) 833-5920

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Programs In ERETZ YISROEL Family Institute and Counseling Center Rechov Beit Yitzchok Phone: (02) 654-4555

Jewel Ramat Eshkol Phone: (054) 568-7621

Maalot Israel 10 Hakablan Phone: (02) 654-4555

Machon Tal 7 Beit Hadefus Phone: (02) 654-7238

Malchus / Ohr Chaya 2 Belilius Phone: (02) 537-4927

Mesilot 11/5 Mishkelov Street Phone: (02) 654-1268

Moreshet 1 Beit Yitzchok Phone: (02) 654-4578

Nishmat 26a Berel Locker St. Phone: (02) 640-4333

EYAHT 22 Imrei Bina Phone: (02) 538-2522

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Programs In Chutz Laaretz BINAH BALTIMORE 6214 Pimlico Road Baltimore, MD 21209 Phone: (410) 764-7712

MAALOT BALTIMORE B’nai Jacob Shaarei Zion C 6602 Park Heights Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21215 Mrs. Ettie Rosenbaum: Phone: (410) 358-3144 [email protected]

SH’EEFA SEMINARIES 1066 Virginia St. Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Phone: 516-6-SHEEFA [email protected] OHR NAVA 2201 East 23rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11229 [email protected] Phone: 718.OHR.NAAVA (718).647.6228

MACHON BASYA ROCHEL [email protected] Phone: (718) 355-8900 Rebbetzin Aviva Feiner

Blitstein Institute for Women (TI) of Hebrew Theological College 2606 West Touhy Avenue Chicago, IL 60645 Phone: (773) 973-0241 www.TI.HTC.edu

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Funding the Year Thanks to NCSY and R’ A.Y. Rubin Funding your learning in Eretz Yisroel can be costly. Many Yeshivas and Seminaries give scholarships based on the financial needs of the student applying. However even with the break you might receive, the cost of spending a year in Yeshiva / Seminary in Israel can be daunting. It is possible that your tuition has already been handled by your parents or someone else. If it has not, or you would like to receive assistance trying to learn for another year or perhaps you have a sibling / relative who will be coming and you think this information could help them, we have listed various ways which you could receive financial assistance to help take your mind off the finances and allow you to learn with a clear head. Note: Not all of the options are available for all students. IMPORTANT: Most scholarships are inundated with requests by email. Some funds will only award scholarship money if the request stands out as something worthy. If you send emails and don’t get responses don’t be surprised. You will need to be assertive and call or write letters in order to receive funding. If you have a friend who writes well have him/her help you formulate your request in the best way possible to make sure you receive funding. 1 Many communities and shuls have funds earmarked for helping students learn in Israel. Ask around amongst the leaders of the community how you could apply to receive some of that assistance. Almost all shul rabbis have a “Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund” where they are allotted certain funds for which they can allocate to their discretion. Ask your Rav, perhaps your needs will fit his discretion. 2 In most major Jewish communities there are Jewish Federations which offer scholarships for students who wish to learn is Israel. Some offer needs based scholarships while other offer scholarships based on merits while some offer both. Contact your local Jewish Federation to find out if you meet their requirements to receive a scholarship. 3 If you are affiliated with NCSY you could be eligible for a scholarship through National NSCY as well as your own Regional NCSY. Ask the heads of your NCSY region to find out how to apply for a scholarship. 4 Speak to the Rebbe or Teacher involved in facilitating students to go to Israel (Israel Advisor). It is possible that your High school has funds allocated to help students learn in Israel. Perhaps they have a work-study program to help you attend the institution you would like. 5 The Yeshiva / Seminary that you are (planning on) attending may have scholarships available for students. It never hurts to ask. What The Future Holds

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6 Many Yeshivas and Seminaries are affiliated with a university (ex. Y.U., Touro. H.T.C./TI) in America. If you are attending an institution that is affiliated, you could be eligible to Federal (FAFSA) and state grants. Ask your Israel advisor how this works to maximize your scholarship money, or check out fafsa.ed.gov

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7  MASA is an organization that offers scholarships to students who plan to attend a Yeshiva or Seminary in Israel. Masa has two types of help. They offer funding for students who apply to schools who abide by their criteria. Additionally they offer funding based on a student’s needs. Contact them to find out if you are eligible for a scholarship. 8 The Alisa Flatow Memorial Fund offers a limited number of scholarships on a merit and need basis. You will need to apply by mid-February in order to be considered for a scholarship. The fund is not for students already learning in Israel. In order to be considered you will need to be attending an institution that offers college credits. To find out more see alisafund.org. 9 Rabbi Avrohom Yitzchok Rubin has a fund that helps students who are serious about learning in Israel. It is called the Zemer Talmud Fund. He can be reached at [email protected] 10 Jeff Seidel has a fund that helps students, who come from non-Orthodox backgrounds, pay for their airfare to learn in Israel. You must apply before you fly. jeffseidel.com

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11   Oorah, yes the same one as the auction, offers scholarships to students wishing to learn in Israel. Contact Oorah to see if you meet the criteria for their Israel scholarships:  www.oorah.org

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12  Rabbi Benzion Klatzko offers scholarships for students wishing to learn in Israel on select programs. Contact Rabbi Klatzko, at [email protected], to find out if you meet his criteria for a scholarship.

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13  The Amy Adina Schulman Scholarship Fund- The grant requires a commitment to educate others through lectures, programs or other activities upon returning to your home or school community.  You must be willing and able to do this so others will have the opportunity to learn about and to be inspired to do similar work. Apply at amyadinaschulmanfund.org/

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14 JNF has a “Plant your way to Israel” program. You raise money to help plant trees in Israel and you receive $18 out of every $36 donation toward your tuition. You’d be surprised how many people are interested in planting trees in Israel. Ask your grandma, uncle, aunt, cousin, neighbor, neighbor’s cousin etc. (You get the drift.) to donate a tree in honor of each of their children etc. Come up with a geshmak sales pitch and you could fund your way to Israel and help the Israel forests at the same time. You can even start your own personal fund raising web page at jnf.org/pyw Check it out at support.jnf.org 15  GoAbroad.com has a list of over 600 scholarships available for students.  There may be a scholarship opportunity available to help fund your trip to Israel. goabroad.com

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16 Torah LeTzion offers scholarships to students who are interested in learning and growing religiously and personally in Israel. torahletzion.org 17 All large companies and wealthy people have foundations for distribution of their charity funds. Many have scholarship funds for studying and many have funds for overseas studies. Do some research, make some phone calls, send some emails. Be proactive. If you plan your request properly you could receive some descent funding “You never know, you never know.”

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Important Phone Numbers Police

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Magen David Adom / Hatzalah

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Fire

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Poison Control

(04) 854-1900

Exchange Rate 02-373-2000 Information Egged Weather Terem Menashe Sopher (ride to the airport) Nesher (ride to the airport) Nesiah Tovah (ride to the airport)

144 *2800 (03) 560-0600 (02) 509-3333 1-599-520-520 (02)533-3425 (02) 623-1231 (02) 625-7227 (057)311-5579

Electric Company 103 Water company (“gichone”) 2070 Bezeq (phone) 199

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Airlines Ben Gurion............................(03) 975-5555 Flight Departure and Arrival.(03) 972-3344 Air Canada ............................. (03) 607-2111 Air France............................... (03)755-5050

Bookstores Geula Avenue Bookshop 3 Malchei Yisroel...................... (02) 537-4949 Girsa 13 Chofetz Chaim........................(02) 538-1211

Alitalia...................................(03)796-0700

Manny’s Ohr Hachaim

American Airlines ................. (03)795-2122

2 Chabakuk............................. (02) 633-7040 ad on page..................................................... 39

British Airway ......................(02)628-8654 British Airway .......................(03)606-1555 Brussels ..............................1-700-703-292 Continental ........................... (03)511-6700 Czech Arlines ......................... (03)516-5115

Moriah 40 Misgav Ledach Old City........(02) 628-5267 Mossad Harav Kook 1 Harav Maimon........................ (02) 652-6231

Delta .................................... (03)513-8000 El Al ..............................(03)971-6111 *2250 El Al ......................................(02)677-0200 Iberia .....................................(03)795-1920 Israir ......................................(03)795-5777 K.L.M ................................... (03)796-7999 Malev .................................. (03)975-4274 S. Africa Airways ...................(03)795-1344 Swiss Air ...............................(03)714-8555

Next To The Mir 1 Beis Yisroel............................. (02) 581-1080 Pomerantz 5 Beeri......................................(02) 623-5559 Shanky’s 16 Rechov Petach Tikva............. (02) 538-6936 Sifrei Meah Shearim 15 Meah Shearim......................(02) 502-2567

Turkish Airlines ......................(03)517-2333 US Airways........................... (03)754-8400 Virgin Atlantic ..................... (03)547-9333

bureaucracy Israeli Shortcut............ (073)744-3853 ad on Page .............................................. 27

Aliya Nefesh B’Nefesh............... 02-659-5800 ad on page...................................................... 81

Alterations Seamstress............................. 054-848-2391

Apartment Rental Sanhedria Suite..................... 050-41-SUITE Yellow Pages

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Bus Companies All Bus Services.........(072)258-8787 / *8787 Egged........................(03) 6948888 / *2800 Afikim....................................(03) 5252555 Illit..........................................(02) 5807777 Veolia .............................................. *6686 Egged ....................................(08) 6260555 Israil Railways ........................(03) 6117000 CityPassJerusalem Light Rail....... (073) 2100601 / *3686

Bus Rentals Kinor David Buses....... (054)844-4321 ad on page..................................................... 43

Cakes and Cookies Schreiners....................... (054)842-1412 ad on page..................................................... 43

Candy Candies R Us................... (052)715-4844

Chiropractors

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Shemesh Chiropractics......... (054)927-9389

Contact Lenses Vista...................................... (02)538-2217 ad on page..................................................... 94

Dance aerobics fitness Vikki Kreditor....................... (054)849 9029

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Dentists Car Rentals Avis............................... *272 / (03)617-0000

Dr. Abramson..................... (02)623-4679 ad on Page ...............................................97

Hertz................1-700-507-555 / (03)684-1000

Dr. Ackerman...................... (052)244-9420

Thrifty.....................................(02)500-1800 Budget....................... *2200 / (03)935-0000 Sixt.......................................... (03)977-3500

Cel Phones Rent A Cell....................... (058)548-5974 ad on page..................................................... 121

Clothing

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The Skirt Rack................ (052)718-0795

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Dr. Cheifetz......................... (02)538-6744 ad on Page ...............................................95

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Dr. Chiott..............................(02)583-2273 ad on Page ...............................................95 Dr. Gerlernter................... (02)625-9682

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Dr. Glassman..................... (02)566-9061 ad on Page ...............................................97

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Dr. Weiss..............................(02)643-0952 ad on Page ...............................................97 Fun & Recreation

Designer Basics...................... (054)842-1979

Flatter................................ (02)940-0520

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Doctors Dr. Ostroy.......................... (02)537-6990 ad on Page ...............................................93

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ad on page.................................................... 187 Little House Of Shells................ 02-582-4378

Dry Cleaners

Zeesys...................................... 02-537-9825

Oranim..................................... 02-582-2277

Socks r’ Us................................02-582-4993

Hapisgah............................. (02)997-4060 ad on Page ............................................... 35

Kosher Casual................. (02)999-1796 ad on ......................................................Divider Suits n Skirts.....................(02)502-1838 ad on Page .............................................. 187

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Blitstein Institute........... (773)973-0241 ad on Page .............................................. 21

Life Style............................. 02-538-6222

Compuskills...................... 02-654-1268 ad on page................................................. 17, 111 Design Alive..................... 078-555-8580 ad on page........................................ Back cover

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Exterminators Barak Exterminators................052-376-3879 ad on page......................................................33

Halichos................................. 054-843-5017

H. T. C. Skokie.................. (847)982-2500 ad on Page ............................................... 13 Jerusalem School of Photography......................... 02-307-5575

Landers............................(054)202-3980 ad on Page ................................................. 1 Maalot Baltimore.....................410-358-3144 T.T.I..........................................057-314-7092 Touro America..........................02-651-0090

Y.I.E.P................................... (917)209-8204 ad on Page ............................................... 35

Extra-Curricular Learning Aishet / Achim................. 052-761-8796 ad on page......................................................23 Artlev Academy Art School...... 052-767-6195

Discovery........................ 054-847-6502 ad on page..................................................... 29 Glamour Makeup......... (053)316-5237 ad on Page1............................................... 87

Gifts & TOYS Head over Heels............ 3 Levush Mordechai

beauty salons Electrolysis by Esti.................... 02-538-7427

Cherry................................. (02)628-8899 ad on .................................... Inside Front Cover

Electrolysis by Chayale..02-622-1762

Gedolim Paintings.......... (02)500-2713 ad on Page .............................................. 49 Matanel.............................. (02)566-9257 ad on Page .............................................. 115 Toy Storee...........................(02)581-8122 ad on Page .............................................. 43

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Epilogic............................... 02-651-8879 ad on page.................................................... 189

Government Offices

In Your Dreams..................... (054)844-2320 

Bituach Leumi................... Tel: (02)675-5555 4 Shimon Ben Shetach St.

Laser Look ........................02-540-1497 ad on page.................................................... 188

Misrad Hapnim................. Tel: (02)629-0222 1 Shlomtzion Hamalka Hours: Sunday -Thursday 8 am to 12 pm

Nail Queen Express........ 02-626-4999 ad on page.................................................... 187

Penina’s Clinic.................054-217-0559

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Gown Rental

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Exquisite Gown Rental............... 02-537-7012

Zahava’s Place...........................02-651-3279

Silhouettes..............................054-833-9219

Hairsyling Mollie glas Sheitel Course................ 054-847-4135 ad on page.................................................... 187 Shear Beauty..........................054-557-9402 Shoshana Heisel..................... 052-763-6303 Shushu Mayer - Wig Design.......02-651-0323

Hospitals Haddasah Ein Kerem Ein Kerem....................................(02) 677-7111

Haddasah Har Hatzofim Har Hatzofim.............................. (02) 584-4111

Misgav Ladach

Harmony..............................Tel:(02)621-9999

Jerusalem Gate ...................Tel:(02)500-8500 (Mehadrin and OU)................43 Yirmiyahu St Jerusalem Gold .....................Tel:(02)501-3333 (Rabbanut)................................. 234 Jaffa Rd.

King Solomon ......................Tel:(02)569-5555 (Mehadrin).......................... 32 King David St. Legacy Jerusalem................Tel:(02)627-0800

Sha’arei Tzedek

Leonardo Plaza.................... Tel:(02)629-8666 (Mehadrin)........................47 King George St.

Hammem Gimmel 7 .................. (02) 652-1748

Terem Emergency Room Hagedud Haivri 4........................ (02) 561-2139

Hotels A Little House In Bakah....... Tel:(02)673-7944 A Little House In Rechavia....Tel:(02)563-3344 (Mehadrin)............................. 20 Ibn Ezra St. American Colony..................Tel:(02)627-9777 Caesar (Rabbanut)................ Tel:(02)500-5656 208 Jaffa Rd Crowne Plaza....................... Tel:(02)539-0808 (Rabbanut)................................... Givat Ram Dan Boutique...................... Tel:(02)568-9999 31 Derech Hebron Dan Panorama......................Tel:(02)569-5695 David Citadel........................... Tel:(02)621-1111 (Rabbanut)............................ 7 King David St. Eldan..................................... Tel:(02)567-9777 (Rabbanut)...............................24 King David Grand Court...........................Tel:(02)591-7777 (Rabbanut).............................15 St. George St

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Leonardo Inn........................Tel:(02)655-8888 Leonardo Jerusalem...............Tel:(02)533-1234

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King David .......................... Tel:(02)620-8888 (Rabbanut).....................................................

Chizkiyahu Hamelech 27.............(02) 567-8444

Bayit 12, Bayit Vegan..................... (02) 655-5111

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Inbal Jerusalem.....................Tel:(02)675-6666 (Rabbanut)............................3 Jabotinsky St.,

Lev Yerushalayim.................Tel:(02)530-0333 (Mehadrin).........................18 King George St.

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Mamilla................................Tel:(02)548-2222 Montefiore............................. Tel:(02)622-1111 (Mehadrin) Mount Zion..........................Tel:(02)568-9555

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Novotel...............................Tel:(02) 532-0000 (Mehadrin).............................9 St. George St. Olive Tree .............................Tel:(02)541-0410 (Rabbanut)........................... 23 St. George St.

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Palatin....................................Tel:(02)623-1141 Sem Stuff

Park Jerusalem (Rabbanut)...Tel:(02)658-2222 (Rabbanut)....................................2 Vilnay St. Prima Kings...........................Tel:(02)620-1201 (Mehadrin)........................60 King George St. Prima Palace............................Tel:(02)531-1811 (Agudas Yisroel)..............................2 Pines St.

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Prima Royale...........................Tel:(02)560-7111 Ramada Jerusalem.............. Tel:(02)659-9999 (Mehadrin)...........Ruppin Bridge / Herzl Blvd. Ramat Rachel.......................Tel:(02)670-2555

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Regency Jerusalem ...............Tel:(02)533-1234 (Rabbanut).....................................32 Lehi St. Shalom Jerusalem................ Tel:(02)675-2222 (Rabbanut)............................24 Shacharai St.

Insurance Egert & Cohen..................02-622-7999 ad on page...................................................... 91

Music/ Recording Studio Hanagar Studios..........(058)770-2226 ad on ................................................ Divider DR Recording Studios (for ladies and girls) ............. (058)446-9494 Little Apple Recording Studio..... 02-500-4274 ............................................. (054)943-6343 Music Lessons by Michal........(054)848-0793 Music Lessons by Leba Popack.. (057)311-0804

Jeeping Jeep Barama..................... (052)762-5337 ad on page................................................... 205

Recording Studio Raphael Biberfeld

............................................. (054)943-6343 ad on page...................................................... 17 Ruach Hakodesh Band........... (054)943-6343

Jobs Chevra.............................. (050)668-1088 ad on Page ............................................... 13

Nutritionist Chavie Mandelbaum..... (02)581-6080  ad on page............................................... 99

Leather Binding Ohrthentic........................(02)651-4414

Surele Diet Center.......... (057)311-6110 ad on Page ...............................................99

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Podiatrists Lice Checking

Dr. Kreditor...................(054)239-2409 ad on page............................................... 101

American Lousebuster........... (054)842-5345 

Moskowitz Lice Lady.... (02)537-LICE  ad on page............................................... 98

Massage Therapy Therapeutic Massage by Raizel.. 054-846-7206 (for women only)

Money Changer Access Credit....................02-651-6090 ad on page............................................... 47

Capital Change...............02 -532-2448 ad on page............................................... 45 Yellow Pages

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Post Offices Central Post Office Yaffo 23..........................................629-0777 Sun-Thurs: 8-6 / Fri 8-12 Agripas Agripas 42 Mercaz Klal Building....... 624-7553 Sun-Thurs: 8-5 / Fri: closed Bar Ilan Rabeinu Gershom 40...................... 532-5866 S. M. W. Th. 8-12:30, 3:30-6 / Tues.8-1 Fri: 8-12:30 City Center Kikar Safra Iriya Building................629-5952 S.-Thurs: 7:30-2:30 / Tues: also 4-6:30

King George 6 Hapa’amon...............................624-0260 Hours: 8-3 / Fri: 8-12

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