Israel for the Year

We're part of a great Facebook group of Israel GAP year parents. We've taken the feedback and comments from parents on that list and compiled the ultimate packing list for seminary girls for you to use and share. Bear in mind of course, that this is just an example and depending on where you are going and for how long, the list may differ greatly. Also note that there are some items on the list that people prefer to buy in Israel and we've pointed out these categories where relevant.

We're part of a great Facebook group of Israel GAP year parents. A parent posted a really useful hand written packing list for her son spending a year in Yeshiva in Israel. What followed was a long discussion thread among other experienced GAP year parents. This resourceful parent then combined all the comments and wrote out a new list. We thought the list was so great, that we're posting it here for you to use and share. Bear in mind of course, that this is just an example and depending on where you are going and for how long, the list may differ greatly. 

Written by a returning GAP year seminary student (if you’re the author, please tell us so we can give you credit) we’re happy to share the ultimate handbook for your GAP year in Israel. Filled with amazing practical tips and tricks about everything from navigating  the Israeli transport system to surviving your moldy dorm bathrooms, this is a must read for any GAP year student boarding a plane to Israel.

Are you sending your child to Israel for the year and feeling overwhelmed about how to go about packing? We'd like to present the ultimate packing guide filled with useful tips and tricks. This is not one of those packing checklist megillahs of everything you need to bring. This guide is about the ‘how’ of packing and focuses on two questions: What types of things should I buy in Israel and what should I bring from home?

OK, Let’s get started…