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What to Bring:
Linen
Towels, fitted sheets, flat sheets, warm blanket/summer blanket, duvet,
pillow(s), laundry bag, sleeping bag
Clothing
Light-weight cotton slacks, warm slacks and/or corduroys, button-down
shirts with collars, white button-down shirts for Shabbat, numerous
pairs of underwear & socks, pajamas, warm sweaters for Shabbat & weekdays,
summer suit(s), winter suit(s), water-repellent winter jacket, light-weight
winter jacket, ties, comfortable shoes for everyday, shoes for Shabbat,
water-repellent boots for winter.
Please note: The Yeshiva dress code requires students
to wear shirts with collars, no jeans, and shoes with socks. White shirts are
required for Shabbat.
Hiking & Sports
Baseball cap for hiking, hiking pants & T-shirts, hiking shoes, sneakers,
sports clothes, bathing suit, canteens, sleeping bag,
disposable cameras (water-proof), mosquito spray, sun block, goggles,
sports equipment such as baseball & baseball glove, basketball, etc.
Medication
Prescription drugs you may need and a copy of the prescription in case
you need a replacement. The prescription should contain the "generic" name
of the medication.
Miscellaneous Items
Toiletries (including a year's supply of contact lens solution, if applicable),
an extra pair of glasses (if applicable), notebooks, pens, Discman/mp3
player, batteries (lots), alarm clock, 4 wallet-size photos
of yourself (this will be needed during the course of the year).
Please note:
- Expensive radios, cameras, etc. are NOT RECOMMENDED.
- Laptop computers, DVD players and any equipment
capable of playing movies are STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Pocket Money:
We highly discourage students from bringing cash in large amounts for
use during the school year. The Yeshiva offers students storage of cash
and small valuables in the office safe but the Yeshiva cannot take responsibility
for loss or theft.
We do recommend the following methods:
- Credit Cards or Debit Cards - Credit cards are an easy way to make local purchases throughout the country. MasterCard and Visa are the most accepted cards. Cash may be withdrawn from many ATMs with either a NYCE or Cirrus debit card.
- Travelers Checks - Can be converted to cash at banks for a small fee (some banks charge a fee per travelers check).
- Western Union Transfers – Most branches of the Israeli Postal Authority (including the post office in the Mevaseret mall) accept bank transfers from any Western Union Affiliate. For more information, please contact your local Western Union branch.
General Expenses:
Laundry:
The Yeshiva has washing machines and dryers available for students' use
at the cost of approx. NIS 12 (approx. $2.70) per load. In addition,
there is a Laundromat in the mall in Mevaseret Zion. Dry cleaning is
also available.
Transportation:
Round-trip fare to and from Jerusalem is approx. NIS 14 (approx. $3.00)
per trip. Bus fare for destinations on "free" Shabbatot depends
on the distance. A local taxi company is available 24 hours a day for
students' convenience.
Personal:
Spending money, money for seforim, snack food, bus fare, gifts for Shabbat,
etc.
Safety of Belongings & Money:
Combination locks are provided on all doors, which, when kept locked, ensure that students' belongings are safe. Personal property insurance is available for a separate fee directly from our insurance agent (see Download Forms). The Yeshiva is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
A safe is available for students' use and may be used to store all items excluding passports.
NOTE:
Each student is required to pay a $100 security deposit on
arrival. This will be used only in the case of damage caused to Yeshiva
property, and will be refunded upon leaving Yeshiva at the end of the
year.
