TRAVEL
TIPS
| Driving |
U.S
Driving Permit accepted |
| Currency |
(ILS)
New Israeli Shekel |
| Electrical |
230 Volts |
| Telephones |
Country
Code 972, Tel Aviv 3, Jerusalem 2, Nazereth 6 |
Clothing:
Clothing needs are about the same as for the American southwest.
Low-heeled, thick-soled walking shoes are best suited for most
tourist sites. Dress at most religious sites should be appropriately
modest. Most of Israel is quite warm and humid, except for December
through March. Rainfall occurs regularly during winter months;
occasionally it snows in Jerusalem and in the mountains.
Health:
Israel requires that at least one pharmacy in a neighborhood be
open or on call at all times; a list is published at least weekly
in the English-language Jerusalem Post. Israel and U.S. public
health standards are about equal. Adequate medical and dental
care is available, and tapwater is potable.
Telecommunications:
Telephone and telegraph services, domestic and international,
are efficient. Rates are higher than in the U.S. Israel is seven
standard time zones ahead of eastern standard time.
