My friend is going to the West Bank next week. He's Jewish. I'm worried, but nothing I do is going to stop him. My roommate told me about a tradition in the Jewish community where travelers are given money to give to charity at the end of their journey, with the idea that the intention to do good will protect them on their way. Tomorrow, I'm going to send my friend some money and tell him to give it to charity—when he gets back to the States. What other things can I send with the money, to let him know that I really care about him before he goes to this really dangerous place, or that might help him while he's there? [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Jan 13, 2009 - 13 answers

I am moving from the US to Israel for a year. What should I bring with me, apart from the obvious, that is hard to find/incredibly expensive in Israel? [more inside]
posted by huskerdont on Jul 17, 2008 - 12 answers

Looking for a good guide about what to do when moving from America to a foriegn country generally, or moving to Israel specifically, or advice about anything that I should be sure not to forget. [more inside]
posted by andoatnp on May 30, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm going to be studying in Jerusalem next year, and I'd really like it if one of my friends could come and visit me. The only problem is her father - he is very resistant to the idea, and undoubtedly gets his concerns from the news - which we know has an awful tendency of sensationalizing things beyond recognition. I was hoping you guys could help me put something together that she could show her father, to hopefully help assuage some of his fears. I mean, we're not planning on road-tripping down to Gaza or anything! [more inside]
posted by howgenerica on May 24, 2008 - 10 answers

A couple of questions about a potential trip to Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Israel. [more inside]
posted by einarorn on Apr 14, 2008 - 10 answers

Creative travellers: how can a guy get to Israel as cheaply and indirectly as possible? [more inside]
posted by Acari on Dec 18, 2007 - 12 answers

IsraelTravelFilter. First trip overseas, too. [more inside]
posted by rsanheim on May 2, 2007 - 16 answers

I'll be travelling to Israel in several months, and have a couple of questions that I can't seem to find answers for: where to find good used bookstores, and whether it's possible to visit an Orthodox home for Shabbat dinner. [more inside]
posted by greenmagnet on Apr 3, 2007 - 12 answers

Taglit-BirthrightIsraelFilter: who's got info/buzz about the different trip organizers? I see 11 non-denominational, generic-looking trips ... does it matter which I choose? Random personal anecdotes welcome. [more inside]
posted by geremiah on Feb 11, 2007 - 11 answers

How can I get from Turkey to Israel via boat given the current open border crossings? Does anyone know of specific companies that make this trip? If it is not possible to go direct, can I go through Cyprus or Egypt?
posted by christy on Jul 21, 2006 - 4 answers

Jerusalem tourism advice? [more inside]
posted by FailedSeductress on Jan 6, 2006 - 21 answers

I would like to spend a month in Israel with my girlfirend next january. Has anyone been there recently? Any thoughts on cool stuff to do in a month? Places to go, things to see or maybe a course to take?
posted by falameufilho on Jun 26, 2005 - 8 answers