Suggested Packing List

 

Mandatory Items (Outdoors):

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• Sturdy sneakers for short hikes

• Teva style sandals that secure your feet (flip flops are not allowed on hikes)

• Water bottle (plastic only - metal gets too hot)

• Hat - Participants will be required to wear a hat on every hike

• Sunscreen

• Daypack (a small backpack for carrying a few items on day trips)

• Flashlight (and batteries)

• Sunglasses

 

 

Mandatory Items (Miscellaneous):

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• Watch and alarm clock

• Some form of identification with name, address and photo

• Double supply of any medication you will need

• Extra pair of prescription glasses

• Passport valid through January 2018 (or longer)

• 2 copies of your passport

 

 

General Items

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• 1 beach towel and 2 shower towels

• 1-2 pairs of flip flops/slippers

• 14-18 pairs of underwear

• 12 pairs of socks

• 6 pairs of shorts

• 12 T-shirts and tank-tops

• 8 work-appropriate tops (tank tops are not allowed on hikes/walking tours and for most internship placements)

• 5 casual lightweight pants/jeans for internships

• 1-2 pairs of lounge-pants

• 3 outfits you don’t mind getting dirty

• 2 long sleeve shirts

• 1 sweatshirt

• 2 sets of sleepwear

• 2 swimsuits

• 1 pair of sneakers

• 1 pair of dress shoes

• Toiletries

• Journal

• One set of modest clothes for visiting religious sites (Men should bring long pants and a “nice” shirt. Women should bring a long skirt (at least calf-length, no slits) and a blouse that covers the shoulders and upper arms.  

 

 

Other Recommended Items:

 

• Adapter for electrical appliances (electrical equipment has to be adaptable to 220 volts and have a European adapter for the prong. Equipment on a motor (i.e., hair dryer) must be adaptable to 50 Hz (as opposed to 110 volts and 60 Hz for North America.)Nail clipper

• Digital camera

• Tissues

• Extra batteries

• Playing cards

• Smartphone

• Laptop (WiFi is available in the apartments)

• Small packets of soap powder/hand-washing liquid for hand laundry

• Sleeping bag for traveling during free time

• Bed linens

• Kippot (optional)

• Tallit & T’fillin (optional)

• Siddur (optional)