Packing List

Packing lists are very subjective things - especially when it comes to 18 year old men going to study abroad for a year. There are certain traditions of what to bring such as hot chocolate packets and instant iced tea. Some focus on food products like hot cereal and sugar cereals (which can be purchased in Israel these days) or hard salami and large slabs of 'American' cheese. Others choose to bring electrical devices incl udi ng irons, stereos and amps. The more hygienic youth with load up on detergents, soaps and countless toiletries while the athletic minded will bring an overloaded duffle bag of sports every kind of sports equipment. We are not going to inflate the 'mesora' list - part of the fun is doing the research on your own and bringing what you feel you will get good use during the famous 'year-in-Israel'.

However, we will suggest the “basics” which will keep you clothed throughout the year and well-equipped on tiyulim. If we forgot something, please let us know and we will circulate the information.

THE MOST IMPORTANT ITEMS

The main thing to remember to bring is your good spirits and positive attitude. Most of the rest can be purchased here. Remember-- Israel ceased to be a third world country years ago...

Ok - here's the list. Much of the list is obvious but we didn't take much for granted.

KODESH ARTICLES

• Tefillin
• Talit (for those who wear – Kohanim should certainly bring one for Birkat Kohanim)
• 3 pairs of Tzitzit
• 3 Kippot

SEFARIM

• 1 Siddur (weekday/Shabbat)
• 1 set of Machzorim for Yamim Noraim [Artscroll or Metsuda recommended]
• 1 set of Heb/English Chumash w/ Rashi – [new Artscroll version preferred]
• The yeshiva will be learning Mesechet Brachot [you can bring an Artscroll gemara as well]
• (Please note that these Seforim will be offered for sale at the yeshiva on the first day of orientation.)

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

Please Note: It is HIGHLY recommended NOT to purchase items with 110 voltage. Travel converters are generally not reliable for long periods of time and can cause electrical shorts.

NOTE : Yeshiva policy prohibits you to have or use laptops or DVD players.

• Alarm Clock (battery operated!)
• Electric shaver (with world wide voltage)

BEDDING

• 2 sets of sheets & pillowcases
• 1 good pillow
• 2 blankets – one summer – one winter
• 1 sleeping bag (please do not use this as winter blanket – it is NOT healthy)
• 3 bath towels
• 3 hand towels

SHOES

• 1 pair dress shoes
• 1 pair of casual shoes / sneakers (high tops for basketball)
• 1 pair of slippers / sandals
• 1 pair hiking shoes
• 1 pair water shoes

CLOTHING

In the Beit Midrash, we attempt to create a proper atmosphere of "yirat mikdash me'at", awe and respect for our place of learning.  And therefore, we have some basic guidelines in terms of what is acceptable in our Beit Midrash. 

1. Talmidim are required to wear shirts with collars (no T-shirts) and long pants. Blue jeans, ripped pants or sweatpants are not allowed in the Beit Midrash.). 
2. Of course, kippah and tzitzit are mandatory. 
3. Baseball hats are not allowed.
4. Sandals are allowed, but not "flip-flops" or "shower sandals"

• 2 suits (1 summer, 1 winter)
• 3 white shirts
• 2 ties
• 5 pair of pants
• 7 button-down collared shirts (polo shirts are fine too)
• 2 sweaters
• 1 hooded sweatshirt
• 1 pair of sweatpants
• 2 pair of shorts
• 1 bathing suit
• 1 light jacket
• 1 winter jacket
• 9 sets of underwear
• 16 pair of socks (dress and white)
• 2 belts

OTHER

• Passport & Ticket
• 1 camera (lots of film or digital camera)
• 1 water bottle
• 2 baseball caps / tiyul hats
• Sports equipment (baseball glove, balls, frisbees, football, basketball, etc.)
• Suntan lotion
• Notebooks
• Pens

TOILETRIES

• Hairbrush
• Shampoo
• Soap / soap holder
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste / Shabbat toothpaste
• Mouthwash
• Dental Floss
• Deodorant
• Q-tips
• Contact lens items / glasses (spare pair)

MEDICINES

• Prescribed medicine (if applicable and arrangements for refills)
• For those with allergies – Benadryl
• Tylenol / Advil