• 2 Jeans (for hiking, for going out at night)
• 1 Sweatpants
• 1 Sweatshirt/ Sweater
• 1 Long sleeve shirt
• 6 Short sleeve shirts
• 4 Shorts
• 2 Bathing suits
• 2 Button-down shirts
• 2 Long skirts
• 1 Khaki or corduroy pants
• 1 Hand towel (for swimming outside of hotels)
• 2 Plastic bags for wet clothes
• Undergarments
• Socks
• Light jacket
• Sandals
• Sneakers or walking shoes (with straps or laces)
• Hiking boots or sturdy sneakers (must be closed-toe, for rougher terrain)
• Sleepwear
• Hat / Baseball cap (to help avoid dehydration from the sun)
• Travel alarm
• Flashlight (mini)
• Camera
• Film (bring extra film, because it's much more expensive in Israel)
• Fanny pack or money belt
• A kippah/ yarmulke and talit/ prayer shawl (although not required, you may want to bring them)

Airplane Backpack
• Passport
• Calling Card
• Change of clothes
• Deodorant
• Camera
• iPod/MP3 Player
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrush
• Magazine, books, etc.
• Journal
• Snacks

Shabbat Attire
We recommend modest dress for religious sites - shirts with at least short sleeves for both men and women, a skirt covering the knees for women (a jacket and tie are not necessary).

Out on the town clothing...
You can wear exactly what you'd wear here. For example, a nice shirt and pants or a casual skirt. Comfortable walking shoes are essential. FYI- many of the streets are paved with stone...it's challenging to wear shoes with awkward heels/soles on uneven pavement.

Toiletries
In Israel, most of the same products they sell in America are available, although they are at a substantially higher cost:
• Shampoo/Conditioner
• Soap
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Lip balm
• Razor
• After-shave
• Band-Aids
• Tampons/pads
• Sunscreen
• Tylenol/ Ibuprofen
• Eyeglasses/ contact lenses
• Anti-bacterial hand lotion
• Any prescription medicine (acquiring the generic name is recommended)

Other
A few more suggestions that will make your trip to Israel more comfortable:
• Batteries
• Tissue Packs
• Sunglasses
• Photocopy of your passport
• Gum/ candy


We also have a winter packing list.