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Guides, Tips & Free Resources for your GAP Year in Israel

Check out this amazing treasure trove of resources for your GAP year in Israel. Here you'll find, guides, tips and articles to help parents navigate their child's GAP year in Israel. Everything from your child's mental health to how much spending money they need. Some of these articles are written by experts in the field, while others are based on feedback from experienced GAP year parents as well as our own experience working with GAP year parents and students.

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Maximizing Living Space in Your Israel Dorm - The Ultimate Guide

Where do you keep all your stuff if you only have one small shelf and how do you keep everything organized? This blog looks at different types of storage products and how to get the most out of them.

A guide to using US products in Israel: Appliances, bedding & toiletries

Do I need a converter for my hairdryer in Israel? Will my American sheets fit my Israeli bed? Is it better to buy shampoo in Israel? Check out this short guide to answer some of these questions...

Preparing Easy Meals with a Pizza Maker ~ The One and Done Appliance for your Year in Israel

So why buy a pizza maker for one year? Let me explain. The Pizza Maker is the one and done appliance needed for your year in Israel. It’s that simple! With limited kitchen space on both your counter and in your cabinets, the fewer items you have, the better. With one pizza maker you can make almost anything.

5 Super Useful Items For Your Israel GAP Year That Won’t be on your Packing List

Pack for Israel's top 5 picks of super useful items that that are amazing to have on your GAP year but don't always make it to your typical packing lists...

The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Blanket in Israel

What weight and size blanket should you buy? Will your American duvet cover fit your Israeli blanket? What if you still want to send a blanket from home and pay for an extra bag? What can you do with the blanket at the end of the year?