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Student Guide

& Academic Handbook

Spring 2016

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23 January 2016 Dear Students, I am delighted to welcome you to NYU Tel Aviv. I myself have been at the job just over one year. I came to NYU from Emory University where I spent many years as a Professor of Hebrew, Arabic and Linguistics and I also served as the Director of the Linguistics Program there. My academic specialties are Judeo-Arabic, the Arabic of the Jews in the Arab world; Hebrew and Arabic linguistics; sociolinguistics and dialectology. I am especially interested in the connection between Language and Religion. I am asking questions such as, why Jews speak differently than non-Jews (for example, “Jewish English”) or, for that matter, why Muslims speak different than non-Muslim? (Research that I conducted some years ago in Dearborn, MI, reveals the existence of “Muslim English”). I also led students in many study abroad academic courses and tours and established several programs in Europe and in the Middle East. As you may know, NYU Tel Aviv is experiencing much excitement and growth. We have been working on long-overdue infrastructure projects at the site. We are just completing the renovations of your kitchen so it can accommodate all of your needs, including the respect of Kosher and Halal food regulations. Furthermore, we are in the last phase of negotiations for a new campus building for our offices and classes and we hope to launch it in the Fall of 2016 (so you will have a reason to come back and visit us!). You will hopefully see the renovations of this campus building (around the corner from your residence) in the coming months. Furthermore, we have just completed hiring all of our staff; please see the site organizational chart in your handbook. Finally, you will see that we enacted our three-language policy at the site (Hebrew, Arabic and English). We are excited about having all of you here and we are planning many activities for you: touring the country; intellectual events that we will host; Israeli Film Festival; evenings with NYU alumni; outings with the RA and students from TAU; exploring flora and fauna in the Galilee and training with our tour guide who is a professional runner! In sum, you will not have a boring moment here–I can promise you that! Furthermore, we are planning a very meaningful Global Orientation program for you. I view this program as a joint workshop with you, where we can explore contemporary academically and critically through tours, activities, films, and guest lectures. I know it will be a very meaningful experience for you . We are welcoming one of the largest groups into NYUTA this semester, including students from NYU Shanghai and NYU Abu Dhabi. We now have our Entrepreneurship and Innovations Business track; our Science track; our sexualities track and many more offerings. We are also very proud of our robust Internship Program. One last thing, please do not hesitate to come to me with any problem, request, or question you have. I will try to be in my office every day although at times I will close the door if I am at a meeting or if I am conducting research. You can always write me a note at [email protected] Welcome to NYU Tel Aviv!

Benjamin Hary, Director NYU Tel Aviv Professor, Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies New York University

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Table of Content

From the Director…………………………………………………………………………………...... -3- Table of Content…………………………………………………………………………………...... -4- About NYU Tel Aviv…………………………………………………………………………………....-5- NYU Tel Aviv Contact Information ………………………………………………………-5- Our Home for the Semester ………………………………………………………………-5- About the Tel Aviv Staff ……………………………………………………………………-6- Spring 2016 Semester Calendar…………………………………………………………………...-10- Important Dates…...... ……………………………………………………………….…-10- Living in Israel ...……………....…………………………………………………………………...... -11- Quick Israel Facts....…...... …………………………………………………...... -11- Making and Receiving Calls...... …………………………………………………...... -12- Shabbat and Holidays...... …………………………………………………...... -13- Shabbat...... …………………………………………………...... -13- Major Spring Holidays...... …………………………………………………...... -13- Getting to know Tel Aviv...... …………………………………………………………………...... -16- Tel Aviv-Yafo and the Sviva [surroundings].……………………………………...... -16- Orienting yourself to the Tel Aviv City streets..…………………………………...... -16- Our Neighborhood - HaTzafon HaYashan [the Old North]…………………...... -16- What to Do? Where to Eat?...... …………………………………………………...... -17- Neighborhood Discounts...... …………………………………………………...... -17- Worship Sites...... …………………………………………………...... -18- Museums, Music and Nightlife....…………………………………………………...... -19- Tourism and Site-Seeing Resources Online..……………………………………...... -20- Transportation..……………....…………………………………………………………………...... -21- Buses...... …………………………………………………...... -21- Taxis...... …………………………………………………...... -22- Transportation from Tel Aviv to Other Places in Israel...... ……………………...... -22- Bus Station Maps...... …………………………………………………...... -23- Station Map...... …………………………………………………...... -24- Travel and Tourism..………....…………………………………………………………………...... -25- Travel Excursions during the Semester..…………………………………………...... -25- NYU Tel Aviv Facilities.....…....…………………………………………………………………...... -26- Health and Wellness...……....…………………………………………………………………...... -27-

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Tel: (972) 77-450-2650 Fax: (972) 77-450-2651 Email: [email protected] Emergency cell: (972) 52-321-5281

Bnei Dan Guest House 36 Bnei Dan St. Tel Aviv 62260 Phone: (972) 2-594-5655

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Professor Benjamin Hary Director [email protected]

Benjamin Hary assumed the directorship of NYU Tel Aviv 2014 and is also a Professor at the Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies at NYU. until 2014 Hary was the Director of the Program in Linguistics and a Professor at Emory University. Hary is the author of Multiglossia in Judeo-Arabic (1992), Translating Religion (2009) and Daily Life in Israel (2012, with R. Adler). He is also the editor and co-editor of Judaism and Islam (2000), Corpus Linguistics and Modern Hebrew (2003), and Esoteric and Exoteric Aspects in Judeo- Arabic Culture in 2006. He also published over 50 articles and book reviews on Judeo-Arabic, as well as Arabic and Hebrew linguistics, and has lectured widely in Europe, Israel, Egypt and North America. His research interests include Jewish languages in general and Judeo-Arabic in particular, Jews in the Islamic world, the politics of Arabic language use in Israeli society, corpus linguistics, Language and Religion, dialectology, and sociolinguistics. He has recently focused his research on issues such as why and how Jews (and for that matter, Christians and Muslims as well) speak and write differently from people who are not Jews (or Christians and Muslims).

Shira Sade Associate Director for Finance and Operations [email protected]

Shira Sade is the new Associate Director for Finance and Operations at NYU Tel Aviv. Shira has a broad range of experience in both the public and private sectors. Prior to joining NYU Tel Aviv, Shira served as Head of Development at the Israeli Government Tourism Corporation. Until December 2014, Shira was the Deputy Director and Chief Financial Officer of The Batsheva Dance Company, an internationally acclaimed contemporary dance company. Shira also worked for six years at CAL- Cargo Airlines Ltd; her last position there was the Director of the Economics Department. Shira holds an MBA from Bar Ilan University and a BA in Economics and International Relations from the Hebrew University. Shira lives a bit north of Tel Aviv (Netanya) and enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. - 6 -

Edan Raviv Assistant Director for Academics [email protected]

Edan Raviv joined NYU Tel Aviv in October 2015. He is an advanced PhD candidate in political science at Tel Aviv University. Edan’s doctoral dissertation explores the variation in the electoral support of political nativism in Western Europe, particularly as it is related to the institutional conflict between international integration and national citizenship regimes. Edan’s research interests thus broadly lie in the subfields of political sociology, comparative politics, the new institutionalism, and international relations. Previous to joining NYU Tel Aviv, Edan worked for five years at the Peres Center for Peace, one of Israel’s leading non-governmental organizations that implements projects to strengthen regional cooperation between Israel and its neighbors. His last position at the Peres Center was director of the business and environment department, where he developed numerous projects that increased cooperation between Jews and Arabs in the fields of business, economics, agriculture, and the environment. Edan has been living in Tel Aviv since the summer of 2009, and holds a bachelor’s degree in global and international studies (University of California, Santa Barbara) and a master’s degree in international relations (New York University).

Eran Rothshenker Manager of Student Life and Housing [email protected]

Eran Rotshenker joined NYU Tel Aviv in January 2016. Eran holds an MBA from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, specializing in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Management. Eran also holds a BA in Psychology and Business Administration. Prior to joining NYU Tel Aviv, Eran worked for four years at the Rothberg International School at the Hebrew University as the Director of the Office of Student Activities. Eran's responsibility was to spearhead all student life efforts for the school. Eran was born in Jerusalem and now lives in Modi’in, a small town located between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. In addition to his work and studies, Eran is also a youth Basketball coach for children aged 10–15 years old at local community centers.

Ido Levi Program Assistant [email protected]

Ido Levy joined NYU Tel Aviv in October 2015. Originally from a small town in the northern part of Israel called Timrat, Ido now lives in Jaffa. After a year and a half of traveling and living in Kunming, China, Ido started his studies to be a professional tour guide specializing in Chinese tourism.

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Ben Kazael Residential and Student Life Assistants [email protected]

Ben was born in Kiryat Ono, a suburb of Tel Aviv. After his (obligatory) military service, Ben decided to take a break before starting college in order to experience and explore new places. During his travels, Ben worked for three summers at a summer camp in Washington State, educating children and young adults about Israel. In addition, Ben has traveled through the United States and backpacked in South America. Currently, Ben studies Industrial Engineering and Management at Shenkar College of Engineering and Design in Ramat Gan. Ben plays basketball on his college team, and enjoys spending time with friends and travelling through the beautiful landscapes of Israel. Ben joined NYUTA in 2014.

Lior Yedidya Residential and Student Life Assistants [email protected]

Lior was born in Ramat Gan and joined NYU Tel Aviv in November 2015. After her military service as a guiding officer in a communication unit, she decided to go on a Summer Camp in Malibu, CA as a music counselor. Later on Lior toured South America and Brazil, where she studied Spanish. Lior holds a BA in Communication and Media Studies from the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) in Hertzeliya. Up until recently, she was an Israel Fellow at Hillel International at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA. Following her to Tel Aviv, Lior is devoted to continue working on Israel-US relations, and especially working with American students in Israel. Lior enjoys singing, playing her guitar, photographing and traveling in Israel and abroad, and loves writing about life in her Hebrew blog. She also serves as a Captain in the IDF reserves.

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Dr. Ilana Goldberg Internship Coordinator [email protected]

Ilana Goldberg is the internship coordinator for NYUTA and teaches the Internship Seminar and Experiential Learning course, which complements students’ internship or community placement. Ilana has a Ph.D in Anthropology from Bar Ilan University and an M.A. in Social and Cultural Anthropology from NYU. As an undergraduate she studied Bible and Assyriology at the Hebrew University. Outside of academia, Ilana has spent considerable time in the trenches of the non-profit world: she has worked as a project manager in the field of environmental education and leadership development; with at-risk youth in urban café; and with psychiatric patients in a therapeutic community. She is also an independent translator, currently working on the translation of a scholarly work on medieval Hebrew manuscripts. When not scouring the horizon for new internship opportunities, Ilana enjoys hiking, biking, doing alchemy with legumes, vegetables and spices in non- reactive pots, and feeding a family of six.

Ofer Yakov Security Consultant and Guide [email protected]

Ofer was born in Kiryat Ata, a suburb of . He did his military service in the IDF’s infantry division, a significant professional experience that has since guided him throughout his career. Following his military service, Ofer completed his BA in Geography and Middle East Studies (concentration on classical Arabic) at the University of Haifa. During his studies he worked as a security guard at an infrastructural facility in Haifa and was later put in charge of the security staff. After graduation Ofer began to work for the Israel Nature and Parks Authority (INPA), where he underwent a training course to become an INPA ranger. Among his many positions at INPA over the years, Ofer has been in charge of Mount Meron and Hula Valley nature reserves, and was the head of the department responsible for enforcing the ban on vehicular use on Israel’s beaches. In his spare time, Ofer enjoys traveling the country, coaching runners and preparing them for marathons, and more. Ofer also serves today as part of the security team of his local community.

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Spring 2016 Semester Calendar

For our real-time events calendar, you can check the NYU TLV Student Google Calendar. A link will be provided to you by email.

Important Dates Note: Additional co-curricular excursions will be arranged separately with your instructors. Do not make independent travel plans without checking with an NYU Tel Aviv staff member for updates on the calendar.

January 25 Student Arrival

January 26–31 Mandatory Orientation

January 28 Dead Sea and Masada Trip

February 1 Classes Begin

February 19–20 Jerusalem Trip Last day to drop/add NYU courses. Last day to drop courses and not receive a February 11 "W". Last day of active waitlists. February 25 Classes Begin at Tel Aviv University

March 13 Makeup Wednesday Classes

March 18–19 Nazareth and Lower Galilee Trip

March 27 NYU Alumni Event

April 10–11 Negev Trip

April 17 Makeup Thursday Classes

April 22–May 1 Spring / Passover Break

May 2 Classes Resume

May 6–7 Western Galilee Trip

May 9 Student Gala Event

May 11–12 No Classes (Yom HaZikaron / Yom HaAtsmeut

May 16 Last Day of Classes

May 17 Reading Day

May 18–22 Final Exams

May 23 Student Departure

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Living in Israel

Date of independence: May 14, 1948 (5 I'yar Tashach, on the Hebrew calendar) Type of Government: Parliamentary Democracy President: Reuven Rivlin Prime Minister: Benjamin (B.B.) Netanyahu Size of Country: About the same as New Jersey Currency: New Israel Shekel (NIS) ($1 = 3.9 Shekels)

Currency Bills and coins:

Twenty Shekels Fifty Shekels

in use still are bills of the Both

One Hundred Shekels Two Hundred Shekels (The old bill)

One Shekel

Two Hundred Shekels Two Shekels (The new bill) Also called: "Shnekel"

Five Shekels Half a Shekel

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Israel's country code is 972. Any call originating from outside Israel will need 972 dialed before the local number. Local numbers begin with an area code that starts with a zero (to be omitted when calling from abroad).

Area Codes 02 Jerusalem 03 Tel Aviv, Rishon Lezion, Holon, Ramat Gan, Rosh Ha’ayin, Ramat Hasharon 04 Haifa, Kiryat Shemona, Tiberias 08 Rehovot, Ashdod, Ashkleon, Beer Sheva, Eilat 09 Herzliya, Netanya, Raanana, Hod Hasharon, Kfar Saba 050, 052, 054, 057 Cellphone 077 Cable landline from the Hot Company

To Call the U.S. from Israel 001+area code+number (this is the basic format for dialing to the U.S.)

There are a number of phone companies that offer inexpensive international calling just by dialing a different initial code instead of 00; they are 012, 013, 014, 018 et al. Make sure you check with your phone provider to see which service they recommend and how much the rate is per minute.

To Call Israel from the U.S. 011+972+local number (do not dial the 0 in the area code)

For example, to dial the NYU Tel Aviv office from the U.S., dial 011-972-77-450- 2650 To dial the emergency line from the U.S., dial 011-972-52-321-5281

Calling in Israel to Israeli Numbers When dialing from a cellphone, always dial the full number, including the area code with the initial 0. When dialing from a landline, you don't need to dial the area code if you are calling to the same area code. If you are dialing to another city or to a 077 (Hot) number, you must dial the area code with the initial 0.

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The State of Israel observes both national holidays and Jewish religious holidays. It's important to know that the dates of these holidays on the Gregorian calendar change from year to year because they are determined by the Hebrew lunar calendar. For example, Israel declared independence on May 14, 1948 which corresponds to the 5th of Iyar, 5709 on the Hebrew Calendar. As such, the national observation of Independence Day changes every year according to the Hebrew date.

Additional, since the Hebrew Calendar is a lunar calendar, the "day" starts at night fall. All national and religious holidays in Israel begin at sundown on one day and end at sunset on the next or last day. This is especially relevant when it comes to transportation and commerce. On religious holidays and Shabbat, trains and busses will stop operating about 1-2 hours before sundown. Stores, restaurants and cafes may also close come nightfall. Governmental and municipal offices tend to close by 1pm on the eve of holidays.

Shabbat is the weekly Jewish Sabbath day that begins on Friday at sundown and ends one hour after sunset on Saturday. Shabbat observance varies from city to city and from person to person. In Tel Aviv, many restaurants, cafes, and bars are open on Friday night and Saturday. Most stores will close prior to sunset and not reopen until Sunday morning. Public busses and trains do not operate on Shabbat.

Purim Purim is a holiday derived from the story of Esther and her uncle, Mordechai. The tale (megillah) takes place in Shushan, Persia during the time of the ancient Persian Empire. It is a festive holiday that celebrates Mordechai and Esther's teaming up to reveal and eventually squash the evil plot of Hamman, one of the King Ahashverus' ministers, to kill the Jews. Purim is celebrated as a holiday of extravagance. In more recent Jewish history (around 500 years ago), the addition of masquerading was incorporated into the holiday. It's very common to see children and adults walking around in costumes on Purim. On the days leading up to Purim and on the holiday itself, expect encounter crowded street parties, costume balls, and many, many noisemakers. In Jerusalem, the holiday is celebrated a day later than in the rest of Israel, because Jerusalem is a walled city.

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Pesach (Passover) Pesach is a holiday commemorating the classic Biblical story of the Jewish people's exodus from Egypt. In Israel, the holiday lasts 7 days. Schools are closed and businesses operate with reduced hours. The first day of Pesach is treated like a Shabbat, and there is no public transportation. On the First night, a majority of Jewish Israelis will return home to their families for seder [lit. order], a traditional festive meal and retelling of the story of exodus. Pesach observance also includes dietary restrictions, meant to remind observers of the struggle faced by their ancestors as they wandered the desert for 40 years. These dietary rules forbid the eating of chometz (leavened bread products raised with yeast or other fermenting agents). Food markets in Israel may completely remove products that do not follow the dietary restrictions of Pesach, or simply cover them up and refuse to sell them. Certain Kosher restaurants will close or convert their kitchens, and many other places will offer "Pesach-friendly" food for those who are observing less strictly.

Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) Yom HaShoah is the national Holocaust Remembrance Day. In order to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust and honor the heroes and martyrs, special ceremonies take place in public places and private institutions. At 10am on the morning of Yom HaShoah, a siren sounds for 2 minutes as the country observes a moment of semi-silence. During this siren, people stop moving, rise from their seats, and stand still wherever they are, whether in their cars, offices, houses or on the street. On the eve of the holiday, most cafes and businesses will be closed and all municipal/governmental offices will close; some may remain closed the following day.

Yom Ha-Zikaron (Memorial Day) Yom HaZikaron, Israel's national Memorial Day, is an emotional day for the Israeli collective. On this day, Israel remembers fallen soldiers, victims of terror, and mourns communally as individual stories are recounted in various ceremonies across the country. Unlike in the United States, Yom HaZikaron is a melancholy day, not one filled with barbeques and parties (save that for the next day, Yom HaAtzmaut). There is a siren at 8pm on the eve of Yom HaZikaron, which marks the official start of the holiday, and one at 11am the following morning. Like on Yom HaShoah, people stop in their tracks and stand to observe the moment. Businesses will close early on Yom HaZikaron and municipal offices will remain closed throughout the next day.

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Yom Ha-Atzmaut (Independence Day) Immediately after Yom HaZikaron comes Yom HaAtzmaut. Yom HaZikaron occurs on the Hebrew calendar anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by David Ben Gurion, Israel's first Prime As the day of Yom HaZikaron turns to the night of Yom HaAtzmaut, Israelis make an incredible switch from mourning to celebration. The symbolic shift is mean to highlight how Israel was born from struggle, and that is important to remember from where one came to know where one is going. Israelis flock out to the streets, parks and other venues to celebrate with barbeques, parties, music and dancing. Yom HaAtzmaut it one of the most fun times in Israel, hands down.

Shavuot The Jewish holiday of Shavuot is one of the seven major Jewish festivals in the Jewish calendar year. The holiday commemorates receiving the Torah on Mt. Sinai. It is 50 days exactly from Passover, and the time in between is called "Counting of the Omer." This refers to how farmers would count each day after Passover, and, on the 50th day, the farmers would take the first fruits of the harvest and make a pilgrimage to the Temple in Jerusalem to make a thanks offering to God. Shavuot today is celebrated by all-night study sessions, reading the 10 Commandments from the Torah and the Book of Ruth in Synagogue, and eating a dairy meal. Lag Ba'Omer

Lag Ba'Omer is a Jewish holiday celebrated on the thirty-third day of the Counting of the Omer, which occurs on the 18th day of the Hebrew month of Iyar. According to the Talmud and Midrash, this day marks the celebration, interpreted by some as anniversary of death of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, a Mishnaic sage and leading disciple of Rabbi Akiva in the 2nd century, and the day on which he revealed the deepest secrets of kabbalah in the form of the Zohar, a landmark text of Jewish mysticism. The most well-known custom of Lag Ba'Omer is the lighting of bonfires throughout Israel and worldwide.

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Getting to know Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv-Yafo is the second largest city in Israel, home to almost 400,000 residents. In many ways, Tel Aviv operates like a modern global city, with endless cafes, restaurants, shops, and commerce. History is never far, however, as the 100 year old city was originally founded as a suburb of Yafo (Jaffa), an ancient port city dating back to Biblical times.

Basic instructions for getting used to Tel Aviv: The Beach is West and Park HaYarkon is North.

There is no grid system like New York, but the main central streets are almost like a grid. HaYarkon, Ben Yehuda, Dizengoff, Ibn Gvirol and Namir all run from top (North-ish) to bottom (South-ish). They are intersected by several streets that run more or less from the sea inland. Merkaz Ha’Ir [the city center] tends to mean the area between Ibn Gvirol to the East and Ben Yehuda to the West, Arlozorov to the North and Shenkin/Rothschild to the South. Double check, sometimes people say “the Center” when they are talking about Dizengoff Center, the mall (in the center of the Center). Don’t J-Walk freely like you would in New York. Cars here may or may not stop, may or may not see you, and may or may not care, and an occasional cop may or may not issue a ticket. Be careful and always look both ways (especially lookout for buses and motorcycles). Our Neighborhood - HaTzafon HaYashan [the Old North]

The Old North is a quiet residential neighborhood in the bustling city of Tel Aviv. There are many cafes and restaurants within a short walk from our building on Yehuda HaMaccabi and Ibn Gvirol streets. Directly across from the building is Park HaYarkon (Yarkon Park), Tel Aviv's biggest public park. - 16 -

We've put together a Google Map with recommendations on food, nightlife, history, and culture. You'll find information on important neighborhoods and can easily plot any route in the city. Check out the map here: http://bit.ly/NYUTAmap Want to contribute to the community map? To add a recommendation, Email Ben Kazael at [email protected] or Lior Yedidya at [email protected]

We've arranged with a few neighborhood businesses to give discounts or freebies for students studying with NYU Tel Aviv. In order to receive the discount, tell the cashier or waiter that you are a student with NYU Tel Aviv and show your NYU ID.

Locations (more may be added as the semester progresses):

 Aroma Espresso Bar 166 Ibn Gvirol corner of Pinkas 8% off total bill  Café Louis 7 Louis Marshall st 10% off total bill  Fresh Kitchen 40 Yehuda Hamaccabi St. 10% off total bill  Pe'er Gym – Full equipment gym (10 min walk from Bnei-Dan) 1 Yisha'ayahu St. Approx. 220 NIS per month, which is a discounted rate, however their prices are going up shortly (3 month minimum, which you will have to pay upfront). www.kolnoapeer.co.il  Café Café 61 Yehuda Hamaccabi St. 10% off total bill  Pizza bazzili.com 53 Yehuda Hamaccabi St. 03-6913399  Mana Mana 64 Yehuda Hamaccabi St.  Gorilla Coffee 57 Yehuda Hamaccabi St.  Italia Park Ice Cream 67 Yehuda Ha'Maccabi st. 03-5449970  P BaRibua Ibn Gvirol 185 03-6200006  Cafe Zorik 4 Yehudah Ha'Maccacabi st.

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 As Milano 4 Yehudah Ha'Maccacabi st. Homemade food for eating in or take away 03-5441166  Lechem Toshia 40 Yehudah Ha'Maccacabi st. Freshly bake bread and other baked goods (Option to preorder specialty challah for Shabbat) 03-7747533  HaYarokonia 66 Yehudah Ha'Maccacabi st. Greengrocer Free delivery: 03-6745789  Arnon VeAnat 62 Yehudah Ha'Maccacabi st.

Worship Sites

 Beit-Daniel Synagogue

62 Bnei-Dan Street, Tel Aviv

The Daniel Center actively pursues the promotion of a pluralistic and just society in Israel. It aims to help secular and Reform Israelis find their “Jewish voice” and build meaningful relationships with its Diaspora counterparts, creating bridges between congregations and communities. The Daniel Center is a learning, caring and spiritual community. Services: Erev-Shabat and Holiday services – 5.30pm Shacharit Service – 9.30am For more information please enter their website: http://www.beit- daniel.org.il

 Immanuel Church

15 Beer Hofman Street, Tel Aviv Jaffa.

Immanuel Lutheran Church in Jaffa is a little pearl. The church building celebrated its centenary in 2004. It is situated in the old American/German Colony just before Jaffa becomes Tel Aviv. Services: The Church receives many visitors – both individuals and groups. The church is open for the public Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. You can be updated on their website: http://www.immanuelchurch- jaffa.com

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 Mahmoudiya Mosque

is the largest and ( جامع المحموديّة :The Mahmoudiya Mosque (Arabic most significant mosque in Jaffa. It is located right next to the clock tower at the entrance to Jaffa. The mosque is welcoming newcomers but if you want to go there just to take a look, please contact the mosque in advance (we have their information).

 Tel Aviv Museum of Art  The Cameri Theater of Tel Aviv 27 Shaul HaMelech 19 Shaul Hamelech Blvd. http://www.tamuseum.com http://www.cameri.co.il  Eretz Yisrael Museum  The Israeli Opera - 19 Shaul 2 Chaim Levanon, Ramat Aviv Hamelech Blvd. http://www.eretzmuseum.org.il/ http://www.israel- main/site/index.php3?mod=firstP opera.co.il/eng/ age&langId=1

 Suzanne Dellal Center for Dance  Levontin 7, Music Venue - 7 and Theater - 5 Yechiel St, Neve Levontin St. Tzedek http://www.levontin7.com/ http://www.suzannedellal.org.il/v iew_page.aspx?p=76

 The Bauhaus Center  Time Out Tel Aviv 99 Dizengoff St. http://timeout.co.il http://bauhaus-center.com

 Habima, Israel National Theater  Tel Aviv City – Local Website http://www.habima.co.il/ http://www.telAvivcity.com

 Cinematheque - 2 Shprinzak St.  Akhbar HaIr – City Mouse http://www.cinema.co.il/ entertainment site [Hebrew] http://www.mouse.co.il  Zappa Music Venue - 24 Raul  Evita Gay Bar – 31 Yavne St. Wallenberg, Ramat HaChayal http://www.evita.co.il http://www.zappa-club.co.il/  Barby Music Venue- Derech Kibuts Galuyot 52 https://www.barby.co.il/

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For more information on Tel Aviv-Yafo and Israel, check out these resources:

• Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality http://www.TelAviv.gov.il/English/cityhall/history/index.htm

• UNESCO World Heritage Site http://whc.unesco.org/pg.cfm?cid=31&id_site=1096

• Go Gay Israel http://www.gogay.co.il/

• Fodor's Guide, Tel Aviv http://www.fodors.com/world/africa-and-middle-east/israel/Tel Aviv/

• Israel Ministry of Tourism http://goisrael.com

• Daka90 – Last minute travel deals http://www.daka90.co.il

• Issta Travel Services http://www.issta.co.il

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Transportation

Aside from walking or riding a bike, buses are the best way to get around Tel Aviv. There are a few bus companies that operate within Tel Aviv and to the nearby cities, Dan, , and .

Hours of Operation Each bus company has its own hours of operation. Furthermore, each bus line has its own schedule. The busiest bus lines start running around 5 or 6am with the last bus leaving the station at around midnight. Some bus lines start only at 7am and end right after rush hour (8 or 9pm). Make sure you check the bus route schedule (not always precise) for return times and always map an alternate route! Buses DO NOT operate on Shabbat. From about an hour before sundown on Friday afternoon until sunset on Saturday night, the only transportation options are taxi or monit sheirut.

Bus Companies 1. Dan Bus Lines - http://dan.co.il/english/ - Dan is the main bus company operating in Tel Aviv only with some lines that go to the neighboring cities. From our home at Bnei Dan, the closest Dan bus lines are the 5, 7, 14, 24, 25. The lines in bold are most likely to be your best friends as they travel to a majority of places in central Tel Aviv. Within Tel Aviv-Yafo, the bus fare is currently 6.90NIS (as of August 2013) for a one way ticket. During orientation, you have been provided with a Rav-Kav card. This is similar to a Metro Card, and is refillable on the bus or at the central bus stations. To use the Rav-Kav, simply tap the card on the receiver box when you step onto the bus. 2. Egged - http://egged.co.il/Eng/ - Egged is the main bus company in Israel which operates inter-city. Has some Tel Aviv lines, but mostly provides service from the central bus station and the Arlozorov/Savidor Merkaz train station. 3. Kavim - http://www.kavim-t.co.il/home/ - A smaller co-op bus company with only a few lines operating in Tel Aviv. 4. There are also a few other smaller companies that operate inter-city and run from either the central bus station or Arolozorov 5. Monit Sherut - Shared Ride Taxi

Rav-Kav Card (does not apply to Moniot-Sherut or Egged busses) Rav-Kav is a “smart card” that is used for public transportation. We at NYU Tel Aviv issue you the Rav- Kav cards and you will be required to hand in a deposit of 50NIS and return the card by the end of your stay here. The card will be used by you on excursions with the group (co-curricular or other) and of course you will be able to charge it and use it for your own travels. Charging the Rav Kav Charging the card is very simple, you just need to get on the bus and tell the driver that you would like to charge your Rav-Kav. Please note that charging the ticket can only be done using cash! If you would like to charge your Rav-Kav using credit card – you will need to charge it in central bus or train stations – there you will find an automatic machine. Have a safe ride!

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[lit. service taxi] is a 10 person van that travels along some of Tel Aviv's most popular bys routes for more or less the same price as a bus ticket, 7.00 NIS each way, 8.00 NIS on Shabbat. You can't miss them, as they are boxy, bright yellow vans with "TAXI" written in big letters on the side. Hail a monit sheirut (sometimes referred to as just "sheirut") like you would a taxi. If there is space, the driver will pull over to where you are on the road and swing open the big door. If there is no seat in the van, the driver will not stop. Lines of operation in central Tel Aviv: #4, #5, #16, #66

Hours of Operation: All day, every day (including Shabbat) until the wee hours of morning. It's not certain whether they are officially 24 hours a day as it depends on the driver, but it's possible to catch a #4 or #5 monit sheirut late night/early morning.

Taxis are good means of transportation within Tel Aviv, especially when 3-4 passengers share a cab. Depending on where you are travelling, it can be as cheap as taking a bus; an average ride within the city center is about 25-30 shekels. From Bnei Dan to the Rothschild area nightlife or farther south, the fare will be closer to 35 to 40 shekels. Don't be surprised if a taxi driver strikes up a conversation with you. They are always eager to share their stories, advice, and hear your reasons for visiting this little country. It's not unusual for a taxi driver to ask you personal questions during your ride. Unlike New York taxi drivers, it's not awkward to hold a conversation with the friendly cab drivers in Israel. But pay attention to the route that they take - don't get taken advantage of with an extra long route or needless turns. Just like in New York, you can tell the driver exactly the route you'd like to take. You should always ask the driver to put the moneh [meter] on, but he may ask you whether you want to settle on a fare beforehand. We do not recommend this, but if you wish to do so, make sure you know the approximate fare. Also, you do not have to tip taxi drivers in Israel. The taxi company most often used at Bnei Dan is called Taxi Hachayal. You can dial *2728 from any phone to request a pick up.

Get Taxi You can download the Get taxi Application to your Smart Phone: Airport Taxi A Taxi to the airport is cheaper through Hadar Taxi, PH: 03 971 1103, and the price should be 100 NIS.

Transportation from Tel Aviv to Other Places in Israel Via Public Transportation If you're looking for public transportation to points outside of Tel Aviv, the two biggest transportation hubs you must know are HaTachana HaMerkazit HaChadasha [New Central Bus Station] and the Tachanat Rakevet Savidor Merkaz [Arlozorov Bus Station]. From these two stations you can catch buses (and at Arlozorov, trains) to Jerusalem, Haifa, Beer Sheva, Tiberias, Eilat, and all points in between. There are also Moniot Sherut [the shared- ride yellow vans] that go to the major cities for a decent price. Some people prefer to travel to Jerusalem or Haifa by the monit sheirut because it has fewer stops and can be a more comfortable ride with only 10 passengers. 22

Tachana Merkazit HaChadasha - New Central Bus Station

Corner of Levinsky and Tzemach David

Tachanat Rakevet Savidor Merkaz - Arlozorov Bus/Train Station

Corner of Arlozorov and Namir

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The train system in Israel is very comfortable and affordable. Many commuters travel by train from the outlying suburbs on a daily basis because it provides calmer, quieter ride than busses or moniot sherut. To check ticket prices and schedules, visit their website: http://www.rail.co.il/EN Israel Railways Station Map

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Travel and Tourism

Travel Excursions during the Semester One of the best aspects of studying abroad is the opportunity to see and experience new places that you otherwise may not see. Academic Excursions/Class Outings In addition to classroom-based lectures, some professors will schedule field trips to enrich coursework. These field trips are mandatory for all students registered in the class. Occasionally, a trip may be open to students who are not registered for the class. Within the first few weeks of class, your professors will inform you of any outings during the semester. Make sure to mark the dates in your planner!

Optional Day Trips/Student-Initiated Excursions/Recommended Trips Since there is only so much time in a semester, and certainly not enough to schedule every possible trip, we leave it to you to plan other excursions around the region. The NYU Tel Aviv staff can recommend day and overnight trips, and we can also help you plan your itinerary.

Some recommended day/overnight trips around Israel:

• Haifa • The Druze villages of Ussufiya/Daliat El Carmel • Zichron Yaakov • Latrun • Beer Sheva • Nahariya, Rosh Hanikra • Abu Ghosh • Hamat Gader Hot Springs • Caesarea

NYU Tel Aviv Facilities

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NYU Administrative Offices - The NYU Tel Aviv administrative offices are located on the 2nd floor, in rooms 202 - 204. Feel free to drop by and say hello, or check out one of the various guide books on Tel Aviv and Israel that we have in our collection. Office hours are Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm

Classroom(s) Our classes operate in two buildings

The Bnei Dan building (BD) - classes located in Ulam A and Ulam B on the 2nd floor. It's on the same side of the atrium as the NYU Administrative Offices. Most classes will take place in these two classrooms, with the exception of certain classes that will meet in Ulam C on the third floor. Makeup classes are sometimes held in the NYU student lounge on the basement floor of the building, so please pay attention to email updates.

The Israel Conservatory of Music (ICM) – one block south of Bnei Dan (Louis Marshall St. 25). All classrooms are located on the 2nd floor and are clearly marked outside of each room. The film class will take place in the Ran Baron Hall.

Student Dorms The password for the entrance to our dorms buildings is: 2009# The student dorms located on the premises on the Bnei Dan youth hostel. The dorms are double bed rooms, student lounge and laundry room. Please see NTY Tel Aviv residential life regulations for more information on the dorms. Each room has a bed, study desk, closet, shower and bathroom, TV, internet service, and a small fridge.

Student Lounge The NYU Student lounge is located on the basement floor, (marked as -1 in the elevator). The lounge is equipped with a comfortable set of sofas, a big multipurpose table for working or eating, a huge flat screen TV, DVD player, two computers (one PC, one Mac), and a printer for your use. Save a tree; only print when absolutely necessary!

The lounge is our communal space, so please respect each other when using it. Take care to clean up after yourself and always return items to their places.

* Important: the lounge is for NYU use only! The door has an electronic lock and a code that you will need to open it. Do not share the code with anyone outside of the NYU community. Make sure you always close the door and the windows (as it is easily accessible from outside) and turn off the lights if you are the last person in the room! Internet NYU Tel Aviv provides wireless internet that support the NYU network.

To access the Internet, connect to the following network: nyutlv * The password will be given to you during orientation.

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Seeing a Doctor If you feel sick or would like to see a doctor, please contact the office of Student Life or one of the RA's (Lior or Ben) to make an appointment for you. NYU Tel Aviv has relationships with several doctors who all speak English and whose offices are comparable to (if not nicer than) the practices to which you are accustomed in the United States. In our network are general practitioners, women's health facilities, mental health care teams, and local hospitals. As you are aware, all NYU Tel Aviv students are insured through HTH Worldwide while you are living in Tel Aviv. If you have specific questions about your insurance, contact the Assistant Director. You should carry your HTH card with you at all times, and if you need to go to the hospital, you must take your passport with you.

Mental Health Counseling is available through the Siach Group. If you would like to speak with a therapist, you may be in touch directly with their offices. You do not need to contact a staff member to schedule an appointment with a mental health care professional, unless you would like us to do it for you. Make sure to tell them you are with the NYU Tel Aviv program.

Siach Group 24-hour Hotline from the Siach Group - 03-7568411 03-5604480 1 Feierberg To leave a message and receive response within Tel Aviv, 65216 24-hours call 052-6405776.

In Case of Emergency If you or another NYU Tel Aviv student needs urgent medical care and absolutely cannot wait for a doctor's appointment, take a taxi with at least 1 other person to the Cheder Miyun [emergency room] at the Ichilov Hospital (Souraski Medical Center). Make sure to contact a member of the NYU Tel Aviv staff through the emergency phone number on the way or as soon as you arrive to the hospital.

Address for Ichilov Hospital/Souraski Medical Center: 6 Weizman St. (between Arlozorov St. and David HaMelech St.) phone number: 03-697-4444

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