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Israel Inspiration Guide ISRAEL INSPIRATION GUIDE Information for your Travels with Inspiration Cruises & Tours Israel at a Glance Language: Hebrew, Arabic Capital City: Jerusalem Population: 8.1 million Area: 20719.5 km2 / 8,000 mi2 Telephone Calling Code: 972 Electricity: 230V, go Single Phase, 50 Hz Currency: As of 01/08 1 Israel New Shekels = 0.29 US (fluctuates daily) Languages Hebrew and Arabic are the official languages of Israel. English is a required subject in school. All street and road signs and most commercial signs are in Hebrew, Arabic and English. Entry Requirements U.S. citizens need a valid YOU DON'T NEED A VISA passport to visit Israel. Visitors U.S. and Canadian citizens do not need from the U.S. may stay for three a visa to visit Israel - just a valid passport months with a visitor's visa (must remain valid for 6 months beyond issued free of charge at the port the completion of your tour). Visitors from of entry. You do not need to most European countries, Mexico, Latin apply for a visa in advance. For America, Australia, New Zealand, South the latest information Africa and many other countries also do concerning passports, go to not need visas. All travelers, and www.travel.state.gov and click especially citizens of foreign countries, on Passports for U.S. Citizens; should always check with their respective or call the National Passport government(s) to review and verify Information Center at 877-487- specific entry and exit requirements. 2778. You may contact your local post office for information. Shabbat & Holidays Shabbat commences at sundown on Friday evening and continues until sundown Saturday night. Holidays also begin at sundown on the preceding evening and end at sundown. During Shabbat and major holidays all Jewish shops, businesses, offices and institutions are closed. Most public transportation stops, though taxi service is generally available. Kosher restaurants are also closed at these times; hotel dining rooms serve a limited selection. Non-kosher restaurants stay open. Museums will often be open at least part of the day on Saturday, though tickets may have to be purchased in advance or from kiosks set up nearby. It is worth mentioning that as the economy in Israel is much improved, and the lifestyle is more cosmopolitan, Israelis are moving from a 6-day to a 5-day workweek. Some businesses and shops are now closed all day on Friday as well as Saturday, rather than just closing early on Friday. 1 Time Difference Israel is 10 hours ahead of Pacific Time and 7 hours ahead of Eastern Time. All countries follow their own schedules for switching between Standard Time and Daylight Savings Time. There could be dates during travel where the time difference between the US and Israel exceeds the numbers shown. -8 -7 -6 -5 0 +1 +2 International Date Line PT ET GMT Israel International Date Line Climate Overview: The climate in Israel is "Mediterranean." Summers are from April through October and are warm and dry. June through September can be very warm! Winters, from November through March, are generally mild, with some rain. It can be quite cool in the hilly regions, and Jerusalem has been known to see just a touch of snow. Detailed: The climate in Israel varies greatly from place to place. The coastal plain has wet, moderately cold winters with temperatures ranging from the mid- 30s to the mid-60s. Then comes a beautiful spring followed by a long, hot and humid summer during which the temperature can be more than 100 degrees. Hot spells, known as "sharav" or "khamsin," are quite common during spring and summer and can cause significant discomfort to persons with respiratory problems. These often are accompanied by hot desert winds from the east or the south, carrying dust and sand from as far away as the Sahara. A cooler fall then leads to the beginning of the rainy season in late October or early November. Jerusalem, which is inland and in the Judean Hills, some 2,500 feet above sea level, is generally drier and colder throughout the entire year. In the summer, it gets very hot, but it remains less humid than the coast. In the winter Jerusalem temperatures regularly drop below freezing, and it snows occasionally. The Negev, in the south, is a hot, mostly barren desert. Throughout the country, the rainy season lasts from October or November until March or April. 2 Jerusalem Temperature in C [F] Precipitation in MM [in] Average Average Warmest Coldest Average Average Month high low ever ever Dew point precipitation JAN 10.5 [51] 4.4 [40] 21.1 [70] 2.7 [37] 2.7 [37] 139.7 [5.5] FEB 11.6 [53] 4.4 [40] 23.8 [75] -2.2 [28] 2.7 [37] 111.8 [4.4] MARCH 14.4 [58] 6.6 [44] 30 [86] -2.2 [28] 3.8 [39] 116.8 [4.6] APRIL 20.0 [68] 10 [50] 32.2 [90] 0.0 [32] 5.5 [42] 17.8 [0.7] MAY 23.8 [75] 13.3 [56] 35 [95] 3.8 [39] 7.7 [46] 5.1 [0.2] JUNE 26.1 [79] 15.5 [60] 35 [95] 10 [50] 10.5 [51] 0 JULY 27.2 [81] 17.7 [64] 36.1 [97] 11.1 [52] 13.3 [56] 0 AUG 27.7 [82] 17.7 [64] 37.2 [99] 13.8 [57] 15 [59] 0 SEP 26.6 [80] 17.2 [63] 36.1 [97] 12.2 [54] 13.3 [56] 0 OCT 23.3 [74] 14.4 [58] 32.2 [90] 7.2 [45] 10.5 [51] 10.1 [0.4] NOV 18.3 [65] 10 [50] 30 [86] 0.0 [32] 6.6 [44] 68.8 [2.7] DEC 12.7 [55] 6.1 [43] 26.1 [79] 0.0 [32] 4.4 [40] 129.5 [5.1] Haifa Temperature in C [F] Precipitation in MM [in] Average Average Warmest Coldest Average Average Month high low ever ever Dew point precipitation JAN 16.6 [61] 11.1 [52] 22.7 [73] 0.0 [32] 6.6 [44] 129.5 [5.1] FEB 15.5 [60] 11.1 [52] 22.7 [73] 2.2 [35] 7.2 [45] 68.8 [2.7] MARCH 18.3 [65] 13.3 [56] 31.1 [88] 2.2 [35] 8.8 [48] 58.2 [2.3] APRIL 21.6 [71] 15.5 [60] 37.7[100] 7.2 [45] 11.6 [53] 20.3 [0.8] MAY 23.8 [75] 18.3 [65] 37.7[100] 8.8 [48] 15 [59] 5.1 [0.2] JUNE 26.6 [80] 22.2 [72] 39.4[103] 14.4 [58] 18.8 [66] 0 JULY 28.8 [84] 24.4 [76] 33.3 [92] 18.8 [66] 20.5 [69] 0 AUG 29.4 [85] 25 [77] 33.8 [93] 20.0 [68] 21.1 [70] 0 SEPT 28.3 [83] 23.8 [75] 33.8 [93] 14.4 [58] 19.4 [67] 2.5 [0.1] OCT 26.6 [80] 21.1 [70] 36.6 [98] 14.4 [58] 16.1 [61] 7.6 [0.3] NOV 22.7 [73] 17.2 [63] 34.4 [94] 6.6 [44] 11.1 [52] 86.4 [3.4] DEC 17.7 [64] 12.7 [55] 30 [86] 4.4 [40] 8.3 [47] 119.3 [4.7] Tel Aviv Temperature in C [F] Precipitation in MM [in] Average Average Warmest Coldest Average Average Month high low ever ever Dew point precipitation JAN 16.6 [62] 7.7 [46] 28.8 [84] 0.0 [32] 6.6 [44] 83.8 [3.3] FEB 17.7 [64] 7.7 [46] 32.7 [91] -1.1[30] 7.2 [45] 68.8 [2.7] MARCH 20.5 [69] 9.4 [49] 33.8 [93] 0.0 [32] 8.3 [47] 38.1 [1.5] APRIL 25 [77] 12.2 [54] 41.1[106] 4.4 [40] 10 [50] 7.6 [0.3] MAY 27.2 [81] 15.0 [59] 42.7[109] 7.7 [46] 13.3 [56] Trace JUNE 29.4 [85] 18.3 [65] 40.5[105] 8.8 [48] 16.6 [62] Trace JULY 30.5 [87] 20.5 [69] 37.7[100] 10 [50] 19.4 [67] 0 AUG 31.1 [88] 21.6 [71] 37.2 [99] 17.2 [63] 20.0 [68] 0 SEP 30 [86] 20.0 [68] 37.7[100] 12.2 [54] 18.3 [65] Trace OCT 28.3 [83] 17.2 [63] 37.2 [99] 6.6 [48] 15.5 [60] 22.9 [0.9] NOV 23.8 [75] 13.3 [56] 36.1 [97] 5.0 [41] 10.5 [51] 33.0 [1.3] DEC 18.8 [66] 8.8 [48] 31.1 [88] 0.0 [32] 8.3 [47] 74.7 [2.94] 3 Clothing First and foremost, bring good, comfortable aerobic walking shoes or sandals with rubber soles. We will be walking on rocky soil, uneven surfaces, at times steep inclines and climbing uneven steps. Good sturdy, comfortable footwear is critical. There will be no need for dressy attire. For touring days comfortable, cool and modest are most appropriate. Jeans and slacks and cool cotton shirts are fine. Shorts, of an appropriate length, and sleeveless shirts are acceptable except for those occasions when you have to wear modest apparel, which will be necessary at some sites. Hotels and tour buses can be very cool for some people, so bring a light weight jacket or sweater for the bus, dining, meeting times and early morning walks along the Mediterranean or the Sea of Galilee.
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