Venue
"Yearim" hotel at "Maale Hchamicha" Kibutz, about a 20 minutes drive to Jerusalem & Tel Aviv.
Maale Hahamisha 90835
Tel: +972 (0)2-533-1331
Language
The official language of the conference is English.
Name Badge
Participants are requested to wear their personal badges at all times. Badges are required to enter lecture halls, lunches and social programs (if any).
Weather and Clothing
The average daily temperature in April in Jerusalem is (Minimum to Maximum): 21-12 C° / 70-53 F°.
The dress code will be informal throughout the Conference.
In addition, modest dress appropriate for visits to religious sites is recommended.
Transportation
Taxis: are readily available at the airport. They operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Taxis can be found outside the Arrival Hall of the airport (to the left). Taxi services are regulated and the Taxi companies at Ben Gurion Airport operate under permission. The cost of the taxi is approximately 260 NIS (approx. 70 Euro).
Train: The train station is located on Level S of the Landside Building, adjacent to the Arrival Hall. The train will take you to the Central Station in Jerusalem (Jerusalem–Yitzhak Navon station) from where you will need a Taxi to reach your hotel.
Bus: Public transportation services to Jerusalem are located at Terminal 3, level G, gate 1. Line 485 run from Ben-Gurion International Airport, to the Central Bus Station in Jerusalem, from where you will need a Taxi to reach your hotel.
Car Rental: The car rental companies’ counters are located on the first floor of the East Gallery in the Arrival Hall. The service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Currency
The unit of currency in Israel is the New Israeli Shekel (NIS) commonly known as the Shekel.
There are no restrictions on transfer and use of foreign currencies in Israel.
Most international credit cards are accepted.
Local Time
Israel time zone is Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +2 hours.
Telephones
The country code for Israel is +972
Electricity
Electricity in Israel is supplied at 220V, 50Hz and has a three-pin connecting plug.
Value Added Tax Reimbursement
According to the Value Added Tax (VAT) Law, a foreign tourist is able to benefit from a zero rate of VAT on a vast array of services obtained during a stay in Israel. In addition, a special arrangement exists whereby a tourist may also request a VAT refund on purchases made during a stay.