* The local currency is [https://www.xe.com/currency/ils-israeli-shekel ILS]
* [https://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/israel/ Power plugs and electricity in Israel]
* The [https://www.signal.org Signal Messenger] app allows to send messages and make voice/video chats, all over the internet. It is advised to set it up before departing to Israel
==Taxis==
* The [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gettaxi.android&hl=en Gett app for Android] and [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gett-car-service-rideshare/id449655162 Gett app for iPhones] allows to order taxis in Israel
* To book a taxi back to the aiport, one can use this [http://www.hadar-ltd.co.il/orders/order2.htm service]
==Campus==
* [https://www1.biu.ac.il/utilities On-campus utilities] (bank/post office/grocery store/etc')
==Taxis==
* The [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gettaxi.android&hl=en Gett app for Android] and [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gett-car-service-rideshare/id449655162 Gett app for iPhones] allows to order taxis in Israel
* To book a taxi back to the aiport, one can use this [http://www.hadar-ltd.co.il/orders/order2.htm service]
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