Israel 2023: Pre-Trip One-Stop Shop
Bookmark this page for future reference! This page will be your one-stop shop for all things Israel 2023: Choose Your Own Adventure, from a recording of our virtual orientation session, to a digital copy of the Trip Handbook, to quick links for downloading the apps you'll need while we're in Israel and instructions on how best to use them.
Questions? Contact Derek Holodak, JFGNH Marketing & Communications Manager, at dholodak@jewishnewhaven.org.
Orientation Session Recording
Have questions about Israel 2023: Choose Your Own Adventure? We've got answers! Watch this recording of our trip orientation, which was held on Monday, February 13, to hear from our trip organizers at Eshet Tours and learn everything you need to know before we leave in a few short weeks!
Official Trip Handbook
While you will receive a physical copy of this handbook upon arrival in Israel, complete with sections in the back to journal each day, we want you to have a digital version for reference prior to departure. Read welcome messages from our chairs and leadership, browse the itinerary overview, get answers to some of your most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), learn about the sights we'll see, get reviews of restaurants to try, start practicing your Hebrew phrases and more!
Essential Apps to Download
EventMagix (Our Official Trip App)
Israel 2023, powered by EventMagix, is the official app for our trip together, with a day-by-day agenda, speaker bios, emergency contact information, important notifications, maps and a communication wall for sharing photos and information with one another. Use code israel2023 to access our trip-specific app.
Download on iOS Download on Google Play
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WhatsApp is a free, secure private messaging service that allows users to send text and voice messages, make voice and video calls, and share images with one another.
Gett. (formerly GetTaxi)
Gett is a ride-sharing app similar to Uber or Lyft. Originally built for business travel, Gett is an Israeli-made ride-sharing service with the highest levels of security in the industry, making it the only app of its kind allowed to operate in Israel. On the days and nights where you have free time and want to explore Jerusalem/Tel Aviv, Gett will be your preferred method of getting around.
Trip-specific instructions for how to use each app coming soon!
Where to Buy a Power Adapter
As mentioned on the orientation session, for most use cases you will not need a power converter to use electricity in Israel, only a Type C European outlet adapter. To that end, we have curated the following options from Amazon to facilitate the purchasing process:
[2-Pack] European Travel Plug Adapter with 1 USB C, 2 American Outlets and 3 USB Ports
Important Note: Dual Voltage vs Single Voltage Appliances
If your appliance(s) is/are rated with a range of voltages (e.g. "INPUT: 110-240V"), you only need an adapter, not a converter. This applies to most newer electronics, including smartphones, laptops, cameras, etc. However, if your appliance is rated for a single voltage only, you will almost certainly need a converter. American electrical outlets output at 120V whereas Israeli outlets output at 230V. Using a single voltage 120V appliance with an adapter only could do serious damage to your appliances. Please check the ratings on your appliances' wall plugs carefully if you have any doubts.