What to take on a summer trip to Israel?
by iblatt
As far as clothes are concerned: - Shorts and T shirts are fine for most places in August.- In order to visit holy places (Christian / Jewish / Muslim), modest clothing is necessary, especially for women.- Sandals are fine for easy walking; good shoes are better for the cobblestones of Jerusalem and other old cities, and for hikes (like climbing Massada!).- For going out in the evening: casual dressing is the rule, unless you are going to attend formal dinners or weddings...- Don't forget to get a hat, sunglasses and strong sunscreen!
Reading material, besides a guidebook and a small Hebrew phrasebook:- If you are going to visit ancient Biblical sites, a copy of the Bible is handy.- a book or two about Israel, to get into the atmosphere and get another perspective: non-fiction, such as "Oh, Jerusalem"; fiction: one of Amos Oz's novels, for example.