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Transportation in Israel:
Israel Railways .
Busses – EGED   also in Russian 
Busses – DAN
Busses – KAVIM
Domestic Flights - ARKIA
Domestic Flights - ISRAIR
International Flights – EL AL
Iternational Flights – other companies: Info will be added soon.
Israel Airports Authority & Ben Gurion Airport

Car Rentals: 
Avis, Hertz, Shlomo-Sixt, Budge, Eldan, Tamir, Perry: More info will be added soon.

Cellular Phones:
http://www.amigo-us.com
http://www.talknsave.net
http://www.atsisrael.com/
http://www.israelphones.com/
Country phone code: +972
Laptops: This info will be added soon.

Country time in Israel:
GMT + 2.  GMT + 3 during summer Daylight Saving Time.

Travel Insurance:
There are a lot of travel insurance offers for independent travelers. 
Some insurance links are available in Backpacking-Israel:
Travel Insurance Center

Electric Plugs: 230V  50Hz

Tipping in Israel: In restaurants - 10%-15%. A tip for other services is welcomed.

Currency Exchange:
Currency is:  New Shekel, ILS, ₪
Currency Convertor: XE.com Universal Currency Converter
Currency can be exchanged at banks, hotels and change shops.
Banking Hours are:  Sun-Fri  0830-1200, Sun, Tues, Thurs 1600-1800.
ATMs are available in most places.
Traveller's Cheques & Credit Cards are accepted.  

Weights & Measures:
Kg, Metric

Online Maps:
eMap
Eye on Israel Map

Weather Forecasts:
Climate is Mediterranean.
Israelweather
Israel Meteoroogical Service

Emergency Numbers:
Police - 100.  Fire - 102.
Medical services: Will be added soon.

Holidays of different religions:
Calendar

Foreign Embassies:
Embassies

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