Essentials
Misrad HaPnim - Interior Ministry Hours
If you are fortunate enough to be able to go to the Misrad Hapnim in Jerusalem, sometimes referred to as the Misrad HaPanim, ‘the face office’ to get your passport renewed or other fun activities, here’s a timetable of when they’re open:
Sunday to Thursday: 8-12:3o*
Monday and Wednesday: 2:30-5:30* - Recommended as the [...]
How to convert your American driver’s license in Israel
A bunch of people have recently asked me how to get a license in Israel if they already have one from America. It’s hard to answer that question because as soon as you’ve finished the ridiculous process you want to forget it immediately. However, I looked through my emails and found that I had written [...]
Upside-down coffees, cafes, and discounts
It still feels funny to order an upside-down coffee (cafe hafuch) when you want a capuccino, but I do it anyway because it’s usually the cheapest and yummiest choice on the menu. The funniest thing about coffee shops is people always go there to relax and chill. Meanwhile, I have half a cup of [...]
English book stores and sales in Jerusalem - used and new books
Here is a list of bookstores that have a selection of new or used english books. Please leave me a comment with any more details about these bookstores.
*Updated thanks to responses from the Yahoo group IsraelBooks, and commentators.
1. Sefer VeSefel
Location: City Center | On Yavetz St. which goes from Yaffo to the [...]
How to find an apartment in Jerusalem and the rest of Israel
A list of the apartment websites that have been helpful to me and hopefully will continue to be helpful to others. If you have updates about these sites or new sites, leave me a comment.
1. Magar Meida (English and Hebrew): Daily email with latest listings. Costs roughly 250 shekels for 2 months. [...]
How to find a job in Israel - helpful websites
Here’s a list of helpful employment websites for recruiters and the unemployed alike:
1. Israemploy: (English) Daily updates. You need to give a mandatory donation. I don’t know if this is still the case.
2. Janglo (English)
3. Kehilaton (English)
4. AACI - Jobnet (English and Hebrew)
5. Alljobs (Hebrew)
6. Shatil (non profit) (Hebrew)
7. Muvtal (Hebrew)
8. Drushim (Hebrew)
9. [...]
