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momx6




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Aug 10 2020, 12:11 pm
Hi, my son is going to Israel for the year. What are some packing must haves? This is my first time and I need HELP!
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Elfrida




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Aug 10 2020, 12:34 pm
I want give you any definite advice, because I've never done this. But I do live in israel. It isn't a desert. If you forget to pack something, the chances are that he'll be able to find a replacement here. So don't worry too much.

Is he going to yeshiva? They should have sent out some kind of packing list by now.
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momx6




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Aug 10 2020, 12:44 pm
He is going to a yeshiva but no packing list was sent out. He'll be on a moshav and will have to quarantine for 2 weeks once he gets there.
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amother
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Post Mon, Aug 10 2020, 12:59 pm
First things first - he probably won't have access to a washing machine while in quarantine, so be sure he has a full two weeks of clothes.

As a poster said above, you can get whatever you need in Israel. No need to pack a year's worth of shampoo and deodorant.

If he's in the Jerusalem area or up north, he will need a winter coat, and possibly hat and gloves. A good rain jacket is essential.

If he can get linens supplied in Israel, take that route. (Some schools do this for the kids, and there are also services that supply linens.)
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FranticFrummie




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Aug 10 2020, 1:06 pm
If he is on any medication, ask your doctor for a year's supply prescription, instead of the usual 3 months at a time. Also, make sure to get a copy of the prescription on official letterhead to bring to the pharmacy in case his meds get lost. Meds should be in carry on, not checked luggage.

Other than that, I can't think of a thing. When I made Aliyah, I lived out of two suitcases for 3 months, while waiting for the lift to arrive.
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momx6




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Aug 10 2020, 3:47 pm
Thanks for the info. Does anyone have a complete list they can copy and paste?
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ra_mom




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Aug 10 2020, 6:27 pm
This should help get you started.

Pants
Shirts
Belts
Tzitzis
Boxers
Undershirts
Suits
Nightwear
Tiyul wear
Backpack
Sweatshirt/sweatpants
Socks
Shoes
Shabbos shoes
Sneakers
Waterpoof slippers for showers
Dollar store shower curtain & hooks (sometimes they're gross or ripped)
Bath towels
Hand towels
Bathrobe
Bathing suit
Blanket
Pillows
Linen
Laundry bag
Mesh laundry bag for socks
Coat, scarf and gloves
Raincoat/jacket
Galoshes
Umbrella
Soap and shampoo (1 of each toiletries to start off with when he gets there)
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Hand soap and Purel
Deodorant
Shaver
Appliance converter
Cell phone with camera/charger
Hairbrush
Safety pins/sewing kit
Flashlight
Postcards/stamps
Motrin/Tylenol
Vitamin immune booster/zinc
Tefillin, Siddur with Tehillim
Cufflinks
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momx6




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Aug 10 2020, 6:29 pm
Thank you ra mom! I appreciate it
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