1. Israel

2. Life in Israel Israelis work a five to six day workweek from about 8 or 9 in the morning to 5 or 6 in the evening children go to school six days a week, with Friday being a shorter day. Communities and neighborhoods are generally established around a local commercial center. Communication Physically active

3. Appearance Men wear caps for prayer Women keep their heads covered Conservative men wear black hats Liberal men wear white crocheted hats

4. Languages Hebrew Arabic אני אוהב/ת אותך, אני מאוהב/ת בך وأنا أحبك

5. Education, economy, and classes Boys and Girls are raised separately Immigrants have a disadvantage economically Majority of the poor are Palestinian

6. Government Israel is a parliamentary democracy, divided into six administrative districts. Head of government in office for a four-year term. The members of the Knesset also are elected for four years.

7. Religion Ultra-Orthodox (haredim) Religious Zionists (datiim) Traditional Jews (masortiim) Secular (hilonim)

8. Holidays Rosh Hashana Yom Kippur Sukkot Simchat Tora Hannukah Purim Passover Holocaust Memorial Day Shavuot

9. Dating and marriage In Israel there are different communities. The rules of dating and marriage depends on that community. Yet in most cases your marriage is arranged by your parents. Secular Israelis Orthodox Jewish Israelis Arab Israelis

10. Recreation Snorkelling Wildlife Viewing Golf Courses Bird Watching Hiking Mountain biking Mountaineering Bungee Jumping Skiing Scuba diving

11. Travel Advice Take a high degree of caution due to the high threat of terrorist attack. Pay close attention to your personal security at all. We strongly advise you not to travel to areas around the Gaza Strip. You should avoid protests, demonstrations and political rallies as they may turn violent.