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
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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.