Suggested Packing List:
Kodesh Articles
Tefillin, Talit (if applicable), 2 pairs of Tzizit, 3 Kippot
Sefarim
Machzorim (Hebrew with English translation, most importantly for Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur as the English-Hebrew machzorim are quite expensive in Israel)
Specific additional sefarim necessary for Yeshiva classes will be available for purchase at discounted rates on campus at the start of Yeshiva. The cost of these sefarim is generally around $50.
Electrical Appliances
Shaver
Note: Israeli electricity is 220 V. Please do not bring items with 110 voltage. Travel converters are generally not reliable for long periods of time and can cause electrical shorts.
Bed and Bath
2 sets of sheets & pillowcases
1 good pillow
2 blankets - one summer - one winter
1 sleeping bag (please do not use this as winter blanket - it is NOT healthy)
4 bath towels
2 hand towels
Note: To save space in your luggage, many of the above items as well as other useful accessories may be ordered from Blanket Express at http://www.blanketexpressplus.com. Blanket Express has served our students in the past and comes highly recommended.
Clothing
3 dress shirts; 3 slacks
5 pairs of pants
10 collared/polo shirts (collared shirts are part of the Beit Midrash dress code)
4 sweaters
2 hooded sweatshirts
2 pairs of sweatpants
4 pairs of shorts
2 bathing suits
1 light jacket
1 winter jacket
1 raincoat
14 sets of underwear
1 pair of thermal underwear
16 pairs of socks (dress and white)
2 belts
Shoes
1 pair of casual shoes/sneakers
1 pair of slippers/sandals
1 pair dress shoes
Tiyulim
1 Knapsack (30 liter minimum)
1 pair hiking shoes
1 pair closed water shoes (which are comfortable and strong enough to hike with – not Crocs)
1 water bladder/hydration pack (3 liter - like a camelbak)
2 baseball caps
Miscellaneous
Sports equipment (for football, basketball, softball etc.)
2 laundry bags; 1 sock bag
A bunch of notebooks, pens and pencils
Small lock for closet
Thermos for hot drinks
Cold weather gear - if your planning on travelling to Poland
Portable umbrella
Toiletries
Hairbrush
Shampoo/Conditioner
Soap
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Sunscreen
Deodorant
Extra pair of contact lens/glasses
Prescriptions (written prescription from the doctor in addition to the actual medication) and/or over-the-counter medications used regularly by the student.
Corona Items
At least a months supply of:
Masks
Gloves
Hand sanitizer
Disinfectant alcohol wipes
Make sure to come with at least a two week supply of enough clothing, toiletries and all other items you will need for the first two weeks of Yeshiva.