Midreshet Moriah
As You Begin Packing…
What Should I Not Bring?
- Don’t bring things which will distract you and others from learning, and bring down the kedushah of our environment. This is your year to focus on growing in ruchniut J!
- Video Content: We don’t allow movies, TV programs, or videos in any form (DVD's, on hard drives or memory cards, or any other formats) and will confiscate them if they are brought.
- Video Players: We don’t allow devices which play movies (laptops, DVD players, etc.) and will confiscate them if they are brought. The only exception is an Ipod or similar MP3 player, which you may bring on condition that you promise not to use it to view video content. If a student uses a device for video, it will be confiscated.
- Email & Internet Devices: Devices which provide Internet access, email, or messaging, such as Blackberries, Iphones, Itouch devices, and the like, are permitted only in students’ rooms. Using devices with these capabilities outside the privacy of your room is too distracting during the learning day and will remove you from the social environment which is so important to your growth and experience this year. These devices will be confiscated if they are seen outside your room.
· Don’t bring clothing which you will not be permitted to wear J (see our dress code below).
- Don’t bring so much clothing! Ask girls who’ve been to
Israel Israel - Don’t bring expensive things which can “disappear,” like jewelry and very expensive electronics. You’ll want a camera, and maybe an MP3 player/Ipod, but keep them out of sight. We are not insured for valuables that are lost or stolen.
- Keep any cash you bring in the school safe, not in your room.
What Should I Bring?
- Sefarim: Sefarim (books) can be easily purchased in
Israel - Clothing: The rainy season in
Israel
winter coat
sweaters
sweatshirts
thermals (for
warm pajamas
flannel sheets
waterproof warm boots
sleeping bag (optional)
cotton linens
summer pajamas
toiletries*
pillow & blanket
weekend bag
towels
wide skirts for tiyulim
sunblock & suntan lotion
hat for sun (ESSENTIAL)
walking shoes or sneakers
clothing hangers
batteries
laundry bags
*(deodorant, toothpaste, contact lens solution, shampoo, etc., sanitary items)
- You might want a toaster-oven or sandwich maker (220v) to prepare light meals in your room. But we recommend buying it here – greater selection, usually cheaper, and why shlep?
- Personal Expenses: Personal expenses includes carfare, meals, snacks, laundry and cleaning, books, gifts and personal care items. Although these expenses vary with each student, we estimate that $250 a month should suffice. Please remember that the initial startup costs will be higher, since books, kitchen supplies, and utensils, etc. must be purchased at the outset.
Dress:
Please pack and choose clothing to wear with the knowledge that our standards will be enforced vigorously from the moment you land in
In order to avoid unpleasantness or embarrassment for you, we would like to clearly outline Midreshet Moriah’s dress code – which applies both in school and during your free time.
· All clothing must be loose-fitting.
· Necklines must be closed to the collarbone. V-neck or scoop-neck shirts or sweaters are not acceptable. Men’s v-neck or sleeveless undershirts are not acceptable.
· Sleeves must cover the elbow.
· Skirts must reach well below the knee when standing or sitting. Slits above the knee (front and back) are not permitted.
· Shirts must cover the torso when standing, sitting and bending.
· Slacks are not permitted.
· T-shirts should not bear inappropriate pictures or writing.
· Jewelry worn in excessive amounts or non-traditional ways and places is not permitted.
We have taken this opportunity to address you early enough so that you can shop appropriately. Please do not bring clothes that do not meet these standards.
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TIPS FROM PREVIOUS STUDENTS
“Lots of underwear and sox” ** “Warm slippers, flip flops” ** “long sleeve t-shirts for in-between and for when your shirts shrink in the dryer (THEY ARE STRICT ABOUT SLEEVES)” ** “flarey skirts for tiyul , hiking shoes or worn sneakers;TEVAs – so nerdy, but SO useful; no wrap-around or straight skirts for tiyulim you’ll trip on a long skirt; clothing to layer” **”Just a few (4-5) Shabbat outfits- you wear the same thing all the time** “1 or 2 fancier outfits for Yom Tov or a possible wedding” **”NO HIGH HEELS(maybe for Sukkot)”** “I brought 7 tops…I wore 1” ** “Don’t bring clothes you’ve never worn before; you won’t start here either” ** “Skirts without slits”**“Lots of zip-ups”**Umbrellas are cheap here” ** “4-in-1 skirt hangers” ** “2 narrow under-bed storage boxes” ** “Tell them they’re not going to the moon; anything they forgot to bring, they can get here”**“Only 3 sets of sheets and 4 towels” “Lots of lens supplies-enough for the whole year” ** “Travel sizes of shampoos and soaps” ** “Use the local shampoo and conditioner, bring mousse” ** “Don’t bring plates, silverware and pots – you can get them here” ** “Good Grips peeler and can opener” ** “Be sure all electric things are 220V;120V with a transformer never work right”**“You will have to buy fans – be prepared”** “Speakers for IPods”** “Iced tea,crystal lite”**“If you eat white tuna, bring it with you –packets are the best!-otherwise buy tuna here” ** “No pasta, No ketchup, No peanut butter” ** “Travel size alarm clock” ** “Flashlight” ** “Lots of batteries” ** “Heating pad/Hot water bottle”** “5-subject notebooks, lots of pens” ** “Shower caddy, toothbrush holder” ** “Scotch tape, a journal, extra contacts and glasses; individual tissue packs; spray starch, Fabreeze, and stain stick” ** “Don’t bring anything that you value too much--it will get lost or ruined” ** “Don’t bring Tupperware, it’s cheap here,too” ** “PAM” ** “Fabric softener sheets” ** “Mesh laundry bag” ** “Scissors” ** “Candies, splenda, anything dietetic, and microwavable- and microwave steam bags” ** “A good backpack for tiyulim” ** “Advil, cold medicine, Pepto-Bismol” ** “Do Heritage, Do Tochnit Nissan, - don’t go home for Pesach it was amazing here” ** “Sip ‘N Saver” ** “Moisturizer, make-up, cream – enough for the whole year” ** “ Zip-lock bags” ** “Don’t bring too many clothes - I didn’t listen either” ** “As tempting as it is, don’t overpack. Remember that what you bring here you have to bring home, plus more” **
“WHY DIDN’T I READ THIS LIST?”
J Thanks for the tips, Alumnae 5768 J