What is the currancy in Israel and how much should I bring with me?
The Israeli currency is called the Shekel and its current worth is about 4.2 Shekels for 1 US dollar (you can consider 1 Shekel to be equivalent to 25 cents). You do NOT need to purchase Shekels before you come to Israel. Most places are happy to take your dollars and any large purchases can be made by credit card. My suggestion is that you use a $20.00 bill to buy your first lunch. You will be given change in Shekels which will be enough for postcards, cold drinks, ice cream etc. When you run out of your Shekels, you can make another small purchase with a large bill and just use the change for small purchases. There is no reason to convert a large sum of dollars into Shekel as you lose a lot in the Exchange rate. Rates are subject to daily fluctuations. If you want to know the rate just prior to the start of the trip, visit the following web site: www.BibleOnTour.com and use the Currency converter under the Israel page. ATMs: Most banks have ATMs and are open every day except Saturday
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