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A few handy things to know if you ’ re planning to visit Israel for the first time
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WEATHER Israel has two distinct seasons : winter and summer Winter runs from April to October and Summer from May to September .
Summers are hot , in the 80 ° -90 ° F range ( 27 ° -32 °). Winters are mild , 50 ° -60 ° ( 10 ° -15 ° C ). Between December and March , you ’ ll see snow on Mount Hermon summit which is 2,814 metres ( 9,232 ft ) above sea level . It may snow in Jerusalem and Galilee .
The city of Eilat in the south typically enjoys good weather all year .
CURRENCY
New Israel Shekel ( NIS ) 3.7 NIS = 1 US dollar . Currency can be exchanged at hotels , banks , etc . All major credit cards are accepted .
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Hebrew , Arabic and English
DRIVING
On the right
GETTING AROUND
Taxi -just flag one down or try the popular ride hailing apps ,
Gett .
Bus ,
Train
POWER
220 volts at 50 Hertz
GREETINGS
Meeting someone for the first time , Israelis may be formal and use last names , but first names will be used thereafter . The most common parting word is “ Shalom ” ( peace ).