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HELPFUL TRIP TIPs
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Police: . . . . . . . . . . Dial 100 Ambulance: . . . . . Dial 101 Fire Brigade: . . . . . Dial 102
NIS
MONEY
The NIS (New Israeli Shekel, or simply the shekel) operates on the decimal system. Before or during your trip, go to www.xe.com to check the current rate of exchange.
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TAX
There is 17% value added tax (VAT) on most goods and services in Israel. Tax is always included in the price. Upon making a purchase of $100 or more at a gift store that has an agreement with the VAT authorities, you should fill out a form at the store and have it stamped there. You will be eligible, upon presenting the form and the item at the airport, for a 17% refund prior to departure.
TIPPING
In restaurants, check the bill to see if service is included (usually it is not). If not, 12–15% is a good amount to tip. It is accepted practice to tip hotel staff, your tour guide, and
tour bus driver. Before you leave, Momentum collects your tips for bus drivers, tour guides, hotel staff, and all others who serve you during the scheduled programming. Your Community Leader or Bus Leader can advise on amounts to give.
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