{"id":330,"date":"2023-02-20T19:50:50","date_gmt":"2023-02-20T19:50:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifewp.bgu.ac.il\/wp\/econet2023\/?page_id=330"},"modified":"2023-07-31T13:46:04","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T13:46:04","slug":"general-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lifewp.bgu.ac.il\/wp\/econet2023\/?page_id=330","title":{"rendered":"General Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"330\" class=\"elementor elementor-330\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-739c80e1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"739c80e1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-31bf3583\" data-id=\"31bf3583\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d38a745 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d38a745\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 26-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"textColor\":\"luminous-vivid-orange\"} --><\/p>\n<h3>Language<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The official language of ECONET 2023 is English.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Climate &amp; Clothing<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weather in Be&#8217;er Sheva in September is hot. No rain. Temperatures range 28\u00b0C- 21\u00b0C (82\u00b0F &#8211; 70\u00b0F). Casual dress is appropriate for all occasions. We do not have a dress code for EcoNet, shorts and sandals are also fine. We suggest that you bring light clothing for the day and a jacket for the evening.&nbsp;Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, hats, suntan lotion and swimsuits are recommended for tours and outdoors activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Entry Visa<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport holders of EU countries, the USA and Canada, do not require entry visas to Israel. For participants from other countries we suggest you check the website of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the following links or check with your local Israeli embassy, consulate or travel agent. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.goisrael.com\/Tourism_Eng\/Tourist%20Information\/Planning%20your%20trip\/Pages\/Visa.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Passport and Visa Information<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mfa.gov.il\/MFA\/ConsularServices\/Documents\/VisaRequirements-Tourists.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tourist Visa Information for Each Country<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/media.wix.com\/ugd\/e35976_11e5e8f8216d413397c5ddca7925469b.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application Form for Entry Visa to Israel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A letter of invitation will be issued upon request. This invitation is prepared solely to assist with visa application or participation requirements, and is not a commitment on the part of the organizers to provide any financial support or confirmation of inclusion in the Scientific Program. Please email your request to the Workshop Secretariat <\/span><strong><a href=\"mailto:meetings@diesenhaus.com\">meetings@diesenhaus.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Electricity<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Israeli power supply is single phase 220 volts at 50 Hertz. Most power sockets in Israel have three-pin holes, but many of them will work with double-pin European plugs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Currency \/ Exchange<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The currency unit in Israel is the New Israeli Shekel (NIS), \u201cShekel\u201d in short.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International credit cards are accepted for payment in virtually all hotels, restaurants and shops. You can get along with just your credit card or Apple\/Google pay.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: 1rem;\">We recommend that you change a bit of money at the airport for immediate needs.<\/span><span style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: 1rem;\">&nbsp;Exchange offices and ATM machines are easily available throughout the city and at Ben-Gurion International Airport.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Tipping<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a&nbsp;restaurant&nbsp;bill does not include service, a 12% tip should be added. Taxi drivers are generally not tipped.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Liability and Insurance<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Workshop Secretariat and Organizers of ECONET 2023 cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants and accompanying persons. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Language The official language of ECONET 2023 is English. Climate &amp; Clothing The weather in Be&#8217;er Sheva in September is hot. No rain. Temperatures range 28\u00b0C- 21\u00b0C (82\u00b0F &#8211; 70\u00b0F). Casual dress is appropriate for all occasions. We do not have a dress code for EcoNet, shorts and sandals are also fine. 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