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Welcome to Israel!

Check Point Ltd. would like to wish you a very pleasant stay. Below you will find all the basic information you will require for an easy and pleasant stay, but feel free to ask should you have any further questions.

  • Weather
    The weather in Israel is relatively stable. Summers are hot and muggy. Winters are relatively pleasant. The temperature ranges between 10C to 35C, while in the office you will enjoy air-conditioned comfort.
  • Language
    The 3 major languages in Israel are Hebrew, Arabic and English. (No need to worry about learning Hebrew or Arabic, most Israelis do speak English.)
  • Money
    Money can be exchanged at any bank. There are also ATM machines all over the place where one can get Shekels with most international Credit Cards.

    Tipping in Israel is approximately 10% of the total bill, however you do not have to tip.

Check Point Office Address

5 Ha’Solelim Street Tel: +972-3-753 4555
Tel Aviv 67897, Israel Fax: +972-3-575 9256
  Reception Hours: 08:00-22:00

When dialing the office from inside Israel (in Tel Aviv area), remove the country code – 972, and the area code for Tel Aviv 3, this leaves only: 753-4555.

This applies to all calls within the country. No need to dial 972. You will, however, need to dial "0" before the area code.

(E.g. If you are outside of Tel Aviv, the area code will be "03" followed by the phone number.)

Hotels
The following hotels have been carefully chosen to make your stay most comfortable.

Sheraton City Tower
14 Zisman St.
Ramat Gan 52136, Israel
(Diamond Exchange District)
Ph. +972-3-754 4444
Fax. +972-3-754 4445

The hotel is a short taxi ride from the office. Outdoor pool, gym and all the business facilities and services for the business traveler. Shuttles available on the hour to the Beach front.

Isrotel Tower
78 Hayarkon St.
Tel Aviv, Israel
pH+972-3-511 3636
Fax + 972-3-511 3666

A business-oriented hotel. Offers suites with more workspace. No children, no noise. Located 5 minutes from the beach, restaurants, coffee shops and other nightlife & weekend entertainment. Friendly service. Peaceful and homely atmosphere. Pool and Gym available. Fully serviced rooms with modem connections and all essential business facilities.

Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv
145 Hayrkon St.
Tel Aviv 63453, Israel
pH +972-3-520 1111
Fax +972-3-520 1122

Larger and more of a "hotel style" hotel. Located on the beachfront in the center of the promenade with coffee shops and restaurants nearby. The hotel boasts a lively English pub, gym, pool, spa, and sauna. Rooms are comfortably sized and all have magnificent beach views. In-room facilities include: modem connections, 3 phones (one in bathroom), Trouser-press tea and coffee making facilities and more.

Local Transportation
When staying in Tel Aviv and working in the Ramat Gan office there is no need to hire a car. As this is a metropolitan area, taxi’s are more convenient (See approximate rates below).

  • Taxi fees (Approximate)
    Airport to Hotels Area in Tel Aviv / office:

    65-75 NIS Day time, 
    80-90 NIS Night time

Approximately 25-35 minute ride from Airport to office / hotel (Depending on traffic conditions).

Taxi queue is located just outside the arrivals terminal.

Important to Remember

  • Should you require work facilities at Check Point Israel, you must notify your travel coordinator 2 weeks prior to arrival in Israel.
  • You must approach the Israeli Travel Coordinator a day or two prior to departure in order for her to provide you with a departure letter. (If you don’t get a letter you will be allowed out of the country, though it may take a little longer to get through immigration).

Tours
Should you wish to travel and see some of the country, there are several tours available. The most popular is a tour of Jerusalem, taking you to the old city, the wailing wall, Temple Mount, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and other holy sites of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim religions.

Tours of Jerusalem leave almost daily from the above hotels and costs approximately $56. The Crowne Plaza Hotel has a complimentary tour which they offer their business guests. A luxury coach or car (depending on how many guests sign up for the tour) will arrive at the hotel first thing Saturday morning for a day-long tour, well worth the weekend stay.

Other tours available are down South to the Desert. Ein Gedi, an oasis of fresh water springs, waterfalls, pools and tropical vegetation. Continuing on to float in the Dead Sea – the lowest place on earth, and filled with invigorating minerals. Lastly, for the more fit traveler, a climb up Masada offers a truly rewarding view (an elevator is available should you require one).

Also recommended is the North. Nazareth, where Jesus lived as a child (Recommended to Pilgrims) Tiberias, where you can dip in the Sea of Galilee or soak in the towns famous natural hot springs.