Participant Information
VENUE
Each school take place at the Israel Institute for Advanced Studies (IIAS), located at The Hebrew University, the Edmond J. Safra Campus, Givat Ram. Walking from the main pedestrian gate, the Institute is the third building (Feldman building) on the right.
A map of The Hebrew University, Givat Ram Campus is available here.
The IIAS can be reached by public transport on bus lines 7, 7A, 9, 14, 32, 32A, 35, 42, 42A, 66, 66A and 68. Bags will be checked when entering through the main gate.
REGISTRATION
Upon arriving at the conference venue, please make sure to register and receive your nametag at the welcome desk. Please wear your nametag throughout the school, and make sure to register your attendance with us each morning.
TRANSPORTATION FROM BEN-GURION AIRPORT TO JERUSALEM
You will be arriving at Ben-Gurion Airport, which is located about 40 minutes from Jerusalem. There are several transportation options for arriving in Jerusalem.
- Private taxis to Jerusalem can be found as you exit the arrivals terminal (on the left-hand side), and cost between 300-400 NIS. Make sure you take an authorized taxi; they are lined up and take passengers in turn.
- Nesher Taxi is a shared door-to-door shuttle service, providing transportation between the airport and Jerusalem. They operate 24/7 (including Saturdays) and drop off passengers in all neighbourhoods in Jerusalem. From the airport to Jerusalem, you do not need to reserve in advance; however, from Jerusalem to the airport it is advised to reserve 12-24 hours in advance by calling +972-26257227. When you exit the arrivals hall, turn right, and walk to the end of the platform where you’ll find the Nesher shuttle station. Have your destination address ready to provide them with. Price is around 70 NIS, cash only (approximately $21). Further information is available on the Nesher Website.
- A high-speed train between Ben-Gurion Airport and Jerusalem (Yitzhak Navon Station) runs every half hour from 05:56 to 23:33, and every hour from 23:33 to 05:35. The train is closed from 14:56 on Friday until 20:56 on Saturday. Tickets can be bought at the station and cost around 18 NIS. Journey time is approx. 26 minutes. View the full schedule and plan your train journey on the Israel Railways website.
- Afikim Bus Line 485: For the foreseeable future, this bus line is running a limited service, and is only running on Thursday night/Friday morning. The bus leaves every hour on the hour from 00:00 to 05:00 from Ben-Gurion Airport to Jerusalem, and at the same time from Jerusalem to Ben-Gurion Airport. The closest stop to the Prima Park Hotel is HaLe’om Parking/HaNassi HaShishi Blvd (a 10-minute walk from the hotel). This service costs 16 NIS ($4.50).
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN AND AROUND JERUSALEM
It is easy to get around Jerusalem using public transportation. City buses run frequently, and cost 6 NIS. Rides are paid for using a Rav Kav travel card, and an anonymous Rav Kav card can be bought from the bus driver for 5.00 NIS. Bus drivers do not accept cash to pay for journeys. The travel card can be topped up at top-up machines around the city. There is a light rail that runs east-west through the city, and this also costs 6 NIS per ride. Train tickets must be bought beforehand from the kiosk at the station, and can be paid for using cash or credit card. The ticket must then be validated upon entry to the train. Rav Kav travel cards can also be used on the train. Google Maps or MoovIt are good apps for bus and train options. Public transportation does not run on Shabbat (sunset on Friday until nightfall on Saturday). Taxis may be hailed on the street, or ordered ahead of time (also on Shabbat). The Gett taxi app works well in Jerusalem, or you can call a cab company such as Gilo Taxis: 052-3456702.
COMPUTER CONNECTIONS AT THE IIAS
If you are bringing a laptop, there is free access to wireless internet (WiFi) on campus. The network name is “HUJI-guest” (no password is needed).
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Police 100 Ambulance 101 Sexual Harassment 1202 (women), 1203 (men)
IIAS CONTACT INFORMATION
Ms. Anat Yagil: Anatyagil@savion.huji.ac.il, IIAS School and Conferences coordinator
Please feel free to contact us for information and assistance.
