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The importance of knowing the culture and lifestyle of your desired study abroad country is that you do not have to worry about getting embarrassed once you are there. This is a pivotal part of the process of immersing yourself in a new environment and country!

As you should expect, the Israeli culture is diverse and unique in its way to your host family. In this guide, we have set information that will open your mind and widen your appreciation of the Israeli culture and lifestyle compactly!

Culturally, Israel is not leaned towards beach life. Instead, the local population prefers picnics. However, there are spectacular opportunities for a great fun with desert driving and dune surfing.

We understand that studying abroad can be a life-changing experience and, should you choose Israel, our RocApply tips and guides will enhance what will already be a wonderful trip by helping you also understand the culture and etiquette in Israel.

The country’s literary scene sprang into life in the late 19th century with Jewish works rooted in the traditions of Hebrews from all over Europe.

Many of the early scripts focused on the loss of traditional lifestyles leading to a diminishing of faith and cultural identity, a concern still seen in Orthodox societies today. The Sabra culture of the kibbutz generation is immortalized in many post-independence initiatives.

Theater and cinema are slowly moving away from the post-independence theme of the Holocaust, Sabra, and national identity, although these plots are still popular with many Israelis.

Half of the performances are produced in the country and are stylistically unique, and film-making, inaugurated in the 1950s, is still focused on purely Israeli history such as the Aliyahs and the problems adjusting to a new way of life. You can catch one at the closeby cinema!

From ancient times, physical fitness has been a strong part of the Hebrew culture for its use in preventing illness, and the country holds its own ‘Olympics’ every four years; the Maccabiah Games, for Israeli athletes only.

Basketball and football are the most popular sporting events here, and the outdoor sports culture sees hikers and campers flocking to national parks and raising their families to love outdoor adventures.

Israelis are also known for being especially fit, as they are all, male and female, required to serve at least two compulsory years in the army before attending university.

Israelis are often considered brusque or even rude by Westerners, but this is customary rather than deliberate, and sincerity, directness, freedom, and warmth are the norm here.

Israelis tell it like it is; a rare attribute in the politically correct world. Hospitability is central and locals delight in sharing their beloved country with foreigners.

Remember, it’s only technically been an independent country for sixty or so years, so everyone that lives there moved there by preference. You may be invited to share a meal in an Israeli home and presented with larger quantities of food.

Hospitality has a long history of tradition in Israel where the guests are treated with deep courtesy and given the best possible treatment from the host. The people are very modesty and will reserve time to converse with you if you are a foreigner more deeply.

The security of the country has been a questionable thing over the years, so it is important to keep good relations with the locals thus avoiding trouble. Israelis are proud of their traditions and pay respect when it comes to sacred days, such as sabbath and Christmas!

Whatever you do here just remember getting drunk is considered impolite, as is backing away from an Israeli during a conversation, they are close talkers by Western standards.

We hope after reading through this guide you will find a pleasant stay in the warm Islamic nation. Remember the application process to any of its universities is all done and facilitated through RocApply for FREE comrades!

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