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Welcome to the [https://math.biu.ac.il/en Department of Mathematics] at [https://www1.biu.ac.il/indexE.php Bar-Ilan University]. (Postdocs: see [[Postdocs|similar page]] suitable for your needs).
==General==
* The public transportation in Israel's international phone code is 972. To exemplifyrequires the ownership of a [https: an international call to 08//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rav-1234567 amounts to +972Kav Rav-8-1234567Kav] card. Make sure to get one at the airport upon your arrival.
* The local currency is the new (New Israeli ) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_new_shekel#Series_C_%282014%E2%80%93present%29 Shekel]. , abbreviated [https://www.xe.com/currency/ils-israeli-shekel ILSNIS]'s exchange rate.
* [https://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/israel/ Power plugs and electricity in Israel]
* [https://forecast.israelinfo.co.il/?city=100293788 Weather in Ramat Gan]
* Israel's international phone code is 972. Example: to make an international call to 08-1234567, dial +972-8-1234567 (note the omission of 0)
==Campus==
* [http://www.biu.ac.il/Tour/campus-map.pdf Campus map]
* To enter the campus, you will need to present your passport
* The main entrance to the campus is split into two: Gate #1 for cars, and Gate #2 for pedestrians
* On Sabbath (which starts late Friday), Gate #2 may be closed, in which case pedestrians enter through Gate #1
* The [https://math.biu.ac.il/en department of mathematics] is at building #216. The secretaries are at room #104. Their phone number is 03-5317875.
* The [https://biuinternational.com/dorms/ dorms] are at building #506
* The campus has an open WiFi network. [https://www.signal.org Signal Messenger] allows to text-chat and make audio/video calls, all over WiFi. It is advised to set it up before departing to Israel
==TransportationDorms== * Note that the dorms have a laundry room, and that you can pay in it with cash (the instructions there seem to insist that you download some app to pay with your phone, but in fact you only need to have 11-13 NIS exact change (maybe times two, for the washer and the dryer)). ==Buses== * The [https://moovit.com/ moovit] app provides useful realtime assistance in preparing your trip via public transportation. * From Jerusalem to BIU: lines [http://www.afikim-t.co.il/?busline=400 400], [http://www.afikim-t.co.il/?busline=401 401] (around 10NIS). * From Be'er Sheva to BIU: line [https://www.bus.co.il/otobusimmvc/Line_Places/1010/669_21_-360464351 669]. * From Ramat Gan (Ayalon mall) to BIU: line [https://www.bus.co.il/otobusimmvc/Line_Travels/1010/264_1_-196162609 264] (around 6NIS). * From Tel-Aviv's central rail station to BIU: lines [https://www.bus.co.il/otobusimmvc/Line_Travels/1010/68_15_1287513823 68], [http://www.dan.co.il/eng/lines/linedetails.aspx?lineinfo=70-_ 70] (around 6NIS). * From Tel-Aviv to BIU: lines [http://www.kavim-t.co.il/lines/lineDetails.aspx?lineinfo=56_o_26_0 56], [http://www.kavim-t.co.il/lines/lineDetails.aspx?lineinfo=256_o_26_0 256]. (around 6NIS). * From Tel-Aviv to eastern Ramat-Gan (a walk away from BIU): line [http://www.dan.co.il/eng/lines/linedetails.aspx?lineinfo=61-_ 61] (around 6NIS). * From Herzliya to BIU: lines [https://www.bus.co.il/otobusimmvc/Line_Travels/1010/620_1_-234670332 620], [https://www.bus.co.il/otobusimmvc/Line_Travels/1010/621_21_-234670332 621] (around 10NIS). ==Other means of transportation==
* The Israel's [https://moovitwww.comrail.co.il/ mooviten train service] app provides useful realtime assistance in preparing your trip via public transportation
* The [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gettaxi.android&hl=en Gett app for Android] and [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gett-car-service-rideshare/id449655162 Gett app for iPhone] allows to order taxis in Israel
* To book a taxi back to the aiport[http://www.iaa.gov.il/en-US/airports/bengurion/Pages/OnlineFlights.aspx TLV airport], one can use this [http://www.hadar-ltd.co.il/orders/order2.htm service](it is better to talk to them over phone)
==Reimbursement==
* [http://www.assafrinot.com/wiki/CostDeclarationForm.docx Cost declaration] form
* [http://www.assafrinot.com/wiki/תשלומימטח_מעודכן11PaymentRequestJAN2020.7.17.doc docx Payment request] form
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