Tze’elim (Hebrew: צֶאֱלִים) is a kibbutz in the Negev desert. In February it is a common destination to experience the flowering of the desert, during the so-called “Red in the South” festival. The typical temperatures are between 20°C in the day and 10°C in the night.
The attendance fees of this conference are 500 euro, including accommodation and meals. Thanks to generous contributions by our sponsors, several fellowships for students are available. Preference will be given to students that attend the conference entirely.
Closest airport: Tel Aviv, Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)
TRANSPORTATION:
The preferred way to reach Tze’elim are free shuttles offered by us from/to Ben Gurion airport (TLV) airport on Sunday, February 23 and Thursday, February 27. If you intend to use the shuttle service, please fill in this form by Sunday, February 2nd. If none of the available options work for you, you can alternatively arrive to Tze’elim by taxi, or by train.
TAXI:
Ben Gurion airport has two taxi stations: one at the ground floor (same floor as the passport control), and one at the second floor. We strongly advise you to use the taxi station at the ground floor, which is run by registered taxi drivers only. The taxi station at the second floor is 10% cheaper, but offers a random selection of taxi drivers and is not recommended. The taxi ride should take approximately 1h30 (depending on the traffic situation) and will cost 600-800 NIS (~150-200 euro). If you plan to use a credit card to pay the ride, please consult the driver before getting on the taxi. Do not accept offers of taxi rides from drivers not parked in the line of taxis of one of the two stations.
TRAIN:
The closest train station to Tze’elim is OFAKIM. Please consult this website for the updated train schedule: https://www.rail.co.il/en . The train ride takes approximately 1h50 and costs 26 NIS (~7 euro). You will need to change train at Tel Aviv-HaHagana station. Then, take a taxi from Ofakim to Tze’elim. If taxis are not available at the train station, you can reserve one by downloading the “GETT” (Get Taxi) application or by calling Sahar Taxi Startion +972-8-9926931. The ride from Ofakim to Tzeelim costs 150NIS (~40 euros) and lasts for 20 minutes.
