The 2nd Gerry Schwartz and Heather Reisman International Congress on
Chronic Disorders & Disabilities in Children
December 3-4, 2008, Regency Jerusalem Hotel
Jerusalem, Israel
GENERAL INFORMATION
ABOUT JERUSALEM
What has not already been said about the holiest city in the world, the city that has been united, the eternal city first built thousands of years ago, whose history can be heard in the whispering of the wind along the walls, where every stone tells a wondrous story of a city that has drawn millions of faithful pilgrims for thousands of years? Such is Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, the only city in the world that has 70 names of love and yearning, the city that in old maps appears at the center of the world and is still adored like a young bride.
Jerusalem is a city of overwhelming emotions, a city that promises a spiritual experience, excitement and pleasure, interesting tours and entertaining adventures. Here, alongside Jerusalem’s fascinating historic and archeological sites, there are amazingly modern tourist attractions for all lovers of culture, the arts, theater and music, architecture and gastronomic delights.
From the very beginning, Jerusalem has been the one and only, a unique city second to none in the whole world.
CONGRESS VENUE
Regency Jerusalem Hotel
32, Lehi St.
Mount Scopus, Jerusalem
Tel: +972 2 5331234
Fax: +972 2 5323196
LANGUAGE
The official language of the Congress is English.
A number of lectures will be given in Hebrew. (For further information, please check the Scientific Program).
CURRENCY
Israel’s currency is the New Israeli Shekel (NIS). There are coins of 5, 10, 50 agorot and 1, 2, 5, 10 shekels. Notes come in denominations of 20, 50, 100 and 200. International credit cards are accepted for payment in most hotels, restaurants and shops. Exchange offices and ATM machines are easily available throughout the city and at the Ben-Gurion International Airport.
CLIMATE
The weather in December is cold and chilly. The month of December in Jerusalem might be rainy and windy, with an occasional snowfall. The temperature ranges between 9oC – 14oC.
SHOPPING HOURS
Shopping centers are open as follows:
Sunday through Thursday: from 09:30 to 21:00 hours
Friday: from 09:30 to 14:00 hours
Shopping centers reopen Saturday evenings.
Shops are generally open as follows:
Sunday through Thursday: 09:00 to 19:00 hours
Friday: 09:00 to 14:00 hours
ENTRY VISAS
All visitors to Israel must hold a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date they enter the country. People with no nationality must hold a valid laissez passer, as well as a visa back to the country that issued it.
Visitors are entitled to remain in Israel up to three months from the date of their arrival, in accordance with the conditions of the visa issued. Visitors intending to work in Israel must submit a request to the Ministry of the Interior for a special visa.
Important note for tourists continuing from Israel to Arab countries (except Egypt and Jordan): It is recommended that you request that an Israeli stamp does not appear on your passport. You must notify the clerk of your request before your documents are stamped. The granting of such requests is at the discretion of the authorities.
Citizens of the following countries will be issued tourist visas free of charge at every port or entrance terminal to Israel:
Europe – Austria, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Belgium, Britain, Gibraltar, Germany (people born after 1.1.1928), Denmark, Holland, Hungary, Greece, Luxembourg, Lichtenstein, Monaco, Malta, Norway, Slovenia, San Marino, Spain, Portugal, Finland, France, Cyprus, Sweden, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia.
Asia and Oceania – Australia, the Fiji Islands, South Korea, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, New Zealand, Micronesia, Singapore, Mongolia, Vanuatu.
Africa – Lesotho, Mauritius, Malawi, South Africa, Swaziland, the Central African Republic.
America – Uruguay, the Bahamas, El Salvador, Ecuador, Argentina, the United States, Bolivia, Barbados, Brazil, Guatemala, Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, Mexico, Surinam, Nevis and Saint Kitts, Panama, Paraguay, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Canada, St. Lucia.
OFFICIAL CARRIER
El-Al is the official Congress carrier. El-Al offices worldwide will assist participants make their travel arrangements to Israel.
LIABILITY
The organizer is not able to take any responsibility whatsoever for injury or damage involving persons and property during the meeting. Participants are advised to take out their own personal insurance.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Please do not leave bags or suitcases unattended at any time, whether inside or outside session halls.
REGISTRATION FEES
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Early Registration
Until October 31, 2008 |
Late registration
From October 31, 2008 |
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Participant- Physicians |
EUR 395 |
EUR 450 |
Healthcare Professionals |
EUR 300 |
EUR 350 |
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Resident Phsysician/Student ** |
EUR 250 |
EUR 300 |
** upon a valid certificate or letter of Department.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Faxed, electronically mailed or post-marked:
Cancellation received prior to November 25, 2008 - full refund less 25%.
No refund for cancellation received after November 25, 2008.
POST-CONGRESS TOURS
Information on post-Congress tours will be available at this website at a later stage.
BADGE
On registering, you will receive your Congress participant kit, which contains your name badge. You are kindly requested to wear your badge during all Congress sessions and Congress related events.
MOBILE PHONES
Please note that mobile phones must be switched off during all sessions.
SMOKING POLICY
Smoking is prohibited at all times in the meeting halls, exhibit halls and restrooms. Your compliance is appreciated.
SESSIONS
Please make sure to be in session halls on time, as all sessions will begin as per schedule.
CLOTHING
Clothing is informal for all occasions.
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