Postal Services

Mail distribution at the Institute and mail delivery outside the Institute

Delivery Route & Frequency

• Regular letter
• Package over 2kg
• Registered mail
• Express mail

• Regular mail
• Registered mail
• Mail/package by sea
• EMS airmail

Can personal mail be sent out?

Personal mail can be sent through campus post, provided that it has already been paid for in advance (paid by recipient or includes a postage stamp).

Can personal packages be delivered to the Institute’s address?

It is not possible to order personal packages to the Institute’s address, with the exception of students living in campus dorms, and this the Institute is their personal address. Please note that we are not responsible for personal mail and their contents.

Can personal parking tickets/traffic violations be paid at the post office?  

No. The Institute's post office is not a regular post office, and does not have POS and payment services. The post office does not handle personal mail, only mail related to the professional needs of the Institute. Billing done through a budget transfer from the various departments.

What is the correct way to send a letter in Israel/overseas?

On the front of the envelope, write:

• Recipient's name
• Address – Address, postal code and any other helpful details (e.g., floor/apt. number, office, phone number)

On the back of the envelope, write:

• Sender's name and address (to enable return in case of non-delivery)

How do I send a package overseas?

A package can be sent overseas when it is properly wrapped/sealed (e.g., in a cardboard box, wooden crate, or suitcase).

Weight cannot exceed 19 kg.

Affix an A4 sheet of paper to the package, including the sender and recipient details (From | To).

Do you come to private houses?

No. We only pick up/deliver mail to the various departments on campus. Private houses are entitled to a courier from Israel Post as part of the service they provide to tax payers.

Do you have envelopes/stamps available for purchase or boxes for packages?

No.

What is the weight limit for a package in Israel and overseas?

You can send a package up to 19 kg.

What is the frequency of receiving/collecting mail from Israel Post?

Regular mail arrives at the Institute every morning, Sunday to Thursday, for the purpose of delivering and collecting the Institute's mail.

We collect registered mail twice a week, Sundays and Wednesdays, or more often, if required.