CSCML 2017Information Booklet
Contact information
Be'er Sheva, Israel | Marcus Family Campus, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Shlomi Dolev, Office: 972-8-642-8119 Cell: [email protected]
Timi Budai, Office: 972-8-642-8032Cell: 972-50-367-6733
• When calling Israel from abroad dial: Exit code +972-x-xxx-xxxx
o Example: 00-972-8-642-8032.
• When calling from within Israel, replace the (972) with a zero.
o Example: 08-642-8032.
By car
For directions, click here
From Tel-Aviv (the journey should take about 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on traffic)
If using WAZE to direct you to the Campus, enter the address as: Professor Khayim Khanani
Street, Be'er Sheva.
Toll free road:
Head south on the Ayalon Highway (Route #20), stay in the left lane.
When you see a sign for "Holon/Bat Yam" continue straight.
Merge onto Highway #4 to Ashdod.
Almost immediately after the Ashdod exit is the exit for Beer Sheva. You will connect to
route #41.
Follow the signs to Beer-Sheva until you get to a T-junction (Gedera) where you will turn
right onto route #40.
Take route #40 all the way to Beer-Sheva. The entrance to the city is a very large four-
way junction. (Note that at Goral Junction, route #40 turns to route # 406 for those
continuing straight to Beer Sheva).
Continue straight and at the 5th traffic light (they are numbered) turn left.
You have reached the University Gate.
Via Road 6, a toll road:
On the Ayalon Highway (Route #20), take the exit to Jerusalem (Route #1).
After 20 kilometers (12 ½ miles), at “Ben-Shemen” interchange, Route #1 and Route #6
merge.
At Daniel interchange, continue on Route #6. When route #6 ends, it connects to route
#40. Take route #40 all the way to Beer-Sheva. (Note that at Goral Junction, route #40
turns to route # 406 for those continuing straight to Beer Sheva). The entrance to the
city is a very large four-way junction.
Continue straight, and at the 5th traffic light (they are numbered), turn left. You have
reached the University Gate.
Directions
To the Marcus Family Campus
By train
Take the train to Beer Sheva. Disembark the train at “Beer-Sheva North/University”
station (this is the first of two stops in Beer-Sheva). Upon exiting the station, turn right
onto the “Mexico Bridge” which leads to the Marcus Family Campus. (For on campus
directions see map below). The train journey takes about 55 minutes (from Tel Aviv).
For the train schedule, visit Israel Railways website:
http://www.rail.co.il/EN/Pages/HomePage.aspx
Parking:
If you are arriving at the Marcus Family Campus by private car, please contact your visit
coordinator to arrange for a vehicle entrance and parking permit. The permits require
vehicle details such as car model and make, color and license plate number, so be sure
to have this information available.
Once you pass through the gate/security check, go to the visitor's parking lot. Please be aware that you may be asked to show some form of identification.
Take Route #1 to “Ben-Shemen” interchange, where Route #1 and Route #6 merge.
At Daniel interchange, continue on Route #6. When route #6 ends, it connects to route
#40. Take route #40 all the way to Beer-Sheva. The entrance to the city is a very large
four-way junction. (Note that at Goral Junction, route #40 turns to route # 406 for those
continuing straight to Beer Sheva). The entrance to the city is a very large four-way
junction.
Continue on straight and at the 5th traffic light (they are numbered), turn left to the
University.
From Jerusalem (the journey should take about 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on traffic):
Dining Options
The Marcus Family Campus
All on-campus dining options are kosher
Aroma Café – Located at the Helen Diller Family Center (Building 74), for a light lunch
(salads, sandwiches, pastries and coffee).
In the Zlotowski Student Center (Building 70), you will find a variety of dining options
under one roof (similar to a food court).
Karnaf Salad Bar – Located on the ground floor of the David and Rosa Goldberger
Classroom Building (Building 28).
Be'er Sheva Ice Cream – a local ice cream and pizza restaurant In the Cukier, Goldstein-
Goren Building (Building 72).
HaMexicani – Mexican style food, located by Ruth and Heinz-Horst Deichmann
Classroom and Computer Lab Building (Building 35).
The City of Beer-Sheva
Kampai – Japanese and Asian restaurant: BIG open mall, Hebron Road 21.
For reservations: 08-6655-999
Kebab Emuna – BBQ, Middle-Eastern restaurant: Kakal Str. 58.
For reservations: 077-500-4005 Yakuta – Moroccan Restaurant, kosher: Mordey Hageta’ot 27.
For reservations: 08-6232-689
Giggsi – American, Pub, Israeli Restaurant / Sports Bar: One Center, Yitshak Nafha St. 25.For reservations: 08-610-9109
Kepasa – Italian, Mediterranean, Spanish, and Tapas restaurant: BIG open mall, Hebron Rd. 21.For reservations: 08-665-5122
Hakatar – Concept restaurant, Italian, French, and Fusion: David Tuviahu Blvd. 36.
For reservations: 053-937-4904
Caldo Gourmet Pizza Bar – Italian, Pizza: Derech Metsada 47.For reservations: 08-866-8006
Little India – Fish, Indian, Dairy: Ringelblum St. 15.
For reservations: 08-648-9801
HaSifriya – One Center, Yitshak Nafha 25.
For reservations: 08-665-5120
BBB-Burgus Burger Bar – American, Hamburger, Restaurant / Bar: BIG open mall, Hebron Rd. 21.For reservations: 08-992-2334
HaHummus Shel Tahini – Hummus : Yosef Ben Matityahu Str. 70.For reservations: 08-910-0236
Agadir – Burger bar: David Ben Gurion Blvd. 2.For reservations: 052-500-0820 / *5690
Ringelblum Café – Ringelblum St. 86.
For reservations: 08-649-1001
Pasta Basta – Italian restaurant: Ringelblum St. 19.For reservations: 08-940-0401
Shoshana – Homemade, Authentic, Moroccan restaurant: Yosef Ben Matityahu Str. 70.
For reservations: 073-702-0902
Cramim – Mediterranean, Chef restaurant: Hebron rd. 66.For reservations: 08-9966-444
Weather
The summer is very sunny. The average temperature is between 35-40° Celsius during the
day and 20-25° Celsius at night. Water, sun screen, and a hat are highly recommended.
In the evenings the temperature drops therefore wearing a light jacket is adviced.
The winter is typically sunny with very little rain. The average temperature is between15-20° Celsius in the day and 5-10° Celsius at night.
Mobility
Tours of the campus involve a moderate amount of walking. When touring the Marcus
Family Campus in Beer-Sheva visitors may make use of a golf cart (the “Gainesmobile”). If
you wish to use the golf cart please inform your visit coordinator.
Campus Maps
Please visit the following page for maps and directions:
http://in.bgu.ac.il/en/Pages/maps.aspx
The Negev
For more information about Beer-Sheva and the Negev; including addition options for
accommodations, restaurants, tourist attractions, activities, etc… please visit the following
websites:
Ramat Negev Regional Council: http://rng.org.il/en/
Bnei Shimon Regional Council: http://bns-en.com/
Eshkol Regional Council: http://www.eshkol.info/1560-he/Eschol.aspx
Go Negev: http://www.gonegev.co.il/
Accommodation for CSCML2017 We look forward to welcoming you to Be'er Sheva for CSCML2017. In order to help with your planning please find a list of recommended accommodation options below. Please make sure to contact the hotel directly to book your room (referencing CSCML2017) before the listed cut-off date. After the listed cut-off date, all rooms will be subject to availability and offered for regular price. Leonardo Hotel Negev Address: Henrietta Szold St 4, Be'er Sheva Phone: 08-640-5444 https://www.leonardo-hotels.com/leonardo-hotel-negev-beer-sheva Check in: 28/06/2017 or 29/06/2017 Check out: 30/06/2017 Rate / night / person: 500 NIS + tax The price includes breakfast. Note: Rooms will be reserved until June 24, 2017. All rooms that have not been reserved by this date will be subject to availability. To reserve a room please email Izabella Mendelovici directly at [email protected]. HaBaitBe Matityahu Address: Yosef Ben Matityahu St 39, Be'er Sheva, 8457320 Phone: 074-701-6509 http://www.habaitbe.com/ Check in: 28/06/2017 or 29/06/2017 Check out: 30/06/2017 Rate / night / 2 guests: 449 NIS + tax Breakfast / person: 35 NIS + tax Extra person / night: 59 NIS + tax There are 5 different apartment types and for the conference attendees all types are offered at the same price. Apartment types: 1 bedroom + living room 1 bedroom + living room + private garden Studio apartment Studio apartment with private garden 2 bedrooms + living room Note: Rooms will be reserved until June 24, 2017. All rooms that have not been reserved by this date will be subject to availability. To reserve a room call the hotel directly or email: [email protected]. U-Tel Guest Apartments Dalet Dormitories Address: Alexander Yannai St 4, building D22, first entrance, Be'er Sheva Phone: 08-642-8733 / 972-50-202-9663 http://in.bgu.ac.il/logistics/u-tel/Pages/Our-Rooms-and-Services.aspx Check in: 28/06/2017 or 29/06/2017 Check out: 30/06/2017 Rate / night / guest: 220 NIS + tax Rate / night / 2 guests: 260 NIS + tax There are two different types of rooms: - Single room for one guest - Double room for 2 guests with 1 double sized bed Note: Rooms will be reserved until June 24, 2017. All rooms that have not been reserved by this date will be subject to availability. To reserve a room contact Timi Budai at: [email protected].