In general the population in Israel is friendly and welcoming. English is spoken by most of the people. Therefore traveling alone in Israel can be a rewarding experience.

Important: Please read the other tips as well. You will find them important and most useful.

Here are some helpful tips for the solo traveler.

Preparations:
It's recommended to bring a tour book that pays special attention to the single traveler. "Lonely Planet" guides, for example, excel in that. This kind of guidebook will let you know which destinations are suitable for the solitary traveler, appropriate places for a woman traveling alone to dine, and where in a particular city other single travelers convene. These days in many cities and sites there are known gathering places, where those traveling alone come to and meet others. Generally these are cafes, bookstores or hostels that are suitable for the single travelers.

Off to a smart start:
Start your trip on a slow, "soft" note, meaning not to take on too much during the first days in a locale, until you are used to the culture of the place. You are  strongly recommended to make hotel reservations for the first night and maybe even the second (as opposed to depending on good luck), to avoid problems that might arise upon arrival.

Arrival and lodging:
It's advisable to choose a flight that arrives during daytime, when public transportation is still running, the streets are likely to be full of people and it's easier to get oriented. In choosing a hotel, it's better to go for one situated on a main street, rather than in a dark and secluded alley - if this information can be ascertained ahead of time. It might be noisier, but returning there alone late at night will be much more pleasant.

No romantic getaways:
It's better to steer away from a resort that has gained a reputation for being popular among honeymooners. For the person traveling alone, it's much easier and more comfortable to settle in a big city than in a romantic resort.

Getting around: The best way to get around, where possible, is by train. When traveling alone, the rails will be much cheaper than renting a car, the interaction with other travelers simple and pleasant, and if worse comes to worst, one can easily move to another seat or carriage, something that is difficult to do on a bus.

Eating alone.
It's a habit you acquire, and even without much effort. In this case, women have it harder, especially at dinner time. In most places, including cities, a woman dining alone in the evening endures more leering glances than a man in the same situation. But if you pick the places where the diners are not predominantly male, the problem is solved by itself. When it comes to seating, there isn't such a simple solution for either women or men. Restaurants generally seat those dining alone in their less desirable tables, which can be narrow and closed in. It's difficult to argue with this tendency of insensitive waiters or hosts, but this problem can be avoided by dining in places that have seating at the bar. There, in the long row, the couples barrier is broken.

Talking to strangers.
The journalist Marybeth Bond, who circled the world on her own at age 30, devotes special attention in her articles to the art of forming ties with others, both travelers and locals. She recommends women who travel alone to start conversations every chance they get, especially with other women, children, seniors and families traveling together.