A great choice is Golan Telcom, which offers a plan for 99 NIS/month that includes unlimited free calls abroad. It also allows you to create a US phone number that people can call from the US like a local call. They will send you a SIM card either in the US or in Israel. Just come to Israel with an unlocked phone or get the SIM card mailed to you in the US.
Another option is that you can receive student rates on cell phone rentals and/or data plans from Israel Phones and Talk 'N Save. You can pick the cell phone or SIM card up at the airport when you land and return it when you leave!
Another option is that you can receive student rates on cell phone rentals and/or data plans from Israel Phones and Talk 'N Save. You can pick the cell phone or SIM card up at the airport when you land and return it when you leave!