MASA ISRAEL JOURNEY
Co-founded by The Jewish Agency and the Government of Israel in 2004, Masa Israel Journey – which celebrated its 18th year in 2021 – quickly established itself as the leader in immersive international experiences in Israel for young adults, ages 16–35.
MASA ISRAEL JOURNEY
Co-founded by The Jewish Agency and the Government of Israel in 2004, Masa Israel Journey – which celebrated its 18th year in 2021 – quickly established itself as the leader in immersive international experiences in Israel for young adults, ages 16–35.
In 2021, Masa Israel Teaching Fellows celebrated its 10th anniversary. Since its founding, 1,900 Fellows have taught English to 20,000 students in 100+ schools across Israel.
“I have learned so much about myself and truly grown since I’ve been here,” shared Morgan, 22, from Nashville, Tennessee, who is serving as a Teaching Fellow in Netanya. “I have seen the impact I have on my students, and the pure joy I get when a student gets a word or letter right is something I wouldn’t trade for the world.”
Masa has a wide variety of programs for young Jews from around the world to choose from, allowing for participants to come to Israel and experience it like a local while pursuing their interests both professionally and personally. Two such programs are Masa Career, which allows participants to enhance their resumes by developing their professional skills at leading companies in Israel, and Masa Volunteering, which gives participants the opportunity to make an impact while immersing themselves in Israeli society.
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Morgan teaching students English in Netanya | Photo provided by Morgan
In 2021, Masa’s career programs saw a 153% increase in demand, and demand for its volunteer programs increased 50% in the previous two years.
Through Masa Career, Ben from Vancouver, Canada, interned at an Israeli biotech company, utilizing his background in materials engineering to work with one of the most impactful Israeli companies in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
“In these crazy times we are living in, I am so grateful I have been able to come to Israel for a life-changing experience with the help of Masa,” said Ben. “It’s been a great opportunity for me to build on my engineering skills and learn the start-up culture while working on products that help save lives.”
Micaela in Israel | Photo provided by Micaela
Meanwhile, Micaela, 23, from Buenos Aires, Argentina, is enjoying volunteering with different diverse populations that make up Israeli society through a Masa Volunteering-affiliated program.
“I chose to participate in Masa Volunteering because I wanted to get to know Israel itself in an in-depth and unique way,” stated Micaela. “Participants have a meaningful and life-changing experience while also promoting the well-being and progress of the country.”
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