Thousands of Diaspora Jews on Masa Programs Opt to Sit Out Coronavirus Crisis in Israel

The roughly 4,200 participants of Masa who remain in Israel are required to comply with coronavirus-related restrictions imposed by the government

Judy Maltz
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Despite severe restrictions imposed by the Israeli government due to the coronavirus outbreak, thousands of young Jewish adults participating in long-term Israel experience programs have decided to remain in the country.

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