Masa Israel Journey
They are flocking to Israel through Masa Israel Journey; the organization has seen a 200 percent jump in applicants from the region since the war began.
Masa Israel Journey is “working hard” in Israel and Ukraine to ensure that all those who want to come to Israel with the program can do so, says the organization’s CEO.
Masa brings 100-plus young doctors to Israel to aid health-care system
“The program gives doctors the opportunity to start a new path in the Israeli medical world,” said Nikolai Haiman, 31, of Ukraine.
Thousands of young people mark 18th anniversary of Masa Israel Journey
Attendees took part in community-building workshops and other activities amid food booths representing countries around the world.
Masa Fellows begin long-term work, study and volunteering experiences in Israel
Ahead of the Jewish New Year, 3,000 American Fellows have already landed in Israel, including 1,000 from New York.
Fellows from the program have taught in 19 Israeli cities and have worked alongside 350 host teachers.
Israeli Health Ministry launches vaccination drive for Masa participants
Some 5,000 young people from abroad involved in a variety of programs in the country will be inoculated over the course of a week-and-a-half.
The Knesset approves a plan that will allow any individual eligible for an immigration visa or certificate according to the Law of Return—or a participant in a Jewish heritage program—to perform national service.
Despite coronavirus pandemic, Israel program sees spike in applications
Masa Israel Journey, which brings thousands of young Jews to Israel for internship programs, celebrates its 16th programming year.
Billboards in New York’s Times Square display send-off of Masa Israel Fellows
Thousands of young adults from around the world have arrived in or are preparing to travel to Israel for a gap year, internship, study abroad, volunteer or professional training program.
“Here, I feel truly at home,” said Miriam Mercado. “In Mexico, we are always viewed as ‘those Jews’ and never felt safe to go out with a ‘kipah.’ We knew we would always be a minority.”
Masa leadership summit in Israel to offer guidance to young Jewish professionals
It will train 125 early- to mid-career Masa Fellows on how to tackle challenges and embrace opportunities facing their Jewish communities.