Diaspora students in Israel reunited with parents Many of the moms and dads had not seen their children for months because of the wartime disruption of air travel. JNS Staff Dec. 31, 2024
Masa volunteers train to deal with Jew-hatred, delegitimization “Many Masa volunteers publicly express support for Israel, and they pay heavy prices for it socially, professionally and security-wise.” Amelie Botbol Feb. 16, 2024
Masa Israel Journey to host 14th annual Yom Hazikaron ceremony in Latrun The theme of this year’s ceremony: “These Are Our Stories.” April 29, 2022
Fleeing war, young Jewish Ukrainians and Russians find a new homeland 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. Sarah Ogince March 31, 2022
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. Nov. 16, 2021
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. Oct. 28, 2021
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. Sept. 3, 2021
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. Hanan Greenwood Feb. 25, 2021
How lockdown unlocked opportunities in Israel Being able to succeed in a new environment taught me that I can make a life for myself anywhere. Amy Shohet Feb. 12, 2021
