

Halle Hartman
My Praying Roommate
My roommate was the introduction to the overarching value within which I try to frame my interactions on a day to day basis: curiosity.


Hannah Straub
L’Chaim: To Life
The life of Kiryat Chaim is something you can’t quite catch on camera. It’s something simmering below the sea’s gray-green surface.Â


Michael Cass
What is the best way to learn Hebrew?
Programs like the Yahel Social Change Fellowship, or other Masa Israel Programs, provide opportunities beyond traditional language learning


Michael Cass
Not Quite Finding a Free Trip to Israel? Here's the Next Best Thing
Highly subsidized Israel programs, present an opportunity to experience everything Israel has to offer, in a cost-effective manner


Nathaly Cepeda Espanol
Volunteering in Wartime: A Journey of Resilience and Hope
I've discovered that life in Israel pulsates with energy, reminding me that every moment is precious.


Michael Cass
From First Taste to Deep Dive: Building on Your Taglit Birthright Israel Experience
While Birthright provides an excellent foundation and introduction to Israel, longer-term programs offer different kinds of opportunities


Michael Cass
Learning Hebrew: 5 Essential Tips For Beginners
Participating in an Israel program provides an immersive environment that classroom learning simply cannot replicate.


Spencer Levin
From Chicago to Ramat Eliyahu: Building Bridges Across Communities in Israel
Still, compared to the city I’m from, Chicago, I feel incredibly safe and wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.


Michael Cass
Lod: A City of Resilience, Struggle, and Transformation
Lod's journey is far from complete, but its recent transformations offer a glimpse of potential paths toward greater understanding


Michael Cass
Your Guide to Masa Israel Scholarships: Making Your Israel Experience Affordable
Are you dreaming of spending time in Israel but worried about the costs? Masa Israel can help make your Israel experience a reality.