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Israel launches 'Masa diplomacy' program in push for pro-Israel advocacy through Diaspora youth

The program, proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa’ar, stemmed from the rising antisemitism and disinformation surrounding Israel.

An anti-Israel protest in New York City. Ilustrative.
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Yaakov Langer interviewing returned hostage Eli Sharabi

All the colors come together on the canvas

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We Don’t Need More Museums. We Need a Jewish Future


Masa teaching fellows provide 2,500 hours of online study

Some 220 teaching fellows with the Masa Israel Journey organization came to the country last year to teach English in Israeli schools.

A businessperson working at his computer (Illustrative)

English becomes bridge between Galilee schoolkids and American volunteers

Before arriving in Ras Ali, she had never heard Arabic spoken in her life. Through teaching and speaking with the students, her Arabic improved, as did her relationship with the students.

Lena Novins-Montague and Cole Shiner with some of their students.

Meet Lily Horn: US concert manager who came to Israel to teach English

Through teaching students of an elementary school in Beit She'an, she was able to connect with Israeli society.

Lily Horn with her students in Beit She'an.

Zionism should not come with a disclaimer - opinion

One can be critical of a nation’s political leadership and government while unapologetically supporting its right to exist – one does not come at the expense of another.

Jerusalem shows support to the entire people of Israel with the flag displayed on the Old City Walls on Thursday March 19 2020

Remembering Israel’s fallen at Masa's Remembrance Day ceremony

The Masa-sponsored event focuses on immigrants who fell during their military service in Israel or were victims of terrorist attacks.

Masa Fellows participate in memorial ceremony at Latrun

Israel leads the path to the post-pandemic future

Given the progress made on the vaccine front, there are several reasons to be optimistic about the future through Israel.

A STUDENT receives a COVID-19 vaccination at Amal High School in Beersheba last week.

Masa students vaccinated against COVID-19 thanks to Health Ministry, MDA

While the young Jewish students are not Israelis, they spend months in Israel, and so the decision to offer them the vaccination was made.

A Masa students gets COVID-19 vaccination shot

Masa Israel Teaching Fellows receive first COVID-19 vaccine dose

Keeping in line with coronavirus restrictions of the Health Ministry guidelines, some Teaching Fellows were authorized to aid in-person teaching.

Masa Israel Teaching Fellows after receiving their vaccine.

Global celebration highlights achievements of Masa Israel fellows

Some 50,000 Jews from around the globe tuned in for the virtual international gathering, which was aimed at showcasing Jewish resilience and unity.

Masa volunteers light a menorah for the fifth night of Hanukkah at Masa Israel Journey's international holiday celebration, Dec. 14, 2020. (Masa)

Masa welcomes new fellows demand for long-term programs in Israel rise

The organization brings around 12,000 fellows to Israel each year to participate in its diverse array of programs. Some 30% of them have chosen to make aliyah.

Masa welcomes new fellows demand for long-term programs in Israel rise