Masa

Masa participants are volunteering through the storm, embracing Israel at its hardest moments

From ambulance shifts to bomb shelters, Jewish young adults from around the world are choosing to serve and stay in Israel in times of war.

 Masa brings approximately 10,000 young Jewish adults to Israel annually.
 Masa fellowship.

Masa volunteer in Israel: A first time in uncertain times - opinion

 Shira Berkovitch and family.

Shira Berkovitch: A New Jersey native transforming children's education in Israel

Bereaved family members, Doron Almog, Chairman of The Jewish Agency, and Meir Holtz, CEO of Masa Israel Journey.

Masa Israel Journey hosts world’s largest English-Language Yom HaZikaron Ceremony


Masa Israel Journey to host world’s largest English-language Yom HaZikaron ceremony

Ceremony will unite Jews worldwide in remembrance of victims of terror and fallen Israeli soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the State of Israel.

 Yom HaZikaron Ceremony.

Remembering their journey, honoring their sacrifice: Ronny Ganizate and Ilan Cohen

The stories of two Masa alumni who gave their lives in Israel’s defense remind us of the deep bonds between global Jewry and the State of Israel.

 Sergeant Ilan Cohen

Masa's Diaspora Week: A week of volunteering, dialogue between Israeli, diaspora teens

The gathering was part of The Connection Initiative, a project that connects Israeli pre-military students with young Jews who are participating in Masa Israel programs.

 Masa Diaspora Week unites Israeli, global Jewish teens

Meet the changemakers: From fellows to global leaders

Masa alumni Gideon Keyson and Talia Datt turned their Israel experiences into thriving global careers.

 Gideon Keyson: “I was doing something meaningful every day."

Meet the changemakers: Lucas Adlerstein’s mission for accessibility

After regaining his hearing, Lucas Adlerstein helps others with hearing loss, building a global support network.

Lucas Adlerstein, Masa alum and activist rasing awareness of behalf of people with disabilities.

Meet the changemakers: Mission to share Holocaust survivor’s story reaches a billion people

Dov Forman used social media to preserve his great-grandmother’s Holocaust testimony, ensuring her story educates and inspires future generations.

 Dov Forman and his grandmother, Lily Ebert  z”l.

Meet the Masa changemakers – Sharona Shnayder and Kristin Guerin

From picking up litter in a park to leading global change, these changemakers prove that small actions can spark powerful movements for climate justice.

 Sharona Shnayder founded "Tuesdays for Trash", an initiative to pick up trash and beautify the planet.

Masa: How do you create the leaders of tomorrow?

Masa honors 18 trailblazing alumni whose time in Israel shaped their leadership, driving change in business, media, medicine, politics, and beyond.

 Rebecca Fine: "I was given the space and tools to explore the rich complexity of what it means to be Jewish."

Meet the Masa Changemakers

The Changemakers List showcases just a few examples of leaders in their respective fields, that took their time in Israel to the next level.

 Emily Schrader

Taking the Masa journey

Meet inspiring Masa alumni who are leading change in today’s world.

 Masa in Jerusalem

Building stronger connections with Israel through Masa - opinion

Programs in Israel have always been important, particularly long-term ones, but their importance has been magnified tenfold this past year.

 Diaspora Jews volunteer in wartime Israel on a program by Masa, January 2024.