Today, more and more universities and institutions of higher learning are encouraging their prospective students to "take a semester or a year on", whether it's a gap year, semester or year abroad.  They have come to recognize the value of world experience in the development of a successful, well-rounded graduate.   When you particiapte in a MASA-affiliated program, you get all that, plus the opportunity to be spend time in a country which is not only the birthplace of our heritage and the center of civilization, but also the acknowledged leader in world technology and innovation.   

MASA programs range from five months to a year and include gap-year (post-high school), college study abroad and post-college programs. They include academic options, community service and career development opportunities.

This year MASA Israel Journey is enabling more than 8,000 Jewish young adults to spend a semester or year in Israel. Our program choices truly offer something for everyone. 

MASA Israel Journey.  The gateway to long-term Israel programs. The gateway to your future.

For more information click on the links below:

	It's not a year off, it's a year ON!  Why universities like Harvard and Yale recommend a year of study abroad
	Masa Programs Choose the program that's right for you!  (for a more detailed search, visit our Programs Lobby)
	View or downolad PDF version of the MASA Program Catalogs
	What's it like to be a MASA participant?
	MASA North American Campus Representatives
	Apply for MASA funding
	Check out MASA on Facebook

MASA Israel is a joint project of the Israeli Government and the Jewish Agency for Israel, MASA’s mission is to provide every young Jewish adult throughout the world, ages 18-30, the opportunity to participate in a long-term Israel experience.