Rosh Hashanah – Bringing in the New Year

Rosh Hashanah – Bringing in the New Year

Celebrating holidays in Israel as a Masa Israel Teaching fellow allows you to live Israel up to the fullest through your work and the local daily life. One of these holidays is Rosh Hashanah, marking the beginning of the Jewish New Year.  Rosh Hashanah, literally...
Ariana Sonsino

Ariana Sonsino

Introducing our first teacher spotlight of the year, Ariana Sonsino! Ariana is a Masa Israel Teaching Fellow at HaNassi school in Bat Yam. She is originally from San Antonio Texas and a recent graduate from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in...
Building a community through MITF

Building a community through MITF

Today when we say ‘community’ we think it has to do with an online group or consumer brands. However, what if you could create your own offline community, on the other side of the world? Create your own community when you are teaching in Israel. During your experience...
Personal volunteering on your Masa Israel journey

Personal volunteering on your Masa Israel journey

Research has proven that volunteering is good for you. Volunteering is put in the same boat as physical activity, a balanced diet, and taking your vitamins. It can reduce stress, keep you mentally stimulated, help combat depression, and provide a sense of purpose and...
Learning Hebrew in Israel

Learning Hebrew in Israel

You’ve been chosen and accepted to a once in a lifetime program – you have the privilege to move to Israel and teach, to make a difference, and to interact with a new culture. Great work! You’ll teach something that comes naturally to you, English, you’ll engage...