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

'So I took matters into my own hands, went to the recruitment office, and begged them to draft me.' When they told her no, she asked to see the commander.

 Shira Berkovitch and family.
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

 Yom HaZikaron Ceremony.

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

 Sergeant Ilan Cohen

Remembering their journey, honoring their sacrifice: Ronny Ganizate and 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.

Meir Holtz appointed CEO of Masa Israel Journey

Masa is the leading organization bringing young Jewish adults from around the world to participate in immersive programming in Israel.

 Meir Holtz, newly appointed CEO of Masa Israel Journey

New school year in Israel: Masa teaching fellows offer hope and connection as war continues

Masa Teaching Fellows program connects diaspora Jews with local students, strengthening ties and providing vital educational support in communities across the country.

 Teaching Fellows program brings volunteers to classrooms, fostering cultural exchange and supporting students.