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Student stories, staff perspectives, and study-abroad tips from the Muss community.
Muss Staff & EducatorsNovember 6, 2026
Baking Cookies and Making New Friends
The group then traveled to Haifa to explore the Bahá’í Gardens—a destination that students had been looking forward to visiting for a long time.
Muss Staff & EducatorsNovember 6, 2026
Falling Back into the Rhythm of Campus Life
After an incredibly meaningful week spent in Poland, our fall semester students are officially back in Israel and back on campus.
Muss Staff & EducatorsNovember 4, 2026
Beyond the Headlines: Muss High School Israel Empowers Students to Navigate Media and Misinformation
Muss High School Israel welcomed Dr. Logan Levkoff of HonestReporting to present HonestIQ an engaging conversation on media literacy, Jewish identity, and finding one's voice in an increasingly complex world.
Muss Staff & EducatorsNovember 2, 2026
A US high school student discovered a 3,300-year old amulet during a tour of Tel Gezer in the Judean Lowlands
A few days after arriving in Israel as part of a Muss High School Israel program run by Jewish National Fund-USA, Shiloh Attoun noticed a rare find lying on the road - a scarab-like amulet seal. The amulet was entrusted to the National Treasures Department, and Shiloh received a certificate of appreciation from the Israel Antiquities Authority.
StudentRachel Latman | November 2, 2026
A Day of Remembrance: My Experience Attending Jewish National Fund-USA's 9/11 Ceremony in Israel
By Rachel Latman, Muss Fall 2026 Student
Muss Staff & EducatorsOctober 30, 2026
Barrack Students Explore Tel Aviv and Jerusalem
Barrack students stepped beyond the classroom for a meaningful week exploring Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Muss Staff & EducatorsOctober 23, 2026
Fall Students Prep for Poland
The week then turned toward preparations for our upcoming journey to Poland.
Muss Staff & EducatorsOctober 23, 2026
Eilat of Fun for Barrack Students
Barrack students stepped beyond the classroom to experience the richness of Israeli society and history.
ParentGabrielle Hazan | October 16, 2026
The Magic of Muss: A Parent’s Perspective on the Gift of a Semester in Israel
When I look back on my son’s semester at Jewish National Fund-USA's Muss High School Israel (Muss), I realize what a gift the experience was—not just academically, but personally.
Muss Staff & EducatorsOctober 16, 2026
Outdoor Adventures and Experiencing Israeli Culture
Barrack students began their week with a special alumni dinner. They had the opportunity to meet former Muss students, hear about their experiences, and see firsthand the lasting impact of a semester at Muss.
Muss Staff & EducatorsOctober 16, 2026
Bringing the Classroom to Life
Students spent the day in the North farming and volunteering alongside Israeli peers. They helped Israeli farmers near the Sea of Galilee and connected with other Israeli high schoolers.
Muss Staff & EducatorsOctober 8, 2026
Barrack Students Conquer Yam L'Yam
It’s been another full and meaningful week for the students. Between academics and time on campus, the group prepared for the adventure ahead, heading off campus to pick up supplies for the much anticipated Yam L'Yam (sea to sea) tiyul (trip) before the journey began.