Muss Blog
Student stories, staff perspectives, and study-abroad tips from the Muss community.
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Muss Staff & EducatorsSeptember 3, 2026
Finding Their Footing (and Heading North!)
The fall semester is officially underway! After all the introductions, unpacking, and settling into campus life, this week has given our students their first real taste of what life at Muss is going to look like over the next four months—engaging
Muss Staff & EducatorsJuly 30, 2026
Saying Farewell to Muss Summer
This week, our Muss Summer 2026 story came to a close as we said goodbye to our Classic, Entrepreneurship, and Explore students. After a summer filled with discovery, friendship, growth, and unforgettable moments across Israel, watching our teens
Muss Staff & EducatorsJuly 24, 2026
The Adventure Continues
When Muss Classic and Entrepreneurship weren’t in class, they spent the week together surfing, kayaking, traveling, and experiencing Israel as a living classroom. From Bat Yam to the Golan Heights, the two groups learned about the history of Israel
Muss Staff & EducatorsJuly 16, 2026
Let The Games Begin!
All three summer programs participated in color war this week. The competition consisted of different games and activities, culminating in the ultimate dance battle. Following the games, our summer students attended the Big Tent Event in Rishon
Muss Staff & EducatorsJuly 10, 2026
First Week with Muss Summer
The first full week with Muss summer was packed with incredible experiences and team building activities.
Muss Staff & EducatorsMay 27, 2026
Missing Muss Spring Semester
On Tuesday, May 26, Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss) Spring Semester students boarded their planes and said goodbye to Israel. Saying farewell to the place that had become their home over these last four months was definitely emotional,
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Muss Staff & EducatorsMay 15, 2026
Saying Goodbye to Muss Spring 2026
It was a week of mixed emotions for the Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss) Spring 2026 students as they celebrated the last week of classes and wrapped up their last full week on the Muss campus.
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Muss Staff & EducatorsMay 8, 2026
AP Exams, Farming, and Free Time, Oh My!
For many of our students, this week has been about preparing for and taking AP exams, but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t plenty of time for trips and fun!
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Muss Staff & EducatorsMay 1, 2026
Eilat of Adventure: Muss Students Take the South of Israel
Muss students ventured down south this week on a 3-day tiyul (trip) to experience the magic of the desert and Israel's Red Sea! On their way, the group stopped at Beta Israel to learn about the history of the Ethiopian Jewish community and hear
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Muss Staff & EducatorsApril 24, 2026
From Remembrance to Independence
This week, our students experienced the full emotional arc of Israel’s national holidays—moving from remembrance to celebration—while deepening their connection to the land, its people, and its story. In anticipation of Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s
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Muss Staff & EducatorsApril 16, 2026
Connecting to the Past & Looking to the Future
As we marked Yom HaShoah together, this week was one of deep reflection, learning, and connection—giving our students meaningful opportunities to engage with history, honor memory, and strengthen their understanding of the Jewish story.
Muss Staff & EducatorsMarch 26, 2026
Preparing for Passover
Even in the midst of ongoing challenges, our students continue to demonstrate resilience, compassion, and a strong sense of community—balancing their academic responsibilities with meaningful experiences, wellness, and opportunities to give back.