Muss Blog

Student stories, staff perspectives, and study-abroad tips from the Muss community.

Muss Staff & Educators

March 19, 2026

Stories from an Israeli Intelligence Officer

Even in challenging and uncertain times, our students continue to show remarkable resilience—supporting one another, staying engaged in their studies, and finding moments of joy, connection, and growth each day.

Muss Staff & Educators

March 12, 2026

Staying Active on Campus

The past week has been an eventful one. Even with Israel’s complex situation, our students have shown incredible resilience, continuing their full academic programming, including Israel Studies and General Studies classes, throughout the week, all

Muss Staff & Educators

March 5, 2026

Staying Safe with Pride, Joy, and Resilience

Even amid the difficult and complex situation in Israel at the moment, our students continue to show resilience, unity, and incredible spirit. There is something truly powerful about watching them choose joy, connection, and positivity during

Muss Staff & Educators

February 26, 2026

Heading South in the Winter

It was an exciting week for both our spring and January students, filled with joy and learning.

Muss Staff & Educators

February 19, 2026

Israel under Roman Rule

This week was filled with meaningful experiences and special tiyulim (trips) that helped students deepen their connection to Israel and to one another.

Muss Staff & Educators

February 12, 2026

Experiencing Resilience in Israel's South

It's been a beautiful winter here in Israel. It has been really special to see how comfortable the students are with one another and how strong the group dynamic has become.

Muss Staff & Educators

February 5, 2026

A Tu BiShvat Feast

As we move into our third week together, it has been really special to see how comfortable and engaged the students have become. They are settling into a routine and showing real curiosity and openness in everything they do. This week, we continued

Muss Staff & Educators

December 18, 2025

A Light in the Darkness

It’s a beautiful winter Chanukah week here in Israel, with rainy nights, sunny days, and windows glowing with menorahs on every street.

Muss Staff & Educators

August 25, 2025

Remembering Stephen Muss: A Dreamer Who Built a Lasting Future for the Jewish People

Stephen Muss (z”l) believed that true greatness lies not in what we build for ourselves, but in the legacy we leave for generations to come. The visionary businessman and philanthropist, who passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the age of