Muss Blog

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

Alexander Muss High School in Israel | March 27, 2025

Back to Israel

This past week was one of the most emotional and meaningful experiences of the semester. Our journey in Poland came to a close, and we returned to Israel with a deep sense of reflection and gratitude.

Josh Dakoff - Spring Semester 2025 | March 20, 2025

Purim to Poland with Muss

Last week was Purim, and everyone gathered in their costumes to read the Megillah in the Beit Knesset. Afterward, we joined an exciting party with students from Muss, Milken High School, and CESJDS. The theme was Disney, and everyone did a great job

Alexander Muss High School in Israel | March 20, 2025

This Week in Poland

This has been a meaningful and emotional week for our Spring Semester students as they embarked on a deep exploration of the Shoah (Holocaust). On Sunday, they visited Yad Vashem, where they learned about the broader context of World War II and the

Eden Rothblum - Spring Semester 2025 | March 13, 2025

Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone

So far, my experience at Muss has been nothing short of amazing. We’re not even halfway through the trip, and I’ve already grown as a person in so many ways. Throughout our journey, we’ve faced many challenges, each one pushing me further out of my

Student Blog

Tali Mellul - Spring Semester 2025 | March 6, 2025

An Extraordinary Shabbat in Tzfat

Even though I’ve been to Israel multiple times before, the longest I had ever been away from home was only two months - until now. It’s only been a month since we arrived, but we’ve already done so much, and this experience has truly been life

Alumni Spotlight

Jordan Dakoff - Spring Semester 2023 | March 6, 2025

My Life-Changing Experience at Alexander Muss High School in Israel

Nearly two years ago, I had the incredible opportunity to attend Jewish National Fund-USA’s Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss), which was an experience that profoundly shaped my identity, deepened my connection to Israel, and ignited my

Yoni Dadon - Spring Semester 2025 | February 27, 2025

From France to Hod HaSharon

Israel is so different from my birthplace, France, yet in some ways, it feels familiar. This past week has been a whirlwind of culture, history, and learning as I traveled through the country.

Alexander Muss High School in Israel | February 20, 2025

Desert Adventures and Discovery

This week, our students studied the Mishnaic Period in Israel, the beginnings of the Middle Ages and the Jewish Diaspora, and the rise of Christianity and Islam. After three days of classroom learning, we put down the notebooks and embarked on a

Shira Berger - Spring Semester 2025 | February 20, 2025

Stepping Beyond My Limits

So far, my past three weeks at Muss have been the craziest weeks of my life. We’ve already done so much: crawling through caves, hiking, visiting museums, and going to incredibly meaningful places throughout Israel.

Alexander Muss High School in Israel | February 13, 2025

Exploring Jewish History through the Second Temple Period

This week, we delved into the fascinating history of the Jews during the Second Temple Period and the Bar Kochba Revolt. Our journey began on Sunday in Jerusalem, where we explored the 2,000-year-old homes of Kohanim (temple priests), gaining

Adam Vinokur - Spring Semester 2025 | February 13, 2025

The Busiest Week in Israel So Far!

This is my first time traveling to Israel, which means everything I experience at Muss is completely new to me. I hope to bring a unique perspective to what we do here.

Alexander Muss High School in Israel | February 6, 2025

Blooms of Remembrance: Connecting the Past and Present in Israel

This week, students had the opportunity to experience both ancient Israel and modern Israel, side-by-side. While much of the week focused on in-depth studies of biblical history and archaeology, we also took a day to visit the Israel Envelope (the