Muss Blog
Student stories, staff perspectives, and study-abroad tips from the Muss community.
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Natalie Lewis - Spring Semester 2019 | April 25, 2024
How Muss Informed the Person I Am Today - An Alumna Spotlight
When I was 16 years old, I eagerly signed up for a semester in Israel, hoping it would be a respite from high school life. Little did I know that Muss would leave a profound impact on me that would shape me for life.
Evan Caplan - Spring Semester 2024 | April 18, 2024
This Passover, I Am Looking Forward to Returning to Israel
These past three months have been nothing short of amazing here at Alexander Muss High School in Israel. Being able to be here and live in Israel during such a vital time makes it even more gratifying and proud to be a Jew. I am so grateful for all
Hadassah Solomon - Muss High School Israel Educator | April 17, 2024
Pesach This Year
The Jewish calendar is jam-packed. Just when you feel you have recovered from a holiday or fast day, the next one is soon approaching. The calendar is one of the reasons Judaism is such an enriching and all-consuming practice. Our Jewish calendar
Teen Volunteer in Israel MissionsLouisa Gordon - Teen Volunteer in Israel Mission, March 18-24, 2024 | April 16, 2024
My Teen Volunteer in Israel Mission
In January of 2024, a mission trip of my synagogue, TBJ, returned from Israel and shared their remarkable stories of their travels to the congregation at Shabbat. After hearing the profound impact this trip had on my fellow congregants, I
Mia Farkash - Spring Semester 2024 | April 11, 2024
Shabbat in Israel
Shabbat in Israel has always been very magical for me. It’s an experience that only the Jewish community can understand. It creates memories that we will remember for the rest of our lives. It doesn’t matter if you are practicing or not, religious
Student BlogMicah Bidner & Shir Levenson - Teen Volunteer in Israel Mission, March 2024 | April 5, 2024
180 Days Since October 7 - Teen Volunteer in Israel Reflection
On the Friday of our Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss High School Israel) led teen volunteer mission, we entered a small tent set up at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. In the tent, a man was speaking, an uncle of one of the 134 hostages unreturned. His simple
Haley Berger - Spring Semester 2024 | April 5, 2024
"Because of the War, I Didn’t Know What to Expect"
In today’s current news, when you hear about Israel all that comes to mind is the war. Since October 7th, the American view of Israel has been that of a hostile environment, which in no way could seem like a dream. Yet, living in Israel at this time
Dr. Moshe Glasser - Muss High School Israel Educator | March 28, 2024
What Are We Doing?
It was a normal school year. At least, normal for Muss.
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StudentLeah Brodkey | October 1, 2020
What Does Chagim Mean? Jewish Holidays at Muss
Leah reflects on celebrating the chagim in Israel, missing family traditions, and finding resilience and pride in her Jewish identity.
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StudentNoa Abramovitch | February 12, 2020
Today’s tiyul in Sataf made me feel a newfound sense of unity and community.
Noa reflects on singing with classmates in Sataf, praying at the Western Wall, and feeling gratitude for her Jewish identity.
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StudentAMHSI Student | October 7, 2019
Hiking Gilboa
A Muss student reflects on descending Mount Gilboa while learning about the Judges, King Saul, and the history connected to the landscape.
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StudentDavid Lelouche | February 4, 2019
I’m Very Intrigued in Learning About the Tanakh
David reflects on learning Jewish history, visiting Israel, meeting new friends, and making the Muss campus feel like home.