Muss Blog

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

October 23, 2025

The Rise of Zionism

After a holiday season filled with travel, celebration, and intensity, this week was a (relatively) quiet one.

Goldie Lackman | October 16, 2025

Right Where I Belong

When I came to Muss, I expected a school experience similar to what I knew back home — classes, learning, and the occasional field trip. But what I’ve found here has been so much more.

October 16, 2025

Celebrating the Hostages' Return

As we come to the close of the intense and joyful holiday season, our students have experienced a truly meaningful journey — both spiritual and personal.

Joaquin Reale | October 9, 2025

Fully fasting for the first time in Jerusalem is definitely one of my biggest accomplishments of the program. It was an amazing and unforgettable experience to break the fast at the Kotel, surrounded by my friends. Although fasting isn’t exactly

AMHSI Staff & Educators

October 9, 2025

Giving Back on Sukkot

Chag Sameach!

Carmel Weiner | October 1, 2025

Our Morning Climb

This past week at Muss, we hiked Masada and floated in the Dead Sea—an experience I’ll never forget. The day we climbed Masada, we woke up at 4am to begin the difficult ascent in time to catch a breathtaking sunrise. Even though the hike was

October 1, 2025

Balancing History with Modernity

We are now well into this month of holidays and deeply engaged in our studies of Jewish history, Israeli society, and security.

Amaya Lior Hefer | September 25, 2025

A Hike Worth the Effort

Before heading off for Rosh Hashanah break, we had the chance to take on Yam L’Yam, a hike from the Mediterranean Sea to the Kineret. We started on Tuesday, and we quickly learned that the hardest part was pushing through the heat and the aching

September 25, 2025

Exploring the Second Temple Era

Wishing you all a good and sweet New Year!

Aden Silverman | September 18, 2025

Walking in My Ancestor's Footsteps

This past week will stay with me as one of my most significant moments at Muss. On Tuesday, our first tiyul day of the week, we had “Oct. 7 Day,” when we went to Sderot and the Nova Festival Memorial. Stepping into that space, hearing a survivor’s

September 18, 2025

From Sea to Shining Sea

I’m writing to you here from the peak of Mt. Meron on day 2 of our Yam L'yam- Sea to Sea trek.

September 11, 2025

Learning Tragedy and Experiencing Hope

Our journeys and studies continued this week through history, focusing on the landscape of Israel in 2025. In our semester studies we have divided our learning into four courses: Jewish History, Jewish Thought and Tradition, Israeli Society, and the