A Growing Network of Lifelong Engagement
At Muss, students do more than study abroad. The experience doesn't end when students return home. Muss students continue to be engaged with their communities and with each other in profound and positive ways.
At Muss, students do more than study abroad. The experience doesn't end when students return home. Muss students continue to be engaged with their communities and with each other in profound and positive ways.
See the Muss Impact
The effect of Muss transcends any one program. Students who attend Muss continue to be transformed by their experiences even after they leave Israel.
Muss sets students on a trajectory with endless possibilities. Alumni continue to Ivy League schools, become involved in both Jewish and global philanthropy, and take on leadership positions in college and beyond.
Why Muss Matters
Muss By The Numbers
54
Years and counting since the founding of Muss in 1972
35,000+
Alumni Worldwide and growing every year
75%
of Muss alumni currently attend a Top 100 University or College*
*Top 100 universities or colleges based on U.S. News & World Report's 2026 list of top academic institutions.
95%
of alumni say muss was the most influential experience of their life
95%
of alumni mention Muss on their college applications
75%
of alumni actively contribute to Jewish philanthropy
54
Years and counting since the founding of Muss in 1972
95%
of alumni say muss was the most influential experience of their life
35,000+
Alumni Worldwide and growing every year
95%
of alumni mention Muss on their college applications
75%
of Muss alumni currently attend a Top 100 University or College*
75%
of alumni actively contribute to Jewish philanthropy
*Top 100 universities or colleges based on U.S. News & World Report's 2026 list of top academic institutions.
Student Stories
Students leave Muss with more than credits—they return more confident, independent, and self-aware. From college admissions wins to lifelong friendships, their stories show the power of immersive learning in Israel.
Eli
Spring Semester 2026
Lucy
2026 Semester Student
Eli
Spring Semester 2026
Lucy
2026 Semester Student
When I go home, I definitely see myself showing further pride in my Zionism.
Eli
Spring Semester 2026
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