Muss In The News
Press coverage and media mentions of Alexander Muss High School in Israel.
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Press ReleaseJewish News Syndicate | October 2, 2026
Muss High School Israel unveils refreshed brand identity for its next chapter
For more than 50 years, Jewish National Fund-USA’s Muss High School Israel (formerly the Alexander Muss High School in Israel) has transformed the lives of some 35,000 North American high school students through rigorous academics and immersive learning that strengthens their connection to the land and people of Israel.
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Press ReleaseEINPresswire | October 01, 2026
Muss High School Israel Unveils Refreshed Brand Identity for Its Next Chapter
For over 50 years, Jewish National Fund-USA's Muss High School Israel (formerly Alexander Muss High School in Israel) has transformed the lives of over 35,000 North American high school students through rigorous academics and immersive learning that strengthens their connection to the land and people of Israel.
Press ReleaseJewish News Syndicate | September 16, 2026
American High School Students Participate in Summer Programs in Israel
After four weeks in Israel, nearly 100 American high school students recently returned from summer sessions at Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss), where they participated in programs focused on Jewish history, Israeli culture, leadership
Media MentionSeptember 4, 2026
Up to $15,000 in Grants Available for Texas Teens to Study in Israel
Dallas-Fort Worth high school students can qualify for tuition grants of up to $15,000 to attend Jewish National Fund-USA’s Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss), the premier study abroad program for North American teens dedicated to promoting
Media MentionJuly 22, 2026
Study abroad students discover resilience and purpose during semester in Israel
Nearly 70 students recently returned from Jewish National Fund-USA’s Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss) after successfully completing a spring semester. Despite regional challenges, students continued to receive the same high-quality
Media MentionJune 10, 2026
Israeli teens and American Jewish students talk shop in New York City
As debates over Israel, antisemitism and Jewish identity continue to shape Jewish life around the world, a group of Israeli and North American teenagers gathered in New York City this week to tackle a question that will define the next generation:
Media MentionMay 13, 2026
Why the Future of Jewish Pride Begins in the Land of Israel
As a madrich (instructor) at Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss), the premier study abroad program in Israel, I find that the most challenging moments for our students are the ones that change them the most.
Media MentionMarch 17, 2026
Barefoot in the bomb shelter
The siren went off at 8:17 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, in the northern Israeli city of Safed—a nationwide alert warning Israelis of the start of “Operation Roaring Lion/Epic Fury,” the joint Israel-U.S. offensive against Iran’s current regime.
Media MentionMarch 10, 2026
Three Generations. One Homeland. A Lifetime of Connection
Boca Raton, FL – March 10, 2026 – When Maya Cohen, a high school junior from Boca Raton, boarded a plane to Israel to attend a semester abroad at Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss), she was walking in the footsteps of her father and
Media MentionMarch 2, 2026
Albany High Schooler Discusses Finding Empowerment in Israel
For Layla Sasson, a 16-year-old student at Albany High School, her roots have always run deep—Jewish and Israeli. But it took a semester at Jewish National Fund-USA’s Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss) to remind her just how much those
Media MentionFebruary 18, 2026
How a high school study abroad adventure connected me to Israel for life
Before attending Alexander Muss High School in Israel, I had never been to Israel. I didn’t have any relatives living there, so most of what I “knew” about Israel came from the news — and unfortunately, much of that was filled with hate,
Media MentionFebruary 10, 2026
Do You Dream of Reliving Your Visit to Israel When You Were a Teenager?
If you went to Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss), you remember the thrill of standing at the places where your history came to life. Or perhaps you’re a Muss parent who saw the spark in your child’s eye when they came home with a newfound
Media MentionJanuary 15, 2026
Lessons from a Nursing Home in Israel: My Life-Changing Summer at Alexander Muss High School in Israel
My recent summer studying at Jewish National Fund-USA’s Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss) was a truly transformative experience. In addition to the bonds, memories, and souvenirs I gained during my short but memorable time attending the
Media MentionJanuary 5, 2026
More Than a Trip: American High Schoolers Return from Growth-Filled Semester in Israel
NEW YORK, January 5, 2026 — More than 40 American high school students studying at Jewish National Fund–USA’s Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss) recently returned to the United States after an action-packed semester abroad, where they lived
Media MentionDecember 1, 2025
Alexander Muss High School in Israel to Launch Winter Program for 12th Grade Students
This winter, Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss) is launching its inaugural 12th Grade Winter Trip, a two-week immersive experience taking place December 23, 2025 – January 6, 2026, offering high school seniors a chance to make their final
Media MentionNovember 25, 2025
Making Study Abroad Affordable: How One Man’s Scholarship Fund Brings Students to Israel
David Weinstein has always been committed to supporting Jewish education. A retired attorney who divides his time between Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, and Jerusalem, Weinstein has served on the governing boards of Gratz College, the Schechter
Media MentionAugust 28, 2025
Stephen Muss, who revitalized Miami Beach and Alexander Muss High School in Israel, dies at 97
Colleagues and acquaintances remember a dedicated, driven 'construction man' who believed in the need to strengthen the Jewish community, teens connections to Israel
Media MentionJuly 31, 2025
From Muss to Marriage: A Love Story Written in Israel
In honor of Tu B’Av, the Jewish Festival of Love, I am retelling the story of how a chance encounter spending a semester in Israel led to a lasting romance.
Media MentionJuly 17, 2025
More Than a Semester: New Orleans High Schooler on Finding Herself in Israel
Fifteen-year-old Netta Magnus, a rising junior at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, has always been deeply connected to her Jewish identity. She grew up attending synagogue and going to Jewish camps in the summer, and she remains involved with
Media MentionJuly 8, 2025
From Home Plate to the Holy Land: One Student’s Journey of Jewish Discovery
For Wesley Seidner, a student from Fairfax attending Oakton High School, his connection to his Jewish heritage came from a unique source – baseball. While many teens connect to America’s pastime through family or community, for Seidner, it was the
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Media MentionJune 26, 2025
American High-Schoolers Return from Action-Packed Semester in Israel
More than 200 students from across the United States returned home in early June after spending a life-changing spring semester abroad at the Alexander Muss High School in Israel, Jewish National Fund-USA’s premier college-prep study abroad
Media MentionJune 10, 2025
A Father's Day Letter to My Daughter
Growing up is hard. Now, that might not be what you want to hear, and I know your Mom and I have tried to shield you from this fact your whole life, but the truth is that growing up is hard. My job as your dad has been to provide you with the tools
Media MentionMay 22, 2025
Park City Teen Highlighted for Studying Abroad in Israel
On May 7, Park City community members united for Jewish National Fund-USA’s “Transforming Jewish Teens into Tomorrow’s Leaders” event, where they heard from a local high school student and learned about Alexander Muss High School in Israel, the
Media MentionApril 29, 2025
History to High-Tech: Muss Summer Teen Programs Bring Israel to Life
Jewish National Fund-USA’s Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss) is inviting high school students to embark on adventure and personal growth through its immersive Summer in Israel programs. These life-changing experiences combine academic
Media MentionMarch 12, 2025
Students Take the Reigns in High School in Israel Podcast
The next generation of Jewish leaders aren’t just learning about their heritage—they’re sharing it with the world. On the second episode of “Muss Matters,” Alexander Muss High School in Israel’s new podcast, students took creative control,
Media MentionMarch 9, 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
Media MentionFebruary 27, 2025
Raising Resilience: Guiding Our Children Through a Changing World
It was just days after October 7th. My youngest and I were sitting in the car, listening to the news on the radio, when he turned to me and asked: “Is this another Holocaust?”
Media MentionJanuary 8, 2025
Safe, Transformative, and Unforgettable: Why This is the Best Study Abroad Experience for Your Teen
As parents, we make countless decisions to set our children up for success. We spend years guiding their education, fostering their talents, and preparing them for their future. But there’s one transformative experience many parents overlook: a
Media MentionDecember 31, 2024
New Yorkers Unite to Support Study-Abroad Israel Experience for American Teens
On Dec. 9, New Yorkers united on the Upper West Side for an intimate Jewish National Fund-USA event hosted by Lisa and Avner Mendelson, where local leaders discussed Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss), the organization’s college-prep, study
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Media MentionNovember 21, 2024
Teens Show Solidarity at Jewish National Fund-USA’s High School Summit
Nearly 200 American teens united in Dallas for Jewish National Fund-USA’s sold-out High School Summit at the organization’s Global Conference for Israel. With an engaging program and inspiring speakers, the summit taught students how to advocate for
Media MentionOctober 31, 2024
Alexander Muss High School in Israel Welcomes New President Susan Sacks
Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss) is proud to announce the election of Susan Sacks as its new national president. She takes over for Ron Werner, who held the position for six years. He oversaw the school’s expansion to a second campus and
Media MentionAugust 7, 2024
There are Many Great Transformative Israel Programs for Teens
Through the 24-hour news cycle and social media, teens and young adults are becoming increasingly aware of the challenges faced by Jewish people and our homeland, sometimes leading to feelings of unease and anxiety among many. However, we cannot let
Media MentionAugust 2, 2024
US Teens Spend a Meaningful Week Volunteering in Israel
Fifty American high school students recently spent a week volunteering in Israel on Jewish National Fund-USA’s teen volunteer in Israel mission, traveling all over the country and making a difference in the lives of Israelis during their summer
Media MentionJuly 31, 2024
Jewish Leaders Find Inspiration on Educators' Mission to Israel
As the Jewish world continues to process the aftermath of Oct. 7, a spotlight has been placed on the importance of education — making sure our nation’s teachers and Jewish institutional leaders have the knowledge and tools to explain the realities
Media MentionJuly 26, 2024
How a Semester in Israel Helped Me Become a Jewish Leader
In January of 2023, I left my friends, family, and everything familiar to me behind to spend a semester in Israel at Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss). I nervously sat on the plane that day, not knowing anyone who would be on my program,
Media MentionJuly 2, 2024
Newport Beach Students Speak at Local Event
Recently, Jewish National Fund-USA hosted an intimate event at the Newport Beach home of Andrew and Jordana Levine to educate community members about the organization’s Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss) program, a college-prep, study
Media MentionJune 12, 2024
JNF-USA Partners with South Florida Jewish Federations to Send Teen Volunteers to Israel
Dozens of American high school students will be volunteering in Israel this summer, picking produce in farms whose workforces were decimated, participating in community service initiatives, making care packages for soldiers and displaced families,
Media MentionMay 21, 2024
JNF-USA Partners with Jewish Federations to Send Teens to Israel
Dozens of American high school students will be volunteering in Israel this summer, picking produce in farms whose workforces were decimated, participating in community service initiatives, making care packages for soldiers and displaced families,
Media MentionMay 2, 2024
Amid War, American Teens are Spending Their Semester in Israel
In Hod Hasharon, just 20 minutes outside of Tel Aviv, a group of more than 30 American students are three-quarters of their way through a semester-abroad study program. All appears normal, yet this is a semester unlike any other. Israel is in the
Media MentionMay 1, 2024
Philanthropists Unite in Palm Springs to Support Educational Program
Recently, a group of dedicated philanthropists united in the Palm Springs home of Floyd and Andi Adelman for an intimate Jewish National Fund-USA event, where local leaders discussed Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss), the organization’s
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Media MentionApril 25, 2024
Registration Open for Teen Summer Volunteer Missions to Israel
Dozens of U.S. high school students will be volunteering in Israel this summer; picking produce in farms whose workforces were decimated; participating in community-service initiatives, making care packages for soldiers and displaced families; and
Media MentionApril 15, 2024
American Teen Volunteers Change Lives in Israel
For most people, an ongoing war is a reason to stay away. Yet, for 20 American teens, they realized that they had to stand up and make a difference for the land and people of Israel. The students traveled 6,000 miles to Israel to participate in
Media MentionApril 14, 2024
Deerfield Woman Helped American Students in Israel Amid Iran Attack
DEERFIELD, Ill. - A Deerfield woman was flying into Tel Aviv, Israel when she learned about the attack coming from Iran.
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Media MentionApril 14, 2024
U.S. Exchange Students in Israel Moved to Shelters During Iran Attack
JERUSALEM (WABC) -- U.S. exchange students currently studying in Israel were huddled together on Sunday in the aftermath of Iran's first-ever attack on the country.
Media MentionMarch 20, 2024
Why Do I Believe in Our High School in Israel?
I have been thinking about this question every day for one month and twelve days, and each day I get another answer. Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss) truly has the power to change lives, and although I am only a quarter of the way into
Media MentionMarch 6, 2024
Why This American High School is Determined to Believe
Nested in the leafy outskirts of Tel Aviv opposite the last agricultural fields in the municipality yet to be turned into luxury apartments is Jewish National Fund-USA’s Alexander Muss High School in Israel, affectionately referred to as “Muss.”
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Media MentionMarch 4, 2024
High School in Israel to Leverage Extensive Alumni Network in "I Believe" Campaign
Jewish National Fund-USA’s Alexander Muss High School in Israel has launched its “I Believe” fundraising campaign to deepen the impact of its Zionist education initiatives at this critical time for young Jewish people.
Media MentionFebruary 5, 2024
American Teens Arrive in Israel for Life-Changing Semester Abroad
Thirty-five students arrived at Ben-Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv to begin the adventure of a lifetime at Jewish National Fund-USA’s Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss), the organization’s premier college-prep, semester abroad in Israel
Media MentionOctober 11, 2023
American High School Students in Israel Create Care Packages for Displaced Families
In an incredible show of solidarity, support, and leadership, over 150 American students at Jewish National Fund-USA’s Alexander Muss High School in Israel came together to support Israelis displaced from the ongoing war with Hamas through both care
Media MentionAugust 28, 2023
Philly Student Experiences Life-Changing Semester Abroad in Israel
Lucy Sternthal has always cared about her Jewish heritage. A Philly native entering her Junior year at Upper Dublin High School, Sternthal grew up having family Shabbat meals, going to synagogue, and even attending Camp Ramah in the summer.
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Media MentionJuly 3, 2023
Sandy Springs Student Finds Meaning in Study Abroad Experience
Nina Leff was always going to study in Israel. An Atlanta native currently attending Riverwood International Charter School, Nina grew up knowing she would follow in her father’s footsteps and spend a semester attending Alexander Muss High School in
Media MentionJune 25, 2023
Leading Semester Abroad Program Expands to Israel's South
NEW YORK, N.Y., June 22, 2023 — In response to increasing demand for long term study abroad experiences at the Alexander Muss High School in Israel, a second campus has been opened in the southern city of Be’er Sheva which can accommodate up to
Media MentionMay 19, 2023
Meet the Next Jewish Leaders: They Guarantee it
At age 18, Eli West, of Bethesda, took a pledge to always be an activist for the Jewish people. Every two years he’ll receive a text to remind him of his promise. Every five years, a letter will arrive to nudge him if he needs it.
Media MentionApril 26, 2023
Israel Independence Day: Making the Next Generation of Jews Better
In 1948, at Notre Dame in Jerusalem, Colonel Shalom Dror and the Hagana (Israel’s pre-state army) paused their advancement, not knowing if reinforcements were on the way. Transpiring events would ensure the reunification of Jerusalem was not “in our
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Media MentionApril 18, 2023
High School Students Support Children, Safety and Security in Sderot
Fresh off their college-prep semester abroad experience at Jewish National Fund-USA’s Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss), 26 students wanted to do even more. These students, all members of the organization’s Sababa Fellowship program, have
Media MentionFebruary 23, 2023
Helping Jewish National Fund-USA Create the World of Tomorrow with the Jewish Future Pledge
‘The Jewish Future Pledge is the greatest opportunity for Jewish organizations to continue the conversation that you have invested in,” says Russell F. Robinson, CEO of Jewish National Fund-USA.
Media MentionFebruary 21, 2023
Lifelong Philadelphian Leaves Behind Scholarship for Young Jewish Women
Jewish Army veteran, real estate developer and lifelong Philadelphian Harold Slotnick did not leave any children behind when he died in 2020. So instead of bequeathing his money to descendants, he is spreading the wealth to fellow members of the
Media MentionDecember 6, 2022
Alexander Muss High School in Israel Welcomes New Head
Jewish National Fund-USA is pleased to introduce Dr. Steve Kutno as the new head of the organization’s Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss). A seasoned educator with more than 30 years of experience and a deep personal connection to Muss,
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Media MentionNovember 23, 2022
JNF-USA Conference Showcases Zionism as a Mainstream Movement
“[At] other conferences, people walk around, they shake hands. At JNF, everybody hugs. That’s what you do at a JNF conference. It’s family,” Dr. Sol Lizerbram, president of the Jewish National Fund-USA (JNF-USA), told attendees at a gala dinner to
Media MentionNovember 7, 2022
Israel School Founded by Miami Rabbi to Celebrate 50th Anniversary at Local Gala
To celebrate its founding in 1972 by the late Rabbi Morris Kipper, Jewish National Fund-USA’s Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss) will host a celebratory gala at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13 at Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center, 20400 NE 30th
Media MentionNovember 6, 2022
High School Students Celebrate Zionism at Jewish National Fund-USA Conference
In a remarkable demonstration of support for the land and people of Israel, over 100 high school students attended Jewish National Fund-USA’s High School Summit in Boston. With an engaging program and exciting speakers, the summit provided valuable
Media MentionJune 23, 2022
200 Florida students head to Israel for the adventure of a lifetime
At Miami International Airport on June 21, 200 eager high school students boarded an EL AL flight to Israel, where six weeks of excitement, adventure, and academic excellence awaits them. The students, who attend local high schools including: Miami
Media MentionApril 15, 2022
Groves Student Participates in JNF-USA's Muss Study Abroad Program
Tali Rubenstein, a senior at Groves High School from West Bloomfield and the daughter of a Conservative rabbi and a Jewish educator, went on a journey with Jewish National Fund-USAâs (JNF-USA) flagship study abroad program, Alexander Muss High
Media MentionFebruary 23, 2022
In Miami, a selective new Jewish school hopes to attract top students
A brand-new, $50 million campus. A month in Israel every year. And a program to help students turn their social-service ideas into fully fledged nonprofits.
Media MentionJanuary 26, 2022
AMHSI reaffirms MSA accreditation through 2025
Jewish National Fund-USA’s (JNF-USA) Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss) is thrilled to announce that in December 2021, the Middle States Association (MSA) of College and Schools Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools has received,
Media MentionJuly 26, 2021
High School in Israel Students Support Jewish Youth Pledge
For millennia, Judaism has not just been a religion, but a tradition passed from generation to generation in an unbroken chain of continuity. Each generation has relied on leaders that understood that they were a crucial link in connecting past,
Media MentionMay 5, 2021
It's always "Mission Possible" at JNF-USA's High School in Israel
“Israel is a very different scene than Massachusetts, and I’m so excited to be here,” said Longmeadow (MA) high school student, Murphy Haber, one of 241 American high school students currently studying at Jewish National Fund-USA’s (JNF-USA)
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Media MentionApril 7, 2021
Jewish National Fund-USA First to Bring American Teens Back to Israel
NEW YORK, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Against all odds and after weeks of planning, "Operation Zion" was launched as an El Al Boeing 787 Dreamliner chartered by Jewish National Fund-USA (JNF-USA) – dubbed "JNForce One" – took-off from New York's
Media MentionJanuary 18, 2021
Discovering the Ultimate On-Campus Experience at High School in Israel
When he is not studying at Pittsburgh Allderdice High School, Jonah Rosenberg is likely found among his friends in the Jewish community.
Media MentionJanuary 17, 2021
High School in Israel Deepens Student's Connection to Local Community in Israel
Growing up just outside of Dallas, Yael Fine had many profound Jewish experiences, including years spent in Jewish day school and summer camp. When her aunt began to tell her about Alexander Muss High School in Israel (High School in Israel), she
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Media MentionJanuary 6, 2021
Hello From High School in Israel!
With interests in cybersecurity and filmmaking, and a connection to Judaism, high school senior Lauren Atkens from Mansfield, TX, had always seen herself visiting Israel.