More Than a Trip: American High Schoolers Return from Growth-Filled Semester in Israel
January 5, 2026
By Jewish National Fund-USA for jnf.org.
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 and learned among the people of Israel in their ancient homeland. Throughout the semester, students were immersed in a dynamic blend of rigorous academics, hands-on exploration of history, and meaningful cultural experiences that helped inspire their lasting connection to Israel and their Zionist identity.
