MASA / Young Adult Programs

Subsidized 5-10 Month Programs in Israel for Ages 18-30

Israel Pathways is an official provider of MASA-funded experiences in Israel for the adventure seeker, student, and aspiring professional. Eligible participants receive a minimum grant of $3,000 for a 5-month program and $4,500 for a 10-month program. Additional need-based scholarships also available. Whether you are seeking an alternative path, an opportunity to boost your resume, or a change of pace in your career track, Israel Pathways challenges you to broaden your horizons in Israel with other like-minded adults, ages 18-30. Choose your path, and start your journey. Learn More: About Israel Pathways

Israel Pathways is offering a series of unique and affordable opportunities for young adults to learn, grow and explore in Israel. Program sessions typically start in the fall and spring (Learn More: Dates & Prices). We invite you to read through the Israel Pathways website, and we hope that you give us the honor of hosting you on your own path in Israel. Contact us at 1-888-804-8989 or info@israelpathways.com to get your questions answered.
 

The Volunteer Path: Israel Corps

5 months in Israel + 3 months in Uganda (optional)

Serve as an agent of change in the Galilee alongside Israeli peers. Choose one of two hands-on volunteering tracks: Physical Community Building or Social Community Building. Opt to continue your experience in Uganda for three months. There you’ll live in a local village and train, counsel, and empower vulnerable youth and refugee children by combining arts education, social work, and art therapy. Learn More: Israel Corps 

The Skills Path: Zoom Israel

5-10 months in Israel + 3 months in Uganda (optional)

Spend five or ten months in Tel Aviv gaining media/technology skills and experiencing life in the capital of Israeli culture. Return home with a marketable background in fields such as photography, graphic design, or film. Whether you want to explore a new career path or learn for fun, Zoom Israel is about enriching yourself and finding inspiration in the Land of Milk and Honey. Learn More: Zoom Israel

The Adventure Path: The Israel Trail

5 months in Israel + 3 months in Uganda (optional)

Hike across Israel from border to border and sea to sea. Use the Land as your classroom and playground to learn about Jewish history where it happened. Visit colorful communities along the path and participate in a series of off-path programs designed to expose you to different aspects of Israeli society. Learn the fundamentals of wilderness expeditions and Israel’s unique ecology as we hike the Israel National Trail. Learn More: The Israel Trail

The Academic Path: Tel Aviv University

5-10 months in Israel

Earn undergraduate credit or receive a master’s degree at Tel Aviv University – one of the world’s premier universities in the Mediterranean’s “new capital of cool”. The Tel Aviv University hosts dozens of acclaimed programs taught in English with students from across the world. Immerse yourself in Israeli life – experiencing the rich culture, thriving nightlife, and sandy white beaches footsteps away. Learn More: Tel Aviv University

The Pre-College Path: Gap Year in Israel

10 months in Israel

Spend a "Gap Year" in Israel broadening your perspective and gaining life skills before setting off for college. Stay tuned for an important announcement from Israel Pathways and BBYO, regarding an exciting 10-month gap year opportunity for graduating high school seniors. Learn More: Gap Year in Israel