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Student Blog
The Busiest Week in Israel So Far!
Posted by Adam Vinokur - Spring Semester 2025 on 02.13.25Read about how Adam's first trip to Israel with Muss is filled with unforgettable adventures, meaningful friendships, and a deeper connection to his Jewish identity.Read More -
AMHSI Staff & Educators
Blooms of Remembrance: Connecting the Past and Present in Israel
Posted by Alexander Muss High School in Israel on 02.06.25Read how our students are exploring Israel this week, visiting the Nova Memorial Site, volunteering, and helping contribute to a national memorial movement across Israel's south.Read More -
Student Blog
A Powerful Beginning at Muss
Posted by Joy Atkens - Spring Semester 2025 on 02.06.25Read how Joy, a senior from Texas, has found a deep connection at Muss, visiting the Nova Festival Memorial and experiencing Israel’s realities firsthand with new friends.Read More -
Student Blog
My First Week at Muss
Posted by Ella Segev - Spring Semester 2025 on 01.30.25Ella’s first week at Muss has been surreal—new friendships, meaningful Tanakh studies, and unforgettable tiyulim, all while discovering Israel’s history and culture firsthand! Read more!Read More -
Alumni Spotlight
Flash Forward 8 Years...
Posted by Devorah Simon - Fall Semester 2016 on 01.15.25Read more about this Fall 2016 Alumna's journey to Israel, and the impact that Muss has had over the years.Read More -
Student Blog
“The Best Four Months”
Posted by Hannah Shaw - Fall Semester 2024 on 12.05.24As our program comes closer to a close, read more about this semester student's feelings about her time in Israel with Muss.Read More -
Alumni Spotlight
My High School Journey to Israel - An Alumna Spotlight
Posted by Hadley Cohen - Spring Semester 2024 on 11.18.24Read how, inspired by her mother’s stories, Hadley's semester with Muss ignited her Jewish identity, independence, and built lifelong friendships.Read More -
AMHSI Staff & Educators
Fall 2024: Reflections on Poland & Back in Israel
Posted by Alexander Muss High School in Israel on 11.15.24Another week has passed in both Poland and Israel, hear more about our Fall Semester educational adventures!Read More -
Student Blog
Visiting Auschwitz with Muss
Posted by Taylor Michel-Wolf - Fall Semester 2024 on 11.14.24Read about the impact visiting Poland, and Auschwitz in particular, had for this Fall Semester student.Read More -
Alumni Spotlight
How a Semester in Israel Changed My Life - An Alumna Spotlight
Posted by Maddie Friedman - Spring Semester 2024 on 11.11.24Read how Maddie gained a deeper connection to her Jewish identity, lifelong friendships, resilience, and more, with Alexander Muss High School!Read More -
AMHSI Staff & Educators
Fall 2024: Preparing for Poland - A Unique Semester Experience
Posted by Alexander Muss High School in Israel on 11.01.24Read what's happening on campus this week and about our plans to travel next week to Poland for our Holocaust Studies curriculum.Read More -
Student Blog
The Importance of Community
Posted by Ruth Nassau - Fall Semester 2024 on 10.31.24This fall semester shares what has meant the most to her as we reach the halfway point of our semester in Israel: the friendships!Read More -
AMHSI Staff & Educators
Fall 2024: Commemorating October 7 in Israel
Posted by Alexander Muss High School in Israel on 10.10.24This was an intense week in Israel, as we commemorated October 7 in Israel with impacted communities, hearing and sharing stories, as well as learning more about diverse religions in Israel.Read More -
AMHSI Staff & Educators
Fall 2024: Welcoming Rosh Hashanah in Israel
Posted by Alexander Muss High School in Israel on 09.27.24Reflecting on sinat chinam, we embrace kindness and community as we prepare for Rosh Hashanah here in Israel. Shana Tova!Read More -
Student Blog
A Week of Preparations
Posted by Matan Alperson - Fall Semester 2024 on 09.26.24Get a high school junior's perspective on balancing General Studies with unforgettable adventures to Masada, the Dead Sea, and more!Read More -
AMHSI Staff & Educators
Fall 2024: Week 3 in Israel
Posted by Alexander Muss High School in Israel on 09.20.24Explore our week in Israel, as we embarked on our annual Yam L'Yam hike across Israel, from sea to sea!Read More -
Student Blog
A Nation of Walkers
Posted by Jesse Papernick - Fall Semester 2024 on 09.19.24This week, our teens got to experience Yam L'Yam, a truly unique opportunity in Israel to walk in the footsteps of their ancestors.Read More -
AMHSI Staff & Educators
Fall 2024: Week 2 in Israel
Posted by Alexander Muss High School in Israel on 09.13.24Delve into our second week in Israel with Alexander Muss High School in Israel's Fall Semester!Read More -
Student Blog
#HodisHome
Posted by Maayan Amsterdamer - Fall Semester 2024 on 09.12.24This Fall Semester student breaks down how learning about history with her Israel Studies teachers has helped her connect further to her heritage, and made her feel at home in IsraelRead More -
AMHSI Staff & Educators
Fall 2024: Week 1 in Israel
Posted by Alexander Muss High School in Israel on 09.05.24Follow along with the first week of our 2024 Fall Semester group!Read More