Muss Blog

Stephen Muss (Miami)

It’s finally here. This Sunday, five days from now, I will embark on the greatest adventure I have experienced thus far.

Sofia Arlen | January 27, 2019

2018, Fall Semester 2018, Miami, Pre-trip expectations

Stephen Muss (Miami)

I’m very excited to get the chance to go on a journey like this.

Hannah Levin | January 27, 2019

2018, Fall Semester 2018, Miami, Pre-trip expectations

Stephen Muss (Miami)

The more I think about this trip, the more excited I get.

Daniella Mercer | January 27, 2019

2018, Fall Semester 2018, Miami, Pre-trip expectations

Stephen Muss (Miami)

We are a week into the AMHSI semester session, and many great things have occurred.

Gabriel Leizorek | January 27, 2019

2018, Fall Semester 2018, Goals, Miami

Stephen Muss (Miami)

I find our Jewish history class really interesting.

Hannah Levin | January 27, 2019

2018, Fall Semester 2018, Goals, Miami

Stephen Muss (Miami)

I hope I can meet all of my goals while still having a great time in this beautiful country.

Sofia Arlen | January 27, 2019

2018, Fall Semester 2018, Goals, Miami

Stephen Muss (Miami)

This is definitely a wonderful opportunity for growth and adventure!

Daniella Mercer | January 27, 2019

2018, Fall Semester 2018, Goals, Miami

Stephen Muss (Miami)

Many of the goals I have had already come true.

Elyssa Kilmer | January 27, 2019

2018, Fall Semester 2018, Goals, Miami

Stephen Muss (Miami)

I have loved exploring Israel these past couple of weeks with my friends.

Harrison Lieber | January 27, 2019

2018, Cultures, Fall Semester 2018, Miami

Stephen Muss (Miami)

The first week at AMHSI was quite hectic and adventurous.

Jake Lieberman | January 27, 2019

2018, Cultures, Fall Semester 2018, Miami

Stephen Muss (Miami)

I will start with the most obvious cultural difference: almost everyone here is Jewish.

Daniella Mercer | January 27, 2019

2018, Cultures, Fall Semester 2018, Miami

Stephen Muss (Miami)

So far we’ve stayed in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Haifa.

Hannah Levin | January 27, 2019

2018, Cultures, Fall Semester 2018, Miami

Stephen Muss (Miami)

Overall, Israel and America have many differences, that you can learn from.

Gabriel Leizorek | January 27, 2019

2018, Cultures, Fall Semester 2018, Miami

Stephen Muss (Miami)

Israel and America are two totally different places.

Elyssa Kilmer | January 27, 2019

2018, Cultures, Fall Semester 2018, Miami

Stephen Muss (Miami)

The next day was packed with studies preparing us for the tiyul to Megiddo.

Jake Lieberman | January 27, 2019

2018, Cultures, Fall Semester 2018, Miami

Stephen Muss (Miami)

Israel and America have some clear differences, however, some are less obvious without residing in Israel for some time.

Sofia Arlen | January 27, 2019

2018, Cultures, Fall Semester 2018, Miami

Stephen Muss (Miami)

People are still hardworking in Israel, but everyone is just more relaxed about their work.

Harrison Lieber | January 27, 2019

2018, Fall Semester 2018, Living classroom, Miami

Stephen Muss (Miami)

The hands on learning has been a key part of my experience.

Daniella Mercer | January 27, 2019

2018, Fall Semester 2018, Living classroom, Miami

Stephen Muss (Miami)

On Tuesday we went to Jerusalem and learned about the Maccabees and the miracle of Chanukah.

Hannah Levin | January 27, 2019

2018, Fall Semester 2018, Living classroom, Miami