Prospective Fellows

Want to help strengthen American Jewry?
Want to Bring your Israel Experience Home?

If you answered yes, the Lainer-Masa Fellowship is for you.   
The Fellowship includes a 3 credit course which is part of a larger 3 semester experience. 

Spring Semester in Israel:

Academic Course

"Jewish Experiential Education- Achievements, Challenges, and Opportunities" – Hebrew University

“Jewish Education: The Reality and the Vision” – Tel Aviv University

"Educating Jews in an Open Society – Visions, Settings, and Challenges" - University of Haifa

Professional Development

A half-day internship working in an Israeli educational setting of your choice (Hebrew University & University of Haifa only).

A chance to meet with leading Jewish Education professionals.

Fun and enriching extracurricular activities, including a Shabbaton.

Senior Year in North America:

Internship

• All fellows hold professional internships in the field of Jewish Education during their Senior Year.
• In addition to internship-based supervisors, Fellows are paired with a professional contact to further enhance their experience.

Professional Development

• Job leads for Summer and in your college community for the Fall & Spring.
• Internship and professional support from your supervisor, mentor and JESNA.
• A professional development weekend retreat with JESNA & Masa-Israel Journey. 
• Join an alumni network of hundreds of Jewish professionals.
• Ongoing updates on graduate school programs and job openings.

Are you in? Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to experience the world of Jewish education.

Apply today!

 Spring 2013 Application (198.89 kB)

Completed applications (including application, essay and your picture) should be sent to Bara Levitt at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Acceptance is competitive and space is limited to 15 students from each campus (Tel Aviv University and Hebrew University). Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

For more information on the overseas student programs, please visit the The Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Rothberg Int'l School, University of Haifa International School, and the Tel Aviv University websites.