Immigrants from the former USSR in the medical professions employed by Israel’s hospitals

In June, over 100 participants in the “Masa “medical track passed the Ministry of Health licensing exams and are certified to practice medicine in Israel with a pass rate of over 90%. Read more

Ginette is making a difference

Zionist Federation of Australia CEO Ginette Searle has been recognised on Masa Israel Journey’s 2022 list of 12 inspiring Jewish Women Who are Making a Difference. The list was released today in honour of International Women’s Day and recognizes a select group of leaders that inspire with their commitment to innovative leadership and for their word in advancing a brighter, more connected Jewish future. Read more

‘Israel is your home,’ Israeli premier tells Ukrainian Masa participants

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met with participants in the Masa Israel Journey program from Ukraine at the Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv on Tuesday. Read more

 “Israel Go”, a funding initiative providing financial support for Gap Year Programs in Israel

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has launched a new two-year pilot program– Israel Go – which provides financial support for young adults to participate in gap year Israel programs in 2022 and 2023. Read more

Masa journey fair online

The Israel Programs office at the Zionist Federation of Australia hosts an annual Masa Israel Journey fair to showcase the various Israel programs on offer for young adults ranging from school leavers looking for gap year experiences to young professionals (up to the age of 30) wanting to intern, volunteer, teach or study in Israel. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the event is now going virtual. Read more

A special work experience

A graduate from Melbourne’s Bialik  has spoken about the “incredible work experience” he had in Israel on a project which will impact on the future. Read more

Anzac Day in Israel

250 young Australians have participated in a two day program with the Jewish National Fund in Israel commemorating Anzac Day 2014. Read more

Masa students meet Bennett and Sharansky

More than 3,000 young Jews from around the world, participating in long terms programs through Masa Israel Journey, have attended the Masa Israel Journey Conference and End of 2012-2013 Academic Year Event at the Jerusalem International Convention Centre. Read more