Participants of the Board of Governors in Jerusalem (February 21-23, 2010) had the unique opportunity to experience "seminar on wheels" site visits to delve deeper into Israel's biggest issues, from life in the Bedouin and ultra-Orthodox communities to probing deeper into Israeli identity. Read more
Thanks to "Roots – Community Agriculture for the Elderly," a Jewish Agency supported venture, elderly Ethiopian immigrants get a second chance at life through agricultural work. Read more
The Jewish Agency's First Home in the Homeland has offered 35,000 new immigrants from around the world an alternative to the absorption center in the warm, communal atmosphere of a kibbutz. Read more
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Addresses BOG In his address to the Board of Governors, Prime Minister Netanyahu pledged to strengthen Jewish identity and called for "crippling" sanctions against Iran. Read more
Be Happy It's Adar!Purim is just around the corner. Learn more about the history of the holiday, customs from around the world, and fun activities for the whole family. Read more
Extra, Extra: MASA Headline News in Chicago The Chicago Tribune features MASA Career Israel as a leading solution for young people during these trying economic times. Read more
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