The document provides information on several long-term Israel programs for young Jewish adults between the ages of 18-30, including Livnot, Puzzle, Tikkun Olam in Tel Aviv-Jaffa, and WUJS Jerusalem Learning. It also provides a brief overview of MASA Israel Journey, which offers grants to help participants cover the costs of these long-term Israel programs in order to strengthen their Jewish identities and build relationships with Israel through meaningful experiences.

10. 8 MASA Israel Journey
LIVNOT JOURNEY
Duration: 5 months
Program Dates: Sept 2009 – Feb 2010
Program Cost: $5,400
Cost After MASA Grant: $2,400
Geared toward Jews aged 21-30 with little or no background in Judaism and founded on an atmosphere of open
mindedness, Livnot offers soul-searching, physically invigorating, and emotionally elevating experiences in Israel. The
program includes hikes, seminars, volunteer work, communal living, and a Hebrew Ulpan. For more information, visit
livnot.org.il/pages/5month.
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PUZZLE
Duration: 5 Months
Program Dates: Sept 2009 - Jan 2010; Feb 2010 - June 2010 Program
Program Cost: $7,000
Cost after MASA Grant: $4,000
One program, three meaningful experiences. Puzzle is a unique five-month program for college graduates built upon
three fundamental components of a complete Israel experience. While on Puzzle, participants experience Israel with
Israelis, volunteer for two months at MADA or on Marva, take a one-month hiking adventure along Israel’s National
Hiking Trail, and join the Israeli Academy for Leadership for a two-month learning program that fosters the development
of personal and national identity and responsibility. For more information, visit www.yeladim-netivot.org/puzzle.
TIKKUN OLAM IN TEL AVIV-JAFFA
Duration: 5 or 10 months
Program Dates: Sept 2009 – June 2010 (10 month program); Sept 2009 – Jan 2010 (Fall Semester); Feb – June
2010 (Spring Semester)
Program Cost: 5 months — $5,500; 10 months — $8,500
Program Cost After MASA Grant: 5 months — $2,500; 10 months — $4,000
Tikkun Olam in Tel Aviv-Jaffa, a volunteer and study experience for Jewish English speakers aged 22-27, offers
participants both community service and coexistence program options. Those who choose the community service
track live in South Tel Aviv and work with new immigrants to Israel, foreign workers and refugees from Darfur
and elsewhere. Those who choose the coexistence track live in Jaffa and volunteer in organizations that promote
coexistence among Arabs and Jews. Participants in both tracks partake in intensive Hebrew study (ulpan) and trips
around Israel, and are welcomed into Bina and The Daniel Centers’ communities of young Israelis. For more information
visit tikunolamisrael.org/.
WUJS JERUSALEM LEARNING
Duration: 6 Months
Program Dates: Mar – Aug 2009; Aug 2009 – Feb 2010
Program Cost: $7,600
Program Cost After MASA Grant: $4,600
The WUJS Jerusalem Learning program is a deep and engaging Jewish studies experience. The Jerusalem Ulpan
(Hebrew language) program coupled with extensive courses in Judaism and Zionism are all conducted in a pluralist,
open minded that incorporates time in the classroom, weekly field trips, overnight hikes, meetings with Israeli peers,
volunteer options and a variety of fun and enriching activities. For more information, visit wujsisrael.org.

16. WHAT IS MASA ISRAEL JOURNEY?
MASA is a unique organization that gives young Jewish adults, aged 18–30, the chance to build lasting
relationships with Israel, strengthen their Jewish identities and gain meaningful experiences through one of more
than 160 long-term Israel programs. In addition to a wide variety of program opportunities, MASA offers grants
and scholarships to help participants cover program fees. MASA also provides support, activities, workshops,
and resources to assist participants during their stay in Israel. Since 2004, MASA has been a catalyst
in the development of new and exciting, quality programs that express the multi-faceted experience of Israel.
MASA is a project of the government of Israel, the Jewish Agency for Israel, and is made possible through the
generous support of the United Jewish Communities, the Federations of North America, and Keren Hayesod—UIA.
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