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Alumni Spotlight
My High School Journey to Israel - An Alumna Spotlight
Read how, inspired by her mother’s stories, Hadley's semester with Muss ignited her Jewish identity, independence, and built lifelong friendships.Read More
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AMHSI Staff & Educators
Fall 2024: Reflections on Poland & Back in Israel
Another week has passed in both Poland and Israel, hear more about our Fall Semester educational adventures!Read More
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Student Blog
Visiting Auschwitz with Muss
Read about the impact visiting Poland, and Auschwitz in particular, had for this Fall Semester student.Read More
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Alumni Spotlight
How a Semester in Israel Changed My Life - An Alumna Spotlight
Read how Maddie gained a deeper connection to her Jewish identity, lifelong friendships, resilience, and more, with Alexander Muss High School!Read More
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AMHSI Staff & Educators
Fall 2024: Preparing for Poland - A Unique Semester Experience
Read what's happening on campus this week and about our plans to travel next week to Poland for our Holocaust Studies curriculum.Read More
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Student Blog
The Importance of Community
This fall semester shares what has meant the most to her as we reach the halfway point of our semester in Israel: the friendships!Read More
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AMHSI Staff & Educators
Fall 2024: Commemorating October 7 in Israel
This was an intense week in Israel, as we commemorated October 7 in Israel with impacted communities, hearing and sharing stories, as well as learning more about diverse religions in Israel.Read More
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AMHSI Staff & Educators
Fall 2024: Welcoming Rosh Hashanah in Israel
Reflecting on sinat chinam, we embrace kindness and community as we prepare for Rosh Hashanah here in Israel. Shana Tova!Read More
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Student Blog
A Week of Preparations
Get a high school junior's perspective on balancing General Studies with unforgettable adventures to Masada, the Dead Sea, and more!Read More
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AMHSI Staff & Educators
Fall 2024: Week 3 in Israel
Explore our week in Israel, as we embarked on our annual Yam L'Yam hike across Israel, from sea to sea!Read More
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Student Blog
A Nation of Walkers
This week, our teens got to experience Yam L'Yam, a truly unique opportunity in Israel to walk in the footsteps of their ancestors.Read More
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AMHSI Staff & Educators
Fall 2024: Week 2 in Israel
Delve into our second week in Israel with Alexander Muss High School in Israel's Fall Semester!Read More
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Student Blog
#HodisHome
This Fall Semester student breaks down how learning about history with her Israel Studies teachers has helped her connect further to her heritage, and made her feel at home in IsraelRead More
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AMHSI Staff & Educators
Fall 2024: Week 1 in Israel
Follow along with the first week of our 2024 Fall Semester group!Read More
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Student Blog
Taking Off the Blindfold
Read more as this Fall Semester teen shares her awe at this unique Muss Moment; unveiling Jerusalem and beginning a life-changing 4-month journey like no other.Read More
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Alumni Spotlight
Student Blog
Beyond a Fantasy, with Alexander Muss High School in Israel
A life-changing semester abroad in Israel taught Izzy about independence, resilience, and self-discovery amidst a war. Follow along with her full-semester blog to learn more.Read More
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Impact Fellowship Blog
Student Blog
Oakland Since October: Fighting Hamas, Slogans, and Antisemites
An incoming fall student faced intense antisemitism at school, including hostile rhetoric and exclusion. Despite the challenges, she founded a Jewish Student Union to create a safe space for Jewish students and she plans to deepen her connection to Israel by studying abroad.Read More
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My Muss Magic
As her summer comes to a close, this Muss student explains why she has been wanting to come to Muss for years, and the personal impact her time in Israel has had.Read More
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Student Blog
A Day in the Life of a Classic Israel Student
Follow along with this Classic Israel student as she describes a typical day with Alexander Muss High School in Israel.Read More.jpg?sfvrsn=85f74431_1)
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Student Blog
A Trek Up Masada
A Classic Israel student recounts his (early) trek up the side of Masada this week.Read More.jpg?sfvrsn=92aaaaa8_1)