Masa Israel Journey

What Masa Israel Journey does

Masa Israel Journey is a non-profit Public Benefit Company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Jerusalem, structured as a joint project of the Government of Israel (Prime Minister's Office and Ministry of Education), the Jewish Agency for Israel, the Jewish Federations of North America, and Keren Hayesod-UIA. The organization delivers subsidized long-term immersive programs in Israel (ranging from 6 weeks to 12 months) for young Jewish adults aged 16-40, spanning gap year, academic study, internships, teaching fellowships, professional training, volunteer placements, and short-term experiences. Programs are aggregated through the Masa Fellows Portal on a Salesforce CRM platform, with online application via FormsTitan, advisor support via WhatsApp and Calendly, and a global representative network covering 14+ countries and 60+ participant nationalities.

The core products are organized into named tracks: MasaGap Year, Masa Teen Journey, Masa Career (internships, professional training, Fast Track Pro, Remote Israel, MasaTech), Masa Israel Teaching Fellows (MITF), Masa Volunteers (including emergency medical response with Magen David Adom and United Hatzalah), Masa Jewish Studies, Study in Israel, MasaGo! short-term programs, and Masa Diplomats. Supporting infrastructure includes the Masa Leadership and Impact Center (MLIC), the Masa Career Center connecting participants with 600+ Israeli employers, and the Masa Grants & Scholarships program providing need-based subsidies of $3,150-$4,200 per participant.

The business model is a subsidized non-profit operation. Revenue derives primarily from Israeli government appropriations (with PMO dollar-matching of donations), Jewish Agency for Israel funding, and contributions from foundations (Genesis, Azrieli, Wilf Family, Keren Safra). Participant fees are minimal ($400-$1,400 depending on program length) due to heavy subsidization, and employer partners pay nothing to host interns because Masa covers visa processing, insurance, housing, and program content. Since 2004, Masa has placed 220,000+ alumni across 60+ countries, with approximately 12,000 Fellows arriving annually and 2,300 interns placed through the Career Center each year.

Name

Masa Israel Journey

Legal name

Masa Israel Journey

Website

https://masaisrael.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Masa Israel Journey is a Jerusalem-based non-profit founded in 2004 as a joint project of the Israeli government and Jewish Agency, delivering heavily subsidized long-term Israel immersion programs (gap year, internships, teaching, academic, volunteer) for 12,000+ young Jewish adults aged 16-40 annually across 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Israel Immersion Programs for Young Jewish Adults

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Structured Gap Year Programs (Multi-Sector & Rotational) (EDAIAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gap Year + Study Abroad Hybrid Programs (EDAIAAAG), Paid Placement & Au Pair/Working Holiday Placement Programs (EDAIAFAD)

Keywords

• Subsidized Israel programs
• Jewish young adult immersion
• Gap year programs Israel
• Israel internship programs
• Study abroad Israel

Headquarters

HQ city

Jerusalem

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Subsidies: Primary funding from Government of Israel (Prime Minister's Office), Ministry of Education, providing substantial subsidies that reduce participant costs
2. Jewish Agency Funding: Joint project funding from Jewish Agency for Israel and its partners, Jewish Federations of North America, and Keren Hayesod-UIA
3. Program Fees: Participant program fees ranging from $400-$1,400 depending on program length, heavily subsidized from government and partner funding
4. Donations: Charitable donations from individuals, foundations (Genesis Foundation, Azrieli Foundation, Wilf Family Foundation, Keren Safra) with dollar-matching from Prime Minister's Office
5. Employer Partnerships: Companies pay no fees to hire Masa interns; program organizers provide visas, insurance, housing, and content while Masa facilitates connections

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Masa Israel Journey is a Public Benefit Company that delivers subsidized long-term immersive programs in Israel (6 weeks to 1 year) for young Jewish adults ages 16-40. It aggregates and runs programs across five core categories: gap year, academic study, career/internships, English teaching (MITF), and volunteer programs, delivered through 250+ partner program organizers with heavy government subsidization.

Product overview

Masa Israel Journey is a unified platform offering subsidized immersive programs in Israel for young Jewish adults ages 16-40. The portfolio spans five core program categories: (1) Gap Year and Teen programs for post-high school participants seeking identity exploration; (2) Academic programs including study abroad, graduate degrees, and research internships at Israeli universities; (3) Career programs including internships, professional training, remote work, and Fast Track Pro for career advancement in Israel's job market; (4) Masa Israel Teaching Fellows (MITF) for English teaching placements in Israeli schools; and (5) Volunteer programs focused on emergency response, community support, and rehabilitation. Supporting infrastructure includes MasaGo! for short-term 6-8 week experiences, the Masa Leadership and Impact Center (MLIC) for leadership development, the Masa Career Center for employer connections, and Masa Grants for financial assistance. The platform aggregates over 250 program organizers and has facilitated 220,000+ alumni from 60+ countries since 2004.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Masa Teen Journey: High school programs in Israel for teens aged 16+, focusing on leadership, personal growth, and impact volunteering
• Masa Israel Teaching Fellows (MITF)
• Masa Career
• MasaGo!
• Masa Volunteers
• MasaTech

Products and services

• MasaGap Year Programs Post-high school gap year programs in Israel for young Jewish adults, typically lasting 8-10 months, focusing on personal growth, identity exploration, and cultural immersion. Delivered through partner organizers including Young Judaea, Bnei Akiva, Habonim Dror, and Ramah.
• Masa Career / Internships Career development programs placing 2,300 young professionals annually in 1,500 internship positions across 600 Israeli companies, startups, and organizations for 4-10 months. Fields include high-tech, business, biotech, and more. Ages 18-30.
• Masa Israel Teaching Fellows (MITF) 6-10 month teaching fellowship where English-speaking college graduates teach English in Israeli public schools while receiving housing, rent, monthly stipend, Hebrew classes, health insurance, and bus pass. Work 25 hours/week teaching English. Program fee of $1,000-$1,400. Partnership with Israel's Ministry of Education.
• Masa Volunteers 6-week to 10-month volunteer programs in Israel including emergency medical response (Magen David Adom), education support, agricultural work, and community rebuilding. 6-week program fee is $400 after $3,150 Masa Grant subsidy. Includes housing with safe rooms, insurance, and 24/7 security support.
• Masa Study in Israel / Academic Programs Study abroad and graduate programs at Israeli universities including research and academic internships for college students and graduates seeking academic credit in Israel. Partner universities include University of Haifa and Tel Aviv University.
• Masa Teen Journey High school programs in Israel for Jewish teens ages 16-18 lasting 6-10 weeks, focusing on leadership, personal growth, and impact volunteering. Two tracks: Classic Track (8-10 weeks at $4,200) and Leadership Track (6-8 weeks at $3,150).
• MasaGo! Short-Term Programs Short-term 6-8 week programs in Israel offering condensed experiences including volunteering, Hebrew learning (Ulpan), professional diving training, career skills development, academic study, and teen programs. Subsidized with $3,150 (6 weeks) or $4,200 (8 weeks) Masa Grants. Individual programs priced from $300 to $1,100.
• Masa Professional Training Professional development programs lasting 4-8 months for ages 18-35, providing in-depth knowledge through modern courses instructed by world-renowned professionals across multiple disciplines.
• Masa Remote Israel Remote work program allowing participants to keep their job and salary while relocating to Israel for 4+ months. For ages 22-30 with minimum 1-year work experience.
• Masa Fast Track Pro Paid program for college graduates and young professionals (ages 21-34) with at least 2 years of experience, providing mentorship and cultural experiences in Israel's job market for 4-9 months.
• Masa Jewish Studies Programs combining Torah instruction, Jewish text study, and Hebrew language learning at leading yeshivas and seminaries in Israel, ranging from 4-10 months.
• Masa Diplomats Program connecting young Jewish adults with diplomatic and international affairs experiences in Israel.
• Masa Career Center Platform connecting Israeli companies with international talent through three hiring tracks: Internship Track (unpaid interns), Junior Track (paid positions for 2+ years experience), and MasaTech Track (programmers/developers for 1+ year). Over 1,000 Israeli companies benefit from Masa Career Fellows.
• MasaTech Track Specialized career track for experienced programmers and developers to work in Israel for at least one year, part of the Masa Career Center's three-track employer platform.
• Masa Grants & Scholarships Financial assistance program providing Masa Grants (typically $3,150-$4,200) and need-based scholarships to eligible participants ages 9th grade to 35 (up to 40 for volunteers).
• Masa Visa (A2) A2 Masa Visa processing service for program participants, providing the official visa pathway for young Jewish adults to enter Israel for long-term Masa programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 220,000+ participants have completed Masa programs since 2004
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, primary and secondary.

• Government of IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary founding partner providing substantial subsidies and institutional backing. The Prime Minister's Office matches donations dollar-for-dollar and funds Masa grants that reduce participant costs to as low as $400 for 6-week programs.
• Jewish Agency for IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner and co-creator of Masa Israel Journey. Provides programmatic support, global infrastructure, and connections to Jewish communities worldwide. Joshua Scherer (Chair of Board) represents the Agency.
• Jewish Federations of North AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor funding partner connecting Masa with North American Jewish communities and providing financial support for participant subsidies.
• Keren Hayesod - UIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner providing funding and connections to Jewish communities internationally, particularly in former Soviet Union countries and Europe.
• Ministry of Education (Israel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner particularly for Masa Israel Teaching Fellows (MITF) program, providing educational framework and support for English teaching initiatives in Israeli schools.
• Young JudaeaprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor program organizer running gap year, teen, and other programs under the Masa umbrella. One of the largest Jewish youth movements operating Masa-affiliated programming.
• Habonim DrorprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabor Zionist youth movement operating gap year programs, volunteer programs, and leadership initiatives as a Masa program organizer.
• RamahprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConservative movement's Israel programming arm running Ramah Israel Seminar and other teen and young adult programs as a Masa organizer.
• Bnei AkivaprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReligious Zionist youth movement operating Torah and religious study programs as a Masa organizer, including programs on MTA.
• Magen David Adom (MDA)primaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerIsrael's national emergency medical service partners with Masa for volunteer EMT training programs. Masa volunteers train and work alongside MDA paramedics in 6-week intensive programs in multiple Israeli cities.
• United HatzalahsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerIsraeli emergency medical volunteer organization offering volunteer opportunities for extended (4-10 month) Masa programs.
• University of HaifasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university for academic programs and research internships, offering college credit options through MasaGo academic tracks.
• Tel Aviv UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university where Masa alumni have pursued graduate degrees including MA programs highlighted in testimonials.
• TevasecondaryOthersIsraeli pharmaceutical company hosting Masa interns through Career Center internship programs.
• Elbit SystemssecondaryOthersIsraeli defense electronics company hosting Masa interns through Career Center programs.
• Microsoft IsraelsecondaryOthersTechnology company hosting Masa interns, part of 600+ companies in the Masa employer network.
• Google IsraelsecondaryOthersTechnology company participating in Masa internship program through Career Center.
• WixsecondaryOthersIsraeli website building platform hosting Masa interns through Career Center.
• SimilarWebsecondaryOthersIsraeli web analytics company hosting Masa interns as part of 1,000+ company ecosystem.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• March of the Living: International educational program bringing Jewish students to Poland and Israel each year on Holocaust remembrance trips. Comparable as a subsidized Israel experience targeting Jewish teens and young adults with overlapping foundation and federation funding sources.
• BBYO (formerly B'nai B'rith Youth Organization): A global pluralistic Jewish teen movement running Israel experiences, leadership programming, and AZA / BBG chapters. Comparable as a feeder organization for Masa's teen-track and gap-year participants and a partner in Jewish youth recruitment pipelines.

Direct peers

• Young Judaea: A long-running Zionist youth movement that runs gap year, teen, and summer programs in Israel — and operates as one of Masa's 250+ program organizers. Directly comparable as a gap-year and teen Israel experience provider competing for the same participants and donor base.
• Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life: Hillel is the largest Jewish campus organization globally and runs its own short- and long-term Israel experiences (e.g., Onward Israel, Birthright follow-on). It is a direct peer because it serves the same cohort of young Jewish adults and competes for the same federation and foundation dollars.
• Bnei Akiva: Religious Zionist youth movement running gap year, yeshiva, and post-high school programs in Israel through the Masa umbrella. Directly comparable because it delivers multi-month immersive Israel programming to overlapping Jewish teen and young-adult segments.
• Onward Israel: Onward Israel runs 4–10 week subsidized internships, volunteering, and study programs for North American Jewish students in Israel — directly comparable to Masa's career and volunteer tracks. Operates inside the same funder ecosystem and serves overlapping segments.
• Birthright Israel Foundation: Birthright Israel runs subsidized 10-day trips to Israel for young Jewish adults — Masa's most direct experiential-competitor and donor-overlap peer. Masa explicitly complements Birthright's short trips with longer-term programming across the same target demographic.
• Habonim Dror: Labor Zionist youth movement operating gap year, volunteer, and leadership programs in Israel as a Masa-affiliated organizer. Comparable as a long-form Israel experience provider targeting the same Jewish young-adult demographic with subsidized programming.

Broad incumbents

• The Jewish Agency for Israel: Co-founding partner of Masa and a much broader umbrella organization running Israel experiences, shlichim, and community programs. Directly comparable because it operates the same target market (young diaspora Jews) and similar subsidized programs at scale, while also being Masa's own institutional parent.
• Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael / Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF): A major Jewish Zionist organization with overlapping donor base, educational programming, and Israel-immersion activities. Comparable because it competes for federation and foundation dollars targeting young Jewish adults and Israel experiences, though its mission is broader (land, environmental, Zionist education).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@MASAIsraelJourney
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/masa-israel
• Xx.com/MasaIsrael
• Facebookfacebook.com/masaisrael

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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