Because Floating in the Dead Sea is Better Than the AFC

Welcome to Hoos in Israel - UVa's source for Israel travel info. Whether you are interested in a summer internship, year long post college volunteer program or studying for a semester at an Israeli university, this site is for you.

Get Up to $4500 to Spend a Semester or Year in Israel

MASA has announced a new universal grant policy for partipants from the USA: all participants in post-high school or undergraduate academic programs will receive $2,000 regardless of program length and all participants in post-college or graduate level academic programs will receive $3,000 for semester-long programs and $4,500 for year-long programs. Additional needs-based scholarship to supplement the universal grant is also available. For more information about MASA grants, visit Hoos In Israel's MASA Grants page.

Spend the Summer in Israel

Check out the short term programs sections to learn more about ways to spend your summer in Israel. Whether you're interested in academic programs, volunteering, an internship or a hebrew language, jewish learning, or experiential program - there is something for everyone. Need help deciding what program is right for you? Feel free to contact us.