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MASA's "Incubator" looking to promote new programs


	Bold MASA initiative to raise "new crop" of programs

MASA is making new program development a priority.

From commitment to reality
When MASA first entered the scene in 2003, Israel had approximately 4,000 Diaspora young adults participating in fewer than 100 long-term programs. Today the number of participants has doubled, and while no one can argue that MASA's presence has affected that increase, MASA is determined to do even more.

This determination is the inspiration for the MASA New Programs Incubator -- an initiative that provides professional guidance, counseling and direction to Organizers who want to develop new programs for MASA.

The Incubator
Through the incubator, MASA positioned to invest in new ideas for programs. Incubator Director, Hagai Shaanani, explains that he is ready to help individuals and organizers at every stage of new program development, from brainstorming to implementation. In his capacity as Director, Mr. Shaanani is ready to be mentor and advisor to anyone who has an idea that can be turned into a new program.

The programs
Among the 18 new programs MASA is now cultivating are the following:

Budokan A unique opportunity to study martial arts in Israel while following in the footsteps of Jewish Heroes. Participants can choose from a variety of martial arts such as Karate, Judo, Aikido or Krav Maga (the Israeli self defense system that has become popular the world over) by the finest instructors in Israel. The program is headed by two world-class champions in Judo and Karate.
Career Israel -- HiTech, Business, Journalism, Medicine and tracks for French Speakers: Enhance your resume and advance your career with 2 new tracks from Career Israel. In addition to its many other successful internship programs, it's the perfect way to start your career.
Dance Journey A dance program for anyone, amateur to professional, interested in working with one of the top dance ensembles in Israel. Dance Journey is run by The Kibbutz Dance Troupe at Kfar HaMachol in Kibbutz Ga'aton in the scenic Galil area.
Eco-Israel - Live the Land "Green Technology" is the new model for the 21st century and allows you to live and work and experience "Green Technology" concept with a Jewish-Zionist flavor.
Adam LeAdam – LeadEarth: Environmental and International Development
LeadEarth is a leadership program for young professionals who want to gain experience in social action, community empowerment, and environmental and international development. Volunteers have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Israeli and Indian life.
Desert Sports Challenge Desert Sports Challenge is a unique five month program that combines hands on experience of sports activities in the desert, studying Hebrew, touring Israel and getting to know more about Israeli culture.
Intensive Arabic Semester Study Arabic and Hebrew in one of Israel's top academic institutions with a daily opportunity to enjoy and experience Middle Eastern hospitality and culture, attend workshops on leadership skills and a selection of courses offering Arabic and Jewish Studies.
Saving the Stones This program, approved by UNESCO, brings participants to work with the city of Akko (Acre), The Israel Antiquities authority, and the International Center for the Preservation of Akko on archaeological digs on site. Akko is a treasure trove of archaeology and this is a great opportunity for a budding Indiana Jones to get up close and personal with Israel's history from Biblical times to the present.
Young Judaea Year Course -- Arts Program Unleash your inner artist with the Performance & Visual Arts tracks. Study drama, voice, movement, painting, sketching or drawing through classes, workshops, volunteer opportunities, field trips, and more.
Young Judaea Year Course -- Medical Program Meet leading health professionals and work with Israeli paramedics, in an intensive educational program offering hands-on experience on the ground and in top research facilities.
Merchavim - Jewish Early Childhood Education Training Program Merchavim is a program designed for Jewish educators and Jewish education students. The program’s aim is to train them for their work with young Jewish children in English speakers Jewish Communities.

The increase in long-term program participants is proof of MASA's success and stability. In addition, new program development will help promote Israel by bringing it into the field of vision of a broader spectrum of potential participants. As Jewish young adults become increasingly involved in all spheres of life -- academics, politics, technology, arts, sports -- MASA is committed to creating new programs to meet the ever-widening spectrum of interests.

Meet Hagai Shaanani, Incubator Director

The director of the MASA incubator sees his role a

MASA Israel journey is a project of the Government of Israel and Jewish communities around the world, represented by the Jewish Agency for Israel and its partners, United Jewish Communities / the Federations of North America, and Keren Hayesod - UIA.