Question 1

What is Maslool?

Accepted Answer

Maslool is a long-term Masa-sponsored program in Israel which allows each participant to design his/her own personalized program. We tailor-make your program according to your aspirations, wishes, qualifications... and dreams.

Maslool enables each participant to experience Israel in a unique way, depending on individual preferences and goals. Participants choose their own program and decide what, when and where to do the activity that best fits their needs. Maslool is open to all young adults from all over the world.

Maslool is designed for those who do not want to be confined in a group setting and rather have a more independent experience to get an up-close feel for the Israeli culture.

Question 2

Which kind of participants do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We accept participants who are between the ages of 18-30, from all over the world. To ensure the best outcome for such a modular program, our participants must be independent, adaptable, driven, focused and with a true connection to Israel and its establishments.
The program enables each participant to experience Israel in a unique way, depending on individual preferences and goals.
Our participants look for a flexible, customized and tailored program that matches perfectly their insterests and ambitions with a unique israel expierience to them. That means that they have a set of goals (learn something new, making some research, have a job experience, change some realities by volunteering, experience the life in a Kibutz or doing the Marva (military trainning) or others and with our knowledge and their goals we build a complete and extraordinary program.

Question 3

What does it means a career development program?

Accepted Answer

There’s no better international experience than living like a local. Maslool career development provides internship placement, volunteer, and degree programs connecting you to local Israeli industries. Whether you’re seeking to get ahead in your current field or explore something new, our program will help you find your own path to the optimal career opportunity in Israel.
Our purpose is to boost your curriculum, give you the opportunty to gain new skills and develop yourself. This is why this is a career development program.

Question 4

Is it your program for everyone?

Accepted Answer

No, there are lots of ways to explore and live in Israel with programs that fit candidates' expectations. This program is built for adults with specific goals that want to live in Israel according to their interests in a more independent way.
The program is designed for those who are looking to participate in a Masa Israel long-term program, but do not want to be confined in a group setting, and rather have a more independent experience to get an up-close feel for the Israeli culture.

Question 5

So, will I be alone?

Accepted Answer

In Maslool, you will encounter other participants whom are experiencing their own individual program. If you live in one of our apartments, naturally, at the end of each day you will share your life while you eat some Hummus in your house or go out for a beer.
The counselors will be there for you 24/7 in case of an emergency.
Besides, your routine will be as such where you will meet people in the Ulpan, work or in any other places. You will have special times to share together, build new relations and have fun. Maslool also provides with special trips, excursions, and cultural events throughout Israel, in which you will also meet the rest of your program-mates.

Question 6

What if I don't like it?

Accepted Answer

No worries. This is a flexible program, so if something doesn't work we can rapidly look for other solution. Also, we believe that a huge part of paving one's path, one must go in different routes. It is always possible to change your mind, before and mid program, as long as you communicate with our program coordinator accordingly. Of course, there might be some changes in your program cost or Masa funding, but this doesn't mean you cannot change your mind.

Question 7

Can I travel abroad while I'm doing my program?

Accepted Answer

Yes, your vacation time depends on your program's length. Each Masa participant is eligible for a 10%-per-month vacation days, meaning, 3 days per month. You may accumulate these days, or use them separately, but you cannot use them all at once towards the end of your program. If you choose to go abroad, you can, just remember to follow the security instructions regarding certain places which will be provided by your Madrichim.

All said above can change according to Masa Israel Journey's or Maslool Program's rules. Traveling abroad during your program requires Maslool Program's authorization.

Question 8

Who has made Maslool? Do you have some examples of what they have done?

Accepted Answer

More than 1600 people from over 36 countries have participated in Maslool over the past 16 years. Our Instagram is the place to check out testimonials and learn about people's experiences. https://www.instagram.com/masloolprogram/

Question 9

When is the best time to apply?

Accepted Answer

The answer is: as soon as possible so we can find you the bests spots and decide together the options with you. Of course, many of the internship places work all year round, but some have seasonal acceptance policy. This means, in order for you to keep all options open, beginning your registration process as soon as possible will be best. That being said, there are some cases where the registration/placement process depends on un expected factors, leaving few questions un answered, since we are dealing with people and their personal professional desires. This just means you must be patient, and allow the process go through its natural course.

Question 10

Is Maslool giving away grants?

Accepted Answer

Maslool is a Masa sponsored program, which means you can apply to Masa (an separate organization than Maslool) for a scholarship to do our program
Masa Israel works to make it as easy as possible for Jewish young adults to come to Israel.
They offer grants and/or scholarships to help make the experience more affordable, and collect information about other grants and scholarships available for long-term Israel programs from third party organizations. 
Masa provides with every eligible participant a grant for participating in a program in Israel. Grant amounts are determined by factors such as age, home-country, length of program, etc. In addition, need-based scholarships are available. To find out more about available funding please see http://masaisrael.org/grants-scholarships
Although we do not offer funding, we do however offer adjustment to your program price, to ensure that your program fits to your budget and to your needs.

Question 11

How do I get a grant from Masa Israel?

Accepted Answer

After checking your eligibility to participate in Masa (click here http://www.masaisrael.org/grants/policy), you will then receive a username and password to your personal portal where you can check your funding status, contact Masa and catch up on Masa events and updates.

*We cannot determine that since this issue entirely depends on Masa

**Please note, you can apply for additional funding by checking out our list of Jewish scholarships for programs in Israel.

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