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Liran Avisar-Ben Horin

Aug 11, 2016, 8:46 PM

Illustration. Israeli students sitting on the grass at the campus of Hebrew University of Jerusalem's Givat Ram campus at the beginning of the new academic year on October 27, 2014. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)

Going straight to college is not a one-size-fits-all experience; some students opt for a gap year working or volunteering at home, while others set off for an organized year abroad

Jun 28, 2016, 3:47 PM

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The Real Story of the ‘Israel Backpack’

Hiking along the Qumran trail (photo credit: Shmuel Bar-Am)

Backpacks can represent the new knowledge, skills, experiences and connections a traveler acquires, and allow them to nurture a relationship with both Israelis and Jews from around the world

About Me

Liran Avisar-Ben Horin is the CEO of Masa Israel Journey, the leader of immersive international experiences in Israel, including gap year programs, study abroad, service-learning and career development opportunities. Masa Israel Journey is an initiative of the Jewish Agency for Israel and the Government of Israel.