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Teach English in an Israeli community for 6 or 10 months, and be amazed at what you learn along the way – no experience needed!

HIGHLIGHTS

A paid career development opportunity

Live in a real Israeli community

Elevate underserved Israeli students

Bond with a network of Teaching Fellows

TEACHING TRACKS

TEACHING FELLOWS
Stipend: 2,000 shekels per month
No experience needed | 6 or 10 Months

EXPERIENCED TEACHERS
Stipend: 3,000 shekels per month
10 Months Only | State-Certified Teachers

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DATES & DURATION

6-Month Session
January 12, 2026 – July 2, 2026

10 Month Session
August 25, 2025 – July 2, 2026

ELIGIBILITY

Ages 21-35
Identifying as Jewish
Open globally to English speakers
Graduated with a bachelor’s degree

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Meet these additional requirements to qualify for a Masa grant:

Not have Israeli citizenship OR if you do, you must have left Israel before the age of 14 and have lived outside of Israel for at least four consecutive years
Have not spent four consecutive months or longer in Israel within the 24 month period prior to the start of your program after the age of 18

Not eligible or received a Masa grant in the past? You are still eligible for Israel Teaching Fellows without the Masa funding. See "Cost + Stipend" section below.

COMMUNITIES

Netanya
Jerusalem
Beer Sheva
Haifa
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INCLUDED

Furnished Housing
US $1,000 Flight Reimbursement
Teacher Training
Touring & Social Activities
Medical Insurance
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THE FELLOWSHIP

Teach English on this highly rewarding opportunity where you'll develop new skills, connect with Israeli society on a personal level, and bond with a community of Fellows.

After an initial period of training, you’ll be placed in a community public school, typically with another Fellow. There, you’ll tutor small groups of students in English – teaching key concepts like vocabulary, grammar, and spelling (25 hours/week). Experienced teachers are eligible for additional responsibilities.

Beyond teaching, you’ll take part in volunteer projects according to your interests. Organized social activities and touring adventures are offered periodically. Your nights, weekends, and holidays are free for you to explore on your own.

ORGANIZED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

This program is not associated with Birthright Israel

COMMUNITY CHOICE

Fellows choose a host community where they will teach and live like a local

JERUSALEM

ISRAEL'S MOUNTAIN CAPITAL

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Set among rolling mountains, Jerusalem is a true world heritage city with a very 21st-century spirit. It has been the center of Jewish history for over three millennia and continues to define the character of modern Israel today.

TRACKS OFFERED

Classic Fellows Track
Experienced Teachers Track

ACCOMMODATIONS

Our accommodations allow Fellows to fully immerse themselves in the culture and wonder of the city. Our building consists of individual apartments with fully stocked kitchenettes and comfortable living rooms – great spaces for fun nights and Shabbat dinners with your cohort! Additional apartment details:

2 Fellows per apartment
Fully furnished living space and kitchenette
Wifi and air conditioning
Shared washing machines
Single rooms typically available for an extra charge

HAIFA

MOUNTAIN MEETS OCEAN

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NETANYA

MEDITERRANEAN BEACH TOWN

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Affectionately referred to as “the Israeli Riviera,” Netanya boasts a stunning seaside promenade, miles of sandy beaches, a bustling town square, and numerous cafés. Netanya is also home to especially rich and diverse community life.

TRACKS OFFERED

Classic Fellows Track
Experienced Teachers Track

ACCOMMODATIONS*
Our accommodations allow Fellows to fully immerse themselves in the culture and wonder of the city. Our building consists of individual apartments with fully stocked kitchenettes and comfortable living rooms – great spaces for fun nights and Shabbat dinners with your cohort! Additional apartment details:

2 Fellows per apartment
Fully furnished living space and kitchenette
Wifi and air conditioning
Shared washing machines
Single rooms are typically available for an extra charge

*Netanya is the only Teaching Fellows city where host families "adopt" Fellows for holiday meals – which provides an extra feeling of community.

BE'ER SHEVA

LIVELY DESERT METROPOLIS

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Be’er Sheva is Israel's fourth largest city and the capital of the Negev Desert. It's known for its vibrant student & young professional scene, its excellent nightlife, its many startups, and its proximity to world-class hiking and camping.

TRACKS OFFERED

Classic Fellows Track
Experienced Teachers Track

ACCOMMODATIONS
Fellows in Be’er Sheva enjoy sharing a building with young Israelis who study and work nearby. Apartments have wrap-around balconies, providing space to interact with your neighbors. Apartments have fully stocked kitchenettes and comfortable living rooms – great for fun nights and Shabbat dinners with your cohort! Additional apartment details:

3-4 Fellows per apartment sharing two bedrooms
Fully furnished living space & kitchenette
Wifi and air conditioning
Shared washing machines
Single rooms typically available for an extra charge

COST + STIPEND

Fellows receive a monthly stipend and flight reimbursement, so the "upfront cost" acts more like a good-faith program deposit

PROGRAM	6-MONTH SESSION	10-MONTH SESSION
Cost with Masa Grant*	US$1,000	US$1,400
Monthly Stipend	2,000 Shekels	2,000 Shekels \| Teaching Fellows 3,000 Shekels \| Experienced Teachers
Flight Reimbursement	US$1,000	US$1,000

*Fellows not eligible for the Masa grant can participate with a program cost of $3,941 for 6 months or $5,900 for 10 months

WHAT'S INCLUDED

So much is included that you will come to appreciate in Israel – all backed up by our local staff team

FLIGHT REIMBURSEMENT

Get reimbursed after the program up to US$1,000 for your flight costs

ACCOMMODATIONS

Our apartments are furnished with fully equipped kitchens, air conditioning, and wi-fi

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Receiving basic teacher training and bonus conversational Hebrew support

EXTRA PROGRAMMING

Outside the classroom, social activities, seminars, and tours enhance your experience

SOME MEALS

Some meals are provided, but most meals should be covered by the stipend for cooking at home or going out

MEDICAL INSURANCE

Covers treatment and medication for non pre-existing conditions

SUMMARY POLICY | FULL POLICY

Israel Teaching Fellows is a unique opportunity and privilege. But, like any position in education, there are some steps to get there. Here's what you can expect!

TAKE THE FIRST STEP
We're currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis, and availability is limited. Start applying – you'll be taken to an external site. It only takes a moment to apply.

GET INTERVIEWED
We’ll connect with you via email to set up a brief initial conversation with our staff so that you can get to know us and we can get to know you.

COMPLETE THE APPLICATION
Once accepted, we'll invite you to complete the full application, and you'll be able to submit the deposit, health forms, a background check, resume, and passport copy

MASA FUNDING
Complete the Masa grant application, which is what subsidizes the program cost. The grant application typically opens in late spring.

PROGRAM PAYMENT
The payment balance is due within three months of the program start. If you're already within the 3-month period, the balance is due within three weeks of acceptance.

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ABOUT

What is Masa Israel Teaching Fellows?

Who funds it?

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for the subsidized terms of the program, you must:

Identify as Jewish

Have completed a bachelor's degree before the start of the MITF program

Not have Israeli citizenship OR if you do, you must have left Israel before the age of 14 and have lived outside of Israel for at least four consecutive years prior to receiving a Masa Israel grant or scholarship

Have not been on an organized post-high school program (including an academic program) of four months or longer in Israel since September 2004

Have not spent four consecutive months or longer in Israel within the 24 month period prior to the start of your program after the age of 18

NOTE: Applicants who have received a Masa grant in the past or participated in a four month or longer Israel program are eligible to participate in Masa Israel Teaching Fellows but are not eligible for the Masa grant. The cost of participation for prior Masa grant recipients is $5,500 USD. However, those ineligible for the grant *are* eligible to receive the full teaching stipend and flight reimbursement.

APPLYING

What's the application process?

What is the cost?

Fellows are responsible for paying $1,400 USD for the full 10-month experience or $1,000 for the 6-month session. However, you will be compensated for your work during the program. Certified teachers will earn a monthly stipend of 3,000 NIS (about $900 USD) and will, after initial training, teach their own English classes. English teaching assistants (non-certified teachers), will earn a monthly cash stipend of 1,750 NIS (about $500 USD). You will also be reimbursed up to $1,000 USD for the cost of your flight upon completion of the program.

The $1,400 USD program fee includes accommodations, Hebrew classes, teaching training, health insurance, trips to explore Israel, and other enrichment activities.

Note that if your flight to Israel was provided by Birthright Israel, you must submit documentation of your return ticket home to be reimbursed for your flight.

When is payment due?

A $300 USD deposit is due immediately in order to save a spot and is non-refundable. We ask for the program deposit in order to ensure you are serious about participation. Submitting the deposit allows us to save you a spot, prepare you to potentially be allocated a MASA grant, and move forward with preparing the program for you.

A $900 USD program fee is due at least three months prior to the start of the program and is non-refundable.

What if I am not eligible for the grant?

When is the deadline to apply?

TEACHING

Do I need to know Hebrew?

Will I be teaching on my own? Will anyone help me?

You are NOT on your own! If you are doing the Fellows track (non-certified teachers), you will work as a teaching assistant alongside a certified Israeli teacher. You and your certified teacher will work together.

If you are doing the Teachers track (certified teachers), you will be a co-lead teacher alongside a Host teacher, an Israeli English teacher. The two of you will work together.

Will I be placed in a school with other Fellows?

What type of school will I be placed in?

What will my daily schedule be like?

You will work in your school four days a week for at least five hours a day. In addition, each week you'll have 1-2 hours of Ulpan (Hebrew classes) at the start of the program and 1-2 hours of volunteering. Sundays are for group extra-curricular programming. These can be, for example, special trips around the country or other programming that will enrich your experience. Fridays and Saturdays are typical off-days for you to relax, travel, and enjoy your free time.

NOTE: There can be some variation in the schedule from city to city based on the school system details.

Will I have days off and vacation?

Fellows are committed to working at least four days a week. You will get all school and Israeli holidays off (there are many!). If you need to take off additional days beyond the school holidays, you will need to obtain special permission - and it's possible this could affect your stipend. You will also get up to 15 sick days (no more than three per month and doctor's notes are required). If you need to take a sick day, you will have to notify your city coordinator the day before and obtain a doctor's note. If for family reasons or medical reasons, a Fellow needs to go abroad and be absent from school, special permission is required and relevant documentation will be necessary. Note that this may affect your stipend and grant. Just like in any job, deviation from the allowed number of vacation and sick days may be cause for program participation to come under review.

DAILY LIVING

How will I get around?

All of NEXT cities are very walkable and getting familiar with your new home is best by foot. It's a great way to explore. Distances from apartment to school vary by city and school placement. Commutes can be a short walk, a bike ride, or a bus ride. Each city has a robust bus system and each Fellow receives a free intra-city bus pass. Additionally, you can rent or purchase a bike, hail a taxi, or hop on an electric share scooter (depending on the city).

How is rooming handled?

Can I participate without living with the group?

Who will support me during the program?

What kind of volunteer work will I do?

GETTING READY

What training will I receive?

To prepare you for the classroom, Fellows receive orientation in educational methods and teaching English as a foreign language, created and led by Israel's Ministry of Education. Particular emphasis is placed on strengthening your skills as a leader, communicator, and educator and improving your experience in the classroom. All Fellows must attend all orientation days to maintain fellowship status.

When will I meet the other fellows?

Can I speak to other people who have participated in MITF?

Do I need a visa to participate?

What do I need to do to prepare?

What other rules should I be aware of?

Inappropriate behavior, drug use, violence, danger to other participants or oneself, criminal offense, and any out of ordinary discipline problem will lead to immediate removal from the program. Remember that failure to complete the full 10 month program will mean you will not be reimbursed for your flight. If you do not complete the program you may be asked to absorb some of the cost of the grant you received.

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