About the Aish HaTorah College of Jewish Studies

The Aish HaTorah College of Jewish Studies was established in 1974 with the goal of providing an understanding of our heritage to men with limited background in Jewish studies.  Today, Aish HaTorah is one of the world leaders in creative Jewish educational programs and leadership training. Few opportunities compare with the excitement of studying the fount of Jewish inspiration right at the heart and soul of Jewish history.  Situated directly across from the Western Wall, in the heart of the Old City of Jerusalem, atop 3,000 years of history, the College offers opportunities to study the roots and heritage of the Jewish people in an atmosphere unparalleled elsewhere in the world.

About the Semester/Year Abroad Program

The semester/year abroad program includes:

• Full room and board in the beautiful, ancient Old City of Jerusalem, directly overlooking the Western Wall
• Tours, hikes and rappelling throughout Israel
• Encounters with Israeli students and families
• Volunteer opportunities assisting Ethiopian and Russian immigrants
• Discover the wisdom and beauty of Jewish studies, with some of the world’s most renowned Jewish thinkers and authors
• Get answers to the most important and essential questions about Judaism and life
• Live and learn with students from all over the world
• Intensive Hebrew Ulpan

In an open atmosphere of discussion and intellectual exchange you explore:

• Jewish Philosophy
• Torah and Science
• Talmud -- the original ancient texts
• Kabbalah and Spirituality
• The "Whys" and "Hows" of Jewish Living
• The Holocaust
• Modern History of the State of Israel
• The Soul and the Afterlife
• Men, Women, Love and Relationships

No previous Jewish background or Hebrew knowledge required.

*Transcript issued from Aish HaTorah or for a nominal fee, from Touro College of New York

About the MASA Scholarship

A joint initiative of The Jewish Agency for Israel and the Government of Israel, the MASA Project scholarships will be providing personal scholarships (depending on your country of origin and your financial situation) of up to 90% of the program price for a semester or year of study at the Aish HaTorah College of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem.

How to Apply to the Program and for a MASA Scholarship

1. Print and complete the application for the Aish HaTorah College of Jewish Studies
2. Print and complete the MASA Project application and documents.
3. Mail all the documents to us, and if we accept you to the program, we will submit your MASA application for you.
4. Scholarships provided by the MASA Project are determined by country of origin and individual need. Upon approval, you will receive letters of notification from the MASA Project and Aish HaTorah.
5. The scholarship funds will be transferred from the MASA Project directly to Aish HaTorah on your behalf. All you have to do is complete the application process.