Spend five months in Tel Aviv building media and art skills while experiencing life in the cultural hub of Israeli soceity. Return home with a marketable background in fields such as photography and film, and graphic design. Whether you want to explore a new career path or learn for fun, Zoom Israel is about enriching yourself and finding inspiration in the Land of Milk and Honey.

Orientation Programming

The first two weeks of the Zoom Israel experience are dedicated to adjusting to life in Israel and kick start your immersion. Ulpan is an intensive Hebrew immersion experience, exclusive for Israel Pathways participants from around the world. Ulpan will be offered on different levels so that participants with different levels of background in Hebrew will be accommodated.

Core Skills Programming 

The rest of the experience is dedicated to learning a media or technology skill of your choice. Participants can choose between tracks that include photography, film, and graphic design. For participants interested in picking up multiple skills, take both courses at the same time on the Zoom Plus track. Each skills course is taught by local professionals in training centers that service Israeli students as well. Each class is typically offered 3 days per week for about 8 hours per day, totalling 250-300 hours per session. Participants taking Zoom Plus will be in class full-time. Most nights and weekends are free for you to experience Tel Aviv nightlife and travel with friends. More details about the courses are described below. 
 

Travel Experiences

In addition to learning cutting edge media/technology, the Zoom Israel program includes a series of educational programs and tours in the Tel Aviv area and beyond. These enrichment experiences are scheduled throughout the program and are designed to expose you to contemporary Israeli society, the intricacies of Jewish history, and the stunning beauty of Israel's ecology on a deeper level than a typical tour. They are also meant to be a lot of fun. These excursions are led by our own professional guides, and all of the travel expenses are included. In addition to day trips, the program covers weekend-long trips to the Galilee, the Negev Desert and, of course, Jerusalem -- where we stay at hotels and guest houses. Evening programs such as speakers, presentations, and organized social nights are also scheduled periodically. Two free weeks are included throughout the five month session for you to explore Israel on your own!



Explore the Path

Want to know what our current Zoom Israel participants are up to?  You can look around the Zoom Israel Photo Album which is continuously being updated!
 

$100 Early Registration Discount for Zoom Israel

Sign-up now and save! Applicants for Zoom Israel who complete their Online Application at least 100 days before the program start date will automatically qualify for a $100 discount. Keep in mind that you can cancel and receive a refund on your program deposit up till 100 days before the program start date as well.  In other words, plan ahead -- you have virtually nothing to lose.

	Zoom Israel's photography & Film classes are hosted at Camera Obscura, a well known arts school and education center in central Tel Aviv. The courses offered cover all of the essentials of photograhy, history of photography, and a special course in Israeli photography to learn about Israel from a different perspective. You will also learn the foundations of film production and embrace the director's role behind the camera! The faculty comes from varied backgrounds, including art, journalism and commercial photography, most of whom still work in the field in addition to teaching.  Finally, the course includes a series of photography field trips designed to put your behind-the-lens skills to use. This is a comprehensive course for people with both creative and technical interests in photography and film. Learn More: Photography & Film Track - Course Details
	In today’s world of online/digital media, graphic design skills are in high demand. A solid technical background and portfolio of work will open doors to many career opportunities or creative pursuits. Find your inspiration in Israel learning from graphic design professionals at Camera Obscura in central Tel Aviv. Become proficient in industry-standard software such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Pick up the foundations of color systems and image manipulation, hone your skills in print and web design, study design theory and much more. The course combines theoretical and practical study with design assignments. Participants will come away from the course with an impressive portfolio while learning the fundamentals of Adobe’s Creative Suite Design Standard. This course is designed for beginners and those with limited prior background. Learn More: Graphic Design Track - Course Details

Joining a Masa Israel Pathways program is an experience, not a trip. Read Life on the Path to get a sense for what daily life on Zoom Israel is like, and explore even further on the Questions & Answers page.