Teaching english in israel

Gabrielle Soffer: Using her English for the good of others in Israel

Seven years after arriving alone in Israel, Gabrielle Soffer is now inspiring Israeli high school students through English and literature.

ASAF & GABRIELLE COHEN on their wedding day in Beit Lechem Haglalit, May 24, 2020.
CLICK & CONNECT initiative

Bridging the distance with one click

Students in the Herzog Teacher Training program.

Anglo olim step up to the blackboard to teach English to Israelis

Children arrive for the first day of school in the Israeli town of Mevaseret Zion, September 1, 2025.

Survey reveals majority of Israeli kids not learning English fluency, not prepared for 'real world'


Over 50% of haredi men cited as saying they speak 'little' to 'no' English - study

Ultra-Orthodox education has been an issue in Israel for some time, with religious schools often eschewing traditional subjects of study, such as foreign languages and STEM.

 HAREDIM ON a Mea Shearim street corner during Sukkot.

We can alleviate Israel's shortage of English teachers - opinion

Olim from all backgrounds can easily become English teachers and help their students speak English better.

 JANET KUPIETZKY trains English teachers in a class at Herzog College.

Education looks bright with Masa Israel Teaching Fellows - opinion

As the director of Masa Israel Teaching Fellows, I've been privileged to a front row seat to many magical moments of learning, connecting, growth and incredible impact. 

 Education looks bright with Masa Israel Teaching Fellows

New app to teach Israeli students English through music

The app, which will be used in dozens of classes later this month, works best with dyslexic and gifted students.

 The new Singit app.

Meet Lily Horn: US concert manager who came to Israel to teach English

Through teaching students of an elementary school in Beit She'an, she was able to connect with Israeli society.

Lily Horn with her students in Beit She'an.

English lessons continue throughout Israel despite geographical barriers

Following a successful pilot scheme in the summer of 2020, the project took off in September and has been growing at an amazing pace.

The program helps children fill their lonely pandemic days in a constructive manner

New wave of college grads arrive in Israel amid COVID-19 to teach English

The program run by BINA is a partnership between the Jewish Movement for Social Change and MASA Israel Teaching Fellowship.

Hannah Kruntiansky

Can Wordeep’s AI Make Non-natives Speak Like Native English Speakers?

John drove on his car. They ride in the bus. For someone who does not speak English perfectly, the first two sentences might seem just fine.


Ambitions as a Masa teaching fellow

Why volunteer in this country in particular?

'Making a signifcant impact on children's lives': Masa Israel Teaching Fellowship participants

Hebrew Language Academy spars with Hebrew U again over English programs

"We call upon the management of the Hebrew University to retract its intention to teach in English," the Academy wrote in a press release.

The landmark Hebrew University water tower