_____________________________________________________________________________________ MASA Communities MASA in Israel - Activities, Events, Initiatives)  Stay up-to-date on all things MASA as well as connected with each other.  Israel is all about networking.  Better get yours started!  To facilitate the needs and expression of your distinct MASA participant community we have developed two new social networks for MASA participants in Israel.  Been There The social network for post-college MASA participants Kol Sheli The social network for observant women MASA participants _____________________________________________________________________________________ MASA Participant Publications (MPP)Promote your Voice and Expand your Network Designed to expose MASA participants to various opportunities and events going on in Israel and/or with MASA, provide quality content concerning your time in Israel, Israeli culture and society, as well as highlight your work and contribution here in Israel.    MPP is currently looking for WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, EDITORS and ARTISTS for the 2008/9 MASA year!  Develop your portfolio while gaining international exposure and quality connections in Israel!! Contact Erin at masamap@masaisrael.org or via Facebook at Erin MasaMap  _____________________________________________________________________________________ MAP - MASA Activities for Participants What is MAP?  Developed to provide extra circular activities, resources, and workshops, MASA Activities for Participants (MAP) works to enhance participants' educational and cultural exposure in Israel while simultaneously enabling them to meet other MASA participants from around the world.  MAP Calendar of Events *Exclusive concerts with the IDAN RAICHEL PROJECT *Film screenings with BEAUFORT novel and screenwriter Ron Leshem, and weekend seminars with top Israeli *Seminars with top SECURITY OFFICIALS and POLITICAL FIGURES AND MUCH MORE!!  See MAP Calendar _____________________________________________________________________________________ MASA Opportunity  MAP also provides MASA participants with opportunities, resources, information, and contacts here in Israel. click here *         * If you have comments or questions concerning your time in Israel, or if you have essays, experiences, photos or information you would like to share with other MASA participants, please contact Erin, the MASA MAP Coordinator and Footprints Editor via Facebook (Erin MasaMap) or email (masamap@masaisrael.org).