Beera Chel Myriam: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Beera Chel Myriam — "Miriam's Well" — is a MASA-affiliated women's Torah study program operating under the umbrella of Beit Yossef Loria, a leading Sephardic Torah institution in Israel. Named for the miraculous well of Miriam the prophetess that accompanied the Jewish people throughout their desert journey according to midrash, the program draws on that imagery of spiritual sustenance: bringing young Jewish women the living waters of Torah learning during their own formative year in Israel. The 10-month program offers a structured curriculum in Torah, Jewish identity, and Israel connection within an authentic Sephardic learning environment, with full MASA grant eligibility.
Program Highlights
- ✓Named for "Miriam's Well" — the miraculous spring that, according to midrash, accompanied the Jewish people through the desert in the merit of Miriam the prophetess, symbolizing the nourishing power of Torah for women
- ✓Women's Torah study curriculum rooted in the Sephardic tradition of Beit Yossef Loria — covering Chumash, Halacha, Jewish philosophy, and the Sephardic minhag
- ✓MASA-affiliated program — participants aged 18–26 are eligible for MASA grants of $1,000–$4,500
- ✓10-month immersive program designed for young Jewish women at a foundational stage in their Jewish development and Israel connection
- ✓Supportive all-women learning community building lasting friendships and Jewish identity in Israel
- ✓Israel Prepaid Bronze Plan provides $16,654–$35,976 in guaranteed coverage — families who enroll early pay as little as $89/month
What's Included
- ✓Torah curriculum covering Chumash, Halacha, Jewish philosophy, and Sephardic traditions
- ✓Dormitory or shared apartment housing in Israel near the program center
- ✓Shabbat and Jewish holiday programming and communal meals
- ✓MASA grant coordination and application support
- ✓Israel tiyulim (trips) connecting Torah learning to the Land of Israel
- ✓Kosher meals and communal dining throughout the 10-month program
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Beera Chel Myriam
“Beera Chel Myriam gave our daughter exactly what she needed after high school — serious Torah learning in a community of young Jewish women rooted in the Sephardic tradition. The name says it all: we wanted her to drink from the living well of Torah, and this program delivered. Israel Prepaid Bronze Plan covered the full year — we started the plan when she was eight.”
“Our daughter grew up in a Sephardic household and wanted to learn in an environment that honored that tradition. Beera Chel Myriam — rooted in the Beit Yossef Loria world — was exactly the right fit. A full year of women's Torah learning in Israel with a MASA grant reducing the cost. The Bronze Plan from Israel Prepaid was ready before she even applied.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Beera Chel Myriam
The Bronze Plan is recommended for Beera Chel Myriam. The earlier you enroll, the lower your monthly payment and the higher your coverage.
| Enrollment Age | Monthly Payment | Guaranteed Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0 | $89/mo | $35,976 |
| Age 3 | $105/mo | $32,392 |
| Age 5 | $119/mo | $30,044 |
| Age 8 | $151/mo | $26,584 |
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