BINA: The Jewish Movement for Social Change: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
BINA: The Jewish Movement for Social Change is a MASA-affiliated program connecting Jewish young adults aged 18-30 to a structured Israel experience. Participants grow professionally and personally while deepening their Jewish identity, building Israeli connections, and qualifying for MASA grants up to $4,500.
Program Highlights
- ✓MASA-affiliated program — grant eligible
- ✓Structured Israel experience for ages 18-30
- ✓Hands-on social justice work and community organizing in Israeli urban neighborhoods — participants work directly with Israeli NGOs, not just learn about them
- ✓Israeli peer community and networking
- ✓BINA Urban Community in Tel Aviv's Florentin neighborhood — base for social change learning and Jewish identity exploration
- ✓Social enterprise methodology and Jewish social justice framework combining tikkun olam with real community impact
What's Included
- ✓Social justice internship placement at BINA partner NGOs and social enterprises in Tel Aviv and Beer Sheva
- ✓Shared apartment in Tel Aviv or Beer Sheva (based on placement)
- ✓MASA grant coordination and application support
- ✓Hebrew language instruction and Israeli cultural immersion programming
- ✓Israel-wide seminars and tiyulim connecting Jewish values and social change
- ✓Weekly BINA learning and reflection sessions integrating Jewish texts with social justice work
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About BINA: The Jewish Movement for Social Change
“BINA: The Jewish Movement for Social Change gave our daughter real-world experience in Israel. The MASA grant helped, and Israel Prepaid Bronze Plan covered the rest. So glad we planned ahead.”
“BINA was unlike any Israel program I'd heard of — it wasn't about touring or studying, it was about working in Israeli communities on real social problems. My daughter came home with a career direction, Israeli friendships, and a Jewish identity rooted in something she'd actually done. Israel Prepaid Bronze Plan was ready; we started it before she reached high school.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers BINA: The Jewish Movement for Social Change
The Bronze Plan is recommended for BINA: The Jewish Movement for Social Change. 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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