Binyan Av - Shorashenu: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Binyan Av Shorashenu — "Building a Patriarch: Our Roots" — is a distinct track within the Binyan Av framework that places Jewish genealogy, heritage, and historical continuity at the center of the learning experience. While Torah study forms the backbone of the program, Shorashenu weaves in a powerful journey of Jewish self-discovery: exploring ancestral communities, tracing the arc of Jewish history, and connecting young men viscerally to the chain of tradition they are inheriting. It is a program for students who want to understand not just what they are learning, but where they come from.
Program Highlights
- ✓"Shorashenu" — Our Roots — orients the entire program around connecting students to their personal and collective Jewish heritage
- ✓Integrates Jewish history, genealogy exploration, and the stories of destroyed and surviving Jewish communities alongside regular Torah study
- ✓Designed for young men who seek a deeper WHY behind their Jewish identity — particularly those with family roots in Eastern Europe, North Africa, or the Middle East
- ✓Study sessions pair classic texts with the historical periods and communities in which they were written — learning Rashi in the context of 11th-century France, learning Rambam through the lens of medieval Spain
- ✓Israel Prepaid Bronze Plan provides $16,654–$35,976 in guaranteed program funding, protecting families from tuition inflation
- ✓Tiyulim are designed around historical Jewish sites — visits to Beit She'arim, ancient synagogues of the Galilee, and the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem
What's Included
- ✓Daily Talmud shiurim and structured Torah study
- ✓Shabbat and Yom Tov programming and communal meals
- ✓Kosher meals provided
- ✓On-campus dormitory housing
- ✓Israel tiyulim (trips) and touring
- ✓Heritage-focused curriculum connecting Torah texts to the historical communities and generations that produced them
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Binyan Av - Shorashenu
“My great-grandparents came from Poland and I always felt disconnected from that history. Shorashenu helped me feel like I was part of a 3,000-year story, not just a kid who went to Jewish day school. The learning felt personal in a way I didn't expect.”
“The program asks you to think about who your ancestors were and what they passed down. Pairing that with serious Torah learning in Israel made everything feel grounded. I came back knowing my roots in a way no classroom in America could have given me.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Binyan Av - Shorashenu
The Bronze Plan is recommended for Binyan Av - Shorashenu. 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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