Birthright Israel (Taglit): Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Birthright Israel (Taglit) offers free 10-day trips to Israel for Jewish young adults aged 18–26. Fully funded by the Israeli government, Jewish federations, and private donors, Birthright has over 800,000 alumni worldwide and is the most widely participated Israel experience in history.
Program Highlights
- ✓Birthright Israel (Taglit) is the most participated Israel education program in history — over 800,000 alumni from 66 countries since 1999 — offering a fully subsidized 10-day Israel experience to Jewish young adults ages 18–26.
- ✓The program is entirely free for eligible participants: round-trip flights, all hotels, all meals, guided tours, entrance fees, and medical insurance are fully covered by the Israeli government, major Jewish philanthropists, and federation partnerships.
- ✓Each Birthright trip includes Israeli soldiers who join as participants alongside diaspora youth — creating peer relationships between Israeli and diaspora Jews that research shows significantly increase long-term Israel connection and Jewish identity.
- ✓Trips are offered through multiple operators — including Hillel, Maccabi, Aish HaTorah, and others — allowing participants to choose the group style, religious orientation, and peer community that feels most aligned with their own background.
- ✓Research consistently shows Birthright alumni are significantly more likely to marry Jewish partners, raise Jewish families, donate to Jewish causes, and pursue further Israel experiences — outcomes that reflect the program's remarkable impact on Jewish continuity.
- ✓Israel Prepaid is not needed for Birthright itself — but the gap year, MASA program, or Israeli university study that Birthright inspires is exactly what Israel Prepaid is designed to fund, and families who plan ahead are ready when that moment comes.
What's Included
- ✓Round-trip international flights from the participant's home country to Israel — fully covered at no cost to the participant
- ✓All hotel accommodations throughout the 10-day itinerary — no out-of-pocket lodging costs
- ✓All meals throughout the trip — breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day of the program
- ✓Entrance fees, guided tours, and all organized activities at every program site
- ✓Licensed Israeli tour educators and security personnel throughout the entire trip
- ✓Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for the duration of the 10-day program
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Birthright Israel (Taglit)
“Birthright was free — and it changed everything. My daughter came home from 10 days in Israel talking about a gap year. She'd met Israelis her age on the trip, she'd seen parts of the country that felt like home, and she wasn't ready to leave. We already had Israel Prepaid in place — we'd enrolled when she was born — so when she said she wanted to spend a year in Israel after Birthright, we said yes immediately. The Bronze Plan covered her gap year program completely. Without Israel Prepaid, we might have hesitated. With it, we didn't.”
“I want every Jewish family to understand what we understood too late: Birthright is the spark, and you need to be ready for the fire. Our son did Birthright at 21 and came home wanting a full year — ultimately he chose a MASA program and then decided to do a semester at Hebrew University. We'd enrolled in Israel Prepaid Gold Plan when he was 9, so the money was there. We covered his MASA year and part of his university semester entirely through the plan. The families I see struggling are the ones who waited for their child to express interest before starting to save. Don't wait.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Birthright Israel (Taglit)
The Bronze Plan is recommended for Birthright Israel (Taglit). 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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