Habonim Dror Shnat Hachshara Anglo: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Habonim Dror Shnat Hachshara Anglo is the English-speaking preparation-year program offered by Habonim Dror, designed for young Jewish adults from Anglo communities who want to live and work in Israel as part of their Zionist journey. "Hachshara" — meaning preparation in Hebrew — reflects the program's focus on training participants for long-term life in Israel through kibbutz work, agricultural labor, Hebrew immersion, and deep movement ideology study. The nine-month MASA-affiliated program draws participants from the US, UK, South Africa, and Australia.
Program Highlights
- ✓Kibbutz work-study program with agricultural and communal labor components
- ✓Intensive Hebrew ulpan tailored for English-speaking participants
- ✓Labor Zionist and Habonim Dror movement ideology curriculum
- ✓Aliyah preparation and long-term Israel life planning support
- ✓MASA grant eligible — up to $4,500
- ✓Anglo cohort of participants from US, UK, South Africa, and Australia
What's Included
- ✓Program tuition and nine-month curriculum
- ✓Kibbutz housing and communal living accommodations
- ✓Hebrew ulpan instruction
- ✓Kibbutz work-study placement coordination
- ✓Israel travel and movement seminars
- ✓MASA grant coordination and application support
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Habonim Dror Shnat Hachshara Anglo
“My son was thinking seriously about aliyah, and Habonim Dror Shnat Hachshara Anglo gave him nine months to test what life in Israel actually feels like — on kibbutz, working the land, speaking Hebrew every day. Israel Prepaid's Silver Plan covered the whole program, no stress.”
“Our daughter had grown up in Habonim Dror here in New York and wanted the full Israel experience before university. The Anglo track was perfect — she was surrounded by English speakers while fully immersed in Israeli life. Israel Prepaid funded it from day one of planning.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Habonim Dror Shnat Hachshara Anglo
The Silver Plan is recommended for Habonim Dror Shnat Hachshara Anglo. The earlier you enroll, the lower your monthly payment and the higher your coverage.
| Enrollment Age | Monthly Payment | Guaranteed Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0 | $158/mo | $63,825 |
| Age 3 | $186/mo | $57,466 |
| Age 5 | $212/mo | $53,300 |
| Age 8 | $269/mo | $47,162 |
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