Israel Experience Masa - Chicago: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Israel Experience Masa - Chicago is a 2-month Israel experience run by Israel Experience in partnership with the Chicago Jewish community — the third-largest Jewish population center in the United States. The program brings young Jewish adults from the Chicago metropolitan area together for a structured Israel summer experience, combining professional exploration, Jewish identity programming, Israel travel, and peer community building. Chicago's vibrant Jewish community — concentrated in the North Shore suburbs and city neighborhoods — sends a cohort that shares history, friendships, and communal roots, making the Israel experience more personal and lasting. The program is MASA-affiliated and eligible for grants of $1,000–$4,500.
Program Highlights
- ✓MASA-affiliated — eligible for grants of $1,000–$4,500
- ✓Structured Israel immersion with professional support
- ✓Alumni network of Israel Experience graduates worldwide
- ✓Organized by Israel Experience for the Greater Chicago Jewish community
- ✓Chicago cohort — travel to Israel alongside peers from your own community
- ✓Short-format summer program ideal for college students and recent graduates
What's Included
- ✓Program coordination by Israel Experience and Chicago community partners
- ✓Shared housing in Israel
- ✓MASA grant application support
- ✓Israel travel and cultural seminars
- ✓Jewish identity and community programming
- ✓Chicago cohort group activities and Shabbat programming
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Israel Experience Masa - Chicago
“Our son went to Israel with friends from his synagogue on the North Shore, guided by a team with decades of Israel experience. The Chicago cohort made it feel like summer camp — just in Israel. The Bronze Plan from Israel Prepaid took care of the cost.”
“We've always been deeply connected to the Chicago Jewish community, and this program brought that community to Israel together. Our daughter came home more Jewish and more Zionist than she'd ever been. Israel Prepaid Bronze was fully funded — we started years ago.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Israel Experience Masa - Chicago
The Bronze Plan is recommended for Israel Experience Masa - Chicago. 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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