Maccabi World Union: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Maccabi World Union is the global Jewish sports and cultural organization — home of the Maccabiah Games (the "Jewish Olympics") — operating YACHAD | Maccabi Israel Programs, which brings over 1,500 participants to Israel annually through short- and long-term educational experiences. The six-month gap year program in Israel blends sports, Hebrew language learning, Israel travel, Jewish identity development, and exposure to Israeli culture through the lens of Maccabi's proud tradition of athletic excellence and Jewish community. The program is non-denominational, welcoming participants from all Jewish backgrounds who want to connect to Israel through shared pride in Jewish achievement.
Program Highlights
- ✓Home of the Maccabiah Games — the "Jewish Olympics" with 10,000 athletes
- ✓YACHAD | Maccabi Israel Programs — 1,500+ annual participants
- ✓Sports, community, and Jewish identity combined in one program
- ✓Intensive Hebrew language study and Israeli cultural immersion
- ✓Israel-wide travel with a focus on Zionist and sporting heritage
- ✓MASA Israel Journey affiliated — grant eligible up to $4,500
What's Included
- ✓Full program tuition and all educational and sports programming
- ✓Shared group housing throughout the six-month program
- ✓Meals during residential program phases
- ✓Israel-wide travel and educational site visits
- ✓Sports facilities, training sessions, and athletic programming
- ✓MASA grant coordination and enrollment support
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Maccabi World Union
“Our son is a competitive swimmer, and Maccabi World Union gave him a gap year that connected his athletic identity to his Jewish identity. He trained, traveled, learned Hebrew, and made friends from Israel and around the Jewish world. Israel Prepaid Silver Plan covered everything.”
“Maccabi was a perfect fit for our daughter who loves sports and Zionism but wasn't drawn to religiously affiliated programs. She thrived in the YACHAD environment and came home with a much deeper bond with Israel. The Silver Plan was already set aside — no stress at enrollment.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Maccabi World Union
The Silver Plan is recommended for Maccabi World Union. 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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