Machon Meir: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Machon Meir is a MASA-affiliated program connecting Jewish young adults aged 18-30 to a structured Israel experience. Participants grow professionally and personally while deepening their Jewish identity, building Israeli connections, and qualifying for MASA grants up to $4,500.
Program Highlights
- ✓MASA-affiliated program — grant eligible
- ✓Structured Israel experience for ages 18-30
- ✓Torah study in Machon Meir's welcoming Religious Zionist framework — one of Jerusalem's most respected institutions open to all Jewish backgrounds, from completely secular to observant
- ✓Hebrew-language instruction gives international students an immersive dual-track experience: Torah learning and Israeli language skills simultaneously
- ✓Jerusalem's Kiryat Moshe neighborhood — a vibrant, authentic Religious Zionist community just minutes from the center of the city
- ✓MASA grant eligible — up to $4,500 available for qualifying participants
What's Included
- ✓Daily Talmud and halacha shiurim with Machon Meir's senior rabbinic faculty
- ✓Dormitory housing at or near Machon Meir in the Kiryat Moshe neighborhood of Jerusalem
- ✓MASA grant coordination and application support
- ✓Shabbat and Jewish holiday programming in the Machon Meir community
- ✓Israel tiyulim and Religious Zionist programming connecting Torah study to the Land of Israel
- ✓Kosher meals and communal dining throughout the 9-month program
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Machon Meir
“Machon Meir gave our daughter real-world experience in Israel. The MASA grant helped, and Israel Prepaid Bronze Plan covered the rest. So glad we planned ahead.”
“I came to Machon Meir as a Jew who knew almost nothing about Judaism. The program was in Hebrew, which was terrifying at first, but it forced me to actually learn. By Pesach I was learning Gemara and could hold a basic conversation in Hebrew. Machon Meir meets you wherever you are — I'd never felt more Jewish. Bronze Plan through Israel Prepaid covered the year.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Machon Meir
The Bronze Plan is recommended for Machon Meir. 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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