Marom: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Marom is the global Zionist arm of the World Union for Progressive Judaism (the Reform movement), offering a seven-month gap year in Israel designed specifically for Reform and Progressive Jewish young adults who want to engage Israel through a pluralist, egalitarian lens. The program combines intensive Hebrew language study, Israel exploration, volunteer service in Israeli communities, and in-depth engagement with Israeli democratic society, Reform/Masorti Israeli communities, and liberal Jewish thought. Marom is ideal for families who identify with Reform, Reconstructionist, or Progressive Judaism and want a gap year that honors and deepens that identity in Israel.
Program Highlights
- ✓Global Zionist program of the World Union for Progressive Judaism (Reform movement)
- ✓Egalitarian, pluralist approach to Jewish identity and Zionist engagement
- ✓Exposure to Reform and Masorti communities in Israeli society
- ✓Intensive Hebrew language learning and Israeli cultural immersion
- ✓Volunteer service in Israeli social-change organizations
- ✓MASA Israel Journey affiliated — grant eligible up to $4,500
What's Included
- ✓Full program tuition and all educational programming
- ✓Shared group housing throughout the seven-month program
- ✓Meals during residential program phases
- ✓Israel-wide travel and community service placements
- ✓Shabbat and holiday programming with Israeli Reform communities
- ✓MASA grant coordination and enrollment support
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Marom
“Our family is active in our Reform congregation, and Marom gave our son an Israel year that felt true to who we are as Jews. He connected with Israeli Reform communities, served in meaningful volunteer work, and came home with a richer Jewish identity. The Silver Plan made it affordable.”
“As a Reform family we worried that most gap year programs wouldn't reflect our values. Marom was exactly what we hoped for — pluralist, egalitarian, and deeply connected to Reform Judaism in Israel. Israel Prepaid Silver Plan was already fully funded by the time she enrolled.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Marom
The Silver Plan is recommended for Marom. 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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