Masa Israel Experience - MIR: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Masa Israel Experience - MIR is a 7-month MASA-affiliated program run by Israel Experience, tailored for Russian-speaking Jewish young adults seeking a comprehensive Israel experience combining Hebrew language study, professional development, and deep Israeli cultural immersion. "MIR" means "world" and "community" in Russian — reflecting the program's mission of building a bridge between Russian-speaking Jewish communities and Israeli society. Participants combine intensive Hebrew instruction with career workshops, organized Israel travel, and community integration activities in a supportive Russian-language environment. The program is particularly well-suited for participants from Russian-speaking Jewish communities in the US, Israel, and the former Soviet Union. Fully 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
- ✓Tailored for Russian-speaking Jewish young adults — Russian-language support throughout
- ✓Intensive Hebrew instruction alongside community integration in Israeli society
- ✓7-month program for deep language acquisition and professional development
What's Included
- ✓Intensive Hebrew language instruction with Russian-language support
- ✓Shared housing in Israel
- ✓MASA grant application support
- ✓Career development workshops in Hebrew and Russian
- ✓Israel cultural programming and organized travel
- ✓Community integration activities and Shabbat programming
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Masa Israel Experience - MIR
“Our family came from Russia twenty years ago, and Israel has always been home for us in a deeper sense. MIR gave our daughter seven months to find her place in Israeli life — Hebrew, career prep, friendships, and roots. Israel Prepaid Bronze Plan covered every month.”
“The Russian-speaking Jewish community in Brooklyn is enormous, and many of us think about Israel constantly. MIR gave our son a structured entry point — Hebrew instruction, career workshops, and real Israeli community life. We started Israel Prepaid years ago. Bronze Plan was ready.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Masa Israel Experience - MIR
The Bronze Plan is recommended for Masa Israel Experience - MIR. 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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