Masa Mabat - Maof: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Masa Mabat - Maof is a 6-month MASA-affiliated Zionist leadership and Israel education program run by Shilton Betar, the Israel-based arm of Betar — the global Revisionist Zionist youth movement founded by Ze'ev Jabotinsky in 1923. Mabat (meaning "view" or "perspective") and Maof (meaning "soaring" or "rising above") together define the program's purpose: giving participants a clear-eyed understanding of Israel and Jewish national history while building the capacity to rise as Zionist community leaders. The program combines Israel education with leadership development, historical exploration, and engagement with Betar's legacy of Jewish national pride.
Program Highlights
- ✓Run by Shilton Betar — the global Revisionist Zionist youth movement with roots going back to Jabotinsky in 1923
- ✓Zionist leadership and ideology curriculum rooted in Betar's legacy of Jewish strength and national identity
- ✓Dual focus: Mabat (perspective) + Maof (soaring) — clear historical understanding and personal leadership growth
- ✓MASA grant eligible — up to $4,500
- ✓Israel exploration through a Zionist national lens — historical and contemporary sites across the country
- ✓6-month program building Zionist identity and diaspora leadership capacity
What's Included
- ✓Zionist leadership and ideology curriculum
- ✓Shared housing in Israel
- ✓MASA grant application support
- ✓Israel travel and historical sites exploration
- ✓Betar movement programming and Zionist education
- ✓Jewish identity and community building workshops
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Masa Mabat - Maof
“Mabat - Maof gave me a Zionist framework I hadn't had before — not a textbook version, but a real understanding of the movement that built the Jewish state. Shilton Betar's program walks through Jabotinsky's vision and then asks what you're going to do with it. Six months of that changes how you see your role in Jewish life. Bronze Plan covered everything.”
“The Betar movement isn't well known among American Jewish young adults, and that's exactly why Mabat - Maof was worth going to. I came back with a genuine understanding of the Revisionist Zionist tradition and a clearer sense of how I want to contribute to my community. My parents had funded the Bronze Plan years before I knew what MASA was.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Masa Mabat - Maof
The Bronze Plan is recommended for Masa Mabat - Maof. 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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