Masa Maccabi Gap Year: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Masa Maccabi Gap Year is an eight-month MASA-affiliated program offered by Maccabi World Union, the global Jewish sports and cultural organization with over 400,000 members across 60 countries. Drawing on Maccabi's century-long tradition of Jewish pride and physical empowerment, the program combines sport and fitness programming with Hebrew immersion, Israel exploration, community coaching, and Zionist cultural education. Participants live in an active, international Maccabi cohort and experience Israel through the unique lens of Jewish sport, identity, and national pride.
Program Highlights
- ✓Sport-based Jewish identity programming rooted in Maccabi's global tradition
- ✓Community coaching placements with Israeli youth sports programs
- ✓Hebrew ulpan integrated with Israel cultural education
- ✓Israel-wide travel exploring historical and contemporary Zionist landmarks
- ✓MASA grant eligible — up to $4,500
- ✓International Maccabi cohort from 60+ countries worldwide
What's Included
- ✓Program tuition and eight-month curriculum
- ✓Shared housing in Israel
- ✓Hebrew ulpan instruction
- ✓Sport and coaching placement coordination
- ✓Israel travel and Maccabi cultural seminars
- ✓MASA grant coordination and application support
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Masa Maccabi Gap Year
“Our son had competed in Maccabi sports his whole life, so the Masa Maccabi Gap Year felt like the natural next step. Eight months coaching Israeli kids, touring Israel, and understanding the deeper meaning of Jewish sport culture — it was incredible. Israel Prepaid's Silver Plan made it happen.”
“We loved that Masa Maccabi Gap Year connected sport to Jewish identity in a meaningful way. Our daughter came home with a passion for the Maccabi movement that she didn't have before. Israel Prepaid had been building toward this for eight years — the Silver Plan covered the whole program.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Masa Maccabi Gap Year
The Silver Plan is recommended for Masa Maccabi Gap Year. 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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