Masa Maccabi ISE - Israel Startup Experience: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Masa Maccabi ISE - Israel Startup Experience is an eight-month MASA-affiliated gap year program offered by Maccabi World Union that immerses participants in Israel's globally recognized tech and startup ecosystem. Participants are placed as interns at Israeli tech companies in Tel Aviv and other innovation hubs, gaining hands-on experience across product, software, marketing, and design roles while attending Hebrew classes and Maccabi cultural programming. ISE is designed for young Jewish adults with an interest in entrepreneurship and technology who also want a meaningful Israel experience grounded in Maccabi values.
Program Highlights
- ✓Startup internship placements at Israeli tech companies in Tel Aviv's innovation district
- ✓Maccabi cultural programming and Jewish identity workshops
- ✓Hebrew ulpan integrated with Israel tech ecosystem education
- ✓Entrepreneurship workshops and mentorship from Israeli startup founders
- ✓MASA grant eligible — up to $4,500
- ✓Professional networking with Israel's global tech and VC community
What's Included
- ✓Program tuition and eight-month curriculum
- ✓Shared housing in Tel Aviv or nearby tech hubs
- ✓Hebrew ulpan instruction
- ✓Startup internship placement coordination
- ✓Israel travel and cultural programming
- ✓MASA grant coordination and application support
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Masa Maccabi ISE - Israel Startup Experience
“Our son wanted a career in tech and a meaningful Israel experience — Masa Maccabi ISE gave him both. Eight months interning at Israeli startups, improving his Hebrew, and connecting with the global Jewish tech community. Israel Prepaid's Silver Plan covered the entire program with no surprises.”
“We loved the combination of Maccabi's values and the startup world — it made the ISE program feel unique. Our daughter came home with real work experience at an Israeli company and a new perspective on Jewish entrepreneurship. Israel Prepaid made the decision easy by planning ahead.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Masa Maccabi ISE - Israel Startup Experience
The Silver Plan is recommended for Masa Maccabi ISE - Israel Startup Experience. 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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