Masa Machon Maayan: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Masa Machon Maayan is a 9-month MASA-affiliated seminary for young women that lives up to its name — Maayan means "spring" in Hebrew, and the program offers a flowing, customizable approach to Jewish learning and personal development. Run by Machon Maayan in Israel, the seminary partners with MASA Israel and Yeshiva University to offer a rich mix of Torah study, chesed (service) placements, volunteer and internship opportunities, Israel field trips, and campus life that can be tailored to each student's background and interests. Whether a participant comes from an Orthodox, traditional, or more secular background, Machon Maayan meets her where she is and builds from there.
Program Highlights
- ✓Customizable learning — students build their own schedules around core Torah study and chesed offerings
- ✓MASA Israel and Yeshiva University partnership — academic recognition and institutional support
- ✓Torah learning alongside chesed placements, internships, and Israel seminars
- ✓Welcoming campus community for women from diverse Jewish backgrounds across North America
- ✓MASA grant eligible — up to $4,500
- ✓Focus on personal growth, Jewish identity, and Israel connection alongside serious text study
What's Included
- ✓Customizable Torah study curriculum — Tanach, halacha, machshava, and more
- ✓Housing on or near the Machon Maayan campus
- ✓Chesed and professional internship placement opportunities
- ✓MASA grant application support
- ✓Tiyulim (Israel field trips) and cultural seminars
- ✓Shabbat and Jewish holiday programming
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Masa Machon Maayan
“Machon Maayan let me build my own year — I chose the Torah classes that challenged me, the chesed placement that matched my interests, and the Israel trips that took me to places I'd never been. Nobody told me what kind of Jew to be. They just gave me the tools and the community. Israel Prepaid's Silver Plan covered the full 9 months.”
“I came from a background that was Jewish but not formal — Machon Maayan was the right place to build something real. The customizable model meant I could go deep in the areas I cared about without being forced into a rigid curriculum. The community was warm, the learning was substantive, and Jerusalem was right there. My parents' Silver Plan made it possible.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Masa Machon Maayan
The Silver Plan is recommended for Masa Machon Maayan. 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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