Masa Volunteers-United Synagogues of America (Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center): Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Masa Volunteers – United Synagogues of America (Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center) is a MASA-affiliated volunteer and study program run by the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, based at the Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center — the flagship institution of the Conservative movement in Israel. Set in the heart of Jerusalem, this program combines volunteer service with egalitarian Jewish learning at the Conservative Yeshiva, creating a uniquely grounded experience for participants who want to both give and grow within the framework of Masorti (Conservative) Judaism.
Program Highlights
- ✓MASA-affiliated — eligible for grants of $1,000–$4,500
- ✓Conservative/Masorti movement framework — egalitarian, pluralistic, and welcoming
- ✓Live at or near the Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center in the heart of Jerusalem
- ✓Volunteer in Jerusalem communities through the United Synagogue network
- ✓Access to Conservative Yeshiva learning community and egalitarian daily prayer
- ✓Chevruta study and shiur classes alongside volunteer service commitments
What's Included
- ✓Volunteer placement coordination through the United Synagogue network in Jerusalem
- ✓Shared housing near the Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center
- ✓MASA grant application support
- ✓Cultural programming and egalitarian Shabbat experiences
- ✓Access to Conservative Yeshiva programming and Beit Midrash
- ✓Israel orientation and safety briefing
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Masa Volunteers-United Synagogues of America (Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center)
“For our Conservative family, the Fuchsberg Center was the right fit for our daughter. She volunteered in Jerusalem during the day and prayed with an egalitarian minyan at night — it was exactly the Jewish environment we hoped she'd find. Israel Prepaid's Bronze Plan covered the full program.”
“The Fuchsberg program gave me something no other Israel experience had: a spiritual home in Jerusalem that matched my values as a Conservative Jew. I was volunteering, studying Talmud in chevruta, and leading davening — all in Jerusalem. My family's Bronze Plan had prepared for exactly this.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Masa Volunteers-United Synagogues of America (Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center)
The Bronze Plan is recommended for Masa Volunteers-United Synagogues of America (Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center). 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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