Masa Year of Service- Arevim: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Masa Year of Service - Arevim is a nine-month MASA-affiliated service year offered by Hanoar Hatzioni, grounded in the Jewish concept of "Arevim" — the principle that all Jews are responsible for one another. Participants are embedded in Israeli social service organizations as full-time volunteers, serving alongside Israeli peers in programs supporting at-risk youth, new immigrants, elderly populations, and environmental causes. The program combines meaningful service work with Hebrew immersion and Zionist education, creating a year of genuine contribution and personal growth.
Program Highlights
- ✓Full-time service placements at Israeli social and community organizations
- ✓Service grounded in the Jewish ethical principle of mutual responsibility
- ✓Hebrew ulpan integrated with Israeli social sector education
- ✓Volunteer work with at-risk youth, new immigrants, and elderly populations
- ✓MASA grant eligible — up to $4,500
- ✓Hanoar Hatzioni movement programming and liberal Zionist education
What's Included
- ✓Program tuition and nine-month curriculum
- ✓Shared housing in Israel
- ✓Hebrew ulpan instruction
- ✓Full-time volunteer service placement coordination
- ✓Israel travel and Zionist education seminars
- ✓MASA grant coordination and application support
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Masa Year of Service- Arevim
“Our daughter had always wanted to give back, and Masa Year of Service - Arevim gave her a full nine months doing exactly that in Israel. Working with Israeli youth organizations, improving her Hebrew, really living the Arevim principle — she came home transformed. Israel Prepaid's Bronze Plan made it possible.”
“We wanted our son's gap year to mean something beyond himself. The Arevim program was perfect — service, values, and Israel all in one. Israel Prepaid had the Bronze Plan funded well before he turned 18. No financial stress, just an incredible year of growth.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Masa Year of Service- Arevim
The Bronze Plan is recommended for Masa Year of Service- Arevim. 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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