Michlalah Jerusalem-Machal Tsarfati: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Michlalah Jerusalem-Machal Tsarfati is a MASA-affiliated program at Michlalah — the Jerusalem College for Women — specifically designed for French-speaking Jewish women seeking an Orthodox academic year in Jerusalem. The Machal Tsarfati track provides instruction, community support, and programming in French, making Jerusalem-based Orthodox higher education fully accessible to participants from France, Belgium, Canada, or other French-speaking Jewish communities worldwide. Participants study within Michlalah's recognized academic programs while building strong Israeli connections over the 10-month year.
Program Highlights
- ✓French-language track at Michlalah — the Jerusalem College for Women — designed for the global French-speaking Jewish community
- ✓Academic programs in education, counseling, and social sciences with French-language instruction and support
- ✓Orthodox all-women community in Jerusalem — ideal for French-speaking observant young women
- ✓Cultural bridge between the French-speaking diaspora and Israeli Orthodox life — sensitivity-first transition support
- ✓MASA grant eligibility — participants can receive $1,000–$4,500 toward program costs
- ✓French-speaking peer community for mutual support during the Jerusalem year
What's Included
- ✓Academic coursework at Michlalah with French-language instruction and administrative support
- ✓Student housing in Jerusalem dormitories or arranged apartments
- ✓Student ID and Michlalah campus access
- ✓Shabbat, Jewish holiday, and cultural programming in a French-speaking community context
- ✓MASA grant coordination and application support
- ✓Jerusalem city tours, excursions, and Hebrew language integration programming
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Michlalah Jerusalem-Machal Tsarfati
“The Machal Tsarfati track at Michlalah was exactly what I needed — Jerusalem, Orthodox values, and the comfort of a French-speaking community while I found my footing. Israel Prepaid's Bronze Plan made the decision financially simple for my family.”
“Finding an Orthodox Jerusalem program with French-language support felt almost impossible until Machal Tsarfati. The combination of academic quality and communal warmth was everything. Israel Prepaid covered the year.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Michlalah Jerusalem-Machal Tsarfati
The Bronze Plan is recommended for Michlalah Jerusalem-Machal Tsarfati. 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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