Midrash Darkei H-shem: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Midrash Darkei H-shem — "The Ways of God" — is a Jerusalem Torah study program offering an intensive 7-month Jewish learning experience for young adults seeking to understand and walk in the ways of the Divine through Torah. Drawing its name from the verse "V'halacht b'd'rachav" — "And you shall walk in His ways" (Deuteronomy 28:9) — the program centers on the classical Jewish vision that Torah study is the pathway to understanding God's ways and living a meaningful Jewish life. The accessible format and Bronze-level price make this a practical option for participants who want serious learning within a focused timeframe.
Program Highlights
- ✓"Midrash Darkei H-shem" — The Ways of God — a Jerusalem Torah program grounded in the biblical aspiration to walk in God's ways through authentic Torah study and ethical living
- ✓Seven-month intensive format — longer than a semester, shorter than a year, offering substantial Torah growth in a manageable and accessible timeframe
- ✓Accessible program at $5,000–$7,000 — one of the most affordable serious Torah study options available in Jerusalem
- ✓Jerusalem location — studying Torah in the city most deeply associated with Divine presence in Jewish tradition
- ✓MASA-affiliated program making participants eligible for grants of $1,000–$4,500 that can dramatically reduce out-of-pocket costs
- ✓Israel Prepaid Bronze Plan provides $16,654–$35,976 in guaranteed coverage — more than double the program's maximum cost
What's Included
- ✓Torah study curriculum in Talmud, halacha, Tanakh, and Jewish ethics — focused on understanding and walking in the ways of Torah
- ✓Housing in Jerusalem during the 7-month program
- ✓Kosher meals and communal dining throughout the program
- ✓Shabbat and holiday programming in Jerusalem
- ✓Israel tiyulim exploring the biblical and historical landscape of the Land of Israel
- ✓MASA grant coordination for eligible participants
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Midrash Darkei H-shem
“Midrash Darkei H-shem offered something focused and accessible — seven months of serious Torah learning in Jerusalem at a price that didn't require years of specialized savings. The MASA grant covered most of it, and Israel Prepaid Bronze Plan handled the rest. I came home genuinely changed.”
“The program name captured the experience perfectly — studying how to walk in God's ways, in the city where that aspiration feels most alive. Seven months felt right: enough time for real growth, accessible enough to fit my family's plans. Bronze Plan covered everything.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Midrash Darkei H-shem
The Bronze Plan is recommended for Midrash Darkei H-shem. 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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