Midreshet Eshel: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Midreshet Eshel is a Jerusalem-based women's Torah seminary taking its name from the eshel — the tree Abraham planted in Be'er Sheva as a place of hospitality and generosity, symbolizing the program's commitment to warmth and openness alongside serious learning. Midreshet Eshel offers a Modern Orthodox curriculum in Torah study, halacha, and Jewish philosophy in a close-knit Jerusalem community, drawing young women who want a meaningful year of growth that balances academic rigor with personal warmth. The program is MASA-affiliated and covered by Israel Prepaid's Gold Plan.
Program Highlights
- ✓Named for Abraham's eshel — embodying the ideal of hospitality and spiritual generosity that defines the program's atmosphere
- ✓Modern Orthodox curriculum in Torah, Halacha, Tanakh, and Jewish philosophy in a warm Jerusalem community
- ✓Close-knit student body fostering deep friendships and lasting connections to peers and teachers
- ✓Jerusalem location providing immersive access to the Old City, the Kotel, and Israel's spiritual heartland
- ✓MASA-affiliated program making participants eligible for grants of $1,000–$4,500
- ✓Israel Prepaid Gold Plan provides $43,795–$94,604 in guaranteed coverage for Midreshet Eshel's full cost range
What's Included
- ✓Full Torah curriculum covering Tanakh, Halacha, Machshava, and Jewish philosophy
- ✓Housing in Jerusalem near the seminary
- ✓Kosher meals throughout the program year
- ✓Shabbat and Yom Tov programming with community Shabbatonim and faculty hosting
- ✓Tiyulim throughout Israel connecting learning to the land
- ✓MASA grant coordination for eligible participants — up to $4,500 available
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Midreshet Eshel
“Midreshet Eshel delivered what it promised — warmth and real learning. The staff knew every student personally and cared about where we were growing. The Jerusalem setting made everything more real. My parents had the Gold Plan building for years — it was there and ready.”
“I chose Midreshet Eshel for the combination of serious learning and a community that actually felt like community. The tiyulim brought the Torah I was studying to life in the actual land. Israel Prepaid Gold Plan gave my family the financial security to say yes without hesitation.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Midreshet Eshel
The Gold Plan is recommended for Midreshet Eshel. The earlier you enroll, the lower your monthly payment and the higher your coverage.
| Enrollment Age | Monthly Payment | Guaranteed Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0 | $234/mo | $94,604 |
| Age 3 | $276/mo | $85,179 |
| Age 5 | $314/mo | $79,004 |
| Age 8 | $398/mo | $69,907 |
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