Midreshet Lindenbaum - Darkaynu: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Midreshet Lindenbaum - Darkaynu is an eight-month MASA-affiliated gap year program offered by Midreshet Lindenbaum, a leading Modern Orthodox women's seminary in Jerusalem renowned for its groundbreaking Talmud and halacha teaching. Darkaynu (meaning "our ways") is Midreshet Lindenbaum's pluralistic and LGBTQ-inclusive track, offering rigorous Jewish text study, Israel immersion, and a welcoming community for students across the Orthodox and pluralistic spectrum. The program features advanced shiurim, one-on-one chavruta learning, Israel touring, and service, all within a Jerusalem learning community.
Program Highlights
- ✓Intensive Talmud and halacha study led by Midreshet Lindenbaum's renowned faculty
- ✓Darkaynu pluralistic track welcoming students across Orthodox and pluralistic communities
- ✓One-on-one chavruta learning with personalized text study partnerships
- ✓Jerusalem immersion with Israel-wide educational touring
- ✓MASA grant eligible — up to $4,500
- ✓Community service placements and Israel social sector engagement
What's Included
- ✓Program tuition and eight-month academic curriculum
- ✓Housing near Midreshet Lindenbaum's Jerusalem campus
- ✓Daily shiurim and chavruta study sessions
- ✓Israel travel and educational programming
- ✓Community service placement coordination
- ✓MASA grant coordination and application support
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Midreshet Lindenbaum - Darkaynu
“Midreshet Lindenbaum - Darkaynu gave our daughter an intellectually serious year in Jerusalem — advanced Talmud study, incredible teachers, and a community that welcomed her fully. The Gold Plan through Israel Prepaid made the cost completely manageable. We started saving when she was born.”
“We wanted a program with academic rigor and genuine pluralism, and Darkaynu at Lindenbaum delivered both. The Talmud teaching is world-class, and the Darkaynu track made our daughter feel truly seen. Israel Prepaid's Gold Plan funded the year — no compromise on quality.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Midreshet Lindenbaum - Darkaynu
The Gold Plan is recommended for Midreshet Lindenbaum - Darkaynu. 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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