MITF - Rishon LeZion - FT: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Masa Israel Teaching Fellows (MITF) – Rishon LeZion Full Time places Jewish young adults as full-time English teaching assistants in the schools of Rishon LeZion, one of Israel's oldest and most historically significant cities — founded by Bilu pioneers in 1882. Run by Israel Experience and affiliated with MASA Israel Journey, this 10-month program offers full-time classroom teaching in a modern, growing city that carries deep Zionist heritage while bustling with suburban Israeli family life just south of Tel Aviv. Fellows leave with strong teaching skills, lasting Israeli friendships, and a connection to Zionist history lived from the inside.
Program Highlights
- ✓Teach English to Israeli students in Rishon LeZion's schools as a full-time teaching fellow
- ✓MASA-affiliated — eligible for grants of $1,000–$4,500
- ✓Full immersion in Israeli community daily life
- ✓Live in Rishon LeZion — one of Israel's founding cities, established by Zionist pioneers in 1882
- ✓Experience authentic Israeli suburban family life in one of the country's largest and most dynamic cities
- ✓Full-time teaching builds deep classroom roots in a community shaped by generations of Zionist idealism
What's Included
- ✓English teaching placement in Israeli schools
- ✓Shared apartment housing in Rishon LeZion
- ✓MASA grant application support
- ✓Hebrew language and cultural orientation
- ✓Shabbat and Jewish holiday programming
- ✓Israel travel seminars throughout the program
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About MITF - Rishon LeZion - FT
“There's something powerful about teaching in Rishon LeZion knowing that Jewish pioneers walked the same streets in 1882. My students were proud of their city's history. Teaching them felt like I was adding my own small chapter. Israel Prepaid Bronze Plan was locked in before I was old enough to understand what it meant.”
“Rishon LeZion surprised me — it's modern and suburban, but deeply rooted in Israeli history. Teaching full-time meant I was part of the school community in a way you can't get from a short trip. My family's Bronze Plan enrollment at age three meant this year cost us nothing extra.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers MITF - Rishon LeZion - FT
The Bronze Plan is recommended for MITF - Rishon LeZion - FT. 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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