MITF - Rishon LeZion - TT: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Masa Israel Teaching Fellows (MITF) – Rishon LeZion Teaching Track offers Jewish young adults an English teaching fellowship in one of Israel's most historically meaningful cities — Rishon LeZion, founded by Bilu pioneers in 1882. Run by Israel Experience and affiliated with MASA Israel Journey, this 10-month Teaching Track program provides structured classroom teaching alongside time for language study, community connection, and exploration of Israel's central region. Fellows live and teach in a city that blends deep Zionist heritage with the energy of a thriving modern Israeli community.
Program Highlights
- ✓Teach English to Israeli students in Rishon LeZion on the Teaching Track schedule
- ✓MASA-affiliated — eligible for grants of $1,000–$4,500
- ✓Full immersion in Israeli community daily life
- ✓Live in one of Israel's founding cities — walk streets that Zionist pioneers first settled in 1882
- ✓Teaching Track schedule balances meaningful school contribution with Hebrew study and regional exploration
- ✓Connect with students whose families represent the full diversity of modern Israeli society
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 - TT
“The Teaching Track in Rishon LeZion gave me structure without overloading me. I could teach, explore, and actually absorb what it means to live in Israel — not just visit. The Bronze Plan was set up by my parents years before I ever heard of MITF.”
“Teaching in Rishon LeZion connected me to the roots of Zionism in a way no textbook ever could. My students were curious about America, and I was curious about their Israel. The Teaching Track made time for both. Bronze Plan covered the whole year.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers MITF - Rishon LeZion - TT
The Bronze Plan is recommended for MITF - Rishon LeZion - TT. 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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