Netivot Noam: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Netivot Noam — "Pleasant Paths" — is a co-ed pluralistic Jewish studies program in Jerusalem designed for young adults from all backgrounds who want serious Torah learning in a genuinely welcoming, non-denominational environment. Drawing its name from Proverbs 3:17 — "Its ways are ways of pleasantness" — the program creates an intellectually rich community where Modern Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and unaffiliated students study classical Jewish texts together as equals. The Bronze Plan covers Netivot Noam, and the program is MASA-affiliated.
Program Highlights
- ✓"Netivot Noam" — Pleasant Paths (Proverbs 3:17) — the program's guiding philosophy: Torah study is most powerful when its paths are genuinely pleasant and accessible to every Jew
- ✓Co-ed, pluralistic beit midrash — men and women from across the denominational spectrum learn Talmud, Tanakh, and halacha together as intellectual equals
- ✓Jerusalem location — immersed in a city where every street, hill, and building connects to Jewish history and makes Torah study viscerally real
- ✓Eight-month program length — substantial enough for real textual growth, lasting peer relationships, and genuine Israel connection
- ✓MASA-affiliated program making participants eligible for grants of $1,000–$4,500
- ✓Israel Prepaid Bronze Plan provides $16,654–$35,976 in guaranteed coverage for the full Netivot Noam program cost
What's Included
- ✓Torah curriculum spanning Chumash, Gemara, Jewish philosophy, and personal growth — structured for students at all background levels
- ✓Housing in Jerusalem near the program campus
- ✓Kosher meals and daily on-site food during program hours
- ✓Shabbat and Yom Tov programming in Jerusalem with faculty and peers
- ✓Israel tiyulim connecting classroom text learning to the actual geography and history of the land
- ✓Co-ed chavruta partnerships and group study in the pluralistic beit midrash
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Netivot Noam
“Netivot Noam was the first time I studied Torah in a room where everyone was welcome — Orthodox, Reform, and everything in between. The learning was real and the community was genuine. My parents' Bronze Plan had been growing for twelve years and covered the entire eight months in Jerusalem.”
“I wanted serious Torah study without having to fit into a denominational box. Netivot Noam's "pleasant paths" philosophy meant I could ask any question, study with anyone, and go as deep as I wanted. Israel Prepaid Bronze Plan was fully funded when I arrived at 18.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Netivot Noam
The Bronze Plan is recommended for Netivot Noam. 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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