Onward Israel Masa - Hillel Winter Onward Israel: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Onward Israel Hillel Winter is a MASA-affiliated winter-session internship program organized by Hillel and run by IGT International Group Travel, giving Jewish college students the opportunity to intern in Israel during their winter break. Participants ages 18–26 are placed in professional internships at Israeli companies and nonprofits, living in shared apartments and engaging in Hillel-organized Jewish identity programming. The program is fully eligible for MASA grants of $1,000–$4,500.
Program Highlights
- ✓MASA-affiliated — eligible for grants of $1,000–$4,500
- ✓Professional internship placement during the winter semester break
- ✓Shared apartment housing in Israel included
- ✓Hillel-organized Jewish identity programming and community
- ✓Shabbat experiences, cultural events, and Israel travel seminars
- ✓Ideal for college students who want Israel experience without missing the summer
What's Included
- ✓Professional internship placement and coordination
- ✓Shared apartment housing in Israel
- ✓MASA grant application support
- ✓Hillel Jewish identity and community programming
- ✓Israel travel seminars during the program
- ✓Airport pickup and Israel orientation
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Onward Israel Masa - Hillel Winter Onward Israel
“Our daughter didn't want to give up her summer internship in the US, but she still wanted Israel experience. The Hillel Winter program was the perfect solution — two months over winter break, a real internship in Tel Aviv, and a community of Hillel peers. Israel Prepaid Bronze covered it entirely.”
“Going through Hillel made this feel familiar and welcoming. My son interned at an Israeli nonprofit over winter break, explored Jerusalem on Shabbat, and came back to school with a whole new perspective on Israel and Jewish life. We started Israel Prepaid years ago and it made saying yes so easy.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Onward Israel Masa - Hillel Winter Onward Israel
The Bronze Plan is recommended for Onward Israel Masa - Hillel Winter Onward Israel. 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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