Orchot Yaakov: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Orchot Yaakov is a MASA-affiliated program connecting Jewish young adults aged 18-30 to a structured Israel experience. Participants grow professionally and personally while deepening their Jewish identity, building Israeli connections, and qualifying for MASA grants up to $4,500.
Program Highlights
- ✓MASA-affiliated program — grant eligible
- ✓Structured Israel experience for ages 18-30
- ✓Torah study in the tradition of Orchot Yaakov — "Paths of Jacob" — a structured learning environment for Jewish young adults navigating their own formative Torah journey in Israel
- ✓Jerusalem community immersion through MASA programming, Shabbat experiences, and peer cohort of Jewish young adults from around the world
- ✓Warm, welcoming environment for students at all levels of prior Torah background — no prior advanced learning required
- ✓MASA grant eligible — up to $4,500 available for qualifying participants
What's Included
- ✓Daily Torah learning — morning, afternoon, and evening sedarim in Talmud, halacha, and mussar
- ✓Shared apartment housing in Jerusalem near the program
- ✓MASA grant coordination and application support
- ✓Shabbat and Jewish holiday programming in the Jerusalem community
- ✓Israel tiyulim and educational programming throughout the country
- ✓Kosher meals and communal dining throughout the 10-month program
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Orchot Yaakov
“Orchot Yaakov gave our daughter real-world experience in Israel. The MASA grant helped, and Israel Prepaid Bronze Plan covered the rest. So glad we planned ahead.”
“Our son needed a program that would give him serious Torah learning without the high pressure of the most competitive yeshivot. Orchot Yaakov in Jerusalem was exactly that — structured sedarim, warm rabbis, a great peer group, and MASA support. The Bronze Plan from Israel Prepaid covered the year.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Orchot Yaakov
The Bronze Plan is recommended for Orchot Yaakov. 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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