Pardes: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
The Pardes MASA program is a semester-length track at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies — the world's leading non-denominational pluralistic Torah study institution — located in Jerusalem's German Colony neighborhood. As a MASA-affiliated program, the Pardes semester is one of the few opportunities to study at this iconic co-ed, egalitarian institution with grant support of up to $4,500, making serious pluralistic Jewish learning accessible at a fraction of the full-year cost. The Bronze Plan covers the Pardes MASA semester for families who planned ahead.
Program Highlights
- ✓MASA-affiliated access to the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies — the world's leading non-denominational pluralistic Torah institution, founded 1972 in Jerusalem's German Colony
- ✓Semester format (approximately 5 months) — designed for participants who want a Pardes experience without committing to the full-year $18,000–$28,000 program
- ✓MASA grant eligible — participants can receive $1,000–$4,500, dramatically reducing the cost of a Pardes semester to near zero for eligible participants
- ✓Fully co-ed and egalitarian — men and women from all Jewish denominations learn Talmud, Chumash, and halacha together as intellectual equals
- ✓German Colony, Jerusalem — Pardes sits in one of Jerusalem's most vibrant, walkable neighborhoods with coffee shops, markets, and easy Old City access
- ✓Israel Prepaid Bronze Plan provides $16,654–$35,976 in guaranteed coverage — far above the Pardes MASA semester's $3,100–$4,700 cost
What's Included
- ✓Semester tuition in pluralistic Torah study — Talmud, Chumash, halacha, Jewish philosophy, and text skills
- ✓Housing assistance and referrals in Jerusalem's German Colony neighborhood
- ✓Shabbat programming and community meals on the Pardes campus
- ✓Pardes Beit Midrash access and library for independent study
- ✓Israel tiyulim and seminars exploring the land alongside classroom learning
- ✓MASA grant coordination and application support for eligible participants
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Pardes
“I couldn't take a full year off, but the Pardes MASA semester let me experience serious pluralistic Jewish learning on my timeline. Men and women studying Talmud together — the quality was extraordinary. My Bronze Plan through Israel Prepaid covered the semester completely.”
“The Pardes MASA track gave me access to one of the world's great Jewish learning environments at a subsidized price. The MASA grant covered a significant portion, and Israel Prepaid's Bronze Plan handled the rest. I came home with a relationship to Jewish texts I never had before.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Pardes
The Bronze Plan is recommended for Pardes. 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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