Shilton Betar: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Shilton Betar is the Israel leadership program of Betar — one of the world's oldest Zionist youth movements, founded in 1923 by Ze'ev Jabotinsky and rooted in Revisionist Zionist ideology. The program brings Jewish young adults to Israel for 8 months of leadership training, Zionist education, Hebrew study, and ideological immersion that connects participants to the movement that shaped some of Israel's most significant leaders, including Prime Minister Menachem Begin. MASA-affiliated and operating multiple specialized tracks, Shilton Betar is the entry point for young adults seeking to deepen their Zionist identity through Betar's tradition of principled, courageous leadership.
Program Highlights
- ✓Founded in the ideological tradition of Ze'ev Jabotinsky — Revisionist Zionism and the dignity of the Jewish people
- ✓Machon LeMadrichim leadership training — the movement's flagship madrich certification course
- ✓Marva IDF pre-military experience — participants experience the essence of Israeli military and collective culture
- ✓Nationwide Israel travel and seminars rooted in Jabotinsky's vision of the Land of Israel
- ✓MASA grant eligible — up to $4,500 available for qualifying participants
- ✓Multiple specialized tracks including media, francophone, and community leadership variants
What's Included
- ✓Machon LeMadrichim four-month leadership training curriculum
- ✓Marva IDF orientation experience
- ✓Shared housing in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, or Ariel
- ✓Hebrew language instruction
- ✓Israel-wide seminars and Betar movement educational programming
- ✓MASA grant coordination and application support
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Shilton Betar
“Shilton Betar gave me something I didn't know I was missing — a Zionist identity rooted in ideological depth, not just nostalgia. The Machon LeMadrichim course, the Marva experience, the movement seminars across Israel: I came home a different kind of Jewish leader. Israel Prepaid Bronze Plan made the whole 8 months financially straightforward for our family.”
“Betar's history runs through some of the most significant figures in Israeli statehood. Being part of that lineage for 8 months — studying Jabotinsky, training as a madricha, traveling the land — changed how I understand Zionism. Our family had the Bronze Plan ready, and it covered everything.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Shilton Betar
The Bronze Plan is recommended for Shilton Betar. 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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