Shilton Betar- kadima: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Shilton Betar — Kadima is a co-ed, forward-looking Revisionist Zionist program from Shilton Betar — the Israeli arm of the global Betar youth movement founded by Ze'ev Jabotinsky. "Kadima" — Forward in Hebrew — captures the program's orientation: eyes on the future of the Jewish people, building on Jabotinsky's legacy to engage Israel and Jewish identity in the modern world. The 8-month co-ed program combines Revisionist Zionist education, Hebrew language study, Israel exploration, and Jewish identity development, drawing participants from Betar chapters worldwide.
Program Highlights
- ✓"Kadima" — Forward — the co-ed Betar track oriented toward the future of Jewish national life, combining Jabotinsky's Revisionist Zionist philosophy with contemporary Israel immersion
- ✓Co-ed program — men and women from Betar chapters in the US, Latin America, and Europe learning and experiencing Israel together in a mixed-gender cohort
- ✓Eight-month Revisionist Zionist education: Jabotinsky's writings, Betar history, and the case for Jewish national pride and sovereignty
- ✓Hebrew language study integrated throughout the program alongside Israel geographic and cultural exploration
- ✓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 Kadima program
What's Included
- ✓Revisionist Zionist ideology curriculum — Jabotinsky's philosophy, Betar's history, and the case for Jewish national sovereignty and dignity
- ✓Housing in Israel throughout the eight-month program
- ✓Kosher meals and communal living with the co-ed international Betar cohort
- ✓Hebrew ulpan and language programming throughout the program
- ✓Israel tiyulim visiting historical, contemporary, and Betar-significant sites throughout the country
- ✓MASA grant coordination for eligible participants
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Shilton Betar- kadima
“Kadima was exactly what I needed — a co-ed Betar program engaging Jabotinsky's ideas alongside real Israel experience. Eight months moving forward together with peers from across the Betar world. Israel Prepaid Bronze Plan covered the whole program and the MASA grant helped further.”
“I wanted a Zionist Israel program that didn't separate men and women. Kadima's co-ed structure made conversations richer. Jabotinsky's philosophy is as relevant today as in the 1920s, and eight months in Israel living it was transformative. Bronze Plan from Israel Prepaid covered everything.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Shilton Betar- kadima
The Bronze Plan is recommended for Shilton Betar- kadima. 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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