Shnat Betar: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Shnat Betar is the flagship ten-month Israel gap year offered by Shilton Betar, the Israeli operational arm of the global Betar Zionist youth movement founded by Ze'ev Jabotinsky in 1923. Over ten months, participants live in Israel, study Jabotinsky's philosophy and Revisionist Zionist history, serve in community volunteer programs, and explore the country that Betar's founders fought to build. The program draws young Jewish adults from Betar chapters across the US, Latin America, and Europe into a tight-knit ideological community grounded in Jewish pride and national sovereignty.
Program Highlights
- ✓In-depth Revisionist Zionist education based on Jabotinsky's philosophy and Betar heritage
- ✓Ten-month full immersion in Israeli life and community
- ✓Hebrew language ulpan with conversational and academic components
- ✓Community volunteer service placements across Israel
- ✓MASA grant eligible — up to $4,500
- ✓International Betar cohort from US, Latin America, and Europe
What's Included
- ✓Program tuition and ten-month curriculum
- ✓Shared housing in Israel
- ✓Hebrew ulpan instruction
- ✓Volunteer service placement coordination
- ✓Israel travel and Betar historical site visits
- ✓MASA grant coordination and application support
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Shnat Betar
“Our son had grown up in Betar in Miami and Shnat Betar was the capstone of that journey — ten months living in the country Jabotinsky gave his life for. He came home with a steel-strong Jewish identity and real Hebrew. Israel Prepaid's Silver Plan funded every month of it.”
“Shnat Betar was the perfect length — ten months to really settle into Israel, not just visit. The Revisionist Zionist education gave context to everything we'd taught our daughter about Jewish history. Israel Prepaid made the financial side effortless — we started the Silver Plan when she was eight.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Shnat Betar
The Silver Plan is recommended for Shnat Betar. The earlier you enroll, the lower your monthly payment and the higher your coverage.
| Enrollment Age | Monthly Payment | Guaranteed Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0 | $158/mo | $63,825 |
| Age 3 | $186/mo | $57,466 |
| Age 5 | $212/mo | $53,300 |
| Age 8 | $269/mo | $47,162 |
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