Tlalim - Israel By Choice: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Tlalim - Israel By Choice is an eight-month MASA-affiliated gap year program offered by Tlalim, an Israeli experiential education organization known for its high-quality MASA programming. As the name suggests, "Israel By Choice" is designed for young Jewish adults who are actively and deliberately choosing Israel as the place where they want to grow, challenge themselves, and deepen their Jewish identity. The program combines immersive Hebrew education, community service in Israeli nonprofit organizations, Israel-wide exploration, and group facilitation skills training.
Program Highlights
- ✓Values-driven Israel experience grounded in conscious, deliberate choice of Israel identity
- ✓Group facilitation and leadership skills training with Israeli and international participants
- ✓Hebrew ulpan with daily language immersion in Israeli settings
- ✓Community service placements in Israeli social and educational organizations
- ✓MASA grant eligible — up to $4,500
- ✓Israel-wide travel exploring the country's geography, history, and diverse communities
What's Included
- ✓Program tuition and eight-month curriculum
- ✓Shared housing in Israel
- ✓Hebrew ulpan instruction
- ✓Community service placement coordination
- ✓Israel travel and educational programming
- ✓MASA grant coordination and application support
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Tlalim - Israel By Choice
“Israel By Choice was exactly the right name for our daughter's experience — she chose this program because she chose Israel, intentionally and passionately. Eight months of real life there, not just tourism. Israel Prepaid's Silver Plan had been building for years and covered the whole thing.”
“Tlalim - Israel By Choice offered something different from the movement-based programs — it was about personal choice and group leadership. Our son developed real facilitation skills alongside his Israel love. Israel Prepaid funded the year cleanly with no surprises.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Tlalim - Israel By Choice
The Silver Plan is recommended for Tlalim - Israel By Choice. 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 |
See exactly what you'd pay for Tlalim - Israel By Choice
Use our Inflation Calculator to see what this program will cost in 10–18 years — and how much you save by locking in today.
Open the Inflation Calculator →Frequently Asked Questions About Tlalim - Israel By Choice
Other Gap Year Programs Covered by Israel Prepaid
Ready to lock in coverage for Tlalim - Israel By Choice?
Start a Silver Plan today. The earlier you enroll, the more you save.