Yeshivat Ashreinu: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Yeshivat Ashreinu is a Religious Zionist post-high school yeshiva in Jerusalem for North American young men seeking serious Torah study in a warm, non-pressured environment. Founded by Rabbi Binyamin Zimmerman, the program combines rigorous iyun (in-depth Talmud analysis) with mussar (character development) and meaningful Israel experiences, making it one of the most well-rounded gap year options in Jerusalem. Its hashkafa is Modern Orthodox/Religious Zionist with a non-hesder structure, allowing students to fully immerse in learning and personal growth. Ashreinu has earned a strong reputation among North American families for producing committed, thoughtful bnei Torah who leave Israel with a deep love of learning and the land.
Program Highlights
- ✓Founded by Rabbi Binyamin Zimmerman, a celebrated educator known for his ability to connect with North American students and inspire lifelong Torah commitment
- ✓Dual-track curriculum balancing in-depth iyun Talmud study with bekiut (broad coverage) — students build both analytical depth and wide-range knowledge across the year
- ✓Integrated mussar program woven into the daily schedule, helping students develop middot (character traits) alongside their Torah scholarship
- ✓Non-hesder structure means the full year is dedicated entirely to learning and growth — no military service track, maximizing time in the beit midrash
- ✓Israel Prepaid Gold Plan covers $43,795–$94,604 in guaranteed program funding — lock in today's tuition cost before prices rise further
- ✓Structured Israel tiyulim program connects classroom Torah learning to the physical land — students explore sites from the Galil to the Negev with hashkafic context
What's Included
- ✓Daily Talmud shiurim and structured halacha study with Roshei Yeshiva across morning, afternoon, and evening sedarim
- ✓Shabbat and Yom Tov programming and communal meals
- ✓Three kosher meals per day provided
- ✓On-campus dormitory housing in Jerusalem
- ✓Israel tiyulim (trips) throughout the country
- ✓Weekly mussar seder and one-on-one learning with senior rabbis and madrichim
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Yeshivat Ashreinu
“Ashreinu gave me the year I didn't know I needed. Rabbi Zimmerman pushed us to grow not just in learning but as people — the mussar component changed how I approach everything. Using Israel Prepaid's Gold Plan meant my parents locked in the cost two years before I enrolled, and we saved thousands compared to what it costs now.”
“What I loved about Ashreinu was the balance — serious iyun in the morning, real bekiut in the afternoon, and actual trips around Israel that made the Torah come alive. The Gold Plan covered the full tuition and my family didn't have to scramble to find money the summer before I left.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Yeshivat Ashreinu
The Gold Plan is recommended for Yeshivat Ashreinu. The earlier you enroll, the lower your monthly payment and the higher your coverage.
| Enrollment Age | Monthly Payment | Guaranteed Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0 | $234/mo | $94,604 |
| Age 3 | $276/mo | $85,179 |
| Age 5 | $314/mo | $79,004 |
| Age 8 | $398/mo | $69,907 |
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