YOUNG JUDAEA ISRAEL YEAR COURSE: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Young Judaea Israel Year Course is the MASA-affiliated flagship nine-month gap year offered by Young Judaea — America's oldest and largest Zionist youth movement, founded in 1909. Based across Israel with a home base in Jerusalem, the program combines Hebrew immersion, Israel education, volunteering, and pluralistic Zionist identity development within Young Judaea's century-long movement tradition. The Israel Year Course is designed for young American Jews who grew up in the Young Judaea ecosystem and are ready for a full year of Israeli living, learning, and leadership development.
Program Highlights
- ✓Young Judaea movement education rooted in America's oldest Zionist youth organization
- ✓Pluralistic Zionist identity development welcoming all denominations and backgrounds
- ✓Intensive Hebrew ulpan in Jerusalem with daily language immersion
- ✓Community service and social action volunteering across Israeli organizations
- ✓MASA grant eligible — up to $4,500
- ✓Israel-wide travel and exploration spanning the country's full geographic and cultural diversity
What's Included
- ✓Program tuition and nine-month curriculum
- ✓Shared housing in Jerusalem and Israel
- ✓Intensive Hebrew ulpan instruction
- ✓Community service and volunteer placement coordination
- ✓Israel travel and educational seminars
- ✓MASA grant coordination and application support
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About YOUNG JUDAEA ISRAEL YEAR COURSE
“Our daughter had been in Young Judaea since she was eleven — the Israel Year Course was the culmination of everything the movement had given her. Nine months in Israel with her movement family. Israel Prepaid's Silver Plan had been building for years and covered every penny.”
“We chose Young Judaea Israel Year Course because of the movement's incredible 115-year history and the pluralistic community it builds. Our son came back fluent in Hebrew, deeply in love with Israel, and with a network of Young Judaea alumni around the world. Israel Prepaid made it all possible.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers YOUNG JUDAEA ISRAEL YEAR COURSE
The Silver Plan is recommended for YOUNG JUDAEA ISRAEL YEAR COURSE. 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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