How Israel Prepaid Works
Israel Prepaid is the first price-locked savings plan for Jewish families. Lock in today's Israel program prices — Gap Year, MASA, Yeshiva, university, and more — and pay in affordable monthly installments. Starting from $89/month.
Israel Prepaid allows Jewish families to lock in today's prices for Israel-based educational experiences — including Gap Year, MASA, Yeshiva, Israeli high school, March of the Living, and university degrees — and pay in monthly installments over time, with full program coverage guaranteed regardless of future inflation.
Four Simple Steps
Choose Your Plan
Select Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Diamond based on the programs your child might pursue. Gold is the most popular — it covers top-tier gap year programs, full academic years, and Jewish studies programs.
Lock In Today's Price
The moment you enroll, Israel Prepaid freezes today's program prices permanently. It doesn't matter what programs cost in 5, 10, or 18 years — your price is locked.
Pay Monthly
Make affordable monthly payments over time. A Gold plan for a newborn is $234/month. For a 5-year-old it's $314/month. The earlier you start, the lower your monthly payment.
Your Child Goes to Israel
When your child is ready, Israel Prepaid covers the full program cost at the locked-in price. No scrambling for $30,000–$90,000 at the last minute.
Every Major Israel Program — Covered
Israel Prepaid covers over 370 Israel programs across every category.
Gap Year Programs
Aardvark Israel, Young Judaea, Hevruta, Israel XP, Bnei Akiva and more
MASA Programs
MASA Israel Journey, Career Israel, Teaching Fellows, Destination Israel
Israeli Universities
Tel Aviv University, Hebrew University, Reichman University, Bar Ilan University, Ariel University
Jewish Studies
Pardes Institute, Neve Yerushalayim, Yeshivat Hakotel, Machon Maayan
Israel High School
Alexander Muss High School (AMHSI), Kivunim, Dror Leadership
Specialty Programs
March of the Living, Birthright extensions, Magen David Adom Overseas
Choose the Right Plan for Your Family
All prices shown for enrollment at birth. The earlier you start, the lower your monthly payment.
Bronze
March of the Living, Career Development, Academic Semester, Cultural Immersion
Silver
Bronze + Gap Year Tier 1, Israel High School, Housing Abroad
Gold
Silver + Full Academic Year, Jewish Studies, Gap Year Top Tier
Diamond
Gold + Full University Degree, dedicated counselor
Your Money Is Protected
Segregated Custody Accounts
Your money is never commingled with operating funds. It sits in its own account, protected.
Regulated Structure
Israel Prepaid operates under a US, Israel & Latvia corporate structure with full regulatory oversight.
Cancel Anytime
Full principal refund guaranteed if you cancel — minus the $250 one-time account opening fee and service charges.
Why Israel Prepaid Instead of a 529 Plan?
Most Israel programs — Gap Year, MASA, Yeshiva, Midrasha, March of the Living — are not Title IV accredited institutions, which means 529 plan funds cannot legally be used for them. Israel Prepaid is purpose-built for these programs, covering all of them with a price-lock guarantee. Jewish families in Florida, New York, and California who are already using 529 plans for college find that Israel Prepaid fills the gap for Israel-specific experiences.
Full comparison: Israel Prepaid vs. 529 Plan →Who Is Israel Prepaid For?
Parents of Young Children (0–10)
Start early and lock in the lowest monthly payments with maximum coverage. A newborn on the Gold plan pays just $234/month.
Parents of Tweens & Teens (10–17)
Still absolutely worth starting. Coverage is guaranteed at today's prices regardless of when your child actually goes.
Grandparents
The most meaningful Jewish gift a grandparent can give — a price-locked future in Israel, starting from $89/month for a newborn grandchild.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Israel Prepaid?
Israel Prepaid is a price-locked savings plan for Jewish families that allows parents and grandparents to lock in today's prices for Israel-based educational programs — including Gap Year, MASA, Yeshiva, Israeli high school, March of the Living, and university degrees — and pay in monthly installments over time, with full coverage guaranteed.
How does Israel Prepaid work?
Families choose a plan (Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Diamond), lock in today's program prices at enrollment, and make monthly payments over time. When their child is ready for an Israel program, Israel Prepaid covers the full cost at the locked-in price, regardless of how much prices have risen.
How much does Israel Prepaid cost per month?
Israel Prepaid plans start from $89/month for a newborn on the Bronze plan. The Gold plan — the most popular — starts at $234/month for a newborn. The younger your child when you enroll, the lower your monthly payment.
Is Israel Prepaid a 529 plan alternative?
Yes — Israel Prepaid is specifically designed as a savings vehicle for Israel programs that 529 plans cannot fund. Most Israel gap year, MASA, Yeshiva, and March of the Living programs are not Title IV accredited, making 529 funds ineligible. Israel Prepaid covers all of these programs with a price guarantee.
What programs does Israel Prepaid cover?
Israel Prepaid covers over 370 Israel programs including Gap Year programs (Aardvark Israel, Young Judaea, Hevruta), MASA programs, Israeli universities (Tel Aviv University, Hebrew University, Reichman University, Bar Ilan University), Yeshiva and Midrasha programs, March of the Living, Israel High School, and more.
Can I cancel Israel Prepaid?
Yes — you can cancel at any time and receive a full refund of your principal, minus the $250 one-time account opening fee and any service charges. The company retains investment returns.
Can grandparents open an Israel Prepaid plan?
Yes — grandparents can open a plan for a newborn grandchild starting from $89/month on the Bronze plan. Multiple family members can contribute to the same child's plan, making it the most meaningful and lasting Jewish gift a grandparent can give.
Where is Israel Prepaid available?
Israel Prepaid is available to Jewish families across the United States, with a particular focus on communities in Florida (Miami, Boca Raton, Aventura), New York (Great Neck, Teaneck, Scarsdale), and California (Los Angeles, San Francisco). The platform is also available to families in Canada and other countries.