Masa Maccabi Gap Year: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Maccabi World Union offers Masa Maccabi Gap Year, a structured gap year experience in Israel combining community living, Hebrew immersion, volunteering, and personal growth. Participants return home with deep Israel connections, lifelong friendships, and a stronger Jewish identity.
Program Highlights
- ✓Immersive gap year experience across Israel
- ✓Hebrew language and cultural programming
- ✓Community living with Israeli and international peers
- ✓MASA grant eligible — up to $4,500
What's Included
- ✓Program tuition and placement
- ✓Shared housing in Israel
- ✓MASA grant coordination
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Masa Maccabi Gap Year
“We enrolled through Israel Prepaid Silver Plan, which covered the full cost of Masa Maccabi Gap Year. Planning ahead made all the difference for our family.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Masa Maccabi Gap Year
The Silver Plan is recommended for Masa Maccabi Gap Year. 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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