Shnat Netzer: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Shnat Netzer is the World Union for Progressive Judaism's gap year program, offering a 10-month Israel experience rooted in Progressive/Reform Jewish values. Based on Kibbutz Ein Hamifratz in northern Israel, Shnat Netzer combines communal kibbutz living, Zionism, Hebrew study, and Israel exploration with Reform Jewish programming.
Program Highlights
- ✓World Union for Progressive Judaism official gap year
- ✓Kibbutz community living experience
- ✓Reform/Progressive Jewish values and identity
- ✓Northern Israel kibbutz home base
- ✓Hebrew language immersion
- ✓International Progressive Jewish peer community
What's Included
- ✓Program tuition
- ✓Kibbutz housing
- ✓Kibbutz meals
- ✓Hebrew classes
- ✓Israel travel and seminars
- ✓Progressive Jewish programming
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Shnat Netzer
“Shnat Netzer was perfect for our Reform family — living on a kibbutz, learning with Progressive Jews from around the world. Gold plan covered the whole year.”
“As a Reform Jewish leader, I send every young adult to Shnat Netzer. As a parent, I enrolled in Israel Prepaid. Gold plan was there at 18.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Shnat Netzer
The Gold Plan is recommended for Shnat Netzer. 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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