Quick Answer: A two-week independent trip to Israel from North America costs $2,280–$4,980 in 2026, including round-trip flights ($750–$1,400), accommodation, food, transport, and activities. For eligible Jewish young adults aged 18–35, short-term programs in Israel through Masa Israel Journey — which include housing, health insurance, and a transit pass — can cost as little as $400 after government grants. That means a 6–8 week immersive stay in Israel can cost less than a standard two-week independent vacation.

The Real Cost of Traveling to Israel in 2026 and 2027

Here’s a question a lot of young Jewish North Americans are genuinely asking right now: how much does it cost to travel to Israel? Not the romanticized version. The real one — flights, accommodation, food, getting around, and what’s left in your bank account when you land back home.

Israel sits in an interesting position as a travel destination in 2026. It’s not cheap in the way Southeast Asia is cheap. Tel Aviv in particular has become one of the more expensive cities in the world to live in — rents are high, restaurants aren’t cheap, and the cost of a coffee at a beachfront café can genuinely surprise a first-time visitor from North America. At the same time, Israel has a parallel economy of markets, street food, and public transit that makes it entirely possible to spend two weeks there without breaking the bank — if someone knows where to look and plans accordingly.

The other thing worth understanding before diving into numbers: the cost of a trip to Israel from North America is heavily front-loaded by the flight. Unlike travel within Europe or Southeast Asia where accommodation costs vary wildly and drive the overall budget, flights to Tel Aviv from the US or Canada represent a fixed, significant cost regardless of how frugally someone travels once they land. That makes smart flight booking — timing, airline choice, advance purchase — more impactful on the total trip cost than almost any other single decision.

This guide breaks it all down honestly. Real numbers for independent travel first. Then, for those eligible, a look at how short-term programs in Israel through Masa Israel Journey change the math entirely.

How to Budget a Trip to Israel from the United States & Canada: Step by Step

Before getting into the full breakdown of how much does it cost to travel to Israel, it helps to understand the five core budget categories. Here’s how to think through each one before booking anything.

Step 1 — Book flights first. Flights are the biggest variable and most time-sensitive. Round-trip from major US or Canadian cities runs $750–$1,400. Locking in a flight first gives a real anchor for the rest of the budget.

Step 2 — Decide on accommodation type. The gap between a hostel ($30–$60/night) and a mid-range hotel ($150–$300/night) is where most Israel trip budgets diverge significantly. For stays longer than two weeks, monthly furnished apartments bring the nightly rate down sharply.

Step 3 — Budget $35–$60 per day for food. Israel’s street food and market culture makes it possible to eat well cheaply. Restaurants — especially in Tel Aviv — add up fast.

Step 4 — Get a Rav Kav transit card on arrival. Israel Railways and the national bus network (Egged, Dan) cover most destinations for a few dollars per trip. The Rav Kav card works across both systems.

Step 5 — Separate “activities” from daily costs. Major sites like Yad Vashem and Tel Aviv beaches are free. National parks and guided tours are where activity costs accumulate. Budget $200–$400 for two weeks of sightseeing.

Flights from North America to Israel: What to Expect

Flights are the biggest single variable in how much does it cost to travel to Israel from North America. Round-trip flights from major North American cities to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) cost $750–$1,400 in 2026. Here’s the city-by-city breakdown:

  • New York (JFK/EWR) — $750–$1,200 round trip. El Al, United, and Delta all fly direct. El Al operates the most frequent nonstop service and is typically the cheapest option.
  • Los Angeles (LAX) — $900–$1,500 round trip. Mostly one-stop routing through Europe. El Al direct flights run seasonally.
  • Toronto (YYZ) — $850–$1,300 round trip (CAD equivalent higher). Air Canada connects through European hubs.
  • Miami (MIA) — $800–$1,300 round trip. American Airlines and El Al both service this route.
  • Chicago (ORD) — $850–$1,400 round trip. Typically one connection through New York or Europe.

Flying midweek (Tuesday or Wednesday) is cheaper than weekend travel. Booking 6–10 weeks ahead is the sweet spot. Avoid peak windows around Rosh Hashana, Pesach, and July–August when fares spike.

One thing North Americans often miss when searching for flights to Israel: most mainstream booking tools (Google Flights, Kayak, Expedia) don’t always surface El Al fares accurately or at all, because El Al has historically had a complicated relationship with global distribution systems. Checking El Al’s website directly — especially for nonstop New York to Tel Aviv routes — often turns up fares $100–$300 cheaper than what aggregators show. El Al also operates the only nonstop service from Newark (EWR) to Tel Aviv on certain schedules, which significantly cuts travel time compared to one-stop European routing.

For travelers departing from cities without direct service — Chicago, Los Angeles outside of peak season, Toronto — the most common routing goes through a European hub (London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, or Paris CDG) with a 1–3 hour layover. This adds 4–6 hours to the total journey but rarely adds meaningful cost compared to nonstop options from New York. One practical note: traveling through a European hub means passing through two sets of security. Carry-on bag restrictions — especially liquids — get checked twice, and what clears US security doesn’t always clear European airport security for the connecting leg.

The broader context for 2026 pricing: Israel flight costs have stabilized significantly compared to the volatility seen in 2023–2024. Several major carriers resumed or expanded Tel Aviv service, and Ben Gurion Airport has returned to near-normal operations. That said, fares to Israel remain sensitive to geopolitical developments in ways that European or Caribbean destinations are not — it’s worth booking with a refundable or changeable fare option if travel dates are more than three months out.

Accommodation Costs in Israel in 2026

Accommodation is the second-biggest factor in how much does it cost to travel to Israel — and the most controllable. In 2026, nightly rates range from $30 at a budget hostel to $300+ at a hotel. Here’s the honest range:

Hostels and budget guesthouses: $30–$60 per night in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. Solid options exist in both cities — HaBait Hostel in Tel Aviv, independent guesthouses in Jerusalem’s Nachlaot neighborhood.

Mid-range apartments (Airbnb/short-term rental): $80–$150 per night for a private room or small studio. Tel Aviv’s Florentine neighborhood runs cheaper than the beachfront. Jerusalem’s German Colony and Nachlaot are mid-range sweet spots.

Hotels: $150–$300+ per night. Boutique hotels in Tel Aviv start at the higher end. Jerusalem’s Old City-adjacent hotels command a location premium.

Monthly furnished apartment rentals: For stays of four to eight weeks, the per-night cost drops sharply. A furnished apartment in Tel Aviv runs approximately $1,800–$2,800/month. Jerusalem typically runs $200–$400/month cheaper.

For a two-week independent trip, budget $700–$2,100 on accommodation depending on comfort level.

Neighborhood choice matters as much as accommodation type when it comes to actual daily cost and experience. In Tel Aviv, staying near the beach (Hayarkon Street, the port area, north Tel Aviv) puts someone in the most expensive real estate in the city — beautiful, but everything from coffee to groceries costs more in that zone. Florentine, in South Tel Aviv, is where a lot of young Israelis and long-term visitors actually live — grittier, more interesting, significantly cheaper for both accommodation and food, and a short bus or Gett ride from everywhere worth going. The Carmel Market is walkable from Florentine. So is the hipster restaurant strip on Rothschild Boulevard. First-time visitors often default to beachfront accommodation because it’s what shows up first in searches; returning visitors tend to migrate south.

Jerusalem works differently. The Old City and its immediate surroundings command a premium, and for good reason — waking up five minutes from the Western Wall is genuinely irreplaceable. But the most livable, affordable neighborhoods for extended stays are Nachlaot (a dense, beautiful warren of courtyards and small synagogues just west of Mahane Yehuda) and the German Colony (tree-lined streets, good cafés, quieter energy). Both are 15–20 minute walks or a short bus ride from the Old City. For stays of more than a week in Jerusalem, a furnished apartment in either neighborhood costs significantly less per night than any hotel, with the added benefit of access to Mahane Yehuda for cheap, excellent daily shopping.

One practical note for longer stays: Israeli landlords on short-term rental platforms are generally reliable but communication norms differ from North American expectations. WhatsApp is how everything gets arranged — rental confirmations, key pickup, maintenance issues. Having an Israeli SIM or an international plan with WhatsApp access is effectively required for navigating accommodation, transit apps, and rideshares.

Food and Daily Expenses in Israel

Food is where people most consistently underestimate how much does it cost to travel to Israel — not because it’s outrageously expensive, but because the gap between eating like a local and eating like a tourist is enormous. Daily food costs run $35–$60 for most travelers eating a mix of street food and sit-down meals. Here’s what things actually cost in 2026:

Street food and markets: A shawarma or falafel pita runs ₪20–₪35 ($5–$9). Carmel Market in Tel Aviv and Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem are the budget traveler’s best moves — fresh produce, hummus, and pastries at genuinely low prices.

Casual sit-down restaurant: A full meal with a soft drink runs ₪65–₪110 ($17–$29).

Coffee: Israel’s café culture is serious. An espresso or cappuccino at a Tel Aviv café runs ₪16–₪24 ($4–$6).

Groceries: A week of basics from Shufersal or Rami Levy runs around ₪250–₪380 ($65–$100). Cooking in a hostel kitchen or apartment cuts daily food costs significantly.

Realistic daily food budget: $35–$60 per day for a mix of street food and restaurants. Travelers who cook most meals can get closer to $20–$25.

Understanding how Israelis actually eat is the single best way to keep food costs reasonable without sacrificing quality. The shuk — Carmel Market in Tel Aviv, Mahane Yehuda in Jerusalem — isn’t just a tourist attraction. It’s a functional food market where Israelis do their weekly shopping. Friday morning at Mahane Yehuda before Shabbat is one of the most alive, chaotic, genuinely joyful things a person can experience in Jerusalem — and the practical cost of loading up on fresh vegetables, cheeses, olives, bread, and pastries for the week is startlingly low. A full bag of quality produce and prepared food from the shuk costs less than a single restaurant lunch.

The other thing that shapes food costs in Israel: breakfast. Israeli breakfast culture is serious — hotels charge ₪80–₪120 ($21–$32) per person for a full Israeli breakfast spread, and many visitors treat it as an attraction. It is genuinely excellent. But the same spread — hummus, labneh, fresh vegetables, eggs, bread, olives — can be assembled from any local café or shuk for a fraction of the price. The distinction matters over a two-week trip where hotel breakfasts can quietly add $300–$500 to the total budget.

Coffee deserves its own mention because Israel has a genuine specialty coffee scene that punches well above its population size. Tel Aviv in particular has developed a third-wave coffee culture with a high density of serious independent cafés — Café Levinsky 41, Cafelix, Dr. Shakshuka’s neighborhood — that rival anything in New York or London. Prices are reasonable by North American specialty coffee standards at ₪16–₪24 per drink, but the culture encourages sitting, lingering, and ordering multiple rounds. Budget for it consciously or it becomes a significant daily line item.

Getting Around Israel: Transportation Costs

Transport is one of the more pleasant surprises when working out how much does it cost to travel to Israel — the public transit system is genuinely good and genuinely cheap. Getting between Israeli cities costs $5–$6 per trip by bus or train. Here’s how it works:

The Rav Kav card is Israel’s national transit card, issued by Israel Railways. It works on intercity buses (Egged, Dan) and trains. Tel Aviv to Jerusalem by bus costs ₪18–₪22 ($5–$6) one way.

Israel Railways: Connects Tel Aviv, Haifa, Beer Sheva, and Jerusalem. The fast line from TLV to Jerusalem takes about 30 minutes. Clean, punctual, worth using.

Gett (Israel’s rideshare app): Getting around within a city runs ₪40–₪80 ($10–$21) per ride. More reliable than flagging street taxis.

Rental car: For the Galilee, Golan Heights, or Negev, a compact from a local agency runs $45–$85/day. An International Driving Permit isn’t technically required for Americans but some agencies request one.

Weekly transportation budget: $70–$120 per week for a mix of transit and occasional rideshares.

For someone arriving at Ben Gurion Airport for the first time, here’s the practical sequence: the train from the airport into Tel Aviv Central Station costs ₪18–₪22 and takes about 20 minutes. It’s the fastest, cheapest, and most reliable way into the city — significantly better than a taxi or rideshare from the airport, which can cost ₪120–₪180 ($32–$48) and takes longer in traffic. The train runs frequently throughout the day and connects directly to Tel Aviv’s central bus station, from which buses serve the entire country.

The Rav Kav card is purchased at the airport train station or at any major train or bus station. Loading it with ₪100–₪150 on arrival covers the first week of city and intercity travel comfortably. The card is reloadable online or at any train station kiosk. One important quirk: the Rav Kav discount applies to both trains and buses, but the two systems don’t share a single interface — bus fares are tapped at the bus card reader separately from train platform gates.

Shabbat is the factor most North American visitors don’t fully account for in transport planning. From Friday afternoon (roughly 30–45 minutes before sunset) until Saturday night, most public buses in Israel stop running entirely. Trains stop on a slightly different schedule depending on the city. In Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Gett rideshare continues operating normally through Shabbat, but demand spikes and surge pricing is common on Friday evenings and Saturday nights when everyone is moving at once. Anyone planning to travel between cities on a Saturday — Jerusalem to Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv to Haifa — should budget for either an Avan (shared taxi/sherut) or a Gett, as scheduled public transit won’t be running.

For anyone renting a car to explore the north or south of the country: Israeli drivers are aggressive by North American standards. Highway 6 (the main toll road) operates on an automated license plate recognition system — there are no cash toll booths, and rental agencies add a daily fee (₪15–₪25) for toll road access. Waze is universally used by Israeli drivers and is more accurate than Google Maps for Israeli roads, particularly for navigating the narrow streets of Old City-adjacent neighborhoods and Galilee towns.

Attractions, Tours, and Activities

Many of Israel’s major sites are free or very cheap. Budget $200–$400 for two weeks:

  • Old City of Jerusalem — free to walk; Western Wall always free; Church of the Holy Sepulchre free
  • Tel Aviv beaches — free
  • Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem — free to wander
  • Yad Vashem (World Holocaust Remembrance Center, Jerusalem) — free
  • Ein Gedi Nature Reserve — ₪40–₪55 ($10–$14) entrance
  • Masada + Dead Sea combo day trip — entrance fees ₪29–₪39 per site, plus transport
  • Israel Museum, Jerusalem — ₪54 ($14)
  • Guided day tours (Galilee, Golan Heights, Negev) — $60–$120 per person

Israel is genuinely small — the entire country is roughly the size of New Jersey — which means that almost every major site is a day trip from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. Masada and the Dead Sea are two hours from Tel Aviv by public transit and can be combined in a single day. The Sea of Galilee, Nazareth, and the northern national parks are 90 minutes to two hours from Tel Aviv by car. Eilat and the Red Sea coast at the southern tip of the country are a four-hour drive or a short domestic flight.

The practical implication for budgeting: most of Israel’s iconic experiences don’t require booking multi-day tours or expensive overnight stays. A traveler based in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem can cover the entire country in day trips over two weeks without paying for accommodation anywhere other than their home base. This is fundamentally different from travel in a larger country where reaching major sites requires internal flights or overnight trains, and it’s one of the underappreciated reasons Israel can be done affordably despite its relatively high urban cost of living.

Worth noting on the activities side: some of the most memorable Israel experiences cost nothing at all. Walking the full perimeter of the Old City walls in Jerusalem. Watching the sun set over the Mediterranean from Tel Aviv’s Gordon Beach on a Friday evening with half the city out doing the same thing. Wandering through the Arab shuk in the Muslim Quarter. The Ein Kerem neighborhood in Jerusalem with its stone alleyways and artists. These aren’t budget compromises — they’re the actual texture of the place, and no tour operator charges for them.

Total Cost of a Two-Week Independent Trip to Israel (North America)

Putting it all together — here is how much does it cost to travel to Israel for two weeks from North America across all five budget categories: |—|—| | Round-trip flights | $750–$1,400 | | Accommodation (14 nights) | $700–$2,100 | | Food (14 days) | $490–$840 | | Transportation | $140–$240 | | Activities & entrance fees | $200–$400 | | Total | $2,280–$4,980 |

Most North American travelers land somewhere in the $3,000–$3,800 range for two weeks. The lower end means hostels, street food, buses, and free sites only. The higher end reflects mid-range accommodation, restaurants, and a few guided tours.

Short-Term Programs in Israel: A Different Way to Think About Cost

For Jewish North Americans between 18 and 35, the real answer to how much does it cost to travel to Israel is significantly lower than the independent travel numbers above — because part of the cost is covered by government grants.

Masa Israel Journey is a joint program of the Israeli government and The Jewish Agency for Israel, made possible through the Jewish Federations of North America and Keren Hayesod-UIA. Through Masa, eligible participants access short-term programs in Israel — spanning volunteering, Hebrew study, career development, scuba diving, remote work, and academic study — with grants that cover a significant portion of the cost. Housing, health insurance, and a transit pass are included inside every program fee.

This isn’t a competitive scholarship. It’s a grant. If someone qualifies, it applies.

What that means practically: a 22-year-old from Chicago applying to a Career Development program in Tel Aviv doesn’t compete against other applicants for a limited pool of grant money. The grant amount is set by country of origin, program type, age, and duration — and it’s awarded to every eligible participant who completes the application process. The grant application is done through the Masa portal alongside the program application itself.

The other thing that changes the cost equation is what’s actually included inside a Masa program fee. When someone books an independent six-week stay in Israel, they’re paying separately for accommodation, health insurance (often overlooked until it’s needed), and a transit pass — on top of the program or activity itself. A Masa short-term program bundles all of those into a single fee that’s already had the grant deducted. The $400 volunteer program fee isn’t $400 plus housing plus insurance plus buses — it’s $400 total, for six weeks in Israel, doing real work alongside Israelis at Magen David Adom stations across the country. The comparison to an independent trip of the same length isn’t even close.

What Short-Term Programs in Israel Actually Cost After Grants

MasaGo! is Masa’s 6 and 8-week program track. After government grants, here’s what participants from North America actually pay:

  • Volunteer with Magen David Adom — from $400 after grants (housing, health insurance, transit included)
  • Summer Ulpan — Hebrew language in Tel Aviv — $700 after grants
  • Professional Scuba Diving in Eilat — $1,000 after grants
  • Remote Work in Tel Aviv — from $500 after grants
  • Study Abroad at Haifa University — from $300 after grants
  • Career Skills & Professional Development — from $500 after grants

Six weeks in Israel through a Masa short-term program can cost less — all-in including flights — than two weeks independently. That gap is entirely explained by the grant.


Independent Trip vs. Short-Term Program: Side-by-Side Cost Comparison

Independent 6-Week Stay Masa Short-Term Program (6 Weeks)
Flights (from NYC) $750–$1,200 $750–$1,200
Accommodation (6 weeks) $1,260–$5,040 ✅ Included
Health insurance $200–$400 ✅ Included
Transit pass $240–$480 ✅ Included
Program / activity costs N/A $400–$1,000
Masa grant received None $3,150–$4,200
Estimated total $4,500–$9,000+ $1,150–$2,200

North American Grant Amounts for 2026–2027

Masa grants are funded by the Government of Israel and The Jewish Agency for Israel through the Jewish Federations of North America and Keren Hayesod-UIA. For 2026/2027, North American grant amounts are:

MasaGo! short-term programs:

  • 6-week programs: $3,150
  • 8-week programs: $4,200

Longer programs (4–10 months), under 22:

  • Academic: $1,250
  • Career Development: $1,000–$2,000
  • Academic Gap: $600–$800
  • Youth Movement: $0–$200

Longer programs (4–10 months), age 22+:

  • Academic: $3,000
  • Career Development: $2,400–$4,500
  • Jewish Studies: $1,400–$3,500
  • Academic Gap: $1,400–$3,500
  • Youth Movement: $1,400–$3,500

North Americans may also qualify for need-based scholarships on top of the base grant. For households with income under $0 in a 10-month program, the scholarship adds up to $2,882. At the $5,000–$10,000 income bracket, a 10-month scholarship adds $1,441. All figures are in USD and based on the official Masa 2026/2027 grants document.

Who Are Short-Term Programs in Israel For?

College students between semesters: A 6 or 8-week Masa program fits cleanly into a summer or winter break. Options include volunteering, Hebrew study, or academic credit at Haifa University — and the grant applies regardless of current enrollment status.

Young professionals with limited time: Career Development programs and the remote work track are designed for people who can’t take a full gap year but can carve out 6–8 weeks. The remote work program in Tel Aviv is a fully set-up coworking experience in one of the world’s top tech ecosystems, with housing and health insurance covered.

People who’ve visited Israel briefly and want a real stay: Short trips are a start, but actually living in a Tel Aviv neighborhood, volunteering with Magen David Adom, or studying Hebrew full-time for six weeks is a different experience entirely. Masa’s short-term programs are built for exactly that transition.

People who’ve visited Israel briefly and want a real stay: Short trips are a start, but actually living in a Tel Aviv neighborhood, volunteering with Magen David Adom paramedics, or studying Hebrew full-time for six weeks is a categorically different experience. The difference between visiting Israel and living in Israel — even for six weeks — is the difference between watching a city and becoming part of it. Knowing which coffee shop is yours. Having a usual order at the shuk on Friday. Understanding which bus goes where without looking it up. Masa’s short-term programs are built precisely for that transition, and the grant structure means the cost of making it isn’t the barrier it would otherwise be.

Gap year starters testing the waters: Going directly from a MasaGo! 6 or 8-week program into a longer 4–10 month Masa program is fully allowed — no waiting period, both grants intact. It’s how many fellows end up staying far longer than originally planned. The short-term program becomes the entry point that turns a two-month summer experiment into a full academic year in Israel, with all the networking, career development, and alumni community that comes with a longer Masa experience.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Cost of Traveling to Israel

How much does a flight from the US to Israel cost in 2026? Round-trip flights from major US cities to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) range from $750 to $1,400 in 2026. New York (JFK/EWR) is typically the cheapest departure point, with El Al, United, and Delta all flying direct. Flying midweek and booking 6–8 weeks ahead gives the best fares.

Is Israel expensive for tourists? Israel sits mid-to-high for travel costs. Accommodation and restaurants are comparable to Western European cities. Budget travelers using hostels, the Rav Kav transit card, and street food at Carmel Market or Mahane Yehuda Market can keep daily costs to $60–$80. Mid-range travelers should plan for $120–$180 per day excluding flights.

How much does a two-week trip to Israel cost from North America? A two-week independent trip from North America costs $2,280–$4,980 total, covering round-trip flights, accommodation, food, transport, and activities. Most travelers spend $3,000–$3,800.

What are short-term programs in Israel and how much do they cost? Short-term programs in Israel are 6 and 8-week immersive experiences offered through Masa Israel Journey, covering volunteering, Hebrew language study, career development, remote work, scuba diving, and academic study. After Masa government grants of $3,150–$4,200, program fees for North Americans start from $300–$400 and include housing, health insurance, and a transit pass.

What is the Masa Israel grant and who qualifies? The Masa grant is a financial award from the Government of Israel and The Jewish Agency for Israel, funded through the Jewish Federations of North America and Keren Hayesod-UIA. Jewish young adults between 9th-grade graduation age and 35 who haven’t spent extended consecutive time in Israel previously qualify. Grants for North Americans range from $600–$4,500 for longer programs and $3,150–$4,200 for 6–8 week short-term programs.

Can someone do a short Masa program and then stay for a longer one? Yes. Going directly from a 6 or 8-week Masa short-term program into a 4–10 month program is fully permitted — no waiting period, and both grants remain intact.

What is included in a Masa short-term program fee? All Masa short-term program fees include housing, health insurance, and a transit pass for the full program duration. The fee — already after the grant deduction — covers the program experience itself: volunteer placement, ulpan instruction, dive training, remote work setup, or academic coursework.

Is it cheaper to travel to Israel independently or through a Masa program? For eligible Jewish young adults aged 18–35, a Masa short-term program is significantly cheaper than an independent trip of the same length. A 6-week independent stay including housing, health insurance, and transport costs $4,500–$9,000+. A Masa 6-week program covering the same expenses starts at $400 after grants — with flights from New York adding $750–$1,200 — for a total all-in cost of $1,150–$2,200.

What is the cheapest way to travel to Israel from North America? The cheapest flights depart from New York (JFK or EWR) on El Al, booked 6–8 weeks in advance midweek. For longer stays, the cheapest overall option for eligible Jewish young adults is a Masa short-term program — government grants cover housing, health insurance, and transit, making 6 weeks in Israel cheaper than two weeks independently.

What short-term programs in Israel does Masa offer? Masa offers short-term programs in Israel across volunteering, Hebrew language (Ulpan), professional development, remote work, scuba diving in Eilat, and academic study. All run 6 or 8 weeks and include housing, health insurance, and a transit pass. See the full list at masaisrael.org/short-term-programs-israel.

Ready to Run the Numbers?

For anyone still working out how much does it cost to travel to Israel — independently or through a program — the Masa Funding Calculator shows the exact grant amount based on country, program type, age, and duration. For anyone who qualifies, it’s worth checking before making any independent travel plans.

Browse all 6 and 8-week programs at masaisrael.org/short-term-programs-israel, or apply for a Masa grant to get started. Questions? Check the Masa FAQs or email [email protected].

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