PIP provides a way for families to deposit money annually that can be used along with matching funds to pay for an educational program in Israel for their children. These funds are intended to cover a portion of the cost. Consequently, the amount of money deposited in PIP may not be enough to cover the cost of the entire trip.
Students joining the program after the first year can make retroactive payments.
B'nai Tikvah's matching funds remain available from the summer immediately following completion of junior year of secular high school through the end of the summer two years hence. For example, if the student completes junior year in June 1999, matching funds remain available until August 31, 2001. The PIP Committee will make every effort to help the family secure additional matching funds from organizations such as the Jewish Federation of Middlesex County . After a student has successfully completed B'nai Tikvah Chai School or a Hebrew High School, the money in the student's account can be applied toward the cost of an Approved Israel Program . Along with this letter, the student must include written notification of acceptance from the Israel Program.