

How I knew Israel was the Best Place to Study Abroad
​ When I was deciding where to study abroad I knew that I wanted to immerse myself in a different culture and language. I thought living...


Cause what is Hebrew University without a chance to THRIVE?
I remember first seeing the email about Thrive, and instantly jumped at the opportunity. I called my parents right away to tell them the...


Kibbutz Experience Reflections
After time being apart for Pesach vacation where many students enjoyed traveling, seeing family and friends, and experiencing Passover in...


A Taste of Kabbalah: A Shabbat in Tsfat!
Although I have travelled around Israel before, being part of Thrive has provided me with opportunities to meet and connect with...


Meeting Israel’s Leading Rabbinic Figures
I’ve noticed that when one meets an important person, it is usually enough to just meet them. When family and friends ask for the...


Jerusalem Amazing Race: Not All about Winning – One team’s Perspective
Eager to take on the challenge of the the Thrive Amazing Race, my three teammates and I met on campus and awaited our first task. It...


Welcome and ‘Political Tour’
Day one of Thrive by student: Today the first Thrive group in the history of Hebrew University met in the Rothberg International Campus...


10 reasons why you still can’t speak Hebrew like Israelis do
10 tips on improving your Hebrew skills while studying abroad in Israel If you’ve visited Israel before as a tourist, then you’ve...
Hebrew University joins forces with Thrive
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel’s first university, is a multidisciplinary institution of higher learning and research, where...


Meet Thrive: Your fully accredited semester in Israel
Wish you could come to Israel for a fully accredited semester abroad, connect to your heritage and have the time of your life? For the...