

How expensive is Israel?
Is Israel really that expensive? Israel is known for having a high cost of living. It definitely has it's fair share of expensive...


My day beyond borders with Thrive in Gush Etzion
My first trip to Israel, through Birthright, ended two weeks before the beginning of my semester at Hebrew University this spring. Upon...


Israel commemorates victims of the Holocaust
On Thursday morning air-raid sirens will sound all across Israel to commemorate the approximately six million Jews who perished in the...


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...


8 Things To Do in Tzfat
1. Musical, Mystical Tour of Tfzat - Meditation in ancient caves - Touring the Old City, while learning Cerleback stories, and singing...


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...


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...


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...


8 Guaranteed Ways Your Parents Will Ok Studying Abroad in Israel
As Thanksgiving/ Channuka break quickly approaches, now’s the time to really practice brushing up on your knowledge of studying abroad in...