

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...


Thrive gave me an unforgettable Israel experience
Heading into my semester abroad, I still wasn’t completely sure what to anticipate from Thrive (after all, each Israel program is...

12 Most Useful Apps for Living in Israel
Understanding Israel 1. Google Translate (Apple/Android) The best way to help you with your Hebrew in Israeli grocery stores and to make...