

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...


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...

School Work vs. Socializing: How to Master the Art of Balance While Studying in Israel
For most students studying abroad, they will find that the workload is much less stressful than what they’re accustomed to at home. One...


Culinary Cuisine: Tasting the Culture When Studying in Israel
A unique perspective on studying abroad in Israel enjoy the local cuisine as a culture experience. Like every country, Israel has many...


Great Places to Spend Shabbat in Israel
A few of the amazing sites and cities around Israel that offer students from abroad an inspirational Shabbat experience. In Israel,...