The THRIVE Blog

Scrolling through your Promotions tab in Gmail one day, you come across your alma mater’s monthly newsletter, with a subject line that...

People rave about the sights, smells, and tastes of the Middle East- but Bashe Rockman took it to the next level by spending a semester...

If you haven’t experienced the holidays in Israel, you haven’t really experienced Israel. And by holidays, let’s set one thing straight- ...

The year is 37 CE, and the air is thick with rebellion. In Jerusalem, warring factions of Jews argue over whether to put up a fight...

Four elections in five years, with the fifth election just around the corner. What’s going on in Israel? Why can’t a country that is so...

How can mourning the destruction of the Temple improve your relationships? How can you mourn something you never really had to begin...

So you want to study abroad, but you’re not sure where? Before you start thinking about Australia or Rome, here’s why Jewish students...

Happy July Fourth to the Thrive extended family! In honor of the fourth of July, let’s talk about what fighting for independence means to...

Next time you are studying for an exam, close your eyes and imagine doing the same thing… but instead of your college dorm, city, or...

Summer programs in Israel are abundant and varied. Whether you are interested in building your resume through internships in your area...

For some people, going out of their comfort zone is easy, so the idea of studying abroad is a no brainer. But, for most of us, it...

Israel is the ideal country to experience a breathtaking array of multi-cultural regions, people, religions, and of course, food. There’s...

Jews and Israelis know how to celebrate, but they also unfortunately, know how to mourn. Tonight begins Yom HaZikaron - a day of...

Jenny Orenstein, a Holocaust survivor and the grandmother of Zoe Knecht, a Thrive staff member, spoke to the Thrive Study Abroad students...

We’re so used to our day-to-day blah winter routine that when Passover creeps around the corner, we’re often taken by surprise. How is it...

Are you exploring the metaverse? That’s what big tech companies want you to do. Geared up with your virtual reality headset, your non...

We catch up with Thrive Alum Noah Stevens who is in Boston, where he currently resides after graduating from Duke University. Noah was a...

Watch the video of students going through their first Gadna! Thrive students got the incredible opportunity to train as if we were...

Who are your heroes? Do you ever stop to wonder what qualities a person should have to be a hero? A good list might include famous,...

College is THE time to explore everything and everywhere. So why not take a semester abroad to scratch that wanderlust itch? Pretty...