Standing Up For Family - Choosing to Take a Stance on Antisemitism
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Chava Teitelbaum
Oct 31, 20223 min
Meet Bashe Rockman!
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...
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Thrive Study Abroad
Oct 31, 20223 min
8 Things To Do On Sukkot In Israel
If you haven’t experienced the holidays in Israel, you haven’t really experienced Israel. And by holidays, let’s set one thing straight- ...
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Chava Teitelbaum
Aug 30, 20225 min
Masada: The Mass Suicide that became a Tourist Attraction
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...
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Thrive Study Abroad
Aug 23, 20224 min
Vote for Israel - Again? A Brief Overview of Israel's Complex Political System
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...
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Thrive Study Abroad
Jul 27, 20225 min
Relationship Advice: How Can You Mourn Something That You Never Really Had?
How can mourning the destruction of the Temple improve your relationships? How can you mourn something you never really had to begin...
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Thrive Study Abroad
Jul 14, 20225 min
5 Reasons You Owe it to Your Grandparents to Study Abroad in Israel
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...
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Thrive Study Abroad
Jul 4, 20223 min
Happy July Fourth - And Why Israeli's Care
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...
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Thrive Study Abroad
Jun 30, 20225 min
3 Study Abroad Programs to Add to Your Wishlist
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...
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Thrive Study Abroad
Jun 12, 20225 min
Summer Programs in Israel
Summer programs in Israel are abundant and varied. Whether you are interested in building your resume through internships in your area...
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Chava Teitelbaum
May 20, 20224 min
Why Should You Study Abroad?
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...
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Thrive Study Abroad
May 12, 20225 min
Study Abroad in Israel for a Diverse and Inclusive Semester
Israel is the ideal country to experience a breathtaking array of multi-cultural regions, people, religions, and of course, food. There’s...
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Thrive Study Abroad
May 4, 20223 min
Celebrating Yom HaZikaron and Yom Haatzmaut In Israel (Memorial Day and Independence Day in Israel)
Jews and Israelis know how to celebrate, but they also unfortunately, know how to mourn. Tonight begins Yom HaZikaron - a day of...
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Chava Teitelbaum
Apr 29, 202224 min
A Holocaust Survivor's Story - Never Forget
Jenny Orenstein, a Holocaust survivor and the grandmother of Zoe Knecht, a Thrive staff member, spoke to the Thrive Study Abroad students...
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Thrive Study Abroad
Apr 12, 20223 min
Spending Passover in Israel
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...
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Thrive Study Abroad
Apr 4, 20223 min
Explore The Metaverse In Israel
Are you exploring the metaverse? That’s what big tech companies want you to do. Geared up with your virtual reality headset, your non...
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Chava Teitelbaum
Mar 30, 202213 min
Live With Alum Noah Stevens, Duke University Graduate, About Swimming Through Life
We catch up with Thrive Alum Noah Stevens who is in Boston, where he currently resides after graduating from Duke University. Noah was a...
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Chava Teitelbaum
Mar 30, 20221 min
Gadna- The Thrive Israeli Defense Force Army Experience
Watch the video of students going through their first Gadna! Thrive students got the incredible opportunity to train as if we were...
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Chava Teitelbaum
Mar 28, 20224 min
Rav Chaim Kanievsky- A Modern Day Hero
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,...
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Thrive Study Abroad
Mar 21, 20222 min
How Do I Know If I Qualify For Study Abroad
College is THE time to explore everything and everywhere. So why not take a semester abroad to scratch that wanderlust itch? Pretty...
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