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Standing Up For Family - Choosing to Take a Stance on Antisemitism

Thrive Study Abroad

Dec 7, 20225 min read

Standing Up For Family - Choosing to Take a Stance on Antisemitism

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

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Chava Teitelbaum

Oct 31, 20223 min read

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 read

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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Masada: The Mass Suicide that became a Tourist Attraction

Chava Teitelbaum

Aug 30, 20225 min read

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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Vote for Israel - Again? A Brief Overview of Israel's Complex Political System

Thrive Study Abroad

Aug 23, 20224 min read

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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Relationship Advice: How Can You Mourn Something That You Never Really Had?

Thrive Study Abroad

Jul 27, 20225 min read

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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5 Reasons You Owe it to Your Grandparents to Study Abroad in Israel

Thrive Study Abroad

Jul 14, 20225 min read

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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Happy July Fourth - And Why Israeli's Care

Thrive Study Abroad

Jul 4, 20223 min read

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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3 Study Abroad Programs to Add to Your Wishlist

Thrive Study Abroad

Jun 30, 20225 min read

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 read

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 read

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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Study Abroad in Israel for a Diverse and Inclusive Semester

Thrive Study Abroad

May 12, 20225 min read

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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Celebrating Yom HaZikaron and Yom Haatzmaut In Israel (Memorial Day and Independence Day in Israel)

Thrive Study Abroad

May 4, 20223 min read

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 read

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 read

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 read

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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Live With Alum Noah Stevens, Duke University Graduate, About Swimming Through Life

Chava Teitelbaum

Mar 30, 202213 min read

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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Gadna- The Thrive Israeli Defense Force Army Experience

Chava Teitelbaum

Mar 30, 20221 min read

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 read

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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How Do I Know If I Qualify For Study Abroad

Thrive Study Abroad

Mar 21, 20222 min read

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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