The THRIVE Blog

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...

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...

Purim has to be experienced in Israel. It’s like a Jewish Halloween, April Fool’s and St. Patrick’s Day rolled into one. Celebrated by...

When you first thought about spending a semester in Israel, you probably had no idea what chavaya meant, and you sure didn’t anticipate a...

Public Transit in Israel is a cinch. The previous gold standard, the “Rav Kav” card (https://ravkavonline.co.il/en/) , has been upstaged...

When you come to Israel, you are coming to a completely different culture than what most of you are used to. In fact, the first few days...

Exciting News! Israel is now open to travelers! Like many other countries throughout the World, Israel has been closed on and off for...

We sat down for a quick chat with Thrive Alum Max August of New York, currently living in Israel. Watch the video for a fascinating...

Learn 10 commonly used phrases and words in Hebrew to help you prepare for a semester abroad in Israel