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Thrive Study Abroadcast
Hosted by Thrive · EN
Studying abroad in Israel is a life-changing experience. Over the last 10 years, Thrive Study Abroad has guided hundreds of students on their study abroad journey, gifting them with an immersive and meaningful Israel experience. Hear their real, uncensored stories in our exclusive podcast, Thrive: Study AbroadCast.
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The Terrapin Tisch Story: Jewish breakthrough at the University of Maryland
Dec 30, 202400:17:12Tap to summarizeRabbi Adi Isaacs engages Nitzavim alum Izzy Barnstein in a lively conversation about a novel concept on campus - a unique student-led "tische", designed to connect more students with their Jewish heritage at the University of Maryland. This fast-moving discussion is flat-out inspiring! Hear - think - share!
Transcribe →Shabbos Kestenbaum v Harvard University: An Exclusive Interview
Mar 18, 202400:22:38Tap to summarizeRabbi Adi Isaacs interviews a Jewish hero! How did a freshman Jewish student at Harvard find himself embroiled in a high-profile legal battle with one of the nation's most prestigious Ivy League schools? Armed with a strong sense of identity and core values, Shabbos Kestenbaum speaks out against the rampant antisemitism on campus and why this should concern all persons of conscience.
Transcribe →Jewish Life Gets An Upgrade at the Hebrew University
Jan 25, 202400:08:40Tap to summarizeBeyond the academic track, a young couple is enriching Jewish spiritual and cultural life at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Kip Glickman describes to radio host Gavriel Sanders how Jewish students from abroad are getting an unforgettable upgrade in their semester and year-abroad programs.
Transcribe →Nitzavim Creates Gen Z Jewish Advocates on Campus
Jan 25, 202400:06:26Tap to summarizeNitzavim director Netanya Greiff joins radio host Gavriel Sanders to describe a unique gap year program in Israel that is equipping Jewish gap year students to become effective advocates for Israel and Jewish values on campus.
Transcribe →Why Join The "I Pledge For Israel" Movement?: Rabbi Isaacs explains on NY Radio Show
Jan 10, 202400:12:34Tap to summarizeRabbi Adi Isaacs appears on the Gavriel Sanders Show in NY to reveal the uniqueness of a semester abroad in Israel and, in light of explosive anti-Semitism on campus, invites thousands of North American college students to join the pledge movement to study abroad in Israel.
Transcribe →Israel's Orthodox Female Marathon Champion Mobiles Help for Soldiers' Families
Dec 27, 202300:09:31Tap to summarizeIn this podcast, Rabbi Adi Isaacs interviews Beatie Deutsch, an Israeli sports phenom. She won the Israel National Marathon, was featured in an Adidas ad, and is training now for the Paris 2024 Olympics. But she's been running another kind of marathon - mobilizing help to provide weekly food and encouragement to scores of wives and children of IDF soldiers called up to fight. Hear it - share it - be inspired!
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One Guy - One Guitar - 200+ People Impacted in Israel
Nov 12, 202300:06:04Tap to summarizeRabbi Adi Isaacs speaks with Nitzavim Fellows graduate Binyomin Eidlisz about his creative response to the war using social media and his guitar. In a word, it's amazing what one person can do with an inspired idea! Click - hear - share!
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Thrive Former IDF Tank Driver Mobilizes Massive Action for Soldiers
Nov 6, 202300:06:42Tap to summarizeRabbi Isaacs interviews staff member R' Kip Glickman who, with his wife Shayna, provides amazing Jewish food and programming for Thrive students at the Hebrew University. During the current war effort, Kip taps into his military skills and contacts to make an extraordinary difference for thousands of soldiers. Must hear - must share!
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The Power of One: Batya Goldberg's Bold Effort to Help IDF Soldiers
Oct 31, 202300:07:22Tap to summarizeIt's uncanny how tough times can bring out the best in some people. Rabbi Isaacs speaks with Thrive alumna Everyday Hero Batya Goldberg about her inspired response to the current war effort. Hear it - share it!
Transcribe →Rabbi Adi Isaacs: Your Daily Response to the Gaza War - a must hear!
Oct 31, 202300:03:35Tap to summarizeThe current crisis in Israel is overwhelming and it’s affected Thrive students directly. Rabbi Adi Isaacs suggests something simple, yet meaningful we all can do to support Thrive alumni in the IDF.
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