“Nativ has impacted my life by giving me some of the best memories and friends I have ever had. By taking this year, I got to really know myself and therefore make some of the most important relationships in my life. I wouldn’t be where I am today without the friendships I made on Nativ.”
— Miriam Amchin“I am so grateful for the ways in which the Nativ College Leadership Program in Israel helped us cultivate friendships through meaningful Jewish experiences and encouraged us to continuously explore our relationship with Judaism.”
— Becca Levin, Nativ 31“Nativ – Secret alleys, authentic cuisine, invigorating davening – Friends, Family, Home.”
— Josh Ull“I can easily say, the day I decided to go on Nativ, was the day I made the best decision in my life. Nativ gave me the passion to stand up, the courage to take action, and the tools to know how to do so. Thanks to Nativ, I found my passion in life. The year I spent on Nativ was the best year of my life. That’s why Nativ. Because it is a truly life-altering, passion-finding, moment-making year.”
— Alli Penfil“Nativ allowed me to see Israel from a local’s perspective and truly engage with Israel in ways that no other gap year opportunity provides… Nativ was my opportunity to gain independence both socially and Jewishly that better prepared me to enter college the following year.”
— Josh Ull