Tivnu Blog

A camaraderie develops when doing chores together, and there is the motivation to do them since we are all doing our part for the T9 community.

Separated from us by only a brick wall, a black fence, and a bulwark of elite education, the folks who sleep on Mass. Ave. benches are just as much my neighbors as my friends down the hall.

Before coming to Tivnu, it was a big goal of mine to prioritize sustainability and environmentally conscious behaviors in my daily life.

Tivnu is a gap year program with purpose. Each educational exploration, group trip, and experience is part of a larger goal, providing guidance for each of us and allowing us to unlock knowledge about ourselves that we otherwise wouldn’t have.

Being on Tivnu is a fantastic experience with many learning opportunities. In addition to things like tool training at construction and cooking tips for communal meals, I was fortunate enough to vote for the first time during Tivnu.

After grabbing our helmets and going over how to inflate bike tires, we struck off, both clad in Baja hoodies color-coded to our hair.

It was like a mini night sky in the sand.

I’m Sophie. And this is a Wednesday at Tivnu.

Come along with me on a fun Friday, and get a peek into what my everyday life is like!

I believe that food is one of the few things that can unite people, and my challah and desserts are how I have baked my way into Tivnu!