Hebrew

Saying "I love you" in Hebrew isn’t as simple as swapping English words for Hebrew ones. Hebrew has multiple ways to express love depending on who you’re talking to, how serious you are, and whether you’re about to get slapped or swept off your feet.

You've probably heard "Shanah Tovah" tossed around every September, maybe seen it on greeting cards or heard it at a friend's Rosh Hashanah dinner. But here's what most people don't realize about saying happy new year in Hebrew: there are

If you’re learning Hebrew and want to dive right into the language without getting lost in grammar drills or flashcards, cooking shows might be your new best friend. They’re fun, flavorful, and full of real-life Hebrew that you can actually use. Plus, who doesn’t love a good

I’ve tested way too many Hebrew learning apps over the past few months, and honestly? Most of them are pretty disappointing. You’ll find hundreds in the app store, all claiming they’ll have you speaking Hebrew fluently in weeks. The reality is that most rely on basic flashcards

Want to surprise your Israeli friend or Hebrew-speaking colleague on their birthday? A simple "Happy Birthday" in Hebrew shows you care about their cultural background and adds a personal touch to your greeting that they'll appreciate. In this post, I'll share exactly how to

Most people pick up a few Hebrew words from Jewish prayers or Israeli news, but they stumble when trying to have actual conversations. You might know "shalom" and recognize Hebrew letters, but when an Israeli helps you with directions or holds a door, you freeze up because you

When learning Hebrew, one of the first and most important rules you’ll encounter is that every noun has a gender. In Hebrew grammar, nouns are either masculine or feminine, and this affects everything from adjectives to verbs and even how you count things. The gender of nouns is simply

Hebrew is one of the few languages in the world that experienced a full-scale revival—from a primarily religious language to a modern, thriving spoken tongue. Today, Hebrew is spoken by over 9 million people globally. But is it only spoken in Israel? And how has it spread beyond its

Learning Hebrew is exciting, especially when you start recognizing words in shows, songs, or real conversations. But if you're only focusing on formal grammar and textbook phrases, your Hebrew might not match what people are actually saying. To really connect with Israelis — and to understand fast, casual Hebrew