Arts & Culture

Death of a Soviet space dog

August 5, 2015

“Did she bark? I have to know if she barked. And how the echo sounded in that narrow space. If it sounded like distant dogs answering her.”

Please Press Pound. You’re on Ma’ane Koli

August 4, 2015 0:06:02

Today we’ll learn words and phrases you’ll hear on the phone while on hold, plus a tip how to quickly reach a real live customer service rep.

Painting within writing

July 29, 2015

“It was preferable to restrict encounters with adherents of another faith and to be content, at least for the greater part of the way, to travel by sea.”

‘Teomim’: The Best Things Come in Pairs

July 28, 2015 00:09:05

‘Teomim’ are twins, from the root תאמ. This Hebrew root is also used for things relating to matching, fitting, coordinating and more. Mat’im lachem?

A. B. Yehoshua’s green seas and yellow continents

July 22, 2015 00:08:21

“It was preferable to restrict encounters with adherents of another faith and to be content, at least for the greater part of the way, to travel by sea.”

Which Way to the ‘Sherutim’?

July 21, 2015 00:07:37

The Hebrew word ‘sherut’ means ‘service,’ but the plural – ‘sherutim’ – is more commonly used to mean something quite different

Nurit Zarchi’s Baby Blues

July 15, 2015 00:07:09

“Babies drop into the world, / like rain falling in the dark / from a gigantic hand into shafts, / into a spider’s tent, a cold apple.”

Mistakes That Make Israelis Cringe

July 14, 2015 00:10:09

How come some mistakes in a foreign language sound worse than others? Some things Hebrew learners say sound more grating to the Israeli ear than others.

“The Seven Good Years” Part II: Bombs away

July 8, 2015

“There’s nothing more frustrating than getting nuked while you’re putting the soap in the dishwasher.”

Safety, Security, and a Bit of Self-Confidence

July 7, 2015 00:08:45

“Betach” or “batu’ach” – “sure” or “for sure” – are words we hear a lot on the Israeli streets, so we need to know how to use them properly.