Streetwise Hebrew

Say What?!

He said, she said. Guy teaches Hebrew expressions useful for chatting with friends, all from the root ‘amar.’

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Geshem Gone Viral? Eize Kef!

The most talked about video in Israel is of an Israeli Arab teacher singing a catchy Hebrew lesson to her students. Why did it go so viral?

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Honey, I’m Home!

In this homecoming episode, host Guy Sharett explains why we say “Ani holech habaita,” and how to use its many forms.

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Meet the Patrons: Two Countries for the Price of One

We’re airing pieces of the Skype chat host Guy Sharett had with some of our StreetWise Hebrew Patrons in January.

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For the Believers and Britney Fans

On this episode, host Guy Sharett explains the word ‘believe’ and its Hebrew root – but not without a surprise celebrity guest.

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“You Want a Juice?” “No”: Translating Israeli Brevity

On this episode, Guy explains exactly what is going on in the Israeli brain when speaking English in seemingly curt, abrupt, and even rude ways.

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Just a Sec: Hustling Patience Like an Israeli

How do you tell someone to “wait a minute” or “hold on a second?” Host Guy Sharett talks about one of the most popular words in Hebrew, rega, moment, but also “just a moment”.

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What Goes Up, Must Come Down

Laredet, to go down, is the opposite of La’alot, to go up. But the root ירד has so many other meanings. Guy talks rain, movie downloads, mocking our friends, and some more raunchy topics. Rated explicit!

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One Million and One Ways to Celebrate

This week we’re celebrating 1 million downloads! We’re celebrating in Hebrew of course, talking about the root ‘hagag,’ חגג, and learning how to use it. The cake, by the way, was amazing.

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Life’s Little Pleasantries

Let’s learn all about pleasantness – Guy teaches us sentences with the word ‘naim,’ along with Hebrew names related to the root. And how do you greet someone who just got a haircut in Arabic?

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