A bite-size podcast showcasing modern Hebrew and its slang. Host Guy Sharett explains what we can learn about Israeli psyche, society, and culture through the Hebrew language.

All-Hebrew Episodes

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JS
JS
“This Hebrew language podcast is hands-down the best and the most entertaining of all.”
Bmiron
Bmiron
“There is really no place to learn the nuances and slang of modern Hebrew better than this podcast.”
AL
AL
“Guy really understands how people learn languages. His podcast is always a highlight of my week.”

Recent Episodes

Sorry, It Slipped My Mind

November 25, 2025 TLV1 Streetwise Hebrew 0:08:34 0 Comments

The word לברוח means to escape, but the same root has other interesting meanings in other verb formats. Guy also explains the meaning of חדר בריחה.

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A homeless man sleeps on the street

Missing You, Missing Me

November 4, 2025 TLV1 Streetwise Hebrew 0:09:38 0 Comments

This episode covers the word חסר, missing, and its root. You don't want to miss it!

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Got It!

September 2, 2025 TLV1 Streetwise Hebrew 0:08:24 0 Comments

The verbs of the Hebrew root קבל are everywhere: To get, to receive, to be hired, plus things which are just not done and are considered unacceptable

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About the Host

Guy Sharett

Guy Sharett, originally from Ashdod, Israel, has always loved languages. Today he teaches Hebrew in the INALCO University in Paris, France. He has a B.A in Hebrew Language from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and an M.A in Southeast Asian Studies from the University of London. Guy speaks seven languages, including Arabic, Thai, Indonesian and Italian, loves travelling, aviation and singing.