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.

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

Got It!

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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Expel Your Demons

The Hebrew word גירוש means expulsion and deportation, but the most commonly used word we get from this root is entirely different

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I Got Receipts to Prove It

The Hebrew word קבלה has many meanings and uses, from receipts to acceptance. Guy explains how to use קבלה in its many forms and its plural

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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.