StreetWise Hebrew Unpacks Sukkot
TLV1’s Guy Sharett unpacks the root of the words ‘sukkot’, ‘sukkah,’ and ‘schach’ – that stuff that goes on top of one’s sukkah.
Read MoreTLV1’s Guy Sharett unpacks the root of the words ‘sukkot’, ‘sukkah,’ and ‘schach’ – that stuff that goes on top of one’s sukkah.
Read MoreHow do we say ‘become’ in Hebrew? Guy explains the forms of ‘nihya,’ which is the passive usage of ‘lihyot,’ or ‘to be.’
Read More‘Fashla’ and ‘fadiha’ are originally Arabic words and we Israelis use them to talk about embarrassing or awkward moments.
Read MoreWe’re airing pieces of the Skype chat host Guy Sharett had with some of our StreetWise Hebrew Patrons in August.
Read MoreOver the next two weeks we’ll be airing pieces of the Skype chat host Guy Sharett had with some of our Patrons in August.
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Read MoreWhen you keep on asking “lama?” – why?” – eventually you can expect the answer “kacha” – “just because.”
Read MoreToday’s root – “ta’an” – means “loaded” or “charged,” like charging a phone. But it can also mean “claimed” or “complained.”
Read MoreFrom basketball, to math, beer and music, learn some of the many uses of the number three in Hebrew. Plus we even get to hear some iconic Israeli poetry.
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