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In the Language of Kisses
Some say kissing is a universal language. But what about giving passionate smooches and pecks in Hebrew?
Read MoreHebrew Less Harsh, More Humored
Sometimes less is more: How to let your friends down easily when you just don’t want to watch that movie with the word ‘pahot’.
Read MoreSay What?!
He said, she said. Guy teaches Hebrew expressions useful for chatting with friends, all from the root ‘amar.’
Read MoreGeshem 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?
Read MoreHoney, I’m Home!
In this homecoming episode, host Guy Sharett explains why we say “Ani holech habaita,” and how to use its many forms.
Read MoreMeet 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.
Read MoreFor 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.
Read More“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.
Read MoreJust 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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