language

The Ruthless Israeli Line: How to Hold Your Own

April 11, 2017 7:47

Someone cut you in line – the chutzpah! What’s the Israeli strategy to call them out?

In the Language of Kisses

April 4, 2017 10:03

Some say kissing is a universal language. But what about giving passionate smooches and pecks in Hebrew?

Hebrew Less Harsh, More Humored

March 28, 2017 7:08

Sometimes less is more: How to let your friends down easily when you just don’t want to watch that movie with the word פחות

Say What?!

March 21, 2017 10:30

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

Geshem Gone Viral? Eize Kef!

March 14, 2017 10:51

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?

Honey, I’m Home!

March 7, 2017 10:00

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

Meet the Patrons: Two Countries for the Price of One

February 21, 2017 12:48

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

For the Believers and Britney Fans

February 7, 2017 8:51

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

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

January 31, 2017 8:11

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.

Just a Sec: Hustling Patience Like an Israeli

January 24, 2017 10:00

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”.