streetwise hebrew

In the Hebrew Loop but Outside the Box

Think you know Hebrew inside out? The words ‘inside’ and ‘out’ just might stump you regardless.

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‘Lisgor’: Closing Doors and Filling Bellies

“Sagur” means closed, but is also ever useful in making deals and plans, even satisfying your hunger! Guy explains.

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The Ruthless Israeli Line: How to Hold Your Own

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

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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?

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Hebrew 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’.

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Say What?!

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

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Geshem 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?

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Honey, I’m Home!

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

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Meet 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.

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For 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.

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