Feeling those aches and pains? Now you know how to say it in Hebrew!

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“I don’t have time” is the most honest thing anyone says about learning Hebrew.

But the people who succeed aren’t the ones with free time — they’re the ones who use the time they already have.

5 minutes while coffee brews. 10 on your lunch break. 15 before bed.

With the right method, that’s enough.

Like Sarah said: “I’ve been doing 10 minutes a day of Practically Speaking Hebrew, and I just understood a full conversation at the store.”

Your busy life isn’t the obstacle. It’s your superpower.

"Nu, you! Yes you, rhetorical-you, why don’t you like being seen as a #Jewish #writer? Is it because you imagine the Jewish writer as a man with a long beard, peyes, and a fur hat? Is it because you imagine the Jewish writer as a prickly #Sabra holding a gun? Is it because you imagine them as old, or dead, or lost in one of the many cities we were forced to leave behind? Is it because when you picture the Jewish writer, they do not look like you? Why? You’re not religious? Fine! You don’t speak #Hebrew or #Yiddish or #Ladino? Great! Is it because you’re interested but largely apathetic to the realm of Jewish policy and politic? Wonderful! You are still, if you want it, a Jewish writer.

You are a #Jew because you are a Jew and as a Jew what you write is Jewish. There is no expectation and there is no bar of entry – there is only you and the page."

https://newvoices.org/2025/06/09/a-new-american-jewish-literature-rejecting-nostalgia-and-authenticity-for-reckoning-and-reflection/

Want to speak Hebrew without sounding like a lost tourist?

You don’t need to sound Israeli—just be clearly understood.

Steve nailed that by lesson 2 with a few simple tweaks. That’s why Practically Speaking Hebrew starts with pronunciation.

From “please don’t make me say that” to actually enjoying conversations

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"The #Sephardic #Hebrew Center in #Havana stands as a cornerstone of #Jewish life in #Cuba, preserving the cultural and religious identity of its community for generations. Founded by Sephardic immigrants from Turkey, Greece, and the Ottoman Empire, the center embodies the spirit of a community that left its homelands in search of opportunity and safety, bringing with them rich traditions, language, and customs that have shaped Jewish life in Havana to this day. From its earliest days, the Sephardic Hebrew Center served not only as a #synagogue but also as a cultural hub, a place where #Ladino songs filled the air, traditional dishes graced #Shabbat tables, and Sephardic history and identity were passed down from parents to children."

https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/keeping-tradition-alive-the-sephardic-hebrew-center-and-cubas-jewish-story/

Come take a stroll with me through a classic Southern USA riverfront park — where every step is a Hebrew lesson!

I filmed this live on a beautiful sunny day, and as I walked, I taught Hebrew words for things we came across — trees, boats, dogs, fountains, and more.

Whether you’re learning Hebrew, curious about life in small-town America, or just want to relax and enjoy the scenery, this video is for you. It’s peaceful, it’s fun, and it’s full of language and culture.

Watch now and walk with me >> https://youtu.be/7L5u6PmmeZo?si=QC6b0v2WcshqYgtG

Let me know in the comments: What was your favorite Hebrew word from the walk?

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Happy Shavuot!

Cambridge University appoints first Jewish professor of #Hebrew

« Geoffrey Khan, Cambridge’s current Regius professor of Hebrew, said that until the 1930s the holder had to be an ordained Anglican.

Until Khan’s own appointment in 2012 the holders had been primarily biblical scholars. »

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2025/jun/02/cambridge-university-appoints-first-jewish-professor-of-hebrew

**Hebrew Manuscripts and Fragments in Switzerland**

https://bwb.hypotheses.org/1228.

Running a little behind on #ShavuotLive commentary (I did sleep a little --- but left the zoom running in my sleep in the hopes I would get some #Torah inspiration by osmosis).

For hour #11 we heard from Martín Di Maggio (from the The Spinoza Havurah and Humanistic Judaism UK) who spoke about "An Unbound Siddur: How a Person-Centred Non-Theistic Siddur Is Coming Together"

I was obviously biased (I work often with Martin and am a big fan of his liturgy), but session in particular was a delight, especially see fellow participants in the session get to experience, for the first time, hearing non-theistic liturgy that fits the rhythmic structure of the traditional liturgy (making it possible to use traditional nusach and other tunes).

Ever have one of those days where everything feels like a balagan?

In Hebrew, balagan is used to mean “mess”—and whether it’s your room, your schedule, or your Hebrew notes all over the table, it’s totally relatable. Language learning is organized chaos—and that’s half the fun!

Today is Alef in Sivan — the day the Israelites arrived at Sinai, united “as one person with one heart.”

It’s more than a date — it’s a doorway.

A chance to show up, open up, and step into something deeper.

No need to have it all figured out. Just stand at the foot of the mountain.

With summertime approaching soon why not apply some Hebrew with your sunscreen!

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Uses English-based Hebrew (no guessing sounds)
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“Can Netanyahu survive the political hurricane until 2026? Israel’s Attorney General warns ‘regime change is accelerating’”

in Conflicts Forum on Substack

A compilation tracking strategic developments in Israel, 26 May 2025 drawn from analysis & commentary by leading Israeli political and security commentators, predominantly published in #Hebrew — as reports published in Hebrew often provide a different window on Israeli internal discourse.

https://open.substack.com/pub/conflictsforum/p/can-netanyahu-survive-the-political

Today, I’m holding two memorials in my heart.

In Israel, it’s Jerusalem Day /yom ye-roo-sha-’la-yeem/.
In the U.S., it’s Memorial Day.

One honors our eternal capital.
The other honors those who gave everything for freedom.

As an Israeli in America, I feel both.

We remember. We celebrate.

If you're learning Hebrew and want to sound natural to Israelis, you need to stress the right syllables.

Most English speakers get this wrong.

Even when the word is correct, it still sounds off.

That’s why I created a full phonetic system for Hebrew.

It’s designed for English speakers.

And I teach it in all my programs and free content.

You’ll learn how to stress each word properly.

How to use clear Hebrew vowel sounds.

How to pronounce Hebrew the way Israelis speak it.

Not slow.

Not robotic.

Not textbook Hebrew.

Just real Hebrew.

Clear.

Confident.

Understood.

If you've struggled with Hebrew pronunciation...

If Israelis don’t understand you even when you say the right word...

If you want to feel proud and confident when you speak...

This is for you.

Ever sat in a group class thinking…
“Am I the only one not getting this?”

Or

“Why are we spending 10 minutes on something I already know?”

Group learning sounds good in theory.

But in reality?

It’s slow when you want to go fast.

Fast when you need to go slow.

And no one’s really making sure you get it.

That’s why I teach differently.

You learn Hebrew at your pace, on your time, in your space.

But you’re not alone —

Because I’m right there with you, giving personal feedback and real support.

It’s not magic.

It’s just what actually works.

If that sounds like what you’ve been missing, I’d love to show you how it works.

Let me know if you want an invitation to my conversational program... that actually works