A bite-size podcast showcasing modern Hebrew and its slang. Host Guy Sharett explains what we can learn about Israeli psyche, society, and culture through the Hebrew language.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 9:04
The Hebrew word יחד means together. This root has many useful words you should know: singular, unique, individual and more. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and…
Sep 22, 2026 · 8:41
In a country where everybody tells you what to do, how to do it and when, it's only natural that the word עדיף – "it's preferable" – is one you'd hear every day. Guy explores the…
Sep 16, 2026 · 8:47
Streetwise Hebrew surpassed 700,000 downloads, and Guy thinks this is a great reason to talk about the root of number seven in Hebrew – שבע – and get to learn its other meanings.…
Sep 8, 2026 · 9:36
"You guys look so alike, it's crazy!" The Israeli street is all about exclamations, including strangers telling you how much you resemble someone… or not. It's important to…
Sep 1, 2026 · 9:46
The Hebrew word אחד means one, a word we Israelis use all the time. From its root we also get the words for homogeneous and unity. Oh, and you should definitely know what אחד…
Aug 4, 2026 · 7:17
The Hebrew word איחוד means a union. Guy explains other words from the root אחד, which mean "association", "reunion", and "getting back together." Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on…
Jun 30, 2026 · 11:05
So how many times have you heard the sentence, "סמוך עליי, trust me, everything will be okay"? Guy explains the סמוך culture. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and…
Jun 2, 2026 · 13:43
The Hebrew word for air is אוויר, while אווירה is atmosphere/ambience. There are other interesting words taken from אוויר, like fluffy or ceiling fan. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode…
Apr 14, 2026 · 10:40
Oftentimes, Israelis mix up the Hebrew words משכיר and שוכר. It's the difference between "renting" an apartment and "renting out" an apartment. It's a common mistake that you…
Feb 10, 2026 · 7:45
The Hebrew word נצלן is an exploiter – someone who'll use you and then dump you without giving it a second thought. In this episode, Guy breaks down the word and its root נצל.…
Jan 20, 2026 · 9:13
The Hebrew word פרישה means retirement, and these days פרישה המוקדמת is on everyone's mind. Guy explains פרישה and other words from its root פרש. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on…
Dec 16, 2025 · 7:08
From leaking documents to a leaky faucet at home, the root דלפ is an interesting one, and from which we get the Hebrew word for whistleblower. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on…
Nov 25, 2025 · 8:35
The Hebrew word לברוח means to escape, but the same root has other interesting meanings in other verb formats. Guy also explains the meaning of חדר בריחה. Hear the All-Hebrew…
Nov 4, 2025 · 9:39
Today we'll talk about the word חסר, missing, and its root. You don't want to miss it! Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Haser – Missing, lacking,…
Sep 2, 2025 · 8:25
The verbs of the Hebrew root kbl are everywhere: To get, to receive, to be hired, plus things which are just not done and are considered unacceptable. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode…
Aug 12, 2025 · 10:05
The Hebrew word גירוש means expulsion and deportation, but the most commonly used word we get from this root is entirely different. Guy explains. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on…
Jul 15, 2025 · 9:53
The Hebrew word קבלה has many meanings and uses, from receipts to acceptance. Guy explains how to use קבלה in its many forms and its plural. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on…
Jun 17, 2025 · 8:57
The word זול means cheap and is used in spoken Hebrew in all kinds of interesting ways. For example, what's זיל הזול? Guy explains. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New…
May 13, 2025 · 7:03
When and how do you properly use the Hebrew root בצע? And where might we hear the phrase, רוצה לשמוע על המבצעים שלנו? Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and…
Apr 15, 2025 · 8:29
The word רועד means shivering, shaking, and in this episode Guy explains its meaning and usage. Along the way we learn to say earthquake, and vibrato. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode…
Mar 25, 2025 · 9:17
The Hebrew word רעל means poison. Its root provides us with interesting words related to the military and to bosses, some of whom make our work environments toxic. Hear the…
Mar 11, 2025 · 9:39
The Hebrew word אירוע means an event, most often a happy event, like a wedding or bar/bat mitzvah. But its usage has changed lately. Guy explains. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on…
Feb 18, 2025 · 10:10
The Hebrew word פרסס is what you'd use in a sentence to ask a driver to make a U-turn. But what does it mean in slang? Guy explains. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New…
Feb 4, 2025 · 10:27
The Hebrew word לפנות means to turn, like to turn right or left. But we use לפנות for other things as well, like when we need to contact our municipality or to tell someone to…
Dec 3, 2024 · 8:59
The Hebrew word הפתעה means "surprise." Don't be surprised if by the end of this episode you'll know several uses of הפתעה to impress your Israeli friends. Oh, and everybody…
Oct 22, 2024 · 6:34
From antique cars to very slow, local buses, Guy picks up where we left off in the last episode and explains additional בניינים from the root אספ. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on…
Oct 15, 2024 · 10:51
The Hebrew word לאסוף is to collect, to gather. We use this verb in supermarkets, airports, and when we talk about people with unique collections. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on…
Sep 17, 2024 · 11:08
What's the right way to pack a suitcase and what should you say to airport security when asked about your packed bags? From the root ארז we get the Hebrew words for packaging,…
Sep 10, 2024 · 7:33
How do you watch your favorite television series? And what genre do you like most? Guy explains all things TV series in Hebrew, and what verbs go along with them. Hear the…
Sep 3, 2024 · 7:01
The Hebrew word יוזמה means initiative. We also use יוזמה when talking about new educational or social projects. Using the verb ליזום, we Israelis often give unsolicited advice…
Jul 30, 2024 · 7:39
The Paris 2024 Olympics are here! What Hebrew words and phrases must we know in order to understand the broadcasts and fully enjoy the games? The hardest of them might just be…
Jul 23, 2024 · 8:36
The Hebrew word מתווך means a real estate agent. Some people really really dislike מתווכים. Let's learn why. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions:…
Jul 9, 2024 · 7:28
Imagine this: You are walking your dog in the 'Viv and, out of nowhere, someone comes up to you, clearly wanting to speak about something important. Their lips are moving. They…
Jun 25, 2024 · 8:30
You're eyeing the cheddar cheese at a Tel Avivi deli. Now comes the big question: How do you ask the seller to give you 100 grams of it in Hebrew? Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on…
Jun 18, 2024 · 8:26
The Hebrew word משקל means both weight and the device we use to measure weight, a scale. Whoa! That complicates things. How do we utilize this word in all its possible uses? Guy…
Jun 11, 2024 · 7:09
How do we respond when someone thanks us in Hebrew? What are the equivalents of, 'you're welcome', 'don't mention it' and 'it's nothing'? Guy explains. Hear the All-Hebrew…
Jun 4, 2024 · 9:05
The words stinky, smelly, and stench , exist in all languages. But in Hebrew these words can also be used as slurs. And while you absolutely should not use them in such manner,…
Apr 30, 2024 · 10:49
From face and voice recognition, to identifying with a character from a book, for these and others linguistic uses we utilize the Hebrew root זהה. And how do we say, "Shazam, can…
Apr 16, 2024 · 12:48
The Hebrew word זהות means identity. It's a word we Israelis use many times throughout the day, like any time we call customer service in Israel. Any guesses as to why? Hear the…
Apr 9, 2024 · 8:40
It happens to all of us: we have a task to accomplish and we promise ourselves to do it right after this one last thing. So how did an entire week pass by so quickly and yet…
Mar 19, 2024 · 10:46
The Hebrew words להתיישב and לשבת are both translated as 'to sit down', but they are not used in the same manner. And how are these words related to the West Bank? Guy explains.…
Mar 12, 2024 · 12:14
The word לשבת means to sit, and there's a plethora of uses for this verb in Hebrew. We'll be talking about jails and cafes, dog trainers, Ottoman Jews, and restaurant hosts, all…
Mar 5, 2024 · 11:59
The Hebrew word ארץ means land/country. But it changes when we add prepositions to it. It's also an important word if you are training your dog to lie on the floor. Guy explains.…
Feb 13, 2024 · 10:10
So you've learned some Hebrew verbs and nouns, but now you're not sure how to properly address your 80 year old neighbor. Ma'am? גברתי? Mrs. Cohen? גברת כהן? Or is it fine to…
Feb 6, 2024 · 9:39
The Hebrew word לתרגם, to translate, is a handy verb, especially if you live in Israel and go to the cinema. Why? Because you want to make sure the Israeli film you're about to…
Dec 19, 2023 · 7:54
The Israeli song לצאת מדיכאון is perhaps the song that best describes how an entire nation is feeling at this moment. It's an appropriate time to talk about דיכאון, depression,…
Dec 12, 2023 · 8:14
The Hebrew word לשחרר means to release, to free. It is used often when speaking about the hostage crisis in Gaza. How else do we use לשחרר, and how do we say it in the passive?…
Nov 28, 2023 · 9:01
"When will the hostages be released?", מתי הם ישתחררו, is what everyone in Israel is asking themselves. This week we saw the release of some of the hostages taken on October 7th.…
Nov 14, 2023 · 9:49
Especially these days, it's important to keep on smiling and to try and stay optimistic. Guy explains how to smile in Hebrew. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and…
Nov 7, 2023 · 8:01
In time of war, we need to cheer one another up. How do we cheer on and provide words of encouragement to those around us in Hebrew? Guy explains. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on…
Oct 24, 2023 · 8:35
Israel is at war. There are a few words that we hear on the news all the time — words you should absolutely know. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and…
Oct 17, 2023 · 8:59
What can you write to your family and friends in Israel during these difficult days of war? What's appropriate at this moment? Guy has some ideas. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on…
Oct 10, 2023 · 8:59
Israel is at war. Guy explains the word מלחמה and others from the same root, לחמ, that we hear on Israeli news coverage. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and…
Oct 3, 2023 · 7:03
There are quite a few words in Hebrew, like משמעות (meaning) and משמעת (discipline), that are connected to the root שמע (to hear) even though it might not seem like it at first…
Sep 19, 2023 · 12:31
If you didn't grow up as a child in Israel, chances are you don't know the sounds animals make in Hebrew, nor the verbs we use to describe them. Guy to the rescue. Hear the…
Sep 5, 2023 · 9:55
We have many expressions with animals in Hebrew. Like, איזה חמור הייתי. Which ones can you use day-to-day and which ones can get you in trouble? Guy explains. Hear the All-Hebrew…
Aug 15, 2023 · 11:59
In Israel, the person who runs our neighborhood vegetable stall, the ירקן, is an important figure. Guy explains why. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and…
Aug 8, 2023 · 11:35
The Hebrew word פנים means face, and on its face, an ordinary and simple word. But there's more to it in spoken Hebrew, including little things about its proper use. On this…
Jul 4, 2023 · 10:25
The Hebrew word להשכיב means, to put something or someone in a horizontal position. Read that sentence again and you'll understand why this episode is not suitable for children.…
Jun 20, 2023 · 9:43
The Hebrew word סחורה means merchandise. When sellers in the fruit and vegetable markets shout סחורה אלף-אלף, what are they saying? And how do we say drug trafficking and drug…
Jun 13, 2023 · 11:28
Where do you go shopping? How do you pay? And what do we say to a friend who just bought something new? Guy explains shopping in Israel. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon…
Jun 6, 2023 · 9:06
The Hebrew word for calendar is יומן. Our calendars used to be made of paper and hung up on the wall. But today, most of us have gone digital. That means all our events have to…
May 23, 2023 · 7:35
What should we say in Hebrew when we see someone we haven't seen for a very long time? How about someone who just got back from an extended stay abroad? Hear the All-Hebrew…
May 2, 2023 · 12:33
To aim, to tune, to intend, to really mean something. The Hebrew equivalent of these verbs all come from the root כ.ו.נ, a root which has many interesting uses in our spoken…
Apr 18, 2023 · 9:36
The word כיוון means direction but it's got many different uses in day-to-day Hebrew. In this episode, Guy talks about wind direction, career trajectory, prayer orientation and…
Apr 11, 2023 · 9:35
What do we say to someone really tall who is sitting in front of us in the movie theater? And how do spies communicate with each other? Guy explains the Hebrew root ח.ב.א Hear…
Apr 4, 2023 · 6:41
In Hebrew, הפגנה is a demonstration, a protest. Israelis are very diligent protesters and demonstrators. Guy explains how to use the root פגנ to its fullest. Hear the All-Hebrew…
Mar 21, 2023 · 12:14
This episode is about the Hebrew root פקח. We call parking enforcement officers פקחי חניה. What might you say to one in order not to get a parking ticket? And what does this root…
Mar 14, 2023 · 11:57
There are so many סכנות, dangers, in everyday life. How do we say, "it's not worth the risk," in Hebrew? And what does the Japanese word for fish have anything to do with taking…
Mar 7, 2023 · 9:38
What Hebrew words and phrases do you need to know when looking for a new gym? How do we say fitness trainer, and what time is the best time to go to a gym? Hear the All-Hebrew…
Feb 14, 2023 · 8:38
The Hebrew word לחשוף is commonly used by archaeologists, journalists, dermatologists and… strippers. What does it mean? Guy explains. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New…
Feb 7, 2023 · 9:58
There are people you don't want to mess with, and there are things you shouldn't do because they're too much of a hassle. How do you say all this in Hebrew? Well, you'd use the…
Jan 31, 2023 · 9:29
In Hebrew עסקים means business. Today, Guy talks about the root עסק and introduces other nouns we should know. Bonus: What do you do when you see an unfamiliar transaction in…
Jan 17, 2023 · 8:45
The Hebrew word להגיש is a verb with several different meanings. Food, university papers and TV shows — these are all things we can להגיש. Guy explains. Hear the All-Hebrew…
Jan 10, 2023 · 10:00
In Hebrew, מתוק means sweet or sweetie. You might also hear מתוק used passive-aggressively by a person standing in a Tel Avivi line. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New…
Dec 20, 2022 · 8:58
You're home, in front of the TV screen, watching one of the most important football games in the world cup. Suddenly, your team goes on the offensive. This could be the big…
Dec 6, 2022 · 7:48
The words להזהיר and אזהרה are used to warn someone of something or someone. We have many Hebrew expressions with אזהרה, warning, including the saying, רְאו הוזהרתם. Hear the…
Nov 29, 2022 · 7:44
How would you warn a friend who is about to be hit by an electric bike speeding on the sidewalk? We would shout, !זהירות The Hebrew word זהירות is an important word to know. Hear…
Nov 15, 2022 · 10:38
How could it be that we still didn't dedicate an entire episode to the Hebrew word כסף, money? Let's correct that wrong. Guy explains the slangy term for someone who is "loaded"…
Nov 8, 2022 · 8:35
Using banking apps in a foreign language is not the easiest thing. Guy is here to help. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Aplikatsyat tashlumim –…
Nov 1, 2022 · 5:23
A Listener from Kansas City asked whether we use AM/PM in Hebrew. Here is the answer. Listen to the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: 4 pm = 16:00 6 pm =…
Oct 18, 2022 · 8:31
How do we say, "Oops, I'm sorry, I must have dialed the wrong number," in Hebrew? Guy continues to explain the root ב.ל.ב.ל , this time in binyan pu'al and hitpael. Hear the…
Oct 11, 2022 · 8:18
How do you say confusion, a bother, a mess in Hebrew? And what does it mean when we say, להיות בבלבלה? Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Bilbul –…
Oct 4, 2022 · 11:09
Who's last in line? You are? So I'm after you. Today, Guy explains the different uses of אחרון, meaning last or lately , including the saying, last but not least . Hear the…
Sep 13, 2022 · 5:29
What does this mean in Hebrew: חברים, רגע, אל תתפזרו לי. We use it to say, "let's get back on track!" On this episode, Guy talks about all things that can scatter, including…
Sep 6, 2022 · 10:40
The Hebrew word לפזר means to distribute, to spread, to dissolve, and is used in many different contexts including, לפזר את הילדים. Oh, and by the way, has anyone seen my phone?…
Jun 21, 2022 · 7:37
The Hebrew word לצעוד means to march. But it can also mean to walk or to advance. No wonder politicians love this verb! Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and…
Jun 14, 2022 · 10:29
Tens of thousands marched in this year's מצעד הגאווה, gay pride parade, in Tel Aviv, which gave us a good excuse to talk about the Hebrew word מצעד and its root צ.ע.ד. Listen to…
May 31, 2022 · 10:19
The word מפריע means 'bother', and is used in polite sentences like, "סורי אם אני מפריע". But politeness is not what you'll find when searching for מפריע on Twitter. Guy explains…
May 24, 2022 · 9:51
The Hebrew word להקפיץ means to cause something to jump. But how else can we use it? Listen to the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Ha-aba makpits et…
May 17, 2022 · 9:31
The Hebrew word לקפוץ means to jump. But its root has many more uses than just that. For instance, there's a common phrase that's used to describe the actions of a person who has…
May 3, 2022 · 9:44
It's not always easy to host people. On the flip side, it's also important to know how to be good guests. Guy explains the secrets behind Israeli hospitality using the Hebrew…
Apr 26, 2022 · 8:12
The Hebrew word אסור means forbidden, must not. Its root, אסר, provides us all sorts of ways to say, "we shouldn't do that." So let's try to follow the rules because otherwise we…
Apr 19, 2022 · 8:36
Israelis google lots of questions with the word מותר. To whom are they turning for answers? Doctors, experts, rabbis and others knowledgeable people. They want to know what's…
Apr 5, 2022 · 10:38
The Hebrew word לתאר means to describe . It can also mean to imagine . Guy explains how to use the verb לתאר and teaches a slang term to use when rolling your eyes at someone out…
Mar 22, 2022 · 5:52
A listener wrote to us asking, "what can we say in Hebrew when we see the horrendous footage from Ukraine?" Guy explains some of the words and phrases we can use, and what to say…
Mar 15, 2022 · 8:42
I need to make some בירורים, inquiries about someone, לברר a few things about him. This is Guy's second episode dedicated to the root ב-ר-ר . Listen to the All-Hebrew Episode on…
Mar 8, 2022 · 8:05
In Hebrew, ?הייתי ברורה means ,"was I clear?" Guy's school principal would lecture him and his peers after they did something wrong, and she would end with "?הייתי ברורה". This…
Feb 22, 2022 · 6:27
How do you translate the word nice to Hebrew? Well, it depends on the context. Guy explains when we can use נעים and when we must opt for a more appropriate Hebrew word. Listen…
Feb 15, 2022 · 10:35
We pick up where we last left off with the root יצר. This time, we focus on the nifal, piel and pu'al verb formats. Listen to the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and…
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