Hebrew Slang

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Lesson

Hebrew is more than just a language. It's a vibrant and effusive expression of culture, history, and identities. Bituyim (ביטויים), Hebrew slang/expressions, can deepen our connection to the people of Israel. By comparing slang and literal meanings, we also further connect to Eliezer Ben-Yehuda and his work to revitalize the Hebrew language. 

Ready to use Hebrew slang like an Israeli? Yalla! Choose your favorites from below or download posters if you want all of them in one place.

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Topic
  • Hebrew
  • Israel - Contemporary
  • Jewish Peoplehood
Grades
  • K - 2
  • 3 - 5
  • 6 - 7
  • 8 - 12
  • Not Grade Specific
Setting
  • After School and Beyond
  • Educator Training
  • Camp
  • Congregational Learning
  • Day Schools and Yeshivas
  • Family Engagement
  • Teen Engagement

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Sababoosh Podcast

In this episode, Jake talks to Guy Sharett, Hebrew teacher and host of podcast, 'Streetwise Hebrew' about the evolution of Hebrew, the development of slang, and how language influences culture.

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Kol Ami - Mesorah

Congregation Kol Ami White Plains, NY. Mesorah (tradition) is a choice-based model for 7th-12th graders that includes CORE learning and hands-on, experiential, project-based learning electives.

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Family Learning Model - Temple Adat Elohim

Temple Adat Elohim, Thousand Oaks, CA. Families come together twice a month, once to experience Shabbat as a B’Yachad community and another time to help heal the world by participating in Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) projects

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