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.
- Hebrew
- Israel - Contemporary
- Jewish Peoplehood
- K - 2
- 3 - 5
- 6 - 7
- 8 - 12
- Not Grade Specific
- After School Programming
- Educator Training
- Camp
- Congregational Learning
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
- Family Engagement
- Teen Engagement
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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.
Hebrew through Movement uses hearing and responding to Hebrew commands to teach Hebrew.
Rabbi Matthew Dreffin of the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life speaks with David Bryfman about the vitality of Jewish life in the South, and how he designs intensely detailed curriculum with the intention that anyone- even people with no Jewish knowledge- could teach Hebrew