Did you know that only some reptiles and birds don't parent their offspring? Except for crocodiles, all reptiles (and one family of bird species called megapodes) hatch from eggs and grow up alone, without any family. The rest of us need family if we are to survive and thrive - humans and animals alike! At HebrewPod101, we know how important family is. Therefore, we take care to teach you all the important vocabulary and phrases pertaining to family. Table of Contents Why Is It Important to Know Hebrew Vocabulary about Family? Learn a New Culture? Learn its Family Vocab first How HebrewPod101 Can Help You Learn Hebrew Family Terms 1. Why Is It Important to Know Hebrew Vocabulary about Family? Well, if you're serious... Show more

Traveling to foreign countries is nearly always an exciting, enriching, and beneficial experience. Yet, some things can be real downers, such as boredom on a lengthy flight to . Really, binge-watching onboard movies can only be interesting for so long! And jet lag - another huge downer. Did you know that jet lag is more severe when you travel from the West to the East? Well, we won't know how to beat that, but there are fortunately plenty of remedies around to investigate. To beat flight boredom, though, we may have the answer for you at HebrewPod101! Why don't you take the time to study Hebrew travel phrases? We make this super easy and fun, with great downloadables, like our PDF Cheat Sheets. Quickly memorize these, and impress your ... Show more

Especially if you're planning a prolonged visit to , using the correct Hebrew numbers for counting in Hebrew could be very important! Number systems are the other alphabet in any language. In fact, it is a language all of its own, and it serves a multitude of excellent purposes. Table of Contents A Brief History of Counting and Number Systems Why is it Important to Learn Hebrew Numbers? Learning Hebrew Numbers Why Choose HebrewPod101 to Learn all about Hebrew Numbers? 1. A Brief History of Counting and Number Systems 1. The Ishango Bone The origin of counting, and with it numbers, is not clear to historians. While their art showed that prehistoric man had a concept of numbers, the first indication of a formal system was... Show more

you're learning to speak Hebrew, and it's going well. Your confidence is growing! So much so that you feel ready to share your experiences on social media—in Hebrew. At Learn Hebrew, we make this easy for you to get it right the first time. Post like a boss with these phrases and guidelines, and get to practice your Hebrew in the process. 1. Talking about Your Restaurant Visit in Hebrew Eating out is fun, and often an experience you’d like to share. Take a pic, and start a conversation on social media in Hebrew. Your friend will be amazed by your language skills...and perhaps your taste in restaurants! Eyal eats at a restaurant with his friends, posts an image of the group, and leaves this comment: POST Let's break down Eyal's... Show more

As most of us learn when we are still young children, one of the most important things to know in life is when to say you’re sorry. Of course, this is just as true in Israel as anywhere else, so knowing how to say I’m sorry in Hebrew is something you want to be sure of. That said, it is crucial to understand that attitudes toward asking for and granting forgiveness are quite different in Israeli culture from those associated with Western and particularly American cultures. Indeed, if one had to characterize the concept of apology and forgiveness in Israel, it would be fair to say that Israelis apologize less frequently and less effusively than other cultures. In other words, Israelis probably won’t say sorry if they accidentally brush... Show more

It goes without saying that more and more of our lives are lived in the virtual sphere with each passing year. This is true throughout the developed world, and Israel is no exception. While it would be difficult to gauge exact numbers, there is no doubt that Israelis are communicating more via texts and chats than ever before. And, as is the case wherever people communicate via digital means, new Hebrew internet slang words have emerged. They’re characterized by the adaptation of words and expressions (both Hebrew and foreign) for use on the internet and social media, as well as by a penchant for brevity and immediacy to keep up with the pace of instant messages. Even before the internet age, Hebrew was, in fact, already full of pithy,... Show more

A first impression casts ripples into the future of any relationship; they're the most important meeting you may ever have with a person. Whether meeting a potential business partner, making a new friend, or asking someone out on a date, we only get one chance to make a good first impression. With that in mind, the way you introduce yourself to others counts perhaps as much as anything else you might say afterward. But there's no need to stress when trying to learn how to say "My name is" in Hebrew, or any other self-introduction. HebrewPod101.com has you covered! With the following lesson on "how to introduce yourself in Hebrew" phrases, and a bit of practice, it'll become second nature. Like most languages, Hebrew offers numerous ways... Show more

Unlike Hollywood, Israel's film industry has traditionally been much smaller-scale. Still, it has been growing steadily in recent years, particularly since many breakthroughs have made their way onto Netflix or were even redone as American remakes. Hebrew movies and cinema are characterized not only by a typically more intimate, less bombastic approach to treating human stories (with some notable exceptions), but also by mixing comedy and melodrama quite naturally—something surely representative of the Israeli experience. While one could argue that more and more movies coming out of Israel today are modeled after the Tinseltown blockbuster, there have traditionally been—and still are—many unique, independent gems that could only have been... Show more

One of the best ways to study any language is to expose yourself to real language as used by native speakers in natural, day-to-day contexts. Obviously, immersion is the most effective way to manage this, but not all of us have the opportunity to live in a country where the language we’re learning is spoken. That’s where TV in Hebrew can come in handy. You can use this as a highly practical tool to expose yourself to native speech. In fact, even if we are staying in the country of our target language, or among natives of that country abroad, TV shows and movies have a certain advantage in that they allow us to pause and replay segments we wish to hear again—unlike people in real life, who tend to resist getting paused and replayed! ... Show more

If you’re planning to stay in Israel for any considerable length of time, you're probably going to consider looking for a job at some point. Beyond the obvious need to earn a living, entering the job market is also a great way to network. A work environment can open up access to new social circles, as well, and help you start forming the ties you need to navigate in a foreign country. Israel's job market is constantly evolving. There are jobs in Israel for English speakers if you know where and how to look, as well as what to expect in terms of the screening and interview process. Just like anywhere else, looking for work in Israel can definitely be a challenge, depending on your qualifications and the type of job you're after. But... Show more