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Learning Hebrew Through Songs 2 Posted by Ayana on Sep 16, 2016
When it’s hot outside, the best way to cool off is to go to the sea. If you are too busy to go to the beach, or if you are living too far from sea, the best way to cool off is with a strong air conditioner and a good summer hit. Ha`Shalom Road (דרך…
Learning Hebrew Through Songs Posted by Ayana on Sep 3, 2016
“On the Way Home” (בדרך הביתה) is one of my favorite Israeli songs. It was written and composed in 1998 by Israel Bright (ישראל ברייט), the soloist of Ha`semahot band (השמחות). 18 years later, I’m still enjoying the relaxed vibe of the song. [The link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgWYCnuLqcM]. The lyrics: בדרך הביתה / השמחות מילים ולחן : ישראל…
6 Must-Know Hebrew Greetings Posted by Ayana on Aug 15, 2016
Every conversation starts with them, every conversation ends with them: greetings. They’re at the heart of every language, of every human contact. Knowing the Hebrew greetings provides you control over the interaction. הַי (means and sounds like the English “hi”) is the informal way to say hello. It’s short, it’s international and it’s very common…
Hebrew Book Week Posted by Ayana on Jul 5, 2016
90 years ago, at the first intermediate day of Passover, Rothschild Boulevard in Tel Aviv prepared for the first Hebrew Book Day. The police orchestra played Hebrew tunes, notables delivered speeches, a couple of publishing houses set up stalls and sold their books at a 25% discount, and the mass observed what will become the annual Hebrew…
Fashion During the Austerity in Israel (1949-1959) Posted by Ayana on Jun 16, 2016
It doesn’t happen frequently, but whenever I get home and the entire block is filled with cooking scent I know auntie is here. With her radiant smiles, fascinating stories and most important – delicious food. She blends, she bakes, she cooks, she fries and she does all that while she’s nattering. Nattering about her youth…
From the Israeli Press: Reality TV Show Bake Off Israel aroused Feministic Discussion Posted by Ayana on May 15, 2016
At the beginning of April this year, the first season of Bake Off Israel aired. The reality TV show The Great British Bake Off has came to the holy land to find the best amateur bakers couple. Three expert judges are examining the Israeli contestants’ cooking skills. Among them is Mrs. Carine Goren, a well-known…
Tal: The Origin of a Common Hebrew Name Posted by Ayana on Apr 20, 2016
I personally know nearly a dozen people that go by the name Tal (טַל), both men and women. It’s a pretty popular name in Israel, though it means “dew”. Yes, yes, the droplets of water that appear on objects in the early morning due to condensation. The Hebrew dictionary defined טַל as: רְסׅיסֵי לַיְלָה, טׅפּוֺת…