The "right" to break up with her twice
For many Israelis, Rosh Hashanah is a chance to celebrate two New Years—the Hebrew year (" השנה העברית ") and the civil year (" השנה...
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May 62 min
The Siren (Tzfira) = הצפירה
Here is my personal (very private and Israeli) point of view, trying to explain this unique moment: It's hard to put into words. The...
Dec 8, 20232 min
For those who have asked, this is Israel now: waiting. and it is almost impossible.
Many of our students, both here and abroad, are feeling confused and worried. People want to know what's going on – Are we leaving? Are...
Jun 4, 20232 min
Pride
גאווה Tגאווה is a biblical word meaning rising both spiritually and physically. This is one of the reasons the word גאווה and words...
Apr 25, 20232 min
יום הזכרון, הנצחה ויהונתן גפן Memorial day, commemoration and Yonatan Geffen
יום = Day זכרון = Memory יום הזכרון = Memorial day Today is the official Memorial Day in Israel – a very complexed and painful 24 h for...
Mar 14, 20232 min
A (true) story about fulfilling my dream...
When I was a child I had the opportunity to host Yulia in my home. She was one of the new immigrants in the great immigration wave of the...
Nov 1, 20222 min
Ma Kore - מה קורה?
Mandates (מנדטים) – Seats in the Knesset Knesset (כנסת) – Israeli parliament (120 seats) Memshala (ממשלה) - Government Achuz Hatzba’a...
Aug 9, 20222 min
בחזרה למציאות - Back to reality
What is the connection between למצוא (to find) and מציאות (reality)?
Language philosophy… affect its speakers don’t you think?
Apr 12, 20222 min
Spring is coming ? אביב הגיע
Like everything in Israel, spring songs are part of an all-in-one package – intimidating and exciting at once
Mar 19, 20221 min
מה יש לומר ? What there is to say
לומר ל (אומר, אומרת, אומרים, אומרות) = To say to (say, says, saying) אמרה, אמרות = Saying, sayings לדבר עם (מדבר, מדברת, מדברים, מדברות)...
Dec 19, 20213 min
אלטרואיזם - Altruism
האם אנחנו חייבים להציל אחרים ? להגיש עזרה - provide of assistance מגיש עזרה - help provider *מגש - tray במאי 2009 נפלה יסמין פיינגולד...
Dec 13, 20213 min
מיתוס - מה זה מיתוס?
מיתוס (myth) היא מילה שמגיעה מיוונית ומוכרת בכל העולם. המיתוס הוא סיפור עם/ אגדה/ פולקלור שמספר על אירוע או מקרה, משהו שיש לו חשיבות...
Dec 5, 20213 min
פרח נתתי לנורית
למה מחנכים ילדים בישראל להיות גיבורים? גבר - man גיבור - hero להתגבר - to overcome / to man up היום הסברתי לילדה שלי מה ההבדל בין הנשיקה...
Sep 5, 20212 min
Why the head and not the tail?
Indeed, the word “ראש” = “head”. In many European languages (such as English, French, and Russian) there is no equivalent to the term...
Jun 13, 20212 min
Pride
גאווה Tגאווה is a biblical word meaning rising both spiritually and physically. This is one of the reasons the word גאווה and words...
May 30, 20212 min
Moving on
גם זה יעבור This post is technically all about the verb “לעבור”, but actually it is about our past and present, and the way we face them...
Feb 15, 20212 min
Broken hearts
לב שבור הוא לב שלם To love – לאהוב Love – אהבה Valentine’s day – יום האהבה Kids in Israel finally got back to school this week, mostly...
Dec 6, 20202 min
Purim holiday - what can we learn from crazy circumstances...?
“חג פורים חג פורים חג גדול לילדים” No doubt – Purim is one of the happiest and one of the most craziest days here in Israel, washing our...
Sep 16, 20202 min
Why "sweet" and not "happy"?
ראש השנה - The head of the year Yep in Hebrew the word “ראש” = head. This word is significant and special, affecting many words and terms...
Aug 3, 20202 min
שום דבר לא ידוע - Nothing is known
This post is dedicated to the beautiful soul who left us this month… 💔 Yes, bad things happens all around the world. Bad things in the...
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