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how to say “primary occupation” in Hebrew
עִסּוּק עִקָּרִי[audioclip url=”https://archive.ulpan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/עיסוק-עיקרי-1.mp3″ /] The Hebrew word for a business is עסק[audioclip url=”https://archive.ulpan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/עיסוק-עיקרי-2.mp3″ /]. Likewise, the word for occupation (in the occupational sense) is עיסוק[audioclip url=”https://archive.ulpan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/עיסוק-עיקרי-3.mp3″ /], so that someone’s primary occupation or is their עיסוק עיקרי[audioclip url=”https://archive.ulpan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/עיסוק-עיקרי-1.mp3″ /]. For example: [audioclip url=”https://archive.ulpan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/עיסוק-עיקרי-4.mp3″ /]אני עובד גם בעבודות מזדמנות, אבל העיסוק העיקרי שלי הוא הוראה. I also work odd jobs, but…
how to say “new year’s resolution” in Hebrew
having trouble seeing the print? הַחְלָטָה לְשָׁנָה חֲדָשָׁה This fall, we’re offering opportunities to learn to speak Hebrew, in many Anglo communities in Israel and online. Check out our fall classes, keeping in mind that the deadlines to save 200 shekels fall towards the end of September. Those of you who received yesterday’s marketing email know…
how to say “replacement” in Hebrew
having trouble seeing the print? תַּחְלִיף Understand the news in Israel. Course starts May 14 in Jerusalem. הַחֻפְשָׁה שֶׁלִּי – my vacation (hah-khoof-SHAH sheh-LEE) – was great. I feel rested and strong. I hope you (those celebrating) have been having a wonderful spring holiday season as well. In Israel, Passover means we’re just getting started with the…
how (and why) to say “bell” in Hebrew
Can’t read Hebrew yet? פַּעֲמוֹן listen and repeat As Aaron the High Priest would advance step by careful step into the holiest chamber, little bells attached to his garments would chime, as if to announce his presence. The Hebrew word for bell is פַּעֲמוֹן listen and repeat. You may recognize its root as…
how to say “awake” in Hebrew
having trouble seeing the print? עֵר, עֵרָה Never experienced Ulpan La-Inyan? We’re offering free demo classes throughout the summer. The Torah portion that will be read this Shabbat by Jews around the world is perhaps the strangest – הַמּוּזָרָה בְּיוֹתֵר (hah-moo-zah-RAH beh-yoh-TEHR) of all portions, featuring a talking (female) donkey – אָתוֹן מְדַבֶּרֶת (ah-TOHN meh-dah-BEH-ret) and…
how to say “ladies and gentlemen” in Hebrew
having trouble seeing the print? גְּבִירוֹתָי וְרַבּוֹתָי Watch a demo video of one of our Hebrew courses. Class starts October 30 around the country. Register by October 11 to save NIS 200. The Hebrew way of saying ladies and gentlemen, in Hebrew, is גְּבִירוֹתָי וְרַבּוֹתָי (gheh-vee-roh-TAH-ee veh-rah-boh-TAH-ee). While a גְּבִירָה is a lady…