how to say “maze” in Hebrew
having trouble seeing the print? לְהִתְחָרֵט Don’t miss the deadline! Our fall classes start October 30. Save 200 shekels by October 11. Suppose a young Israeli man meets a young Israeli woman and strikes up a lively conversation. After a while, the two exchange phone numbers and continue their talk, until the woman says, ?בֵּן כַּמָּה…
תַּחֲזִית Hear this word pronounced If you’ve listened at all to Israeli radio, you’ve certainly heard the announcers utter the words הַתַּחֲזִית, מִיָּד (tah-khah-ZEET mee-YAHD) – The forecast, right away. The word תחזית comes from the root ח.ז.ה (kh.z.h), a root close in meaning to ר.א.ה (r.a.h), seeing. A forecast is that which is foreseen. The prophets…
having trouble seeing the print? מַצִּיל listen and repeat Since the Torah portion to be read this Shabbat by Jews around the world discusses the responsibility people have towards others, here’s a dose about lifeguards. We saw a few weeks ago that the word for to save or to rescue in Hebrew is לְהַצִּיל listen and repeat. Its root…
having trouble seeing the print? לָעִיס Learn to speak Hebrew! Our Hebrew Level 1 intensive class starts November 20 in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Class size 10 max. Spots are going fast! Whereas the Hebrew word for bubble gum, מַסְטִיק (MAHS-teek), comes from Ancient Greek and is related to the English word…