РУ👇// In one of the previous episodes, I told you about a trip to Romania that my husband and I took together. After that journey, he returned to Israel, while I continued on to Sweden! Today, I want to share my Swedish adventure with you. It wasn’t just an ordinary trip — it was special because it was there that I learned to ski for the first time…

РУ👇// Every year, many high school students in Israel — that is, teenagers aged 17–18 — travel to Poland to see up close some of the places where the Holocaust took place. These trips are called “journeys to Poland.” So that’s what I want to talk to you about in this episode. And of course, I’ll also tell you about my own journey to Poland. To get …

РУ👇//In this episode, I want to continue the story about the trip my husband and I took. After spending three weeks in Hungary, we took a train to Romania, to a city called Cluj-Napoca. So in this episode, I’ll tell you a bit about this city, about our journey there, and about an interesting event I took part in while we were there. To get access t…

РУ👇//This February, my husband and I visited Budapest, Hungary's capital city. In this episode, I'll share our experiences exploring the city, learning about the Hungarian language, and discovering interesting places. To get access to the full transcript please consider becoming a member on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KoFi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

РУ👇//About two years ago, everyone started talking about a new technology – artificial intelligence. People began using artificial intelligence in various areas of their lives, and some even started using it to learn languages. One of the platforms that became particularly popular in this field is ChatGPT. So, what is the connection between artific…

РУ👇//While this podcast typically focuses on the Hebrew language, today's episode—as you can tell from the title—will explore the Arabic language. How many people in Israel speak Arabic as their native language? How many Israeli Jews speak Arabic? And what role do cultural connections play in language learning? To get access to the full transcript …

РУ👇//As you probably know, not only Jews live in Israel, but also various different minority groups. In this episode, I want to tell you a little about one of the minority groups in Israel – the Druze. The Druze have a unique religion, a special culture, and also a special connection to Israel. To get access to the full transcript please consider b…

РУ👇//In this special episode, I interview Zhenya, a young Hebrew teacher from Haifa. I sat down with Zhenya to explore life in Israel as a child of Russian-speaking immigrants. She shares her experiences growing up in Haifa, discussing cultural differences, stereotypes, and her journey to teaching Hebrew. To get access to the full transcript please…

РУ👇// For the past two years, I have released a year-end wrap-up episode at the end of each year. This year, I wasn't able to release that episode at the end of December, but I really wanted to continue the tradition and do a wrap-up for 2024. So in this episode, I will answer six questions about the year that just ended and my plans for the new ye…

РУ👇//Do you like to eat popcorn when you go to the movies? And have you ever wondered why we do it - why we eat popcorn at the movies?This is a question I've asked myself many times, until I decided to find the answer.So in this episode we will talk about the history of popcorn, the connection between popcorn and the movies, and also about the Isra…

РУ👇// This year, something quite big happened to me – I got my driver's license! But the truth is, it wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. In this episode, I want to tell you all about driving lessons in Israel and also share my personal experience of what I went through to get the license. To get access to the full transcript please consider b…

РУ👇//Golda Meir was a very special woman. She was a talented orator, a Zionist political activist, and the first (and so far, only) female Prime Minister of Israel. This episode is dedicated to her life story. To get access to the full transcript please consider becoming a member on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KoFi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or …

РУ👇// Recently, my husband and I returned to Israel after spending a month and a half in Berlin. In this episode, I want to share a few little stories about our stay there. We'll talk about a squeaky floor, podcast listeners I met, and... German dogs. To get access to the full transcript please consider becoming a member on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

РУ👇// Do you know the Central Bus Station in Tel Aviv? If you've been there before, then you know it’s a really strange place. Why is it strange? And what’s the story behind the second-largest central bus station in the world? This episode will be exactly about that. To get access to the full transcript please consider becoming a member on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

РУ👇// Israel is currently in the holiday season, and this is a great opportunity for me to talk to you about one of these holidays. This episode is dedicated to the holiday of Sukkot. We will talk about what Sukkot is, why the holiday is celebrated, and why at the end of the holiday you can see Jews dancing in the streets with Torah scrolls. To get…

РУ👇// Today's episode is about music. More specifically, about a very special and beloved Israeli musician - Arik Einstein. I will tell you a little bit about his life, his career and his music. I hope that after this episode you'll go and listen to his wonderful songs. To get access to the full transcript please consider becoming a member on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

РУ👇// This time, a new episode format - Q&A. I chose 9 interesting questions that listeners sent me, and I'm going to answer them. We'll talk about books in Hebrew, my future plans, and what helps Israelis stay strong even in very difficult times. To get access to the full transcript please consider becoming a member on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KoFi⁠…

РУ👇// This episode is going to be another travel episode. This time, I would like to tell you about a week-long trip I took with my husband to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. We will talk a bit about Serbia in general, about some nice things we did on the trip, and also about a few things that surprised us during our visit to the city of Belgrade.…

РУ👇//The Olympic Games are the world's greatest sporting competition. Every four years, the whole world watches as athletes from all over the world do amazing things, break records, and win medals. So in this episode we're going to talk about the Olympics, and not just the Olympics, but rather the Olympics from an Israeli perspective. To get access…

РУ👇//There is one place in Jerusalem that I really love and haven't told you about yet. So this time I'm going to talk about the most famous market in Jerusalem - the "Mahane Yehuda" market. In this episode, we will talk about the history of the market, read an interesting text about the market, and I will also tell you why I personally love this m…

РУ👇// This episode is going to be a bit different from the other episodes I've done on the podcast so far. In this episode, I'm going to talk with Elinor, who is a Hebrew teacher. We chose to talk about Israeli TV series and how to use them to learn Hebrew. To get access to the full transcript please consider becoming a member on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

РУ👇// A few episodes ago I mentioned the Polyglot Gathering that was to take place in Prague. In this episode, I want to tell you about my trip to Prague and this wonderful conference. To get access to the full transcript please consider becoming a member on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KoFi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (They a…

РУ👇// This spring my husband and I spent a month in Bucharest, Romania. In this episode I want to tell you some interesting stories from the time we spent there. To get access to the full transcript please consider becoming a member on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KoFi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (They are the same. KoFi is better…

РУ👇// Every year Israel commemorates Yom Hashoah. It is a day of remembrance for the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust by Nazi Germany and its collaborators, and for the Jewish resistance during that time. In today's episode I'd like to talk about this day and tell you about a special project you can take part in to remember the Holocaust …

РУ👇// When I was a student at the Tel Aviv University I had a student job. I worked as a receptionist in a boutique hotel in Tel Aviv. Why did I start working there? What did I like about the job and why did I end up leaving it? All this and more is the story of today's episode. To get access to the full transcript please consider becoming a member…

РУ👇// Many of you know that I live in Jerusalem. Personally, I think Jerusalem is an interesting city because there are so many different people living there. One of the groups that live in Jerusalem are the Haredim - the ultra-orthodox Jews. And it is this group that will be the subject of our episode today. To get access to the full transcript pl…

РУ👇// Have you heard about the Jewish holiday of Purim? I assume that you have. And how about the story behind this holiday? In this episode I want to talk about this story of Purim. Let’s travel to the Persian empire and get to learn about Ester, Mordechai and the Jewish people. To get access to the full transcript please consider becoming a membe…

РУ👇// Homework, emails, academic papers. There are always things we need to do. Sometimes we do them, but often we tell ourselves, "I'll do it....tomorrow." Today's topic is procrastination - the habit of unnecessarily delaying an important task, usually by focusing instead on less urgent, more enjoyable, and easier activities. I'm going to share m…

РУ👇// "Hatikva" is the Israeli national anthem. In today's episode, you will learn about the history of "Hatikva", the meaning of the words of the anthem, and some of the criticism that has been leveled against it in modern Israel. To get access to the full transcript please consider becoming a member on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KoFi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreo…

РУ👇// Today's episode is an interview - a conversation with my student and friend Katya. In this episode she will share with you her insights into language learning, tips and recommendations for learning Hebrew. To get access to the full transcript please follow this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Oc_Yg7ZeDByMwEkNrq5f_0YvGCqYOWgl/view?usp=s…

РУ👇// Do you remember the episodes about the Israeli judicial reform in 2023? Most Israelis avoided this topic since the beginning of the war, but in early January something dramatic happened. The Israeli High Court of Justice announced it's decision regarding the petitions against the legislation passed by the government. What did they decide and …

РУ👇// About two weeks ago, I made a dream come true - I went on a trip to Stockholm, Sweden with my husband. How did it go and what did we do in this cold city? Let me tell you in this episode. To get access to the full transcript please consider becoming a member on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KoFi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (They are the same. KoFi is better…

РУ👇// This will be the last episode in 2023. So this episode is all about reviewing the past year. To do this, I'm going to answer 6 simple questions and tell you all about my 2023. To get access to the full transcript please consider becoming a member on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KoFi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (They are the same. KoFi is better for me) PLEASE …

РУ👇// As you probably know, Israel is still at war. And there are still Israeli hostages in Gaza. In this episode I want to talk to you about the issue of the hostages and how Israel is dealing with it. And I also want to tell you a more personal story. I want to tell you about one of the abductees who is currently in Gaza. This is somebody I know …

РУ👇// About a month ago, the new building of the Israeli National Library was opened to the public. I decided to use this occasion to talk about this library, it's interesting history and my recent visit there. To get access to the full transcript please consider becoming a member on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KoFi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (They are the same. KoFi is b…

РУ👇// In today's episode I want to talk to you about volunteering. But not just any volunteering - our focus will be on volunteering in Israel during the war. What is the connection between a popular Tel Aviv restaurant, laundry and Twitter posts? I invite you to find out. To get access to the full transcript please consider becoming a member on ⁠⁠…

РУ👇// Dan Ariely is a popular researcher in psychology and behavioural economics. In this episode I will be talking about his life story, a few of his experiments and some of his research. At the end of the episode, I will recommend some books, a series and a podcast that you can use to keep practising your Hebrew. To get access to the full transcr…

🇷🇺Внизу // In Israeli culture, the Israeli army plays an important role. Almost all Israeli men and women serve in the army, usually between the ages of 18 and 22. As a result, the army has a significant influence on the Hebrew language spoken in Israel. What verbs do we use when we talk about military service? And what acronyms and slang words hav…

🇷🇺Внизу // Over the past two weeks I have heard countless stories of heroism among the Israeli people. Today I would like to share with you three selected stories of people who were brave, wise and resourceful in times of crisis and danger. Since that day, Israel has been in a state of war. This war is the subject of today's episode. To get access …

🇷🇺Внизу // 7 October 2023 will forever be remembered as a black day in the history of Israel. On that day, hundreds of Hamas terrorists attacked Israel, murdering more than 1000 civilians and kidnapping more than 100 Israelis. Since that day, Israel has been in a state of war. This war is the subject of today's episode. To get access to the full tr…

🇷🇺Внизу // I moved to Jerusalem almost a year ago. So let me take you on a little tour of the city. In today's episode, I'm going to tell you some stories about my favourite places in this city. To get access to the full transcript please consider becoming a member on KoFi or Patreon (They are the same. KoFi is better for me) Я переехала в Иерусали…

🇷🇺Внизу // Yuval Noah Harari is an Israeli who gained worldwide recognition in the last 15 years. He teaches history and has written three highly popular books. Today, I will share some information about Harari and discuss three fascinating ideas he has presented. To get access to the full transcript please consider becoming a member on KoFi or Pat…

🇷🇺Внизу // In this episode, we explore Stoicism, an ancient philosophy that presents four important ideas on how to live a better life. By diving deep into the heart of this ancient philosophy, we discover how these principles serve as a roadmap for living a resilient and meaningful life in today's world. Whether you are new to Stoicism or not, com…

🇷🇺Внизу // Shalom again. I am back from my summer holiday and ready to create new episodes. This episode is about Rosh Hashana, which is the Jewish new year celebration. What is it and how is it celebrated? Let us explore it together. To get access to the full transcript please consider becoming a member on KoFi or Patreon (They are the same. KoFi …

🇷🇺Внизу // Today's episode is a special one, as I have a guest on the podcast. Christina Salhi is a university professor, polyglot and "Ramzor" enthusiast. Join us for a conversation about Hebrew, fear of speaking and what we can learn from children. To get access to the full transcript please consider becoming a member on KoFi or Patreon (They are…

🇷🇺Внизу //This is the second part of the episode on the current political crisis in Israel. What has happened in the last few weeks and why is everyone talking about the " reasonableness clause "? To get access to the full transcript please consider becoming a member on KoFi or Patreon (They are the same. KoFi is better for me) Это вторая часть вып…

🇷🇺Внизу // If you have been paying attention to the news over the past few months, then you probably know that Israel is in the midst of a very serious political crisis. What's going on and how did it happen? Let's try to talk about it in simple and slow Hebrew. To get access to the full transcript please consider becoming a member on KoFi or Patre…

🇷🇺Внизу // One of the reasons I started this podcast is to help Hebrew students understand authentic content in Hebrew. So today I am going to give you recommendations for something to watch, something to read and a great song in Hebrew. To get access to the full transcript please consider becoming a member on KoFi or Partreon (They are the same. K…

🇷🇺Внизу // When you don't plan every minute of your trip abroad, sometimes you end up in the weirdest and coolest places and events. And that is the subject of today's episode - two surprising events I found myself at during my trip to Poland. To get access to the full transcript please consider becoming a member on KoFi or Partreon (They are the s…

🇷🇺Внизу // Have you ever stayed in a capsule hotel? Do you know how they work? I stayed in one in Warsaw and I want to tell you all about it. Let's also talk about Polish. I'll tell you about my experiences with this beautiful language and my tips and tricks for learning Polish. To get access to the full transcript please consider becoming a member…