Episodes 462
Avg. Duration 8m
Activity Active
Since Aug 2013
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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43%
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A bite-size podcast showcasing modern Hebrew and its slang. Host Guy Sharett explains what we can learn about Israeli psyche, society, and culture through the Hebrew language.

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#449 Air It Out

Jun 02, 2026 13m

The Hebrew word for air is אוויר, while אווירה is atmosphere/ambience. There are other interesting words taken from אוויר, like fluffy or ceiling fan. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New…

#116 Get Up Close and Personal with Your Hebrew

May 26, 2026 9m

As soon as you get close to the root קרב you realize there's much to learn: From family members, to boxing matches, to intestines. Guy helps to make sense of it all, including how it relates to the…

#112 How to Make an Impression with Your Hebrew

May 19, 2026 10m

The shoresh ר.ש.מ is one of those Hebrew roots with so many different words stemming from it, you could easily get baffled. Whether you want to make an impression, write a list, pick up a…

#111 It's All in the Game

May 12, 2026 9m

The word משחק can mean so many things in Hebrew – from a game, a match, or a toy, to acting in a movie or a play. Guy explains this root, שֹחק, and teaches us how to thank a good friend who brought…

#106 Learning Hebrew? Kol Ha-Kavod!

May 05, 2026 8m

The Middle East is a place where people swear "on the honor of their mom" without thinking too much. Guy teaches us all the uses of the Hebrew word כבוד – "honor" – right from the Prime Minister's…

#104 Streetwise Support: Ease the Heavy Burden of Learning Hebrew

Apr 28, 2026 7m

The word for "support" – תמיכה – is used widely in Hebrew, mainly in the context of tech support. The verb is לתמוך. Guy has a special message at the end of the show related to this. Curious? Have a…

#448 You the Landlord or the Tenant?

Apr 14, 2026 10m

Oftentimes, Israelis mix up the Hebrew words משכיר and שוכר. It's the difference between "renting" an apartment and "renting out" an apartment. It's a common mistake that you don't have to make! Guy…

#102 Crazy Hebrew for Crazy Days

Mar 31, 2026 8m

We are going through some ימים משוגעים – "crazy days" – in Israel at the moment, so let's talk about how we drive someone crazy in Hebrew. Guy promises a special sanity episode once things get back…

#101 Don't Mess With My Shnatz!

Mar 11, 2026 9m

How do we sleep in Hebrew? What about snoozes and power naps? Guy talks about our sacred שנ"צ, and introduces us to some very sleepy words. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and…

#100 Celebrating 100 Episodes by Saying Toda

Feb 24, 2026 9m

This is from our 100th podcast episode, and we felt it was time to say, "toda raba," thanks so much. This is a good opportunity to learn how to thank someone profusely and cynically in Hebrew. Hear…

#97 "Amud": A Pole of Good Standing

Feb 17, 2026 10m

Omed, "stands," and omed le-, "is about to," are two different things. Guy teaches us the important words in this shorseh("root"), ע.מ.ד, one of which is also a sexual term. At the end of the…

#447 They're Exploiting the Situation

Feb 10, 2026 7m

The Hebrew word נצלן is an exploiter – someone who'll use you and then dump you without giving it a second thought. In this episode, Guy breaks down the word and its root נצל. Hear the All-Hebrew…

#88 Yeled, Who Are You Kidding?

Feb 03, 2026 9m

The Hebrew word ילד – 'child' – comes from the root 'y.l.d' – י.ל.ד – which has made a huge career for itself in Semitic languages. This is a great example of how one root behaves in different verb…

#85 Summoning the Linguistic Chakra

Jan 27, 2026 8m

Guy shares his top 10 tips on how to rejuvenate your linguistic inner self: 1. Find stuff you love and read about it in Hebrew. 2. Songs on StreetwiseHebrew.com 3. Radio: Israeli National Radio in…

#446 Early Retirement

Jan 20, 2026 9m

The Hebrew word פרישה means retirement, and these days פרישה המוקדמת is on everyone's mind. Guy explains פרישה and other words from its root פרש. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words…

#78 Handy Hebrew Hints

Jan 13, 2026 8m

The Hebrew word יד means hand, but also so much more. Let's find out its other meanings, idioms, and expressions Israelis often use. And what's yad2? Guy gives us a hand with the lesson. Hear the…

#80 High-Tech Hebrew

Jan 06, 2026 8m

You can't be in the Start-up Nation and not know how to talk tech in Hebrew. Guy teaches us how to say "attachment," "text message," and "chat" in Hebrew, and how to conjugate the verb לסמס. Things…

An End-Of-The-Year Offer Too Good to Miss

Dec 28, 2025 2m

If you've ever considered becoming a Streetwise Hebrew patron but haven't gotten around to it, now might be the best time to join and gain access to our all-Hebrew episodes. Starting January 1st, our…

#95 In Case of Emergency, Call Streetwise Hebrew

Dec 23, 2025 7m

Many things "happen" here in the Holy Land, which is why the root "kara" – ק.ר.ה – with all its derivatives, is so popular. Guy Sharett explains how it's related to murder, earthquakes, and soy milk,…

#445 It's a Serious Leak

Dec 16, 2025 7m

From leaking documents to a leaky faucet at home, the root דלפ is an interesting one, and from which we get the Hebrew word for whistleblower. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and…

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