Simply Hebrew - פשוט עברית

👇 Being a bus driver is full of challenges: long hours on the road, dealing with passengers who aren’t always easy, low pay, and crowded streets. But there are also small rewards that make it worthwhile—like direct contact with passengers and the stability of the job.

In this episode, I speak with Eran Wolfson, a public bus driver in Israel, who shares the real, unfiltered story of life behind the wheel. Honest, raw, and full of insight into what it really takes to drive a bus in Israel.

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👇 Happy Passover! 🍷🍪🍽Missed it last year or want a refresher before the holiday? This episode is perfect for diving into Passover traditions — now with slower speech and a festive music background to make learning easier and more fun!

In this episode, we’re exploring the traditions of Passover (Pesach). We'll cover pre-holiday customs, Seder night, and key concepts connected to this special time of year.

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👇 In this episode, I talk with my cousin Lia, who lives in Tel Aviv–where daily life right now is shaped by missile attacks and sirens that send people running to shelters, sometimes in the middle of the night.

Lia moved to the U.S. as a young child and later chose to return to Israel on her own. In our conversation, she shares how she maintained her Hebrew, the differences she sees between life in the U.S. and Israel, and–most importantly–what it feels like to live in Tel Aviv at this moment.

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All non-original music and sound effects in this episode were taken from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — a platform for sharing music and other media, free to use with no attribution required.

👇 Today we’re talking about a delicious topic: Hebrew expressions that are connected to food.

Food is a big part of everyday life, and in Hebrew - just like in many other languages - people often use food to describe situations, feelings, and even people.

Sometimes the connection is obvious, and sometimes… it’s a little surprising.

In this episode, we’ll look at three popular Hebrew expressions you might hear in everyday conversations in Israel. And as usual, we’ll explore them through short stories based on real-life situations.

Let’s get started! 🍽️

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🗣️ This video is ideal for beginner to intermediate Hebrew learners. I explain the stories in clear Hebrew and translate difficult words into English and Spanish 🇬🇧🇪🇸.

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👇 In this episode, we dive into one of the most extraordinary places on Earth — the Dead Sea. Located between Israel and Jordan, it is facing a growing crisis that threatens its future.

Why is the water level dropping by about one meter every year? What happened to the Jordan River that once fed it? And how are mineral factories and massive evaporation ponds connected to the sea’s dramatic shrinkage?

We also talk about the unique experience of floating in its salty water, the strange beauty of the desert landscape, and the dangerous sinkholes that suddenly swallow land without warning.

The Dead Sea has always been called “dead” — but now the question is: can it be saved before it dies for good?

Join me for a closer look at the environmental, economic, and human story behind the lowest place on Earth.

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👇 In this episode, we talk about the growing teacher shortage in Israel.

I speak with Natalie, an elementary school teacher from Petah Tikva with 14 years of experience in the education system. Together, we look at what is happening inside Israeli schools today, why fewer and fewer people want to become teachers, and why so many of those who are already there decide to leave.

Natalie shares what daily life looks like inside the classroom, what this shortage means for students and schools across the country, and why she is worried about the future of young people in Israel.

Join me to hear her perspective and discover the challenges facing Israeli schools today.

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👇 One of the most talked-about murder cases in Israel’s history: the murder of Tair Rada.
A teenage girl murdered in a small, quiet town in northern Israel. Inside a school. In the middle of a regular school day.
A deeply flawed police investigation, crucial leads never fully explored, one man sent to prison — later released after a retrial.
And one question that still has no answer: Who really killed Tair Rada?

Join me as we revisit the evidence, the doubts, and the unanswered questions

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All non-original music and sound effects in this episode were taken from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — a platform for sharing music and other media, free to use with no attribution required.

In this episode of News in Hebrew, we’ve got three fresh stories from around the world.

First, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, a dance club comes up with an unusual and creative idea to attract tourists, more specifically female tourists who are passionate about dancing tango.

Then, we head north to Mexico, where a famous British baker opens a high-end bakery in Mexico City. A few comments he makes, without bad intentions, spark a media storm and end up angering many locals.

And finally, in Israel, the state decides to sue a major supermarket chain for a controversial practice: deducting missing cash from the salaries of female cashiers whenever there’s a shortage at the register.

Three stories, three places, and one more episode of News in Hebrew. Let’s get started.

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👇 A special holiday episode!
This one is extra exciting for me — because I’m not alone. I’m joined by Ben Gur-Arie, an amazing conversation partner, and together we dive into one of the most fascinating moments of the year: Hanukkah and Christmas.

Two very different holidays, full of lights, traditions, music, and anticipation — and somehow they always arrive side by side.
If you live in Israel, especially outside of mixed cities like Haifa, Acre, or Jerusalem, you might feel this overlap a little less. But if you live abroad — like me, and like many of you listening — you know exactly what we’re talking about.

In this episode, Ben and I share the excitement leading up to the holidays, touch on a few traditions, explore topics that are meaningful to us, and ask a fun question: what can Hanukkah and Christmas learn from each other? ✨A warm, curious, light-filled conversation — perfect for this time of year, or really any time you want a little holiday spirit!

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👇 Today we’ve got a fun and slightly cheeky topic: Hebrew expressions people use behind someone’s back — the ones you really wouldn’t want the person to overhear. It could get awkward… for everyone.
And let’s be honest: no matter where you’re from, every language has these little phrases people use to point out someone’s annoying habits or less-than-perfect personality traits. That’s just how humans are — we like finding creative ways to talk about others, especially when they’re not around.
In this episode, we’ll focus on five popular Hebrew expressions you might hear when people talk about someone who isn’t in the room.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy — this one’s going to be fun, surprising, and full of laughs!

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🎧 If you enjoy programs like VOA News or Spotlight Radio, you'll probably enjoy this too — same clear style, but in Hebrew 🇮🇱

🗣️ This video is ideal for beginner to intermediate Hebrew learners. I explain the stories in clear Hebrew and translate difficult words into English and Spanish 🇬🇧🇪🇸.

All non-original music and sound effects in this episode were taken from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — a platform for sharing music and other media, free to use with no attribution required.