The Rosen School of Hebrew Blog

Israel’s Most Famous Literary Figures

Israel is a country with a rich and vibrant literary tradition, home to a diverse range of poets, novelists, and…

Interesting Facts About the Star of David

The Star of David is called Magen David in Hebrew, which literally translates to “The Shield of David”. This is…

Hebrew Slang for Hanging Out in Israel

Sometimes you can speak a foreign language but still find yourself in a conversation where you wonder: “wait…what was that?”…

Important Hebrew phrases to use in Israel

What do you do if you’re desperate to use the bathroom and don’t know how to ask for where it…

Learn some Hebrew Slang!

Every language has its own slang terms. It’s interesting to learn a language’s slang, and by extension, the culture and…

Challah and Our Ascension Through Hebrew

How does a simple ritual involving challah, the bread we eat during the Shabbat meal, relate to the ascension of…

How to slow down your brain’s decline through language

So, our title may sound a little depressing, but we have great news for you! It involves a wonderful adventure…

Hebrew for Kids: How to Connect Your Children to Heritage

For many around the world, Hebrew is a language that signifies their heritage and culture. Specifically, the Jews of the…

6 Things You Need to Know About Israeli Culture

Israel, the Holy Land, is home to a melting pot of cultures. From one end of the country to the…

Tel Aviv: The Capital of Mediterranean Cool

The New York Times called Tel Aviv the “Mediterranean Capital of Cool”. It’s not hard to see why. The city…

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