Living Hebrew
Everyday Hebrew for life in a Jewish community — greetings, numbers, family, and the words around the Shabbat table. Short dialogues you can actually use. Many of these words you already know from prayer.
1. Getting acquainted
אHello and how are youTwo people meet outside the synagogue. · 9 words›2. Numbers
אCounting to tenCounting people for a minyan — the quorum of ten. · 12 words›3. Family
אThis is my familyShowing a photo at the Shabbat table. · 11 words›4. At the Shabbat table
אAt the Shabbat tableArriving as a guest for Friday-night dinner. · 9 words›5. At the synagogue
אAt the synagogueA first time in the sanctuary — who's who, and what's where. · 8 words›6. Out and about
אOut and aboutLost on the street — asking for directions, and for a little patience. · 10 words›7. Days & time
אDays & timeWorking out the week — today, tomorrow, and when Shabbat comes. · 8 words›8. Food & blessings
אFood & blessingsAt the table — matching each food to the blessing it takes. · 8 words›9. A Jewish morning
אGood morningTwo people greet each other first thing in the morning. · 6 words›10. Meeting people
אMeeting someone newTwo people introduce themselves at a community event. · 6 words›11. At the shop
אAt the marketBuying fruit at the market stall. · 7 words›12. Invitations
אCome for ShabbatInviting a friend to Friday-night dinner. · 6 words›Modern Hebrew is normally written without vowel marks. Inside each lesson you can hide the vowels to see the words as you'll really meet them.