Over the past several weeks, I have had about eight lessons with Rabbi Sherry, and my Hebrew learning has become more interactive and analytical. We still go over long reading passages and practice basic…
"Yes, I have started writing in my target language. I prefer to type. Yes, I have started to see patterns emerge in the structures between words, clauses, and sentences. Specifically my mentor and I spent our last lesson going over the roots of words…"
"Over the past few weeks, my Hebrew learning has continued to progress steadily. I have noticed significant improvements in my comprehension, fluency, and ability to form more complex sentences. One of the most notable changes has been my growing…"
"The history of a language is closely tied to its language family, a group of languages descended from a common ancestor. For example, English belongs to the Indo-European family, specifically the Germanic branch, which includes languages like German…"
Hebrew Learning Journal Entry #2
Over the past two weeks, I have had two lessons with Rabbi Sherry, and I can already see progress in my Hebrew comprehension and speaking skills. During these last sessions, we focused on more extensive dialogue…
"One aspect of Israeli culture that deeply interests me is the intersection of language and historical memory, particularly in how Hebrew has been revitalized as a modern spoken language while preserving its religious roots. This topic relates to…"
The HBO Max Israeli miniseries Valley of Tears (שעת נעילה), presents a gripping and emotional portrayal of the Yom Kippur War of 1973. As an artifact of Israeli culture, it delves into themes of…
"The difference between sound and spelling is a critical concept in language learning, particularly for Hebrew, which has a unique phonetic structure. In essence, sound refers to the actual pronunciation of words, while spelling pertains to how those…"
In my first session with Rabbi Sherry we covered a variety of fundamental aspects, including dialogue readings, basic conversational exchanges, gender conjugations, and an overview of my learning plan. During this…
Cultural Post: Sholom Artzi’s "היא לא יודעת מה עובר עלי"
Sholom Artzi is often referred to as one of the most beloved voices in Israeli music, and his song "היא לא יודעת מה עובר עלי" (She Doesn’t Know What I’m Going Through) stands as a testament…
"The diagram on page 9 of the Aitchison linguistics text depicts a wheel with different linguistic disciplines radiating from the center. These disciplines, such as phonetics, phonology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics,…"
"The readings present two frameworks for understanding cultural differences: the concepts discussed in Figuring Foreigners Out and Hofstede's 6-D model of national culture. Figuring Foreigners Out introduces several key dimensions, including…"
Lavi Ohana I have structured my self-directed Hebrew learning plan to enhance my proficiency in all four language skills; speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Through a combination of self-study, immersive experiences, and mentorship. My plan includes…
"Both readings discuss the complex nature of language, both in terms of its neurological basis and how meaning is constructed. One question I have about the texts is how exactly the brain coordinates the multiple complex processes involved in…"
"Both readings discuss the complex nature of language, both in terms of its neurological basis and how meaning is constructed. One question I have about the texts is how exactly the brain coordinates the multiple complex processes involved in…"
Both readings discuss the complex nature of language, both in terms of its neurological basis and how meaning is constructed. One question I have about the texts is how exactly the brain coordinates the multiple complex processes involved in…