How To Read the Hebrew Alphabet Known as the Aleph Bet, the Hebrew alphabet contains 22 letters. The Hebrew alphabet, or the Aleph Bet, consists of 22 letters. The Aleph […]

Why is Hebrew Written from Right to Left? Most languages are written from left to right. Hebrew is one of the exceptions. Most languages are, like English, written from left

Guide to Jewish Food Terms Commonly used words and phrases for “noshers” and “fressers.” Whether you’re stepping into a Jewish deli for the first time, shopping at a kosher supermarket or going to a

A Guide to Jewish Acronyms and Abbreviations Common Hebrew (and Aramaic) shorthand translated and explained. For centuries before text-messaging and emailing birthed ubiquitous linguistic shorthand terms like LOL, TTYL and

What Is the Meaning of Chai? The Hebrew word for life is a popular symbol and toast — and is linked to the number 18. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4TO8UufSoo Chai  (חי) is the

Similar Jewish Words You Don’t Want to Mix Up From kibbitz/kibbutz to mitzvah/mikveh, we round up some easily confused Hebrew and Yiddish terms. It can be hard to pronounce and