How do Jews pronounce Rivka in Hebrew and/or Yiddish?? This is part of a new series – How to Speak “Jewish”! Share in the comments your ideas and/or needs down in the comments! Which words or phrases trip you up? Rivka רִבְקָה is a very common Jewish/Hebrew name in both Israel and the Jewish diaspora. […]

How do Jews pronounce the name Chava (aka Eve) in Hebrew and/or Yiddish?? This is part of a new series – How to Speak “Jewish”! Share in the comments your ideas and/or needs down in the comments! Which words or phrases trip you up? Hava חַוָּה is the name Eve in English and is the

How do Jews pronounce the name Abraham / Avraham?? This is part of a new series – How to Speak “Jewish”! Share in the comments your ideas and/or needs down in the comments! Which words or phrases trip you up? In Hebrew, Abraham becomes Avraham אַבְרָהָם. The b and v are sibling sounds and are

How do Jews pronounce Sarah in Hebrew and/or Yiddish?? This is part of a new series – How to Speak “Jewish”! Share in the comments your ideas and/or needs down in the comments! Which words or phrases trip you up? Sara שָׂרָה is generally believed to mean “princess” but can also mean noblewoman or lady.

A very simple guide to pronouncing the female Hebrew name Kochava, however you spell it — Kochavah, Koḥava, Koḥavah, כּוֹכָבָה, כוכבה. It is a female derivation of the Hebrew word for “star” (כוכב, kochav) and is a modern Hebrew/Israeli name. Whether you’re looking for Hebrew names for yourself or a baby, this is a great

However you spell it, there’s only one way to pronounce Hanukkah / Chanukah in Hebrew! How do you spell it?? Hanukkah, Hanukah, Hanukka, Hanukah, Chanuka, Chanukka, Channuka, Channukah, Chanukkah, etc etc etc, whatever new spelling someone makes up in English. Share your preferred spelling in the comments below! Chanukah חֲנוּכָּה means “dedication” in Hebrew and