So you’ve been converting to Judaism for…how long? A year, two, more? What does it feel like to actually cross the finish line? For many, completing the journey to become Jewish is a long-awaited moment – but the emotions that come with it might not be what you expect. I can only speak for myself, […]

How do you pronounce the gender-neutral Hebrew name Shachar (aka Dawn)?? 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? Shachar שַׁחַר means “dawn” and is the root of a Jewish word you […]

How do Jews pronounce Chana / Hana / Hannah?? 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? Chana חַנָּה is a very common Hebrew name for Jewish girls and women, both in […]

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. […]

How do Jews say “amen”?? 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? Amen אָמֵן means verily or truly, and is derived from the Hebrew word aman אָמַן, which means to confirm […]

Shalom, chaverim! What does that even mean?? Find out here, and get some encouragement along the way.

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 […]