Building a Jewish Life

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 […]

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 […]

Why is “ch” so hard to pronounce in Hebrew?? Will you ever speak “Jewish” like you “belong”??

Welcome to the new series – How to Speak “Jewish”! Which words or phrases trip you up in Jewish situations? Be sure to share your ideas and/or needs down in the comments!

Ever considered converting to Judaism? It’s probably a lot harder than you think, and it can take years. Here’s the process in a nutshell. Please donate to help modernize the blog and help bring it to YouTube: https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8ZjyzElzyC