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Received this wonderful review ❤️

Thank you so much Santo for your kind words! I’m thrilled to hear that you found the book simple and approachable—it’s exactly what I hoped to create for beginners like you. Learning Hebrew at any stage in life is an incredible journey, and I’m so happy to be part of yours.

For anyone thinking about starting, this is proof that it’s never too late to begin!

Wishing you continued success and joy in your Hebrew learning!

hebrewbyinbal.com/order

#Book#Review#Hebrew

“What a relief!”

You know that feeling when you finally sit down after a long day, kick off your shoes, and take that first sip of tea (or wine—no judgment)? Well, multiply that by a whole week, and that’s the feeling of making it to Shabbat!

Six days of emails, errands, traffic, and ‘I’ll get to it later’s’—and then, just like that, Friday night arrives, and the world slows down. Candles are lit, challah is on the table, and suddenly, life makes sense again.

So, if you’ve been running on caffeine and good intentions all week—what a relief—Shabbat is finally here!

Shabbat Shalom! How are you unwinding this week?

It’s so easy to look at what’s still undone.

What didn’t get finished.

Where you thought you’d be by now.

But this week — before rushing into what’s next —

pause and look around at what is.

What you’ve made it through.

What you’ve learned.

What you’ve built, even in small, quiet ways.

Because momentum doesn’t just come from hustle.

It comes from acknowledging your own strength.

When you focus on what you have — not just materially, but internally —
you remind yourself of what you’re capable of.

And that reminder?

That’s fuel.

That’s forward energy.

So let this weekend be your check-in.

Not just to rest.

But to reflect on how far you've already come.

There is so much more ahead — but you’re not starting from scratch.

You're moving forward with everything you’ve already earned, learned, and become.

Shabbat Shalom 💫

Here’s to starting the next step from a place of real power.

"The ambivalence at the core of #hipster lent itself to what would become hipster #Judaism. Was hipster Judaism a sincere reclamation of an identity otherwise shunned as dorky? (#Hebrew school: dorky. #Jewish communal publications: dorky. Parents wanting you to follow traditions: dorky. Eating different foods and celebrating different holidays than everyone else: dorky.) Or was it an ironic embrace of the dorky?

Nowhere was this ambivalence leaned into more than in the very existence of something called #Heeb, a 2001-2010 print publication recently brought back to digital life by Mik Moore, a Jewish marketer we recently interviewed on Bonjour Chai. It was slur-reclamation, but not the earnest sort. It leaned into the squirming."

thecjn.ca/arts-culture/hipster

The Canadian Jewish News · Hipster Judaism's cultural impact is hitting us differently two decades after it peakedYou could credit or blame Canadians for how this perpetuated throughout the 2000s.

🥙 Sabeach or Sabich? Either way, it’s delicious! 🥚🍆✨

Israeli street food fans, this one’s for you! If you’ve ever bitten into a warm, fluffy pita packed with crispy eggplant, creamy tahini, and that tangy kick of amba – you know sabeach is more than just a sandwich; it’s an experience! 🤩

Some say it’s a breakfast food, others eat it all day long—what’s your take? And what’s your must-have ingredient in a sabeach? Tell me in the comments! ⬇️

😩 Tired of struggling with Hebrew?

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📘 Hebrew 1: Write in print letters.
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🔡 Hebrew 3: Read with nikud, confidently.

Each book includes a FREE video course for step-by-step guidance.

Perfect for:
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Breaking the Silence (on FB):

The following statement was published in #Haaretz’s #Hebrew print edition on Friday, in collaboration with many of our partners in #Israeli civil society.

“Say no to the Israeli government’s policy of death

Tens of thousands of deaths, entire cities razed, millions of human beings emaciated from hunger, hostages abandoned to suffer and die - none of this satisfies the bloodlust of the #Netanyahu-Ben Gvir government.

For the sake of its political survival, and in the name of the war of attrition it declared against the Palestinian people, the Israeli government is prepared to continue committing the gravest crimes.

This is what dictatorship looks like - when a leader is prepared to trade in human blood for his own selfish interests.

It’s time to say loud and clear: We will not continue to follow him on this path of doom.

We all have a duty to resist the Netanyahu-Ben Gvir government’s policy of death.

#Palestine #Gaza #BenGvir #Fascism #Genocide #WaeCrime #Politics #BreakingTheSilence @palestine @israel

Comment “FREE GUIDE” to get it! 📝

In my free guide, I’ll show you exactly how much Hebrew you can actually speak and understand in less than 4 hours!

Yes — 4 hours! 😃

Because there’s a new, better way to learn Hebrew 👄🫶

One where every single minute of learning is focused, clear, and pushes you forward.

No more random vocabulary.

No more feeling stuck.

No more learning without knowing how to use it!

💥 This guide will open your eyes to what’s really possible — fast, exciting, real-life progress you can actually feel.

📥 Ready to see it for yourself?

Comment “FREE GUIDE” below and I’ll send it to you! 💙🇮🇱

Everything I’ve wanted—I went after.

Moved countries? Done.
Took a leap for love? Leapt.
Reinvented myself twice? Built my own roadmap.
Built my business? Showed up daily, made it real.

Now, another move—this time within the U.S.—intentional, purposeful, the next step forward.

Because movement is life. Growth comes from action.

Same with learning Hebrew. It won’t just happen. Commit. Show up. Push through.

If you want to truly speak, read, and write Hebrew—not just collect words—take action. I’ll guide you every step of the way.

Will my programs make you fluent in Hebrew? How long will it take? What’s the best way?

Forget about fluency. It’s not a switch you flip—it’s a journey.

I’ve spoken English since I was 4, run a business in it, and am even married to an English speaker. Am I fluent? No idea. And it doesn’t matter.

Fluency isn’t about never making mistakes. It’s about progress.

The real magic?
✅ Understanding more conversations
✅ Ordering in Hebrew with confidence
✅ Building relationships & new opportunities

Focus on small wins. Find a method that keeps you moving forward. Enjoy the process. That’s what makes Hebrew part of your life! 💙

Dayenu is a Hebrew word that means, "it would have been sufficient" or "it would have been enough." This Hebrew song is traditionally sung at the Jewish holiday of Passover, at the Seder. Our Jewish Dayenu design is great all year, but especially awesome for Passover! Also available in blue lettering.

Buy tote bag here: amazon.com/dp/B0BYQLCPSS?th=1&

Other products and other Passover designs too

People treat these as facts, but they’re what keep learners stuck! 🚩

I hear…
➡️ “More study = speaking will feel natural.” (Yet it only gets harder.)
➡️ “No immersion = no real progress.” (So they keep waiting… and never start.)
➡️ “I must read/write before speaking.” (Not if speaking is your goal! I’ve solved the ‘how’—just follow my steps.)

These aren’t just myths—they’re roadblocks. Once you learn differently, everything changes.

💡 Which one have you believed? Drop the number below! 👇

P.S. Sunday’s email will shatter what you thought about learning Hebrew. Comment “EMAIL” to get it! 📩