Lesson 018 - The Dead Sea Canal
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
In this lesson we'll hear a dialog between Ronit, a journalist, and her old friend Ariel, in which they discuss the Dead Sea Canal project. This project aims to run sea water to the Dead Sea to prevent it from drying, and to make electricity by taking advantage of the big difference in sea level....

  Lesson 017 - A Visit to the Knesset
Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
In this lesson, Danny is calling the visitor information office of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament. Danny wants to bring guests to Jerusalem to see the Knesset and perhaps even watch the assembly in session. Through the dialog between Danny and the visitor information agent we'll learn some useful new words and expressions....

  Video Lesson Sampler
Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
We're excited to showcase our new video edition. Hebrew Podcasts now offers its members a video version of each lesson with a new video every two weeks. You can use the videos to learn Hebrew online or download and watch them on a portable media player. In this video sampler, we'll see excerpts from four different lessons....

  Lesson 016 - Beijing Olympics
Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The Olympic games in Beijing are rapidly approaching. In this lesson, Noa and Danny discuss the Israeli delegate and their prospects of winning a medal at the Olympics. In particular, Danny is interested in the doubles tennis where Israel has strong players for both the men and the women....

  Lesson 015 - Eating Out
Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
In today's lesson, we'll hear a young couple discuss going out to eat. They talk about various kinds of food, where to go, and how to get there. Food related vocabulary is always useful for learners of a new language. You'll find it especially useful if you plan to visit Israel....

  Lesson 014 - Ski at Mt. Hermon
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
In this lesson Ilan receives a phone call from his aunt Dina. She wants to take him skiing on Mount Hermon, Israel's only ski resort. Ilan raises objections, but Dina can be quite persuasive. Through the dialog we'll learn how to answer the phone, ask questions, and use some new expressions....

  Lesson 013 - Seasons and Weather
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
In today's Hebrew lesson we'll hear from Noa about her summer vacation in Spain. We'll talk about the weather in Spain, and the weather back home, and learn some new words and expressions related to speaking about the weather....

  Lesson 012 - Zimmer
Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Today Danny is going to make reservations for a Zimmer in a kibbutz. A Zimmer is a popular type of bed-and-breakfast vacation house in the Israeli countryside. In recent years this form of vacation has become very popular in Israel, and you can find luxurious cabins and vacation homes in beautiful locations such as Mount Carmel and the Galilee in t...

  Lesson 011 - Clothes and Colors
Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
In today's lesson we'll hear Noa and Rina discuss a favorite topic, buying clothes. Rina's birthday is coming up and she wants new clothes in the colors of the latest fashion. We'll learn how to speak about clothes and colors, and pick up some useful expressions....

  Lesson 010 - Ulpan
Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
In today's lesson we'll hear from Noa about her job teaching Hebrew at the ulpan. An ulpan is a school for the intensive study of Hebrew that is designed for adult new immigrants to Israel. Noa will tell us about her students and the program....

  Lesson 009 - Yom Ha'atzmaut
Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
In this Hebrew lesson we'll hear a dialog between Talia and her mom about celebrating Yom Ha'atzmaut, the Israeli Independence Day. This year on May 8, Israel will celebrate its sixtieth anniversary. Many world leaders are planning to come to Israel to participate in the celebrations. In our lesson however, we'll focus on the plans of one family....