Hebrew Words


Black and white drawing of Deborah holding up her right arm while being surrounded by men.
Deborah — D'vorah
Each Bible character reflects a unique Hebrew virtue—faith, humility, courage, wisdom, loyal love, and more. Today, you’ll learn how to say their names in Hebrew.
Rebecca with a young child, symbolizing compassion and faith in biblical stories.
Rebecca — Rivkah
Each Bible character reflects a unique Hebrew virtue—faith, humility, courage, wisdom, loyal love, and more. Today, you’ll learn how to say their names in Hebrew.
Samuel reading to Eli the Judgements of God
Samuel — Shmuel
Each Bible character reflects a unique Hebrew virtue—faith, humility, courage, wisdom, loyal love, and more. Today, you’ll learn how to say their names in Hebrew.
Artistic depiction of Isaiah the prophet with a long beard and traditional robes, symbolizing biblical prophecy and spiritual guidance.
Isaiah — Yeshayahu
Learn how to say “Isaiah” in Hebrew—Yeshayahu (יְשַׁעְיָהוּ)—the prophet who carried this message into some of the darkest days of Judah’s history.
Moses and the burning bush
Moses — Moshe
Learn how to say “Moses — Moshe” (מֹשֶׁה)—the Hebrew leader who received the Ten Commandments and shaped biblical faith.
Ancient biblical scene of Jacob, also known as Ya'akov, receiving a blessing from his mother, symbolizing faith and heritage.
Jacob — Ya'akov
Learn how to say “Jacob — Ya'akov” (יעקב)—The father of the Twelve Tribes of Israel and a central patriarch.
Abraham's journey from UR to Canaan
Abraham — Avraham
Discover the meaning of Avraham (Abraham), the father of the Jewish people, and why he remains a central figure of faith.
The annunciateion oil painting on cavas by Poalo de Matteis
Army of Helpers — Tzavah Shel Ozrim
Learn how to say “Army of Helpers — Tzavah Shel Ozrim” (צבא של עוזרים)—emphasizing collective action and shared responsibility.
Children participating in a cultural festival, dressed in white dresses and floral crowns, holding flowers and traditional items, with hay bales and greenery in the background.
Holiday — Chag
Learn how to say “Holiday — Chag” (חג)—It expresses the idea of offering the highest quality of what we have—our energy, our resources, our devotion, and our gratitude.
Yael joyfully smiling with elderly woman holding a food box
Giving Our Best — Notnim Hachi Tov Shelanu
Learn how to say “Giving Our Best — Notnim Hachi Tov Shelanu” (נותנים הכי טוב שלנו)—by giving back the best of ourselves.
Grapes growing on a tree with green leaves around them.
Firstfruits — Perot Rishonim
Learn how to say “Firstfruits — Perot Rishonim” (פירות ראשונים)— the earliest produce dedicated to God as an act of gratitude.
Young boy picking ripe red apples from a tree in an orchard, representing harvest and agricultural work.
Harvest — Katsiyr
Learn how to say “Harvest — Katsiyr” (קָצִיר)—when the harvest season marks the transition from summer to autumn.