HEBREW VERBS with Rut Avni

Hebrew news often sounds passive, but this is not a flaw or a stylistic accident. It reflects how Hebrew uses verb forms to direct attention — sometimes to the person, sometimes to the event.

Every year, the same questions come up. Which blessing comes first? Do we sing before or after lighting? What changes after the first night of Hanukkah? Good news: lighting the Hanukkah candles is simple once you know the flow. This short guide walks you through exactly what to do each night of Hanukkah, step by step, without overthinking it. Before Lighting the Hanukkah Candles Before you say any blessings, set up your hanukkiah and place it somewhere visible, ideally by a w

Relying on Google, apps, or AI for Hebrew verb conjugations? Think twice. Digital tools may feel quick, but they’re notoriously inconsistent — and often flat-out wrong. Hebrew verbs are complex, with binyanim, gizrot, and irregular patterns that AI frequently misinterprets. That’s why serious learners still turn to vetted print resources like Shmuel Bolozky’s 501 Hebrew Verbs, where accuracy is guaranteed because it has to be. If you want reliable Hebrew verb forms you can tr