Sami Bsoul, PhD
For 27 years, I have taught Hebrew.
In those years, people have come into my classroom for all kinds of reasons. Some stayed for years. Some stayed for months. Some left after a few lessons. Some left after working hard for a long time.
I learned not to assume I know why.
Life happens. Priorities change. Money changes. Work changes. People discover that what they wanted six months ago is no longer what they want now.
And sometimes leaving is simply the right decision.
But after watching people learn for this long, I have become interested in a different moment.
The moment when learning
Sami Bsoul, PhD
If you are looking here for fake wisdom dressed up in beautiful sentences, trauma clichés, angry attacks pretending to be truth, “society needs to understand…” speeches, victimhood for applause, inspirational bullshit with dramatic music playing in the background, or statements that sound deep for five seconds and mean nothing when you read them twice, then you are in the wrong place.
There is enough of that already.
People say they love honesty.
And many probably mean it.
Until honesty asks them to reconsider something they
Sami Bsoul, PhD
When someone says, “I love you,” most of us hear more than four words.
We hear safety.
We hear commitment.
We hear desire.
We hear I choose you.
Sometimes we hear a promise that was never actually made.
That is where things get complicated.
Someone can love you and still hurt you.
Another can love you and
Sami Bsoul, PhD
What happens when a person builds an entire life around a relationship and, somewhere along the way, becomes unsure whether they still inhabit it emotionally?
Not every difficult relationship is a bad relationship.
Not every quiet relationship is a dead one.
Not every person who stays is afraid to leave.
And not every person who looks happy is pretending.
But sometimes the life a person has built and the life they experience privately begin pulling in different directions.
Sometimes they know
Sami Bsoul, PhD
The most effective manipulation rarely feels like manipulation.
If it did, you would recognize it.
It can feel like guilt, concern, love, disappointment, or simply someone being hurt by what you said.
Sometimes it feels like an ordinary conversation that leaves you apologizing for something you still cannot quite explain.
You came to ask a question.
You leave wondering whether you were wrong to ask it.
That is where manipulation becomes interesting.
Not because every manipulative person is
Edición en español
El alma del hebreo te invita a adentrarte en este mundo, no a través de gramática rígida o reglas áridas, sino a través de las expresiones vivas y auténticas que los israelíes usan cada día.
No se trata de memorizar palabras o frases. Se trata de sentir el ritmo del hebreo, comprender el peso de sus expresiones
Édition française
L'âme de l'hébreu vous invite à entrer dans cet univers, non pas à travers une grammaire rigide ou des règles arides, mais à travers les expressions authentiques que les Israéliens utilisent au quotidien.
Il ne s'agit pas de mémoriser des mots ou des phrases. Il s'agit de ressentir le rythme de l'hébreu, de comprendre le poids de ses expressions idiomatiques et d'entrevoir
Sami Bsoul, PhD
Edición en español
El lenguaje cambia, pero la sabiduría permanece. Escribí este libro porque creo que las palabras moldean la mente, y quienes las comprenden moldean el mundo.
Este libro explora la profundidad y la belleza del hebreo a través de sus expresiones más perdurables, frases que han dado forma al lenguaje, la cultura y el pensamiento durante siglos. Es una invitación a explorar la profundidad y la belleza del hebreo a través de
Sami Bsoul, PhD
Edizione italiana
L'anima dell'ebraico ti invita a entrare in questo mondo, non attraverso una grammatica rigida o regole aride, ma attraverso le espressioni vive e autentiche che gli israeliani usano ogni giorno.
Non si tratta di memorizzare parole o frasi. Si tratta di
Sami Bsoul, PhD
Edizione italiana
Le lingue cambiano, ma la saggezza rimane. Ho scritto questo libro perché credo che le parole plasmino le menti, e chi le comprende plasma il mondo.
Questo libro esplora la profondità e la bellezza dell'ebraico attraverso le sue espressioni più durature, frasi che hanno plasmato lingua, cultura e pensiero per secoli. È un invito a scoprire la profondità e la bellezza dell'ebraico attraverso le sue espressioni
Sami Bsoul, PhD
Deutsche Ausgabe
Die Seele des Hebräischen lädt Sie ein, in diese Welt einzutauchen – nicht durch starre Grammatik oder trockene Regeln, sondern durch die lebendigen Ausdrücke, die Israelis jeden Tag verwenden.
Es geht nicht darum, Wörter oder Phrasen auswendig zu lernen. Es geht darum, den Rhythmus des Hebräischen zu spüren, die Bedeutung hinter seinen Redewendungen zu verstehen und
Sami Bsoul, PhD
Edição em português
A linguagem muda, mas a sabedoria permanece. Escrevi este livro porque acredito que as palavras moldam mentes, e aqueles que as compreendem moldam o mundo.
Este livro explora a profundidade e a beleza do hebraico através de suas expressões mais duradouras, frases que moldaram a linguagem, a cultura e o pensamento por séculos. É um convite para explorar a profundidade e a beleza do hebraico através de suas
Sami Bsoul, PhD
Edição em português
A alma do hebraico convida você a entrar neste mundo, não através de gramática rígida ou regras áridas, mas através das expressões vivas e pulsantes que os israelenses usam todos os dias.
Não se trata de memorizar palavras ou frases. Trata-se de sentir o ritmo do hebraico, compreender o peso
Sami Bsoul, PhD
Deutsche Ausgabe
Die Sprache ändert sich, aber Weisheit bleibt bestehen. Ich schrieb dieses Buch, weil ich glaube, dass Worte das Denken prägen, und diejenigen, die sie verstehen, prägen die Welt.
Dieses Buch erforscht die Tiefe und Schönheit des Hebräischen anhand seiner beständigsten Ausdrücke, Redewendungen, die Sprache, Kultur und Denken seit Jahrhunderten geprägt haben. Es ist eine Einladung, die Tiefe und Schönheit des Hebräischen durch
Sami Bsoul, PhD
Les langues évoluent, mais la sagesse demeure. J'ai écrit ce livre parce que je crois que les mots façonnent les esprits, et que ceux qui les comprennent façonnent le monde.
Ce livre explore la profondeur et la beauté de l'hébreu à travers ses expressions les plus durables, des formules qui ont façonné la langue, la culture et la pensée pendant des siècles. Il constitue une invitation à découvrir la richesse et la
Sami Bsoul, PhD
Mnohokrát je potrebné opustiť školskú učebnicu a pozrieť sa na veci z pohľadu ľudí, ktorých materinským jazykom je hebrejčina. Gramatika je dôležitá, ale spoločenský kontext je oveľa
Sami Bsoul, PhD
Keď som raz prechádzal letiskom Ben Gurion a smeroval k bráne, zastavila ma mladá dievčina pri propagačnom stánku. Pristúpila k mne s nadšeným úsmevom a opýtala sa, či mám niekoľko minút. Odpovedal som,
Stop using the same phrase every time
Stop Saying Just 'Ma Shlomcha': 23 Ways to Ask 'How Are You' in Hebrew!
Tired of using the same old greeting? In this video, I’ll teach you 23 unique and fun ways to ask "How Are You" in Hebrew! Whether you're just starting out or looking to sound more like a native speaker, these phrases will help you connect with others and enrich your Hebrew conversations.
From casual greetings to more formal expressions, you'll learn a variety of phrases that you can use in different situations. Perfect for learners of all levels!
Don’t stick to just one phrase—expand your vocabulary and impress your Hebrew-speaking friends today!
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Sami Bsoul, PhD
Hebrejčina je viac než len jazyk – je to cesta plná objavov, ktorá vás prenesie cez tisícročia histórie a kultúry. Keď začnete túto cestu, zistíte, že každý nový výraz, každé písmeno v sebe skrýva niečo zvláštne, akoby sa otvárali dvere do úplne nového sveta.
Ako niekto, kto venoval svoj život štúdiu a výučbe hebrejčiny, môžem povedať, že táto cesta nie je len výzvou, ale aj nesmiernou radosťou. Krok po kroku, so zvedavosťou a odhodlaním, si uvedomíte, ako vás hebrejčina zmení. Nie je to len o znalosti slov, ale o hlbšom spojení s príbehmi, ktoré formovali ľudstvo.
Nechajte sa viesť týmto fascinujúcim jazykom a pripravte sa na zmenu – zmenu, ktorá bude trvať celý život.
A kto vie? Možno sa jedného dňa stretneme v mojej triede. Ak áno, nezabudnite mi povedať, čo vás najviac zaujalo v tomto článku.
Sami Bsoul, PhD
Hebrejčina je jedným z najstarších jazykov na svete a má bohatú históriu, ktorá siaha tisíce rokov do minulosti. Tento jazyk, pôvodne jazyk starovekých Hebrejcov, sa vyvinul a transformoval a dnes slúži ako oficiálny jazyk štátu Izrael.
Etymológia hebrejčiny sa zakladá na viacerých historických a jazykových prameňoch, ktoré
As a teacher, I have been privileged to witness countless journeys in my students' lives, and let me tell you, they are nothing short of inspiring.
I do not believe in advertising a teaching for a particular language.
People do not learn languages by picking the one with the best advertising.
I believe, people only learn languages they need.
At the heart of my journey of becoming a teacher, is my desire to make a difference in the lives of my students. I hope I was able to inspire a love of learning in a struggling student, helping a student overcome a challenging obstacle, or simply being a positive influence in my student's life. I hope as well, I was able to make a profound impact and provide the support and guidance my students need to achieve their full potential.
You can read Hebrew short stories here; “nikudot” (vowel marks) included.
שאלתי את תלמידיי ותלמידותיי, למה כדאי ללמוד עברית?
Dana Luras ,Dominika Bodisova ,Dominika Mackova, Jana Forro, Iveta zsigova, Michaela Zatkova, Milan Caputa, Natalia Vavrovicova, Sasa Petrasova
הנה תשובותיהםן, לא נגעתי:
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I am glad that thanks to Sami, I returned to learning Hebrew after many years. Thanks to him, this time it was finally successful. You can see Sami loves to teach, he cares about his pupils and their advancement, and what again and again surprised me in a positive sense, was his endless patience. His classes are full of grammar, vocabulary but also slang or Israeli songs. Besides the regular text book, Sami also upgrades the lessons with his own material. Sami’s mantra is repetition – if you think you already mastered the easy staff, it is only thanks to the continuous repeating. In this regard, Sami’s classes are superb. If you want to learn Hebrew, learn it with Sami, I warmly recommend!
Jozef Hyrja
Bratislava
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"I studied several other languages in the past, and I have to say, Sami is one of the best teachers I have ever met. It seems that his patience is never-ending and the system, which makes his students advance and acquire an amazing amount of vocabulary, is unique. Sami can be both strict and motivating, which is an ideal combination for a language teacher. I could not imagine online classes with such a big group of students, who on top of everything are beginners, but Sami mastered them with straight A’s."
Alexandra Petrášová
Bratislava
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“I started learning Hebrew because of my field work in tourism. If you listen to a foreign language on a daily basis, then you would want to speak it as well.
I get used to talking to native speakers, so when I knew that in
Bratislava there is a native speaker who teaches Hebrew, I didn't hesitate to register to his courses. I was always looking forward to the Hebrew lessons. It was not only about language, but also about the way Sami is teaching. From the very beginning, he aroused in me a respect for learning, so I was still feeling ready for his class.
At very first, writing was difficult for me but since I enjoyed the Hebrew lessons immensely, I did not intend to give up.
After a year of learning Hebrew, I was able to build alone a website in Hebrew. The effectiveness of Sami’s lessons is therefore demonstrable. Every Thursday, I liked to spend a few hours with Sam and my classmates. Learning Hebrew language gave me a lot of love for Hebrew and Israelis; it gave me fun and friendship, and a desire to continue learning until I reach fluent speaker level.
Finally, when my Israeli tourists praise my Hebrew, I keep telling them that I have the best teacher. :) באהבה “
Maria Marhefkova
Červený Kláštor, Pieniny
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Hi all current and future students of the State Language School, and especially
the students of the exotic languages, as Hebrew certainly is. I have not seriously
learned a foreign language in my life, unless I count Russian in primary school,
Latin in secondary school and German in high school. I didn't know what to expect
from learning Hebrew, but after a year I can say that the acquired knowledge and
the way of teaching exceeded my expectations.
We started regularly in September, but after a few lessons, the lockdown hit us all, a thing
which had its advantages and disadvantages in terms of learning Online.
Our teacher Sami gradually and patiently taught us the Hebrew letters, letter by letter,
to the and initially explained to us the peculiarities of this language.
Over time we were able to read the Hebrew text.
For me, it was a little worse with vocabulary and grammar (at my age), but we still made
an amazing progress overall.
Apart from our efforts, we certainly wouldn't have done it without Sami and his approach
towards us. We successfully passed tests after the first year, and is a fact that speaks of itself.
We are looking forward to September again!
Sami, thank you l! ... We will all continue leaning!
Bratislava
Iveta Zsigová
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"I have always been looking forward to the ivrit lessons with Sami,
the atmosphere was pleasant and cheerful, the program was always varied and interesting ... I don't think
anyone slept from boredom :).
Everyone could ask anything, and Sami was always willing to
patiently explain the ambiguities and help with any problem.
We all also appreciated his knowledge of Czech and Slovak, which
greatly facilitated the course of teaching.
Sami himself is a very friendly and cordial person.
Learning ivrit with him is not only "dry work", but to a large extent
also fun ... simply: meaningfully spent time, and as a result also
the joy of progress in the language."
Lubica Tomaštíková
Bratislava
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"Since my childhood, I have been intensively learning foreign languages.
The decisive factor in whether I immersed myself in the language or not,
was the attitude of my teachers. Sami himself is the best Hebrew teacher
one could wish for. Subsequently, each lesson with him will confirm that you
have chosen the best expert in the field, he is always well prepared for the lessons,
he can answer any question about the Hebrew language and its realities.
From lesson to lesson, Sami arouses in the student curiosity and desire to learn.
In addition, each of our classes whether it is Live in class or online,
it's always full of laughter and kind words. "
Mgr. Andrea Ratkošová
Bratislava
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"Sami is definitely one of the best tutors you will meet on your way to teaching ivrit.
He will expose to you the world of Hebrew language in a coherent and clear structure.
The system of his lessons is strict and logical, understandable for every beginner. At the same time, his knowledge is immensely rich for the advanced students.
Sami will give you the answer to all your questions «why? - למה? », To which you have previously received only an answer « because - ככה »."
Julia Belinska, MD
Bratislava
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"Sami is a brilliant teacher. Being proactive, always prepared for class,
he is genuinely concerned about the progress of each of his students and
applies an individual approach to each one of them, even in a group.
I was amazed how from the very first lesson he wasted no time and words and did his best,
and finally left me wondering how much can be learned in one lesson.
Yet, he never rushes the learning process and always stresses quality over quantity.
He delivers everything a student needs - he has a vision, a system how to teach,
he is a high motivator who encourages and appreciates, is ready to put in extra time and effort… The results are then in your hands...
Sami is an extraordinary teacher, one you will not encounter often. You will be fortunate to have such a teacher."
Ing. Vlastimil Jurkuliak
Bratislava
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"I consider Sami as one of my best teachers,
with whom I had the opportunity to meet.
I have precious memories of his Hebrew lessons and
an infinite gratitude to him for helping me to learn Hebrew.
He is an excellent and exceptional teacher who can motivate
his students to get the best results.
The lessons with him are intense, colorful and above expectations.
His lessons are definitely not a waste of time.
Each lesson with him moves the student who wants to work on
himself a significant step forward.
His passion and approach to students are exceptional,
that can make even miracles.
One of my biggest surprises was how quickly he taught us
to read and write.
I expected it would take us months, but he did it the first hour.
There was a pleasant atmosphere, friendly relations and
many nice surprises in our lessons.
There were also difficult moments, which I remember with a smile.
It is a great fortune to find a teacher like Sami.
I started learning Hebrew with Sami three years ago and today,
despite a one-year break, I can write to him in this beautiful language:
סמי, תודה רבה לך. אני לא אשכח את שיעורי העברית איתך
תודה על המוטיבציה, הסבלנות, הזמן שלך וגם על השיעורים
במכבסה של פיטר. אני שמחה שיכולתי ללמוד עברית
בזכותך החלום שלי התגשם
אתה המורה הכי טוב שלי
Eva Gernátová
Bratislava
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"To study, to understand, to apprehend, to read, to be able to speak and perceive
Hebrew as the language and scripture in which the words of God have been written
since the creation of the world, have been a huge challenge and an
unimaginable thing for me.
It worked for me with Sami.
He is excellent and invaluable, if someone teaches you a foreign language for
whom it is their mother tongue. As a teacher, Sami is very, very patient, with an
individual approach to each student, regardless of age.
He experienced every little progress with us and motivated us during every hour,
and these hours were very active, diverse and used to the last minute.
For Sami, teaching Hebrew is not a job, but a hobby,
and this is a huge enrichment his students".
מורים כמוך לא קל למצוא, תודה שהיית סבלני ועזרת לי להשתפר ,אתה המורה הכי טוב בעולם
Dr. Monika Zachar
Wien
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"I really enjoy Hebrew class with Sami.
He leads the lesson systematically and creatively and in such a
way that we work the whole time of the lesson with interest,
whether I am just called out to answer or not.
He can use the materials not only according to the assignment,
but also creatively and inspiring, and he can get the most out of all this for us.
I like that he wants us to really understand the specific grammar,
text or meaning we are just taking over, and he doesn't hesitate to go back
to the basics with us, to connect the new subject with the old and introduce
us to the wider context until he is sure we understood that. He can encourage
us and also reach our potential, that’s what good teachers do. :)
He prepares grammar materials for us outside of textbooks,
which help us train and use the language much more.
As he has Hebrew roots, that brings another dimension to the class.
Sometimes more, sometimes only marginally; we open topics from
Hebrew culture that offer a deeper level of language, thus giving
us the opportunity to "look behind the curtain" of this rich language
and culture, which gives me even more desire and motivation to learn
the language.
I also appreciate that, as a foreigner living in our country,
Sami has learned our language and is still improving in it.
This example also motivates us to "get along" more with Hebrew.
Thank you Sami."
Jana Brnova
Bratislava
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"I myself was fascinated by Sami as a teacher and as well as a person in the first hour.
I came to the language school with the expectation that in the first weeks I would only learn the alphabet, but to my surprise,
I knew the alphabet after the first class and after a few weeks I wrote and read my first sentences in Hebrew.
This was beyond all my imagination.
Sami teaches with enthusiasm, wholeheartedly and he loves it.
I constantly admire how he can explain Hebrew to us in Slovak, which is not his native language. It's not easy and Sami handles it well.
I feel his desire to teach us at every class.
I also really appreciate Sami's approach to us as students.
He does not differentiate between us, does not prefer or neglect anyone,
He creates the same space for everyone and devotes himself to us with the same commitment.
His attitude is constantly motivating, praise and encouragement are a pleasant support.
I appreciate Sami's patience, which encourages us when we are not doing well, as well as his willingness to help us and pass on as much as he can.
He himself is a great person who desires to see our progress forward and he approaches his work honestly and responsibly.
I like Sami's way of teaching and Hebrew lessons have become a valuable part of my life.
I highly recommend learning Hebrew with Sami".
Monika Fandliová
Bratislava
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"I am interested in Hebrew from religious reasons. I met
Sami a year ago at school, I still remember his first lesson.
I immediately appreciated that Sami is from Israel and our experience with modern
Hebrew is thus direct and authentic.
His approach is also individual within the class, thanks to his experience,
he can move forward all students in a larger group.
He knows what to ask each student, how to motivate,
how to use and guide their potential.
He is typically ignited and his conscience is contagious.
He can motivate any hesitant or passive listener, in some way,
me for example. He does not accept stagnation or a slow move forward.
Due to my personal hard times, I dropped out of my studies, but we have
recently made with Sami contact again.
During individual hours his approach even more solid to my degree,
in addition to the grammatical part, we look in detail at Tanach, where I
have the opportunity to know Lashon Kodesh and to which
I also get a deeper interpretation. Be’ezrat Hashem."
Todah Rabbah, Sami!
Michal Lieskovec
Bratislava
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"I started studying Hebrew a year ago with Sami.
Thanks to the energy that Sami puts into teaching, I manage it easily
simple conversation, not only orally but also in writing.
As it is a demanding language,Sami is patient and gives me enough
space to think.
He adapts his demands to the level of individual students,
which I appreciate.
Anyone who has the desire and enough space to study Hebrew,
I recommend that he try Hebrew courses with Sami.
Sami, thank you for your patience and helpfulness."
Judita Juhásová
Bratislava
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"The Hebrew language is exceptional and uniqueness,
which not everyone and everywhere has.
That is why Sami pushes it as exceptional and towards uniqueness.
This is demonstrated by him being able to find a way to which it
allows everyone to find a path to be able to make it.
When it comes to his students, results, it means a lot to him.
And that moves him to additional motivation and
gives him the energy to cope with the next shift.
I am glad that I got and took this opportunity.
And I thank you Sami for all your kindness, which you expressed
and which you have shown to me and to my family."
Thank you!
Mirka Jakubcikova
Bratislava
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"I have been studying Hebrew for 3 years.
I attended various schools that offered Hebrew language education.
The approach of the lecturer, who provides the teaching, is very important.
I was very connected with the Hebrew lessons I took with Sami.
He is a very friendly and understanding lecturer.
He can help, encourage and pass on a great deal of relevant knowledge
of the Hebrew language beyond the content of education.
He himself helped me to understand the Hebrew language and taught me to "move" in it.
I recommend that anyone who wants to learn the Hebrew language turn to Sami."
Thank you and I wish you good health and success.
Dr. Dasha Sarah Witzan, PhD.
Bratislava
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"I was very lucky when I came to school a few years ago in September, and I met my Hebrew teacher Sami. I liked that he was a 'native speaker',
straight from Israel, but his approach and the way he teaches literally fascinated me. His lessons are very varied, but at the same time systematic
and the time spent in his lessons is literally an experience for me, often a challenge, but also a mental relaxation.
His determination to teach us and to give us the maximum, is huge.
He himself is not only an amazing and loving teacher, but also a great person, with a huge dose of energy who can empathize and
is always willing to help. You could see that Sami does his work with joy, enthusiasm and love and passes on to us the maximum of
what he has learned and learned over the years.
Only because of his tireless patience, I do keep learning Hebrew and moving forward.
I am grateful to him and thank you for the opportunity to be one of his students.
Toda raba, Sami."
Tanya Mattova
Bratislava
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"I really liked Hebrew lessons.
We were a cheerful and creative class full of laughter.
We learned a lot of new things and our teacher
Sami also liked to talk about motivation, books, Kabbalah or Jewish holidays and culture.
He was patient with us and he wrote everything on the board, which we greatly appreciated,
as ivrit does not use vowels.
I recommend the lessons with Sami to all ivrit enthusiasts."
PaedDr. Monika Lašová, PhD.
Bratislava
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"I learned Hebrew language 10 years ago in Ulpan directly in Israel.
An amazing experience. Since it has been many years ago, I very much appreciated the opportunity to meet a
Hebrew teacher in person and revive this beautiful language. There is nothing better than the opportunity to repeat and verify
ambiguities in grammar with a person who is directly from Israel and at the same time speaks Slovak. This is great combination and
a great plus when your teacher understands and helps you to get acquainted in a language that is not easy at all.
Personally, I appreciate the most that I can call him, write to him and ask for his advice at any time. Sami, Toda raba."
Miro Paluch
Bratislava