Improve Your Hebrew — One Bite at a Time

Meet Gal

I'm Gal, the voice behind HebrewBites, a native Israeli teacher with an MA in Hebrew literature and 15 years of experience, nearly a decade of it teaching Hebrew. After years in ulpans I went private, and I've since helped hundreds of students find their voice in Hebrew.

My approach skips the grammar drills and technical Hebrew in favor of natural flow. I believe connecting Hebrew to your internal world and your daily life is what makes a language stick. Year after year, I've seen this approach give students the confidence they need to achieve their Hebrew goals.

Some of the organizations where I've taught group classes and workshops over the years:

Hebrew Podcast Episodes with Full Transcripts

A weekly intermediate Hebrew podcast — every episode with a full interactive transcript.

Live Hebrew Classes That Take You from Listening to Speaking

The podcast builds your ear with weekly Hebrew listening practice. Live classes build your voice. Choose the path that fits how you learn best.

"What set these classes apart was the engaging conversation, contemporary material, and an overall fun and easy learning experience. Gal has a knack for tailoring classes to my specific needs, and his skill and vivacity in teaching made each lesson a delight. Beyond his evident expertise, a friendly approach made the process even more enriching. I'm extremely satisfied with the progress I made and would highly recommend these classes to anyone looking to dive into the Hebrew language."

"When I started, I felt stuck. I could read Hebrew and usually understand some of what I was hearing, but when it came time to speak, I would freeze. Gal has helped me get past that. He’s incredibly patient and encouraging — especially with me, a 61-year-old woman whose recall definitely isn’t what it used to be! He creates an environment where it’s okay to make mistakes and just keep talking. Gal also has a real talent for helping you understand how Hebrew works; he takes the time to show me how words that share the same root appear in different forms and contexts, and those connections have made vocabulary far easier to remember. The biggest change for me is confidence. A year ago I avoided speaking because I was afraid of making mistakes — now I jump into conversations in Hebrew. I recommend Gal wholeheartedly to anyone who wants to move beyond studying Hebrew and start actually using it."

"Gal is not only a great teacher but a man of intellect with a wide range of interests in life and to top it off, he is a true mensch. I have been a student of his in excess of five years. He has stood the test of time."

"Gal has been my teacher for a year now and has been the key figure in transforming my confidence in Hebrew. He’s patient and kind and is always able to find a balance between providing a challenge whilst keeping you motivated. He focuses on real world Hebrew and pushes conversation as a cornerstone of his teaching — something too often missed in most ulpans. Could not speak more highly of his teaching style, but more importantly of the positive relationship he builds with his students in order to foster language engagement."

"If you’re looking for a Hebrew teacher who will both encourage and challenge you, Gal is the one! I came to Gal with a foundation in Hebrew after completing Ulpan, but I struggled with the confidence to actually speak and apply what I had learned. Through our lessons, Gal helped me bridge that gap and gave me the confidence to use my Hebrew in real conversations. Gal is patient, thoughtful, and has a unique ability to make complex concepts feel simple. Each lesson is personalized to you — he really takes the time to understand your goals, strengths, and areas for improvement, and then creates an approach designed specifically for your learning style. I’m incredibly grateful for the confidence he has helped me build, and I would highly recommend Gal to anyone looking to improve their Hebrew!"

"My husband and I made aliyah a few years ago and wanted to gain more confidence to use Hebrew in our daily life. Gal has been the one to help us accomplish that. He’s flexible, knowledgeable and willing to customize lessons to your specific needs. I definitely recommend learning with Gal!"

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