The 10 Most Important Phrases And Words To Know For Your USC Birthright Trip!

Birthright is an AMAZING trip full of new friends, delicious food, great sightseeing and 10 FABULOUS days in Israel! Brush up on your basic Hebrew here and get ready for the trip of a lifetime!

1. אני צריך להביא כובע- Ani tzarich lehavi kovah?

"Do I need to bring a hat?"

Answer: yes. And yes, you need to bring a water bottle too.

2. אני צריך לשירותים - Ani tzarich La’shirutim

"I need the bathroom".

Important after you chug three bottles of water on Masada day

3. כמה עולה -Kama Oleh….?

"How much does this cost?"

Don't let them give you the "Birthright Special" - put your haggling skills to the test!

4. איפה החומוס - Eifo Ha’chumoos?

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"Where's the hummus?"

Because what is schwarma without it's hummus?

5. גמל- Gamal!!!

"Camel!!!"

Ride a camel, get the perfect humpday instagram

6. הגענו - Heganu?

"Are we there yet?"

For those long cross-country bus rides - great for naps!

7. יאללה, סבבה, וואלה - Yalla, Sababa, Walla

Yalla- Hurry up!

Sababa - Ok, Great

Walla- really?!

Great for when you're on the move in a 40-person group!

Master these three and you'll blend in with everday Israeli culture in no time

8. אתה בא לפה הרבה - Ata bah le po harbeh?

"Come here often?"

Most frequently heard on your night out in Israel.

9. שלום - Shalom

"Hello, goodbye, peace"

For saying hi, bye, and trying to create peace when fighting over the last falafel.

10. אני אוהב את ישראל - Ani ohev et Yisrael

"I love Israel"

For when you want everyone to know how amazing Birthright was, and the impact Israel has had on your life!!

Join us in Israel on USC Birthright and say all of these phrases and MORE!

Registration opens SEPTEMBER 8TH!

Check out more details at www.uschillel.org/israel