Yiddish teacher Shalom Yaacov

Shalom Yaacov

Community Tutor
Teaches
Hebrew
Native
Yiddish
Native
Speaks
English
French
German
Other
Jerusalem Native: Modern & Biblical Hebrew, Kabbalah, and Yiddish.
From IsraelLiving in Jerusalem, Israel (00:26 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 19, 2026
InterestsHistoryWritingMusicTravelReading
Shalom and Sholem Aleichem! I’m a native Hebrew and Yiddish speaker from the Old Yishuv of Jerusalem. I know exactly how to bridge the gap between your native language and the logic of both Hebrew and the "Mama Loshen." Whether you want to master Tel Aviv street slang, prepare for Aliyah, read the Tanakh, or dive into 1,000 years of Ashkenazi history through Yiddish, I’ll get you there. Book a trial and let's get to work! I am a native speaker of both Hebrew and Yiddish, born and raised in Jerusalem. Because I am fluent in English, French, German, Hebrew, and Yiddish, I know exactly how to bridge the gap between your native languages and the logic of Hebrew and Yiddish. I work with all backgrounds, from beginners learning their first words, to adults exploring Kabbalah, to those reconnecting with their Ashkenazi roots. My methodology is customized to your goals. I offer three distinct paths: Modern Hebrew: Conversation, practical vocabulary, and Israeli slang. Biblical Hebrew: Reading the Tanakh, understanding biblical roots, and connecting text to the land. Yiddish Language & Culture: Conversational Yiddish, Hasidic tales, and classic literature. (Note for French/German speakers: I can conduct the entire lesson in your language!)
My teaching material
  • Text Documents
  • Audio files
  • Quizzes
  • Articles and news
  • Video files
  • Flashcards
  • Image files
  • PDF file
5.0
Rating
4
Students
7
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Yiddish Lessons

Yiddish
Hebrew
Trial Lesson
2 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Yiddish Language & Culture (The Mame Loshen)
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

4 lessons completed
USD 50.00+
Package with 10% off

Availability

1 Review

Ryan Nall
1 Hebrew lesson
Very friendly and articulate. I will continue to use for learning Hebrew.
Mar 18, 2026
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