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Service review: Alef Better Imports

This summer, I decided to indulge a little. I had an idea of expressing my interest in Hebrew by wearing a bracelet with my Hebrew name Koren (קורן). After a bit of searching, I happened upon Alef Better Imports. Clever pun, … Continue reading

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The First Hebrew Word I Ever Saw

If you’ve ever passed Kingston Harbour, or driven around Jamaica , you’ve likely seen it too. When I was younger, I was torn between whether it was supposed to be read “DIX” or “DIZ”. It turns out, it’s neither. This … Continue reading

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