Israeli's Arabic Idiom Book Bridges Cultural Divides
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Robby Berman, an American-Israeli, has published "Min Taq Taq: A Collection of Arabic Idioms," a book of colloquial Arabic expressions with English translations, now in its fourth printing. The book has attracted international buyers and Israeli security organizations. Berman's two-decade linguistic journey, driven by a fascination with idioms and a desire for cultural understanding, has also led to personal friction with some acquaintances. Despite these challenges, Berman continues diverse projects, including writing and inventing, while aiming to bridge divides between Arabs and Jews.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Robby Berman published "Min Taq Taq: A Collection of Arabic Idioms," featuring colloquial Arabic expressions.
- The book, now in its fourth printing, has international customers and has been purchased by Israeli security groups.
- Berman dedicated two decades to studying Arabic idioms after a chance encounter in Jerusalem.
- His pursuit of Arabic has caused friction with some friends who view his empathy for Palestinians negatively.
- Berman's other projects include inventing and writing, with a goal of fostering Arab-Jewish understanding.
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