How can I learn Hebrew through Israeli songs?

Play a song on Shir-ly and follow the karaoke-synced Hebrew lyrics with nikud, transliteration and translation, then practise the words in fill-the-blanks, listening and word-match games.

Is Shir-ly free for Hebrew learners in the diaspora?

Yes. One full song is free once you leave your email — no sign-up needed — and the rest of the library opens with a subscription.

Which languages are supported?

Every explanation, translation and transliteration is available in English and in Russian, so you can learn Hebrew without knowing English.

Learn Hebrew through Israeli songs

LEARN HEBREW THROUGH ISRAEL'S BELOVED SONGS

Pick your first song, follow the karaoke lyrics, and start singing in Hebrew — right now. It's free.

ירושלים של זהב

Shir-ly — a young Israeli DJ girl spinning a vinyl record

Step 1 — choose a song

Choose a song

Your first song is free — just leave your email once and start singing.

Gal — founder of Shir-ly and ulpan teacher

Meet the founder

I'm Gal, the founder of Shir-ly and an ulpan teacher. I built this app because the fastest way to fall in love with Hebrew is through the songs Israelis grew up singing — every word comes with the music, the meaning, and the story behind it.

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Karaoke lyrics

Words light up in sync with the music, with transliteration and translation.

Word games

Fill the blanks, listen-and-choose and word matching build real vocabulary.

Israeli culture

Meet the artists behind the songs and what they gave Israeli culture.