Days of the Week in Hebrew

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The Head of the Week

In Hebrew, Sunday is called Yom Rishon (יום ראשון). This name is derived from the Hebrew word for head, "rosh" (ראש). Sunday leads our week just as our heads lead our lives. The days of the week in Hebrew are named after the cardinal numbers. Rishon, as you may guess, means “first”.

The order of the days

See below how the cardinal numbers are applied to the rest of the week.

Monday is Yom Sheni (יום שני) and comes from 2, shnayim (שניים).

Tuesday is Yom Shlishi (יום שלישי) and comes from 3, shlosha (שלושה).

Wednesday is Yom Revi’i (יום רביעי) and comes from 4, arba’a (ארבעה).

Thursday is Yom Hamishi (יום חמישי) and comes from 5, hamisha (חמישה).

Friday is Yom Shishi (יום שישי) and comes from 6, shisha (שישה).

Wait! There is one exception to this rule! Shabbat (שבת) which is Saturday, the seventh and last day of the Jewish week, is not called after a number. The day to rest with your family and friends literally means “he stopped”. This terms comes from Genesis where God has stopped his work on the seventh day. 

The most expected day

Hebrew is known for its attention to the nuances of our lives. The days of the week is just a small example of how well Hebrew understands human nature. Enroll today in our online course of Modern Hebrew and study from the comfort of your home at any given day of the week. Choose your Hebrew day and let's begin a new week together. 

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