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This is the English version of a German episode. Ten years ago, Lola Balagan moved to Israel forlove and now works there as a software developer. On Instagram, she takes her followers along into her everyday life in Tel Aviv, and speaks openly about the challenges — but also the joy — of finding a new home. Something she noticed quickly in Israel: many Israeli first names don't reveal whether they belong to a man or a woman. Why that can quickly become a problem once Hebrew grammar gets involved, and where unisex names in Israel actually come from — that's what this episode is about. Want to support the work behind “Israel, Explained”? Become a monthly supporter, with an optional name credit and ad-free episodes:⁠⁠ https://patreon.com/Israelkurzerklart⁠⁠ Or make a one-time contribution of any amount:⁠⁠ https://buymeacoffee.com/israelkurzerklaert⁠⁠ Thank you! Questions, feedback, or topic suggestions:podcast@elisabeth-krafft.de Editorial & Production: Elisabeth Krafft Originally published in German as: Lola Balagan: Deshalb sorgenmanche Vornamen in Israel für Verwirrung This podcast was translated with the help of AI.