About/Bio

Roni Lion is a native Hebrew speaker and notable language nerd with proven teaching and writing abilities. Since childhood, Roni’s time was split between the US and Israel, where she attended Tel Aviv University. After the birth of her child, Roni reflected on how to best impart her love of applied Hebrew to her daughter, who was growing up in the US.

This turning point led to the development of Roni Lion’s basic Hebrew curriculum, Simply Hebrew, designed especially for speakers of American English. Intermediate and advanced modules soon followed. After decades of providing learning and development within the legal and tech industries, Roni suddenly finds she is a Hebrew teacher, and loves it!

Since 2013, Roni has taught Hebrew to diverse groups and individual students. Serving the PDX community, Roni delivers tutoring and translation services both privately and through the local synagogues.

For pleasure and personal growth, Roni follows the sun and explores the Earth and its cultures. Having traveled to 28 countries and 23 US states, Roni has plans to see much, much more!