Quentin Tarantino learning hebrew and living in Israhell

[yankeedoodle]

Quentin Tarantino opens up about learning Hebrew, his life in Tel Aviv and being an 'abba'
https://www.jta.org/quick-reads/quentin-tarantino-opens-up-about-learning-hebrew-his-life-in-tel-aviv-and-being-an-abba

(JTA) — Yes, Quentin Tarantino is learning Hebrew — at the same speed as his toddler.

The famed non-Jewish American director, who has been married to Israeli singer and actress Daniella Pick since 2018, opened up Tuesday night on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" about his new life in Israel, which included a longer-than-expected stint in Tel Aviv during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"The idea was that we would spend three to four months in Tel Aviv, three to four months in Los Angeles, and then COVID hit," he told the late-night host. "So three to four months became nine, 12 months."


Tarantino added that he has learned several words in Hebrew, but not enough to hold a conversation. He watches baby shows in Hebrew with his son, especially one he compared to a "Hebrew version of 'Sesame Street,'" through which he's broadening his Hebrew vocabulary.

Kimmel asked how his 15-month-old son, Leo (not named for a certain famous actor), was doing, and Tarantino said he can only say one word: "abba," Hebrew for "dad."

"And a third of the time he means me," Tarantino quipped.

Watch the full clip here.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-iWM4hwW2o

[yankeedoodle]

Quentin Tarantino receives honorary degree from Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Academy Award winning filmmaker, who lives part-time in Tel Aviv, was honoured for his 'cinematic success' and 'strong ties to Israel'
https://www.thejc.com/news/israel/quentin-tarantino-receives-honorary-degree-from-hebrew-university-of-jerusalem-15Txi0kFpMTAZAuvCzMbVq?reloadTime=1655297595312

Legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino was one of 19 to be presented with an honorary degree from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem on Monday.

The Academy Award winner received the honorary "Doctor Philosophiae Honoris Causa" for his "critically acclaimed cinematic success as a writer, director, and actor," the university said.

The Board of Governers noted "his strong ties to Israel through his wife Daniella, and for making Israel his second home".

Tarantino married Israeli singer and model Daniella Pick in 2018 and currently splits his time between Tel Aviv and Los Angeles.

He has also suggested that he may film his next – and possibly final – project in Jerusalem.

The Hebrew University awards honorary degrees to people who have distinguished themselves through academic or creative achieve, who have rendered outstanding service to the university, or whose activities or work has been of notable benefit to the State of Israel, humanity, or the Jewish people.

Tarantino's films are known for their dark themes. His work has garnered global recognition throughout his career, having won seven Academy Awards, notably for cult classics "Pulp Fiction" and "Django Unchained".

His 2009 film "Inglorious Basterds" centred on Jews taking revenge on the Nazis during the Second World War.