Hebrew interpreters and translators for law firms, hospitals, universities, technology companies and private clients anywhere in the UK, providing face-to-face, telephone and video interpreting, certified translation between Hebrew and English, and bookings taken 24 hours a day, with planning around the Sabbath and Jewish holidays when you need it.
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Hebrew interpreting services
The Hebrew people need interpreted in the UK is almost always the modern spoken language of Israel, quick, informal and full of slang and acronyms, many of them picked up during army service. It is not the same thing as the Hebrew of prayer books, and it has nothing in common with Yiddish beyond the alphabet and some borrowed words. Many Israelis grew up with a second home language, such as Russian, Arabic, French or Amharic, and an Arab citizen of Israel may be more at ease in Arabic, so ask the client which language they want before you book. Consecutive interpreting suits most meetings; conferences and seminars can use simultaneous.
Face-to-face interpreting
The interpreter comes to you: a hospital ward, a courtroom, a council office, a home visit or a business meeting. It is the best choice when people need to read expressions as well as words, or when the conversation is long or sensitive.
Telephone interpreting
The quickest option to set up. It works well for short calls, triage, appointment reminders and quick checks with a client.
Video interpreting
A Hebrew interpreter joins by video for remote hearings, consultations and meetings, which helps when there is no interpreter near you.
We also provide medical interpreting and conference interpreting.
Certified Hebrew translation
Israeli paperwork that reaches UK offices includes the identity card and its paper appendix listing spouse and children, extracts from the Population Registry, birth and marriage records, degree certificates, bank statements and court judgments. Some carry dates in the Hebrew calendar, with the year written in Hebrew letters, and since that calendar is lunisolar the matching Gregorian date shifts from year to year, so we convert each one and show both. Every translator works into their native language.
Hebrew is normally written without vowel marks, so a name in Hebrew letters can often be read, and spelled in English, more than one way. We take the spelling from the passport and tell you where two documents disagree.
- Certified translation of birth, marriage and death certificates, passports, driving licences, degree certificates and bank statements, for the Home Office, courts, universities and employers.
- Legal translation: witness statements, court bundles, contracts and immigration papers.
- Document translation of medical reports, letters, leaflets and patient information.
- Urgent translation when a deadline is close.
- Transcription of Hebrew audio and video recordings, with an English translation if you need one.
English to Hebrew translation
An English to Hebrew translation needs more than new words. The layout has to be mirrored for right-to-left reading, while numbers, email addresses and English brand names stay left to right, so we check the finished file, not just the text. Vowel points are only added for children, beginners or recent immigrants. Hebrew also forces a choice of gender when addressing the reader; Israeli forms commonly use the masculine with a note that the text applies equally to women, and we can follow that convention or write both forms.
Hebrew court and police interpreters
Hebrew is needed in UK family courts when a relationship spans Britain and Israel, in fraud and commercial cases with Israeli parties, and in criminal matters involving visitors. For hearings and legal interviews we look for Hebrew interpreters with legal experience and, where interpreters holding them exist for Hebrew, the Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (Law) or registration with the National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI). Documents from a religious court or a rabbinical authority should be identified when you ask for a quote, since they may not be in Modern Hebrew at all.
How to book a Hebrew interpreter
- Tell us about the assignment: the date, time and address, or that you need telephone or video; how long it should last; and what it is for, such as a hospital appointment, a hearing or a business meeting.
- Tell us about the speaker: their country or region and, if you know it, their dialect. Mention any preference for a male or female interpreter.
- Get your quote. We email you a quote, with no obligation to book.
Call 0800 2425 125, email info@uklinguisticservices.co.uk or request a quote online.
About the Hebrew language
Hebrew is a Semitic language of the Afroasiatic family, spoken mainly in Israel. It is the official language of Israel.
Hebrew is written in the Hebrew alphabet, which runs from right to left.
At the 2021 Census, 6,672 usual residents of England and Wales aged three or over gave Hebrew as their main language. The local authorities with the most were the London borough of Barnet (1,470 people), the London borough of Hackney (791) and the London borough of Camden (600). Source: Office for National Statistics.
Before you book: Jewish religious documents such as a ketubah (marriage contract) or a get (divorce) are traditionally written in Aramaic rather than Modern Hebrew, so tell us what the document is.
| Name in Hebrew | עברית |
|---|---|
| Language family | Semitic language of the Afroasiatic family |
| Where it is spoken | Israel |
| Writing system | Hebrew alphabet, which runs from right to left |
| Language code | he |
| Main language in England and Wales (Census 2021) | 6,672 people |
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Hebrew interpreters near you
We send Hebrew interpreters to appointments across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and telephone and video interpreting work wherever you are. Choose a town for its local page.
Hebrew interpreter and translator FAQs
How quickly can I book a Hebrew interpreter?
We take bookings 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Telephone and video interpreting are usually the quickest to arrange. For a face-to-face appointment, give us as much notice as you can: same-day cover is often possible, but it depends on where you are and how many Hebrew interpreters work nearby.
How much does a Hebrew interpreter cost?
The price depends on the type of interpreting (face-to-face, telephone or video), how long the appointment lasts, where it is and how much notice you give. We quote before anything is booked, and quotes are free: call 0800 2425 125 or use our online quote form.
Can you certify Hebrew translations for a UK visa or immigration application?
Yes. We translate and certify documents such as birth and marriage certificates, passports and police certificates for visa, settlement and citizenship applications. UK Visas and Immigration asks for each translation to confirm that it is accurate and to show the date and the translator's full name, signature and contact details, so tell us when you order that the document is for an immigration application. Because Hebrew is not written in the Latin alphabet, send us the passport spelling of every name so the translation matches it.
Do you provide Hebrew interpreters for courts, tribunals and police interviews?
Yes. Tell us the setting when you book, for example a Crown Court trial, an immigration tribunal hearing or a police interview under caution, so we can match a Hebrew interpreter with the right legal experience and qualifications.
How many people speak Hebrew in the UK?
At the 2021 Census, 6,672 usual residents of England and Wales aged three or over gave Hebrew as their main language. The local authorities with the most were the London borough of Barnet (1,470 people), the London borough of Hackney (791) and the London borough of Camden (600). The census asked for each person's main language, so people who speak Hebrew at home but gave English as their main language are not in that figure. Scotland and Northern Ireland count languages in their own censuses.
