Tag: Hebrew
Hebrew language, arts and culture take center stage in March throughout Diaspora
The Council for Hebrew Language and Culture in North America is launching a month-long festival as part of its mission to promote Hebrew as a common global Jewish language.
Called Hagigah Ivrit (“The Celebration of Hebrew”), it...
Who knew? Hebrew could be the basis for many English and European words
English and European words such as alphabet, earth, loco and habitat could come from Hebrew, according to an independent Israeli linguistics researcher who has written a number of unpublished dictionaries, articles and books.
According to the English Oxford...
In teaching English to Hebrew-speaking kids, educators learn their own lessons
A teaching program dedicated to tackling the achievement gap in Israel is helping Israeli students learn English and recent college graduates make stronger connections to the country.
The program, Masa Israel Teaching Fellows (MITF), is a...
Jewish Agency head to unveil plan to teach Hebrew worldwide
Jewish Agency chairman Isaac Herzog has announced a new plan to teach Hebrew to Jews worldwide as “a Jewish national value and birthright privilege.”
Herzog was laying down his vision as the agency’s new leader...
Hebrew grammar book from 16th century returns to Prague
PRAGUE (AP) — A 16th century book that belonged to Prague's Jewish community before World War II and surfaced at a New York City auction last year was brought back to the Czech Republic...
Jewish languages forgotten in exile
When Mr Harvey Goldstein came to Singapore in 1969, the New York native was surprised to find another Yiddish speaker.
"Somebody from an inner room says, 'Eh, Goldstein, come and see here!' I go in,...
Historical Nostra Aetate Declaration Translated In to Hebrew for First Time
A Vatican document which revolutionized Catholic attitudes towards the Jewish religion 50 years ago has been translated into Hebrew for the first time, bringing renewed hopes that the message will spread and influence Jewish-Christian...