The pioneers of modern Hebrew literature took a cumbersome, unspoken language and created a vibrant literary tradition. Reprinted with permission from Modern Hebrew Literature, published by Behrman ...

In the modern linguistic market and intellectual sphere, a situation has become established where "Latin," "Modern Greek," ...

In an Israel that often gets tongue-tied trying to define national identity, Hebrew can be said to speak for everyone. By harking back to the Bible, the language offers for many Israelis a sense of ...

The transformation of Hebrew from a dormant liturgical language into a vibrant modern tongue stands as one of history's most remarkable linguistic achievements. This revival wasn't just an academic ...

Miryam Segal is Assistant Professor in Hebrew in the Department of Classical, Middle Eastern & Asian Languages & Cultures at Queens College of the City University of New York. She received her PhD in ...

A new illustrated children’s book tells the story of a Jewish boy who has no friends and whose parents won’t let him play with anyone, fearful that other children actually may talk to him. He doesn’t ...

From Southeast Asia to North America, people are working to revitalize languages that have few native speakers remaining. That might seem like a daunting task, but it’s not unprecedented. As Moshe ...

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NEW YORK — Eight pairs of eyes are trained on their teacher as he throws the oversized cardboard cube imprinted with Hebrew letters onto the table. Hands shoot into the air as soon as it lands, and ...

As Israel faces challenging times, celebrating Pesach (Passover) and Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day) takes on new significance. These holidays offer an opportunity to unite in the spirit of ...