Tag: Hebrew language
Surprise, Surprise: New York Times’ Anti-Hebrew Antisemitism
"For some, the language symbolizes far-right Israeli militarism.”
Turkey Arrests 3 for Selling Antique Bible Stolen from Aleppo Museum
The manuscript was handed over to the Museums Directorate in Gaziantep, while local police arrested three people whose nationalities have not been reported.
Bar-Ilan University Study Analyzes Preschoolers’ Speech
The Bar-Ilan study is the first to analyze reference to characters by bilingual children with Developmental Language Disorder in both their languages.
Report: Hebrew U Officials Weighing English as Official Language
Ironically, the Hebrew University, which was founded as part of the effort to establish Israel as a Hebrew-speaking state with a Hebrew academy, appears to be leading an opposite trend.
Similarities Between Hebrew and Arabic
Noa, a Hebrew speaker from Israel, competes against Sherouk, an Arabic speaker from Egypt, as they try to identify similar words in each others language.
Israel’s ‘Nationality Law’ Headed for Vote Next Week
"After 70 years we certainly have an expectation that all Israeli citizens know Hebrew at least on the basic level of reading a street name."
Israel Prize Awarded to Dead Sea Scroll Expert
Qimron’s works are considered ground-breaking, both in the Hebrew grammar of the scrolls, and in the publication of the three volumes that deal with the ancient texts.
Diverse Hebrew Language Public School Students from US Thrilled with First Israel Visit
'From going to the bullet factory to seeing religious sites it has been truly amazing and I am so grateful.'
Conan O’Brien Jokes His Way Through Journey in Holy Land
Conan, an Irish Catholic, said he was looking forward to visiting the ancient sites in Israel, and said he would travel to Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
Iranian Blogger Taking Hebrew Classes in Jewish Agency Ulpan
"The Jewish Agency, which has welcomed millions of Jews home to Israel, is proud to play a part in easing Neda’s integration into her country of refuge."
Beyond the Matrix – Does Torah Technology Exist? [audio]
The mystery of the Hebrew letters!
Copenhagen Jazz Festival Rejects Israeli Musician for ‘Political Reasons’
CFCA asked the organizer if the festival is applying its politics to other nationals or just Israelis.
‘Sivuv Shearim’ to Encircle the Gates of Ancient Jerusalem [video]
Thousands of Jews from around Israel and elsewhere will sing and dance their way around the Old City's gates.
Helen Mirren Meets Arab and Jewish Students Seeking Peace through the Performing Arts
The Billy Crystal Program for Peace through the Performing Arts is dedicated to promoting a humanistic society based on dialogic relations and peaceful coexistence between Jews and Arabs in Israel.
Bennett: Israeli-Arab Children to Start Learning Hebrew in Kindergarten
Bennett says the move will help narrow the social gap between Arabs and Jews.