Jewish Languages
Why is Hebrew Written from Right to Left?
Most languages are written from left to right. Hebrew is one of the exceptions.
The Strange Language of the Book of Job
The ideas of the Book of Job have always been challenging. How can a just God not only permit but ...
Eliezer Ben-Yehuda and the Making of Modern Hebrew
The Lithuania-born visionary turned an ancient language into a spoken one.
The Hebrew Alphabet: A Mystical Journey
Jewish mystics took Judaism's reverence for the Hebrew language one step further, venerating the Hebrew letters themselves and considering them paths to the Divine.
Hebrew’s Theological Significance
According to Jewish tradition, Hebrew is the original language of humanity and the language spoken by God.
The Beginnings of the Hebrew Language
It's difficult to pinpoint the moment Hebrew emerged as a unique language.
Jewish Languages: From Aramaic to Yiddish
Think Hebrew is the only Jewish language? Think again!