Hebrew

This Yiddish word kicked off the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals

A California seventh-grader aced “Yiddishkeit” and later the Hebrew word “keriah” on the way to being named one of eight co-champions.

By Lior Zaltzman June 5, 2019 12:39 pm

from Kveller

At summer day camps, ‘fun’ Hebrew immersion program catches on

In Kayitz Kef, the staff of mostly Israeli counselors speaks only Hebrew to campers six hours a day. English isn’t used unless there’s a safety concern.

March 2, 2018 12:36 pm

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An Israeli’s alphabet combines Hebrew and Arabic to promote understanding

Typography designer Liron Lavi Turkenich has created a stylized writing system that merges the two ancient alphabets into a single giant one.

May 30, 2017 11:31 am

Gimmel, the Finnish Girl Band With a Hebrew Name

By Gabe Friedman

from Jewniverse

Novelist Etgar Keret says privacy behind reluctance to publish in Hebrew

November 18, 2016 10:58 am

Apple’s Siri technology to be offered in Hebrew

January 12, 2016 5:06 pm

Victoria Beckham is removing her Hebrew tattoo — does this mean trouble for the Beckham clan?

By Gabe Friedman September 18, 2015 5:34 pm

Stephen Curry’s mom says Israel trip transformed her spiritually

June 16, 2015 9:11 am

From the Archive: The father of modern Hebrew — and his son

By Julie Wiener October 5, 2014 11:37 am

Israeli lawmakers push Hebrew-only bill

August 26, 2014 6:12 am

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