90,000 Hebrew Manuscripts Available Online for First Time in History
The National Library’s new website has preserved for posterity some 90,000 Hebrew manuscripts and images from 40 countries dating back to the Middle Ages.
1960’s Counterculture Band Grateful Dead Translated Into Hebrew [MUSIC VIDEO]
The team stayed true to the folksy tunes of the Grateful Dead but took liberty with the Hebrew lyrics, often connecting them closer to God’s Promised Land.
Survey Finds Men Most Attracted to Israeli Accents in Women
A recent survey by online dating site MissTravel found that American men were most attracted to women who spoke English with an Israeli accent. Women, on the other hand, were most attracted to men who spoke English with a British accent. “Accents have a tendency of taking our minds to unknown, and exotic places, adding […]
Why Would Anyone Destroy the Ten Commandments?
Reed’s act is seen by many as reflecting the sentiments of a growing number of Americans who do not want the Ten Commandments or God, who gave them, in their midst.
What Do Haircuts, Trees, and the Hebrew Language Have in Common?
A chalaka or upsherin in Yiddish (אפשערן), is a haircutting ceremony held when a Jewish boy turns three-years-old and receives his first haircut.
Facebook Creater Zuckberg Recites Hebrew Prayer With Daughter Nightly
“I sing to my daughter when I tuck her into bed, ‘May the source of strength, who blessed the ones before us, help us find the courage to make our lives a blessing.'”
The One-Script Solution: Hebrew and Arabic Joined in Peace
A new Hebrew-Arabic writing system called “Aravrit” has been invented which can easily be read by native speakers of both Hebrew and Arabic.
Jewish Converts ‘Reborn’ With New Hebrew Names
By Jewish law, a convert is considered as if born anew. Therefore, part of the conversion process is choosing a Hebrew name.
How Hebrew Reveals Deep Hidden Meanings of Biblical Names
In Jewish tradition, one’s Hebrew name contains a spiritual dimension.
New Hebrew Names for Jewish Mothers Visiting the Holy Land
The women, who did not receive Hebrew names as children, will take a step towards affirming their connection to their roots and the language of the Bible.