From Gamal (Camel) to Halalit (Spacecraft): How Does Hebrew, an Ancient Language, Cope with Modern Life and Globalism

One of the most impressive achievements of Zionism is undoubtedly the revival of an ancient and medieval language (mostly Bible and the Talmudic literatures), and its subsequent adaptation into a modern, sophisticated all-encompassing language. Modern Hebrew responds to all the…

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The path from Hebrew major to the Alan D. Leve Center for Jewish Studies, 56 years in the making

Illustration by Rivka Cohen ________________ Assuming all other suitable conversation topics have been dealt with, sitting around a bar table, one might wonder aloud what the role of Jewish Studies is at a large public university. Is it to provide…