A language course is reviving Moroccan Jewish culture and bridging Middle East divide

Growing up in Fez, Morocco, Yona Elfassi was always aware of the history of the city, which has been a center of culture, ...
Brandeis University

Minor in Hebrew Language, Literature, and Culture

The minor in Hebrew Language, Literature, and Culture aims to bring students to an advanced level of proficiency in Hebrew and offer a strong background in Hebrew culture and literature. Students in ...
Jewish United Fund

Hebrew language classrooms thrive in northern suburban public schools

Yaffs Berman (fourth from left), JUF's first-ever Director of Hebrew Initiative, with many of the Chicago area's public-school Hebrew language instructors. Ma nishma, asks the teacher. Sababa, reply a ...
The Forward

Language apps are putting Hebrew school in teens’ back pockets. But do they work?

This article was produced as part of JTA’s Teen Journalism Fellowship, a program that works with Jewish teens around the world to report on issues that affect their lives. For the past 643 consecutive ...
The Forward

Why Hebrew is showing up in unexpected places — and why that matters

In the past few months, I have encountered three new English-language books that all have Hebrew in them. Though it’s become fairly common for English language books to contain snippets of Spanish — ...

3 Reasons I Built My Business Around Curiosity and Why Every Founder Should Too

Entrepreneurs, protect your childlike curiosity while maturing your ability to channel it. Here are three advantages of ...
Brandeis University

Hebrew Language, Literature and Culture

The Hebrew Language, Literature and Culture Program welcomes distinguished artists and guest speakers to our classes throughout the year, representing a diverse array of professions and expertise. For ...