What Does Mazel Tov Mean? This popular Jewish phrase of congratulation is a literally a comment on the alignment of the stars. The Hebrew phrase mazel tov (also spelled mazal tov, or […]

Jewish Languages 101 What happens when a people has no land of its own? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHWr8r-8QWY Language and land are intricately connected. Indeed, languages and dialects tend to get their names

Praying in Hebrew Sometimes not understanding the words can actually enhance the experience of prayer. Praying in Hebrew, reciting words that are familiar but untranslatable, helps reinforce the sense of

7 Things You Should Know About Hebrew The Jewish people’s traditional language has a storied past. Hebrew is the language of the Bible, Jewish prayer and — since the early

Hebrew Literature in Translation: A Reader’s Guide You don’t have to know Hebrew to enjoy some of Israel’s best books. Approximately 5,000 books are published annually in Israel. Considering that

How to Greet Someone in Hebrew Shalom and beyond. Hebrew is the language of the Jewish Bible and the modern state of Israel. Jews have traditionally referred to it as lashon