From the Collection: Magen David, a defense of Sephardic Hebrew
In late nineteenth-century Vienna, one Sephardic Jew battled for "authentic" Hebrew pronunciation -- in Ladino.
How contributions from Christopher Columbus’ Sephardic astronomer illustrate complex legacies of exploration and conquest
You’ve probably heard of Christopher Columbus, but have you heard of the Sephardic astronomer who helped him chart his course across the seas?
“Ladino” or not “Ladino”?
When it comes to the Ladino Day controversy, David M. Bunis says we should consider the history of how Jews refer to their own languages.
The joy of Hebrew grammar
Opportunity grant winner Samuel Cantor explains why learning Hebrew grammar will teach you to "think in a brand new way."
Feministing language, feministing learning: Rethinking language and gender by learning Hebrew
Why learning Hebrew led opportunity grant winner Ellen Perleberg to think more deeply about how language genders the world.
Children’s music with a purpose: Bialik’s influence on Israeli culture
The classic Israeli children's song, "Seesaw," asks children to imagine a fair and "balanced" society.
Idan Raichel – Man or Project?
Idan Raichel weaves together Ethiopian, Yemenite, Arab, Latin American and European influences in his music.
“What it’s all about”: Hebrew, the Hokey Pokey, and Rabbi Hillel
The Hebrew version of the popular children's song evokes the famous words of Rabbi Hillel, illustrating the deep resonances of the Hebrew language.