“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.
Six weeks in Israel taught me why it’s so important to learn another language
Opportunity Grant winner Alex Peterson explains why living in another country changed his mind about the value of foreign language learning.
“This one facing the other”: Learning Hebrew through translation
Adriana Jacobs learned Hebrew by translating poems — including the works of Rachel, the "founding mother" of Hebrew poetry.