Does The Book Of Esther Have The Longest Word In The Hebrew Bible?
For word nerds, the answer is complicated.
Ilya Kaminsky: A Poet At The Height Of His Powers, Questioning Everything
Ilya Kaminsky is the heir to a long, magnificent tradition of writers from Odessa.
What Hebrew Means To Americans
“What We Talk About When We Talk About Hebrew” is a decidedly nonminimalist take on what it means to speak Hebrew in America.
Want To Learn Arabic? Start With ‘The Little Prince’
A new translation of “The Little Prince,” published in Arabic and translated into Hebrew is now available for 88 shekels.
Why Making Hebrew Nonbinary Is So Crucial
I bristle at the idea that a language is for some people and not others; for “us,” not them. Language is a major part of identity,
A Very Yiddish Way To Respond To Brexit
As Brexit descends into no-one-knows-what’s-happening mode, Twitter is lighting up with Yiddish explanations for British politics.
Suddenly, Yiddish Theater Is Everywhere!
While this might seem like a New York story, the success of Yiddish theater is actually an international phenomenon.
Why Online Etiquette is an International Conundrum
“Texts — which always come through WhatsApp, the app beloved by most of Israel — can also seem warm, at least in comparison with America.”
Why Trump’s Callous Call To End Birthright Citizenship Is A Jewish Issue
Trump’s comments that he could override the Constitution and remove citizenship, at will, should send alarms throughout the Jewish community.
Why We Must Pay Attention To What ‘Pay Attention’ Means
In English, attention is something we pay. In Spanish, attention is something we lend. But what about Hebrew?
