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Why Hebrew? Why not? | |
Hebrew is one of the basic languages of Western
civilization. Hebrew brought you the BIble, and it was the language in which
Jesus spoke. Today, more and more people are trying out Hebrew---for the challenge,
for the insight into a great literature and
civilization, and just for fun! Today, Hebrew is the language of a post-modern
21st century country, on the crossroads between
Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Ten Reasons to Study Hebrew
(apologies to David Letterman)
10. Modern Hebrew is full of wonderful Yiddish and Arabic curses. Confuse your friends!
9. Learn how to pronounce the name Bibi Netanyahu. Amaze your friends!
8. If Indiana Jones had known Hebrew, he wouldn't have lost the ark.
7. Learn the unique connections between Hebrew letters, numbers, mysticism and life.
6. Microsoft, Motorola, and Intel all have plants in Israel. Learn Hebrew to get a job!
5. According to Moses, God does his best work in Hebrew.
4. It is the language that Jesus spoke.
3. It is the language of the Bible.
2. It is a language that is 4,000 years old and 100 years young.
1. Hebrew is full of rich images and metaphors. Increase your creativity!
Hebrew is offered at all levels: Beginning,
Intermediate, and Advanced.
Please contact Department of Modern Languages and Literature, or Levana Polate
Ext 5107