The Revival of Spoken Hebrew

Without Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, there would be no modern Hebrew language. How did this visionary resurrect an ancient dying language and develop it into a new spoken and vibrant language still used on a national scale? Glimpse into the life and legacy of Ben-Yehuda (1858-1922), learning about the miracle he worked and the words he left behind.

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Lectures Selection

Spinoza
A Dedication to Spinoza's Insight

Series of 7 lectures introducing highlights from Spinoza's principles, leading to virtue and happiness. Read more

Eliezer Ben-Yehuda
The Revival of Spoken Hebrew

Glimpse into the life and legacy of Ben-Yehuda, the reviver of the spoken Hebrew language.
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Hebrew Songs History
The Songs Revealing History

An overview of the fascinating development of Hebrew songs, revealing the history of Israel.
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Peace Songs
Shir La'Shalom

An overview of the unique roles of the aspiration for peace and peace motif in Hebrew songs.
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Kohelet (Ecclesiastes)
Nothing New Under The Sun

Prose, poetry and in between. Meditation on the meaning of life through the wisdom of Kohelet.
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Shai Agnon
Pearls of Agnon

Glimpse into the life and work of Nobel Prize winner in literature, Shmuel Yosef Agnon.
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