Some 1,400 students are studying Hebrew nationwide in public schools. About half are in the Chicago area. DEERFIELD, Ill. (JTA) — Nathan Rosen’s favorite day in Hebrew class is culture day. Every ...

To get some supplies for his edible dreidel, Rambam Day School third-grader Isaac Lichtman would have to ask for it in Hebrew. "Ani rotze marshmellow," the third-grader said, correctly translating "I ...

Doctors, lawyers, and other professionals routinely attend conferences to stay informed about the latest developments in their fields, learn from experts, and network with colleagues. But until ...

Researchers set out to examine what benefits bilingualism might have in the process of learning a third language. They found that students who know two languages have an easier time gaining command of ...

Want to learn Hebrew? Like anything else these days, there's an app for that too. eTeacher's Modern Hebrew application offers 20 free Hebrew lessons recorded and taught by Shira Cohen Regev, one of ...

Black and Latino parents in upper Manhattan are banking on Hebrew to give their little ones extra chutzpah in the classroom — and, perhaps, create a new generation of Israel supporters. Hundreds of ...

When the 34-year-old Palestinian teacher effortlessly switched from Arabic to Hebrew, none of his students showed any hint of mistrust. Instead, the classroom buzzed in admiration for his deep ...

The world’s first Ladino ulpan was launched this summer. For two-and-a-half weeks, 28 students were immersed in the Judeo-Spanish language of the Sephardic Jews at the inaugural session of the ...

It’s common for young Jews to study Hebrew until the age of 13 — and then never interact with the language again. Hebrew school students learn the alphabet, but often have little understanding of what ...

A teaching program dedicated to tackling the achievement gap in Israel is helping Israeli students learn English and recent college graduates make stronger connections to the country. The program, ...