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Eliezer Ben Yehuda (1858 - 1922)

Hebrew Language Expert

Resources for Jewish Studies and History Teachers
Student Age Group: 10–18

This resource invites students to explore how Eliezer Ben Yehuda revived Hebrew from a sacred, nearly forgotten language into the modern national language of Israel. Through interactive activities, they’ll join Ben Yehuda’s mission by inventing new Hebrew words, playing engaging word games, and expanding their Hebrew vocabulary in a fun, creative way.

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Educational Resources

Educators Guide - Eliezer Ben Yehuda

The educators guide provides information on how Eliezer Ben Yehuda revolutionized Hebrew and includes activities that help students learn more about the language.

Learn Hebrew Posters

In this activity, students explore the posters from the Library's collection and share their comparisons, opinions, and the effectiveness.

Create a Hebrew Word

In this activity, students invent a new Hebrew word — either for an English term used in Hebrew or for a brand-new concept. Check the PDF for examples and inspiration!

In this game, students match Hebrew words with their correct English translations, paying attention to tricky aspects of the language — such as homophones and homographs.

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