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Writer's pictureNir Feldman

Why people learn hebrew?

There could be several reasons why individuals choose to learn Hebrew. Here are a few:

1)Religious Purposes: Hebrew is the original language of the Torah, the Jewish

Bible, and is used in Jewish prayer and ritual. Learning Hebrew allows Jewish

people to understand these religious texts in their original language. Some

Christian and Islamic believers also learn Hebrew for a deeper understanding of

religious texts

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2)Cultural Heritage: Many Jewish people around the world learn Hebrew as a way

of connecting to their cultural heritage. It can serve as a strong link to Jewish

history, tradition, and identity.


3)Living or Traveling to Israel: Modern Hebrew is the official language of Israel, so

people who plan to live, work, or travel there often learn the language to help with

day-to-day communication.


4)Academic Study: Scholars of history, religion, archaeology, and linguistics

might learn Hebrew to aid in their research. Ancient Hebrew texts are critical to

many fields of academic study.


5)Personal Interest or Challenge: Some people might choose to learn Hebrew out

of personal interest in the language itself, or because they enjoy the challenge of

learning a new language.


6)Employment or Business: Given Israel's significant role in global technology,

finance, and other industries, learning Hebrew could provide an edge in certain

professional settings.


Remember that motivation to learn a language can vary greatly from person to person,

and the reasons listed above are just some of the most common examples

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