Wednesday, January 7, 2026
168th Anniversary of Eliezer Ben Yehuda, the father of modern Hebrew
Hi Everyone!
Today, we celebrate the 168th Anniversary of Eliezer Ben Yehuda,
the father of modern Hebrew.
Israel celebrates "Hebrew Language Day" on the 21st of Tevet
which is the Hebrew date of birth of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda.
This year the date falls on Shabbat, so we celebrate on Thursday.
The purpose of this day is to promote the Hebrew language
in Israel and around the world.
https://jr.co.il/t/eliezer-ben-yehuda.htm
Click on the link to watch Hebrew and English Videos about his life
and watch Matti Caspi and Chava Alberstein sing "Eliezer Ben Yehuda"
Shabbat Shalom!
Jacob
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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
166 Anniversary of Eliezer Ben Yehuda, the father of modern Hebrew
Hi Everyone!
The 21st of Tevet, January 2, 2024, is the 166th anniversary of
Eliezer Ben Yehuda, the father of modern Hebrew.
Israel marks Hebrew Language Day every year on the birthday
of Eliezer Ben Yehuda.
https://jr.co.il/t/eliezer-ben-yehuda.htm
Click on the link to watch Hebrew and English Videos about
his life and watch Matti Caspi and Chava Alberstein sing
"Eliezer Ben Yehuda"
Please share. Thank You!
Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May the hostages be freed now.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.
Have a safe and quiet day.
Jacob
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Sunday, January 8, 2023
Hebrew Language Day - 21st of Tevet - January 12, 2023
Hi Everyone!
Israel marks Hebrew Language Day every year on the Hebrew birthday
of Eliezer Ben Yehuda, the father of modern spoken Hebrew.
This year, the Hebrew date - 21st of Tevet, falls on January 12, 2023.
Below are educational resources for Hebrew Language Day:
- 165th Anniversary of Eliezer Ben Yehuda
https://jr.co.il/t/eliezer-ben-yehuda.htm
- The Alef-Bet Page
- Learn Hebrew Words from Milk Cartons
https://jr.co.il/only-in-israel/learning-hebrew-words-from-milk-cartons.htm
- Hebrew Language Posters
https://jr.co.il/only-in-israel/hebrew-language-posters.htm
- They Spoke Hebrew
Hebrew scenes from popular movies and television shows
- 60 Hebrew Greetings and Phrases
https://jr.co.il/stickers/hebrew-greetings-and-phrases.htm
- The Language Match Game
https://my-jewish-games.com/matchgame/index.php
- 87 Hebrew Song Pages
includes Hebrew videos, Hebrew lyrics,
English translations and English transliterations
https://jr.co.il/links/index.html#hebrew-songs
- Hear Words
Listen, Read and Learn
Pronunciation of 210 Hebrew and English Words
https://hear-words.com/index.html
- English / Hebrew Vocabulary Sheets:
Over 400 study sheets. Each word is show in
Hebrew with nikud (vowels) and there is an
English translation and transliteration.
https://english-hebrew-dictionary.com
- Additional Free Hebrew Resources
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/hebrew.htm
Enjoy!
Please share. Thank you!
Have a good week!
Shavua Tov!
Jacob
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Only in Israel - Learn Hebrew Words from Milk Cartons
Hi Everyone!
Israel marks Hebrew Language Day every year on the birthday of
Eliezer Ben Yehuda, the father of modern spoken Hebrew.
This year, the Hebrew date, 21st of Tevet, falls on December 25 - Shabbat.
Activities throughout Israel will take place on Thursday, December 23, 2021.
In Honor of Hebrew Language Day, The Academy of the Hebrew Language,
together with Tnuva, printed Hebrew word quizzes on the side of milk cartons.
This week, I went to local supermarkets and took photos of the milk cartons.
I posted them online at:
https://jr.co.il/only-in-israel/learning-hebrew-words-from-milk-cartons.htm
Enjoy the photos.
Please share. Thank you!
Have a good night,
Jacob
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Sunday, January 12, 2020
Only in Israel - Learn Hebrew Words from Milk Cartons

Hi Everyone!
Israel marks Hebrew Language Day every year on the birthday of Eliezer Ben Yehuda, the father of modern spoken Hebrew.
This year, the Hebrew date, 21st of Tevet, falls on January 18, 2020 - Shabbat. Activities throughout Israel will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2020.
In Honor of Hebrew Language Day, The Academy of the Hebrew Language, together with Tnuva, printed groups of Hebrew words on the side of milk cartons.
Tonight, I went to my local supermarket and took photos of the milk cartons.
I posted them online at:
https://jr.co.il/only-in-israel/learning-hebrew-words-from-milk-cartons.htm
Enjoy the photos.
Please share. Thank you!
Have a good night,
Jacob
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