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It’s All Hebrew to Me: An Exploration of the Holy Tongue (5)

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Fascinating Facts: Exploring the Myths and Mysteries of Judaism
Does Judaism believe in guardian angels? Why do Jews use matchmakers? Who wrote the handwriting on the wall? A fun course in Jewish cultural literacy, full of surprising facts, myths, and mysteries surrounding Jewish tradition and practice.

Lesson Five: It’s All Hebrew to Me: An Exploration of the Holy Tongue 
From abracadabra to kippa and Yom Kippur, this lesson dives beyond semantics into the depths of Hebrew etymology. We’ll uncover insights into seemingly arbitrary Hebrew names, and discover words that offer perspective into the heart of key Jewish concepts.

For more about Fascinating Facts, visit: myJLI.com

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Provider: The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute
Video title: It’s All Hebrew to Me: An Exploration of the Holy Tongue (5)
Category: Academic
Series: Fascinating Facts
Views: 3085
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