PSA: DeepL now translates to and from #Hebrew.
הודעה לציבור: DeepL מתרגם כעת מעברית ולעברית. #עברית
#hebrew
On the way to the sacred places on the mountain (1917) by Lewis Larsson, John D. Whiting.
Source: Library of Congress
https://pdimagearchive.org/images/ce520045-4d44-460d-b9ac-ef3dab8291a5
#judaism #mountains #stereographs #religion #israel #holy-land #rituals #hebrew #holidays #palestine #sacrifice #bible #art #publicdomain
Weirdly, the source of the Modern #Hebrew word for 'linguist' (balshan) and 'linguistics' (balshanut).
RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:su2ji6oc3fhpalqcsgc32zef/post/3mdxhs2kiy727
"On the night of the full moon of the #Hebrew month of #Shevat, we mark #TuBishvat, a minor festival on the #Jewish calendar yet one that carries a Jewish story no less profound than that of far greater #holidays.
Tu Bishvat expresses the deep bond between human beings and the land, between spirit and matter, between past and future. It reminds us that #Jewishidentity has never been detached from the earth, from the landscape, or from our responsibility for the world in which we live.
The origins of Tu Bishvat are modest and practical: a tax day for trees, a technical and economic marker in the #agricultural calendar designed to regulate the tithes taken from #fruit-bearing #trees.
Yet even here, a larger idea is already present: The human being is not the owner of nature but rather a partner – responsible, accountable, and committed to community, peoplehood, and land."
"Up in North #London is a neighbourhood which has become known as London's '#Jewishquarter'. Nearly half of people living in #GoldersGreen, in #Barnet, identify as being #Jewish.
Jewish people began to settle in Golders Green after the underground station was built there in 1907. There was an influx of #refugees in the 1930s, as people fled from #Nazi persecution.
The area has become known as London's 'Jewish quarter' as it is filled #Kosher food shops, restaurants and over 30 #synagogues where people come together to practice #Judaism. There are also 30 #JewishSchools in Golders Green, where younger generations learn #Hebrew, #Yiddish and other languages.
Many Jewish people keep kosher and to the laws of the #Shabbat. Kosher food, which sticks to strict preparation rules. can be difficult to find in some areas. But not in Golders Green, where there are around 50 kosher eateries under #rabbinical supervision."
https://www.mylondon.news/news/north-london-news/gallery/pictures-show-daily-life-inside-33315166
Untitled photo, possibly related to: Oregon, Marion County, near West Stayton. Migrant pickers harvesting beans. Farm people came from South Dakota
#Oregon #MarionCounty #WestStayton #SouthDakota #Hebrew #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
"Growing up in #Fez, #Morocco, #YonaElfassi was always aware of the history of the city, which has been a center of culture, learning and spirituality since the ninth century. Home to great minds such as the 12th-century philosopher and jurist #IbnRushd and his contemporary, the physician and codifier of #Jewish law #Maimonides, the city was shaped by Jewish, #Arab, #Amazigh, #Spanish and #French cultures.
These influences left a deep imprint on Elfassi, 37. “In my family there were (many) different languages — #Moroccan #Arabic, French, #Hebrew at the #synagogue, and my dad also speaks Amazigh, #Berber,” said Elfassi.
Music, too, was a constant presence[...]
“We weren’t a family of professional musicians, but we were a family that lived with music.”
As a Jewish resident of Morocco, Elfassi belongs to a tiny demographic, as 99% of #Jews of Moroccan heritage today live elsewhere."
Oregon, Marion County, near West Stayton. Large private auto camp in woods at end of day. Bean pickers from many states. General caption 46
#Oregon #MarionCounty #WestStayton #Hebrew #DorotheaLange #American #theGreatDepression #PeterStackpole #Lange #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
![The image depicts a scene within dense forest foliage, with several old-fashioned vehicles including what appears to be an early model steam-powered automobile emitting smoke. These cars are parked amidst trees and undergrowth indicative of late afternoon or evening light filtering through the canopy above. Surrounding these vehicles is rural infrastructure like wooden posts possibly marking boundaries or used for signage. The ground shows patches of grass, weeds, and dirt pathways leading into or out from this gathering site.
A handwritten inscription in Hebrew appears on top right corner reading "3-ortos," potentially indicating a specific location or event related to the picture's context within Oregon. This photograph was taken by Dorothea Lange as part of her documentation efforts during agricultural harvest seasons, capturing scenes such as these where migrant laborers congregated after workdays in fields like beans.
Dorothea Lange (1895-1965) is a renowned American photographer known for documenting the effects of the Great Depression and social justice issues. She was associated with both photography magazine "FSA" alongside her husband, Peter Stackpole, as well as being part of FPG's 'The Farm Security Administration' project.
This image captures a moment in history where migrant laborers from various states gathered at this camp after working days in the fiel [...]](https://files.mastodon.social/cache/media_attachments/files/115/971/814/036/242/057/original/84a76021265cfcf9.jpeg)
Oregon, Marion County, near West Stayton. Weighing beans at scales on edge of field. Rate: one dollar per 100 pounds. General caption 46
#Oregon #MarionCounty #WestStayton #100pounds #Hebrew #Jewish #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
![The image depicts a group of people gathered outdoors, likely in the context of agricultural work or farming. Several individuals are wearing hats and overalls, indicating that they may be farmers or farm workers engaged in labor-intensive tasks.
There is an old-fashioned scale setup with two wooden beams forming a triangle frame, on which scales appear to rest for weighing purposes. One person seems to be operating this equipment while others stand around observing or waiting their turn.
The group consists of both adults and children, suggesting that the activity might involve family members working together. The attire of the individuals is practical, suited for outdoor work in a rural setting.
In the background, there are trees, which further supports the idea that they're in an agricultural field or garden area.
At the top right corner, some text appears to be in Hebrew, possibly indicating the location might have connections with Jewish communities or practices. The black-and-white nature of the image suggests it's historical and likely taken during a time when color photography was not prevalent or feasible for such tasks.
The overall impression is one of community effort, hard work, and perhaps an educational experience if involving children in farming activities.
For additional information regarding this specific photograph, you can refer to external sources [...]](https://files.mastodon.social/cache/media_attachments/files/115/971/307/309/023/531/original/0c2e4869856e2e11.jpeg)
"Rye bread, sour milk, and maybe some herring — for a poor #Jew, these were the makings of a meal. The #Jews I have in mind were residents of the small market towns, or #shtetls, once strewn across Eastern #Europe. Shtetls had their token elites, the grain and lumber brokers who ate white bread with butter. For the vast majority, however, the bread was black and there was no butter.
I’ve spent the last few years reading about these towns for Once There Was a Town, a #book I’ve written about #yizkorbooks and the world they portray. But my interest is more than academic; my father was born in one of these towns, and I’ve been hearing its stories since I was a kid.
The word #yizkor is a form of the #Hebrew verb “to remember.” Literally translated, it means “may he remember.” A #yizkorbook is a book of remembrance.
https://forward.com/culture/794263/yizkor-books-jewish-shtetls-holocaust-remembrance/
"Since the founding of #Israel in 1948 — and until 2024 — there hadn’t been a major non-#religious #Hebrew #publishing house outside of the country. (There are thriving Hebrew presses for the #Haredi community in the #US and in #Europe, publishing everything from #biblical and #Talmudic commentaries to #children’s #books.)
This wasn’t always the case.
#ModernHebrew has roots in 19th-century Europe, where #Russian-born #lexicographer #EliezerBenYehuda lived and worked before joining the First #Aliyah in 1881.
There were flourishing presses in the language, including the original #SchockenBooks, founded in #Berlin in 1931 and boasting #authors like future Nobel Laureate #SYAgnon. #Hitler’s rise and the #Holocaust, underscored by #book burnings on the streets, put an end to the industry on the continent."
"Israeli diaspora" in the diaspora is a concept I need some time to wrap my head around. 🤔
Dieser ungewöhnliche Grabstein in vier Sprachen (Arabisch, Griechisch, Hebräisch und Latein) aus dem 12. Jhd bezeugt die religiöse und sprachliche Vielfalt des damaligen Palermos.
03.01.2026, #Italy #Sicily #Palermo #Zisa #museum #epigraphy #multilingual #history #medieval #tombstone #Arabic #Greek #Hebrew #Latin [1]
03.01.2026, #Italy #Sicily #Palermo #Zisa #museum #epigraphy #multilingual #history #medieval #tombstone #Arabic #Greek #Hebrew #Latin [1]
For me, every chance to teach you something about Hebrew or Israel - I take it.
So when I found myself craving the classic Israeli petit beurre cake… this lesson basically taught itself.
Yes - Israelis have their own version of “graham crackers".
Yes - they taste different.
And yes - they’re essential for some of the most nostalgic Israeli desserts.
I ordered them on Amazon, and that’s how this Hebrew + Israel lesson was born.
Soon I’ll make the classic Israeli petit beurre cake using these crackers - and I’ll share it with you step by step.
(And of course, I’ll credit the Israeli recipe creators I follow)
Because Hebrew isn’t just a language.
It’s culture.
It’s food.
It's comfort.
It’s the small everyday things that tell a bigger story.
More to come 🇮🇱🍰
בת5 אוכלת אננס
אני: טעים?
בת5: זה לא טעים, זה really really טעים!
#הורות #דולשוני #עברית #אנגלית
#parenting #codeswitching #English #Hebrew
This week we enter Shvat (שְׁבָט / sh-vat).
On the surface, nothing changes.
Winter remains. Trees look bare.
But this is when the sap begins to rise.
Not because things are blooming —
but because the system is ready.
What looks dormant has been preparing.
Shvat reminds us:
Growth doesn’t begin when things look alive.
It begins when foundations are built correctly.
If something feels clearer this month —
an idea, a direction, a decision —
that’s readiness.
This isn’t a month to bloom.
It’s a month to prepare well.
Quiet work at the roots
so what grows later is strong and real.
No rushing.
No forcing.
Just intentional preparation.
The trees know what they’re doing.
And so do you.
Shabbat Shalom 💙
Inbal
"The newly released #English-language #sefer #BadeiHaMitzvos goes through the #mitzvos mentioned in the weekly #parsha along with sources from Sefer #HaChinuch, #Rambam, #ShulchanAruch, various #Acharonim, and other sources. Volume 1, which is out now, covers Sefer #Bereishis and Sefer #Shemos. This sefer is an excellent resource for student and teacher alike to better understand the 613 mitzvos as well as the parsha of the week. Richly sourced footnotes in #Hebrew enable the reader to engage in in-depth study."
https://jewishpress.com/sections/features/a-clear-path-through-the-613-mitzvos/2026/01/22/
🌱 #Cannabis in #Jewish #Mysticism
Jewish mysticism, or #Kabbalah, references cannabis as well. The “🌱 #kanehbosm” mentioned in the #Hebrew #Bible, used in the anointing oil described in #Exodus, is believed by some scholars to be cannabis. This #anointingoil played a role in #sacred #rituals to anoint #priests as well as #kings, highlighting the importance of cannabis in #ancient #religious #practices.
https://pharmtrue.care/2024/06/30/the-role-of-cannabis-in-religious-culture/
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