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 (21 of Tevet)
falls on Shabbat - January 14, 2023.
The activties for Hebrew Language Day will take
place 2 days earlier on January 12, 2023.
The Academy of the Hebrew Language has
online activities for the Hebrew Language Day.
5783 - 2022 / 2023
חוֹגְגִים אֶת יוֹם הָעִבְרִית תשפ"ג
Celebrating Hebrew Language Day 5783
What object had name suggestions of:
"Madlek", "Tzitah", "Gafron" ?
answer: גַּפְרוּר
"Gafrur"
The word was coined by Mendele Mocher Sforim.
(Mendele the Book Pedlar/Seller)
What is the origin of the phrase:
מִשְּׁנַת תָּרַפַּפּוּ
"Meshnat Tarapapoo"
answer:
Tarapapoo in Ladino means:
3rd grandfather (grandfather of grandfather)
The phrase meaning is: very old / ancient
What are my brother's grandchildren for me?
Just like the son of my brother is:
אַחְיָן
"Achyan"
My brother's grandchildren for me is:
נֶכְדָּן
"Nechdan"
grand-nephew
female:
נֶכְדָּנִית
"Nechdanit"
What is the first word that Eliezer Ben Yehuda introduced?
answer: מִלּוֹן
Dictionary
Until then, it was called the book of words.
"Tachlis", what is תַּכְלֶס ?
"Tachlis" is a Yiddish word,
meaning "in practical terms".
In Ashkenazi pronunciation,
the Hebrew word תַּכְלִית "Tachlit"
means purpose / aim.
How do you say one of three?
answer: "teohm"
תְּאוֹם
female: "teohmah"
תְּאוֹמָה
The word "תְּאוֹמִים" "teohmim" usually
designates "twins",
but it is also good for 3 or more.
5782 - 2021
Celebrating Hebrew Language Day 5782
Hebrew Word Quizzes
When asking for "Marcoah" near your glass of milk,
what do they mean?
1. bagel
2. biscuit
3. donut
answer: biscuit
I ordered "Chaveeteeyot", what do I want to eat?
1. pancakes
2. blintzes
3. muffins
answer: blintzes
I have a "mamche" in the kitchen. What is it?
1. blender
2. mixer
3. food processor
answer: blender
We drank "ktzif". What did we enjoy?
1. milk shake
2. soda
3. cappuccino
answer: milk shake
When we put a "matzait" on the table,
what do we mean?
1. table runner
2. vase
3. placemat
answer: placemat
Which planet got the Hebrew name "Rahav"?
1. Uranus
2. Neptune
3. Mars
answer: Neptune
I drove in a "tzavtait", in other words
I traveled in a:
1. shuttle
2. car pool
3. bus
answer: car pool
What kind of animal got the name "shkitan"?
1. tapir
2. koala
3. flamingo
answer: flamingo
5780 - 2020
Celebrating Hebrew Language Day 5780
Where do you grow in Hebrew?
Fruit Trees in the Grove
Watermelons and Squash in the Garden
Citrus Trees in the Orchard
Cucumbers and Tomatoes in a Vegetable Garden
Cotton and Beans in the Field
How to pick in Hebrew?
Pick Dates
Pick Grapes
Pick Olives
Gather Berries
Harvest Grains
How do you cook in Hebrew?
Roast Potatoes on a Fire
Toast Chesnuts
Boil Water
Knead Dough
Make Cheese
What desserts are there in Hebrew?
Waffle
Pie
Croissant
Muffins
Strudel
How do you play (instruments) in Hebrew?
Play the Flute
Play the Trumpet
Play the Harp
Hit the Cymbals
Play the Violin
How do you dress in Hebrew?
Wear Socks
Wear a Hat
Wear Glasses
Wrap a Scarf
Wear Gloves
How do you undress in Hebrew?
Unbutton the Buttons
Remove Shirt
Open the Belt
Remove the Glasses
Remove the Shoes
How do animals "talk" in Hebrew?
An Elephant Blows his Trumpet
A Dove
A Horse
A Rooster Shouts
A Sheep Whines
5779 - 2018/2019
In Honor of Hebrew Language Day and to encourage Israelis to use Hebrew words instead of English ones, the Academy of the Hebrew Language, together with Tnuva, printed new, lesser-known, Hebrew words on the side of milk cartons.
Update: December 13, 2018
I took these photos tonight at the Rami Levy Supermarket.
Update: December 17, 2018
I took these two photos today at the Rami Levy Supermarket.
I took these two photos today at Reuveni's Market.
Update: January 21, 2019
I took these two photos at the Rami Levy Supermarket.
5778 - 2017/2018
Source: The Academy of the Hebrew Language.
Eliezer ben Yehuda