Dr. Norman Bloom unveils a clear path to reading Hebrew as it was intended to be spoken, after decades of study. With a love of the Hebrew language, an engaging sense of humor, and a creative ...

(RNS) — The Hebrew word for “turkey” can be translated as “thanksgiving.” And it has nothing to do with the fact that the bird is traditionally part of American Thanksgiving feasts. It is, rather, the ...

Gemini for Home is mistakenly telling users they need a Home Premium subscription to get basic word definitions and translations. Google has confirmed this is a bug affecting Nest speakers and ...

That last one? “Barm” refers to the froth on fermenting beer or yeast… so apparently, a few bakers and brewers snuck into the data too. When researchers grouped the 1,000 most-searched definitions by ...

In the faint light that interrupts the darkness of our chaos we not only look to the young, but also daily read reports of the spreading of light among the caring and often cared-for aged among us.

Can you believe it’s already time to wrap up another year? Before we dive headfirst into holiday craziness, let’s talk about something fun and life-changing: your Word of the Year for 2025. If you’ve ...

Merriam-Webster has added 200 new words and definitions to its dictionary. The new additions are added based on widespread use over time, and offer a window into the world today, according to ...

This article is part of a series examining how Oct. 7 and its aftermath have changed the Jewish world. You can see the complete project here. Wars and crises shape language, in both profound and ...