יום השפה העברית
Hebrew Language Day 2021
Find the exact dates for Hebrew Language Day 2021 (5781), including when it begins and ends.
When is Hebrew Language Day 2021?
Observed on
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Hebrew Language Day is observed on the 21st of Tevet, typically in January.
Significance
Hebrew Language Day celebrates one of the most remarkable cultural achievements — the revival of an ancient language as a living, spoken tongue.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hebrew Language Day
Hebrew Language Day (Yom HaIvrit) is observed on the 21st of Tevet, the birthday of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, who is credited with the revival of Hebrew as a spoken language. The day celebrates the Hebrew language as a cornerstone of Jewish identity and Israeli culture.
Schools and cultural institutions hold events celebrating the Hebrew language, including poetry readings, word games, lectures on Hebrew linguistics, and performances in Hebrew. The Academy of the Hebrew Language often announces new Hebrew words and terms. The day highlights the remarkable achievement of reviving an ancient language for modern daily use.
About Hebrew Language Day in 2021
Hebrew Language Day (יום השפה העברית) dates change each year because Jewish holidays follow the Hebrew lunisolar calendar.
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