It’s common for young Jews to study Hebrew until the age of 13 — and then never interact with the language again. Hebrew school students learn the alphabet, but often have little understanding of what ...

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During Hebrew school, Jewish students create Passover plates and covers for a traditional braided bread called challah. They learn the Hebrew alphabet and how to read its letters. They participate in ...

Genia Kutner, 86, of Delray Beach, believes that every Jew should know how to read Hebrew. Kutner said: “It’s important for a people to have a common language. Without a common language, the Jewish ...