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What is the language spoken by jews?
Hebrew
Is hebrew an old language spoken by jews?
Yes, Hebrew is an Old language spoken by Jews, but it is also the newest native language on the planet: Modern Hebrew was resurrected starting in the 1880s by Eliezar Ben-Yehuda.
In what country is Hebrew spoken and why?
Hebrew is spoken in the State of Israel, mainly due to the efforts of Eliezer ben-Yehuda, who revived the modern language of Hebrew. Hebrew was chosen because it is the language of the Jews.
What languages were spoken by Jews?
In ancient times, Jews spoke Hebrew. From about 250 BCE to about 200 CE, the main language of the Jews was Aramaic. Since then, Jews have migrated to almost every country in the world, and they speak the local languages of the regions they live in. Today, most Jews speak English as their native language or as a second language. Hebrew is the second most spoken language among Jews.
What European countries speak Hebrew?
No European country speaks Hebrew as either an official language or national language. Hebrew is spoken in Israel, which is in Asia.However, there are many Jews all over Europe who speak Hebrew.
Is Hebrew a place?
No. Hebrew is a language. It is one of the official languages of Israel, but it is also spoken by Jews all over the world.
What language was spoken by Jews in Spain?
The Jews of Medieval Spain spoke Spanish and Ladino. They also used Hebrew in prayer services.
How many people follow the Hebrew religion?
There is no such thing as the "Hebrew" religion, although in Bible times, one of the earliest names for the Jews was "Hebrews." These days, Hebrew is only a language, not a religion. Judaism, however, has approximately 14 million followers world wide. Hebrew is the language of prayer used by Jews all over the world; it is also the language much of the Hebrew Bible (Tanach) was written in, and in the country of Israel, it is the spoken language for daily life.
What language do Jews chant from Torah?
The Torah is written ... and read from ... in Hebrew.
Is Hebrew a city?
No. "Hebrew" is a language, not a person. The people living in Jerusalem today Speak Hebrew and Arabic.
What middle eastern country speaks Hebrew?
The largest nationality to speak Hebrew as a native language or second language are the Jews, particularly the Jews of Israel. The second largest nationality to speak Hebrew as a native or second language are Arabs (Israeli Arabs make up more than 20% of the population of Israel).
Why do Jews keep their holy book written in Hebrew?
because that's the language it was originally written in. (Only Christians choose to read the Bible in translation. Jews prefer the original Hebrew.)
