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Hebrew (among Jewish Israelis), Arabic (among Arab Israelis and Palestinians), Yiddish (in Hasidic Communities), and English (for tourists). Note that most Arabic-speakers also understand and use Hebrew in earning a livelihood among other Israelis.
In Jerusalem, many languages can be heard. From most to least common, there are: Hebrew, Palestinian/Jordanian Arabic, English, Yiddish, Russian, French, foreign Arabic dialects, Spanish, etc.
The residents of Jerusalem speak many languages. Some of them are: Hebrew, Arabic, English, Yiddish, French and Spanish. Being a center for new immigrants, you can probably find speakers of many other languages in Jerusalem.
Hebrew is the primary language. Arabic is spoken by the large muslim minority, and English is the most common foreign language spoken in Jerusalem.
mainly Hebrew, but there is a fair amount of Arabic spoken too
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β 6y ago
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β 6y agoThe official languages of Israel are Hebrew and Arabic.
In Jerusalem, Hebrew is the most widely spoken, followed by Arabic. English is the most common foreign language.
Jerusalem is a melting pot as well as a major tourist spot, so you will hear languages from all over the world there.
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β 12y agoThe majority of residents in Jerusalem speak Hebrew, yes.
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β 6y agoThe majority of residents in Jerusalem speak Hebrew, yes. Only a minority speak Arabic.
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