Language

Legalese: What are the origins of legal jargon?

In light of the fact that the judicial system is all anybody here can talk about these days, let’s take a look at some legal terminology and see what the words actually mean where they’re from.

By RUTH BELOFF
11/08/2023

What's in a name? How to choose a name for your baby - comment

Whatever you think of your name, it’s the first thing you’re given when you come into this world which stays with you until the very end.

Ancient Kushan script deciphered after 70 years - what does it say?

Approximately 60% of the characters in the Kushan script have been decoded, and the researchers are continuing their efforts to decipher the remaining characters. 

American psychologists: the mere detection of hateful language is not a real solution

Despite efforts to address the language of hate in the public sphere, the psychological processes involved in hateful language remain unclear.

What are the most spoken languages in the world? The answers may surprise you

Exploring the popularity and influence of English and Chinese in global language rankings. And a word about Hebrew.

By WALLA! TOURISM
26/06/2023

Remembering Moshe Shaul: The man who helped revive Ladino

Scholars and Ladino speakers agree that he single-handedly revived the language at a time when it was on the decline and Sephardi culture had lost relevance.

'Not a big deal': Smotrich admits he has trouble speaking English

A video of Smotrich speaking before the Israel Bonds conference in broken English went viral in March.

12/06/2023
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