Is Hebrew worth learning?

Question

I'm studying engineering but i also love languages a lot. I tried to learn hebrew on my own, it was pretty easy though i need to get used to those sounds from the back of the tongue (you know, like german, arabic guttural sounds kh/ch ). The reason why i was interested in hebrew is because of biblical literature and personal spiritual reasons (and i like it)

My question is: in what other way can hebrew be beneficial to me as in interacting with others? Coz i just feel like it's hard to find hebrew-speaking people (I don't think Jews might want to communicate with me bcoz i think they tend keep their culture for themselves, maybe i'm wrong but I would understand if they cherish so much their language and culture)

Answer 1

In answer to the first question: Absolutely!!! Learning a new language is much like learning how to do something you've never done before and don't know if you'll like until you attempt it! Besides that, the english language translation of the Torah(the Old Testement) does leave a little to be desired if you know what I mean! As for the second question: Of all the Jewish people I know and have met in my life whom know the Hebrew language, they LOVE being able to talk in Hebrew with other people, even if that person or persons aren't Jewish!! Just make sure you learn your pronunciations properly, otherwise it could leads to the wrong thing being said. Such as you wanting a glass of water and actually by mistake asking for the Rabbi's daughters' hand in marriage! Oy Vey!! What a plotz that would be!!

Answer 2

I'm Jewish and I think it is a useful language to learn, and if you're spiritual then there will be a lot of biblical literature you will be able to understand because not everything is translated and that which has been seems to lose something in the translation.

Answer 3

ok, see, some languages click with you, and a few do no longer. enable's settle for the info- Hebrew does not have lots makes use of in our international, except you're making plans to stay in Israel, or marry and Israeli or study Judeo-Christian theology. yet once you delight in gaining information of it, why shouldn't you study it? If it facilitates any, some Universities provide greater credit to pupils who be attentive to much less trouble-free languages. Hebrew, being as uncommon as that's, can assist you to there. additionally, technology has shown that gaining information of any language is a competent thank you to enhance your memory and detain Alzheimer in later age. however the main appropriate element you ought to think of roughly is that in case you delight in it or no longer, via fact ultimately, you will study a language you delight in gaining information of lots quicker than one you do no longer.

Answer 4

Maybe you should search around for a university or college that does Hebrew as you really need face to face interaction. I'm sure if you go to Israel, people would be willing to talk to you if you've learnt their language!

Answer 5

I think any language is worth learning...it has been shown that learning a language is good for your brain and preventing aging...and while traditionally jews do keep there culture to themselves there are many who would communicate with you...

if you enjoy learning it it is worth it!

Answer 6

Since it is of the same origin as Arabic,you may also get the advantage of learning it a little bit.

Answer 7

Most languages are worth learning (except French LOL) but try Yiddish it`s more fun bubbi

Answer 8

Probably the value of it is limited but I'd be very surprised if some Israelis were not impressed by your efforts to learn their culture.

Most people would be. No reason they should be different.

Answer 9

herbrew is any intersting language and is a surival skill it may be not common is this wrld but could help you out f you decide to travel arund the world

Answer 10

If you ever go to Israel, you would be able to communicate with the locals...