Academy of the Hebrew Language facts for kids
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האקדמיה ללשון העברית
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| Formation | 1890 – Hebrew Language Committee 1953 – Academy of the Hebrew Language |
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| Founder | Eliezer Ben Yehuda |
| Type | Governmental organization |
| Legal status | Language regulator |
| Purpose | To regulate the Hebrew language |
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Region served
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Hebrew-speaking population |
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Official language
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Modern Hebrew |
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President
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Aharon Maman |
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Staff
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38 |
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Formerly called
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Hebrew Language Committee |
The Academy of the Hebrew Language (Hebrew: הָאָקָדֶמְיָה לַלָּשׁוֹן הָעִבְרִית, ha-akademyah la-lashon ha-ivrit) is a special group in Israel. It was started by the Israeli government in 1953. Its main job is to study and guide the Hebrew language.
This Academy is like the top expert on Hebrew. It works at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in the Givat Ram area. Its goals are to gather and study Hebrew from all time periods. It also looks into how Hebrew started and grew. Most importantly, it helps Hebrew grow in new ways. This includes new words, grammar rules, and how to write and spell.
Since 2022, Aharon Maman has been the head of the Academy. There are 42 members in the group. They also have experts who help them and special honorary members. Anyone can ask the Academy questions about Hebrew. They will get an official answer back.
How the Academy Started
The Academy of the Hebrew Language took over from an older group. This group was called the Hebrew Language Committee. It was started way back in 1890. A very important person named Eliezer Ben-Yehuda created it. He was its first leader.
Hebrew became the main language spoken in Palestine. It was also used in schools. Because of this, the Hebrew Language Committee made many new words. They published books and dictionaries. Thousands of words we use today were created by them.
The Academy of the Hebrew Language continues this important work. It keeps making new Hebrew words. This helps the language stay modern and useful. The Academy's main goal is to create new words from Hebrew roots. This helps replace words borrowed from other languages.
The Academy's rules say its job is "to guide the development of Hebrew based on its nature." This means they set the rules for modern Hebrew. They decide on grammar, spelling, and how to write sounds. They base these rules on how the language has grown over time. They are also writing a big dictionary of Hebrew history.
How the Academy Works
The main group of the Academy has 42 members. These members are experts in language and Jewish studies. The Academy also has 8 academic advisors. These advisors are respected scholars. There are also 9 honorary members.
When the Academy makes a decision, it's very important. All government groups in Israel must follow these decisions. This includes the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation.
Learn More About Hebrew
- Study of the Hebrew language
- List of language regulators
- Revival of the Hebrew language
- Historical Dictionary Project of the Hebrew Language
- Autoridad Nasionala del Ladino, a group that guides the Ladino language
- YIVO (Yidisher Visnshaftlekher Institut), a group that guides the Yiddish language
- Academy of the Arabic Language in Israel
See also
In Spanish: Academia de la Lengua Hebrea para niños
