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The story of how Eliezer Ben-Yehuda brought Hebrew back to life as a spoken language after about 2,000 years is a miraculous story, and a turning point in history. Find out about the rebirth of Hebrew as a modern spoken language.
"A Language Reborn"
Ben-Yehuda’s exact methods for reviving Hebrew, including recollections of his son, who became the first child in Israel to speak only Hebrew.  From the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Academy of the Hebrew Language
The official entity in Israel overseeing the development of the Hebrew language and establishing standardized usage, including grammar, spelling, and the creation of new words. Here is the welcome page, in English.
Action Reconciliation Service For Peace - Eliezer Ben Yehuda
Information about Eliezer Ben Yehuda, including a photo of him when he was young.
Ancient and Modern Hebrew Dictionary - Eliezer Ben Yehuda
Information about Eliezer Ben Yehuda in English, French and Hebrew.
"Bringing A Language Back From The Dead"
Did you know that the Hebrew revival has been so successful that it has become a model for other countries seeking to revive dead languages?  Read on.  From the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Department for Zionist Jewish Education - Eliezer Ben Yehuda
Thorough information about Eliezer Ben Yehuda and the revival of Hebrew.
Eliezer Ben-Yehuda and the Revival of Hebrew
Jack Feller, a senior lecturer in the Department of Hebrew and Semitic Languages at Bar-Ilan University, provides an in-depth essay on Eliezer Ben Yehuda and the revival of the Hebrew language.
Yahrzeit for Eliezer Ben Yehuda
World Zionist Organization provides information about the work of Eliezer Ben Yehuda.
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