The Advantages of Learning a Foreign Language http://thelanguagechronicle.com/the-advantage... When starting something novel, often one needs to comprehend the benefits in addition to the minuses of going about it. As for studying a distant tongue, how rapidly we grow our lingo skills usually relates back to how we felt regarding the pros we might get.
History of Jewish Conversion http://www.hebrewprayer.org/judaism/history-o... The immersion in a mikvah or ritual bath in a ceremony called tevillah also originated in very ancient times. That is still a part of the conversion process for Jews except that some Reform rabbis don't require it now.
Native American Indian Videos http://thelanguagechronicle.com/native-americ... Rich Heape has become well known in producing a variety of films dedicated to educating and preserving Native American history.
The Travel Linguist - Hebrew 101 http://www.hebrewprayer.org/hebrew/the-travel... An excellent starting point for someone wanting to learn basic Hebrew.
Learning the Japanese Language: Insurmountable? http://thelanguagechronicle.com/learning-the-... A number can’t be placed on how long it takes the average person to learn a challenging language like Japanese to its entirety. Like any language, it hinges upon your youthfulness, determination, and other things.
Learning Choctaw http://thelanguagechronicle.com/learning-choc... Choctaw is a language conventionally spoken by the Choctaw tribe. It is grouped under the Muskogean family and is used by Native Americans in the southeastern U.S. It was a very popular language in the Frontier days, even known by the likes of some American presidents.
What are Shabbat Candles? http://searchwarp.com/swa347142.htm... Perhaps the most well known Jewish practice related to the observance of Shabbat (the Sabbath) is the lighting of lamps or candles before the onset of sunset.
Studying Finnish http://thelanguagechronicle.com/studying-finn... Foreigners who need to spend significant time in Finland or Estonia may find it useful to learn Finnish considered by many as one of the more difficult European languages.
Learning French in 20 Minutes or Less a Day http://thelanguagechronicle.com/learning-fren... Have a passion for learning French, but don’t know where to start? Learning French doesn’t have to take a long time. I’ve found four tips that should beneficial to the person looking to master French.
Navajo Language Study: Scholarship Program http://thelanguagechronicle.com/navajo-langua... This is an interesting article on the recently announced scholarship program created by for Navajo language studies.
Ancient Jewish Identity http://www.judaicaquest.com/jewish_identity_d... The Bible never mentions the subject of Jewish identity as directly as later Jewish texts do.It only addresses it circuitously.
Bar and Bat Mitzvah: Basic History and Facts http://www.judaicaquest.com/bar_and_bat_mitzv... Jewish texts from the time of the codification of the Mishnah (circa 200 CE) convey the idea that along with puberty comes responsibility for one's own actions.
