this was done maybe 200 ish years ago when they were doing the jewish enclosure at the necropolis, the workers would sleep under the cathedral while they were building it, they’ve since had people in to try and work out what it says but nobody’s worked it out yet

From what I understand, it's harder to speak/write modern Hebrew if you only understand Biblical Hebrew, but does it work in reverse? Could I understand Biblical Hebrew from only learning Modern Hebrew?

For example, requirements for a rabbinical school I know of requires two years of Modern Hebrew, but not Biblical Hebrew. But I could imagine that the difference in vocabulary and grammar would benefit from learning Biblical Hebrew, if you wanted to really study Biblical Hebrew texts, no? Thanks!

Hi, I’m needing to order a stone for my uncle’s unveiling. He wanted his footstone to match that of his mother. Could someone tell me what the second line in Hebrew says? I remember enough to sound out that the first line is my grandmother’s name. I’m guessing that the second line is a translation of “beloved wife, mother, and grandmother”, but that’s just a guess. Thank you!

If my guess is correct and anyone knows how to write “beloved son, brother, and uncle”, that would be great too. I really appreciate any help!

What are some vocabulary differences between the Modern Hebrew and Biblical Hebrew?

I am curious about the term "tree of knowledge of good and evil" in genesis. It strikes me as probably not capturing the original meaning in its entirety.

Would be very curious to hear other possible translations from anyone literate in ancient hebrew/greek or even aramaic or obscure semitic languages haha on the slightest chance you heroes are out there!

Appreciate any help, if there is a better place to post please share as well. Thank you!

Shalom aleichem!

I was hoping someone would be able to help me with the Hebrew spelling of my families last name, as I’m looking into getting it tattooed (I know, I know!)

Our family name was Kantor/Cantor, but all the Hebrew spellings I can find simply translate it to chazzan, which obviously makes sense but is not what I am looking for. I am looking for a direct Hebrew translation of the name, not the profession.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, as all the Hebrew I learned flew out the window immediately following my bat mitzvah.

Toda raba!