From Prophets to Pioneers: The Evolution of Modern Hebrew. Yoel & Orly Ganor.

Live Zoom. We gather to watch it; the Palm Springs location will be provided in the confirmation email.

Biblical Hebrew, the language of sacred texts, was transformed through medieval scholarship and interaction with languages like Arabic and Yiddish, but it eventually declined. Eliezer Ben-Yehuda and Zionist pioneers revived it in the 19th century, restoring Hebrew as a vibrant, modern, and unifying language of Jewish identity and culture.

9:30 am:

Bagels & Schmooze
You are welcome to bring your own coffee in a sealed container or cup with a lid.

10:00 am:

Brief opening announcements
Presentation
Question-and-answer period

11:30 am: Conclusion

For 2025-2026, we have a “Jews Around the World” theme. Upcoming speakers are below, and we open the doors early for bagels and schmooze. Location provided in confirmation email.

Sunday, March 15, 10:30 am: Concert and Conversation: Jews, Music, and the American Dream: How Jews Defined the American Experience Through Popular Song. Ben Sidran, in person and on the piano!

Sunday, April 12, 10:00 am: From Iberia to Amsterdam & Beyond: The Atlantic Islands in Sephardic Migration and Diaspora Formation. Roger Martinez-D’Avila, live Zoom.

Sunday, May 17, 10:00 am: Kreplach & Dim Sum: Yes, There are Jews in China! Robyn Helzner, live Zoom.

Speaker: February 15, 2026

By Havurah of the Desert

Speaker: February 15, 2026

New Location