Decolonize your Hebrew - The Workshop

This interactive workshop invites participants to actively explore the deep-seated ties between modern Hebrew, Zionism, and state militarism to imagine a linguistic future beyond the national project. By tracing the historical processes that "streamlined" Hebrew into an instrument of the state, we will uncover the diverse expressions that were marginalized in favor of a standardized identity. Moving beyond theory, we will engage in hands-on practice with specific words, phrases, and linguistic structures to give a tangible taste of how a non-nationalized Hebrew can look and sound in daily life. Together, we will work to disentangle our speech from militaristic frameworks, reclaiming the language as a space for connection, creativity, and a life of its own. *This event is open to all, no prior knowledge needed.