Beit Avi Chai presents "From Alef to Tav" every Thursday night at 20:00 from June 9 to July 7.
The Mysterious Life of the Hebrew Letters
According to the Midrash, the world was created by means of the Hebrew letters. Hebrew speakers are proud that the Bible was written in their language. The 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet have become the movable homeland of the Jewish people throughout their years of wandering.
What secrets do these letters conceal?
Organized and moderated by Dr. Zviya Walden, Beit Berl College and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Part 1:
Why was the world created with the letter Bet? And what did Tav have to say about it?
Thursday, June 9
A lecture about the role of the Hebrew alphabet in midrashim, the rabbinic tradition, and Kabbalah.
With: Prof. Avigdor Shinan, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Part 2: The Disappearing Chiriq
Thursday, June 16
What happens when the chiriq disappears? Can the world exist without a final peh? Inspired by the enchanted children's stories in which the letters are the protagonists.
With: Prof. Zali Gurevich, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Readings of excerpts: Galit Tsabari
Part 3: Swimming in Sound
Thursday, June 23
A journey down the path of the sounds of the language as they are reflected in Sefer Yetzira: about the sounds, tones, and character of the Hebrew language.
With: Dr. Zachi Weiss, the Shalem Center in Tel Aviv University; and vocalist Victoria Hanna
Part 4: Not Just Scrolls
Thursday, June 30
Alongside the traditional art of writing Torah scrolls and mezuzahs, various art forms that incorporate Hebrew letters emerged. On the power of the serifs and crowns on the letters, between heaven and earth.
With: David Ivgi, art educator and lecturer
Part 5: Alef is for "Ohel," Bet is for "Bayit"
Thursday, July 7
How should children be taught the Hebrew alphabet-through games, symbols, or humor? Over many generations, abecedaries were designed in order to familiarize children with the Hebrew alphabet. What do we get when we cross education with design?
With: Michel Kichka
Admission: NIS 30; students: NIS 20, NIS 120 for the series
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