Hebrew script
[ˈhiːbruː skrɪpt]
nounpl: Hebrew scripts
escrita hebraica
1. The writing system used to write the Hebrew language, consisting of 22 consonant letters written from right to left
The Hebrew script is one of the oldest writing systems still in use today.
A escrita hebraica é um dos sistemas de escrita mais antigos ainda em uso atualmente.
2. The alphabet or character set used in Hebrew, also called the Hebrew alphabet or Aleph-Bet
Students learning Hebrew must first master the Hebrew script.
Os alunos que aprendem hebraico devem primeiro dominar a escrita hebraica.
3. Any written text or document composed using Hebrew characters
The ancient manuscript was written in Hebrew script.
O manuscrito antigo foi escrito em escrita hebraica.
Hebrew script holds significant cultural and religious importance, particularly in Jewish communities in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, there are notable Jewish communities in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro where Hebrew script is taught in religious schools and community centers. The script is essential for reading the Torah and other Jewish religious texts. In the USA, Hebrew script education is common in Jewish schools, synagogues, and universities with Jewish studies programs.
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