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Hebrew: Hebrew University
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Over the last 25 years the Hebrew Program at George Washington University, part of the Classics and Semitics Department, has grown to include four full years of language study. In addition to GW students, the Program ... attracts members of the greater Washington DC community and GW faculty and staff from different ethnic, national and religions backgrounds.
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Hebrew is used for official, public and private purposes throughout Israel, with the exception of the Arab sector, where Arabic is used. Government schools teach in either Hebrew or Arabic... Hebrew is a compulsory subject through the tenth grade in all schools, even the Arabic ones. Hebrew is the medium of instruction at the university level as well. It is the language of most newspapers, books, magazines, radio, and television.
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The Scopus Award is the highest honor conferred by the American Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU). It is awarded to individuals who demonstrate leadership and involvement with humanitarian causes throughout their careers. Past Scopus laureates include the late economist Milton Friedman; former Secretary of State George P. Schultz; Abram N. Pritzker, founder of Hyatt hotels; talk show host Larry King, and many others.
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