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ההשכלה — meaning in English: Enlightenment
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the education
לפרוש
lifros
בשוק
beshuk
נחושת
nekhoshet
בעברית
be'ivrit
ההשכלה
hahaskala
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intermediate
Usage
Native speakers often use the word הַהַשְׂכָּלָה in discussions about education and philosophy, especially in academic or cultural settings. For example, a professor might refer to the importance of enlightenment during a lecture on the Age of Enlightenment, or people might use it during discussions about personal development and growth.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym is 'הבנה' (havanah), meaning 'understanding,' but הַהַשְׂכָּלָה specifically emphasizes enlightenment and intellectual growth. Use הַהַשְׂכָּלָה when discussing broader themes of enlightenment, philosophy, or educational advancement.
Culture
The term הַהַשְׂכָּלָה has roots in the Jewish Enlightenment movement, known as Haskalah, which aimed to modernize Jewish life and culture in the 18th and 19th centuries. It symbolizes a quest for knowledge and reason, and its impact can be seen in contemporary Israeli society, where education and cultural awareness are highly valued.
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