The Academy of the Hebrew Language
The Academy of the Hebrew Language, established by a 1953 act of Knesset, is the premier institution for the study and cultivation of the Hebrew language, charged by law with guiding the development of Hebrew on the basis of research spanning all periods and branches of the language. In keeping with this mandate, the Academy
- adjudicates issues of Hebrew grammar, orthography, punctuation, and transliteration;
- decides official Hebrew terminology, coining new words as needed;
- works to increase public affection and regard for Hebrew and knowledge of the language;
- progresses toward the goal of writing a comprehensive historical dictionary of the Hebrew language;
- engages in additional linguistic research.