Description:
This classic novel tells the remarkable story of Itamar Ben-Avi, born Ben-Zion, the son of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, the reviver of the Hebrew language. He was the first child in Jerusalem whose mother tongue was Hebrew — known as “the first Hebrew child.”
Growing up in early 20th-century Jerusalem, Itamar faced poverty, illness, and prejudice, as his family struggled for the rebirth of the Hebrew language. Yet his life was also filled with wonder — horseback rides with guards, sailing off the coast of Jaffa, carriage trips, and even a ride on the “great train.”
Based on real events and written after extensive research and conversations with the Ben-Yehuda family, Dvora Omer brings to life a moving and inspiring story of courage, vision, and language reborn.
First published in 1967, the book became a beloved classic, winner of the Lamdan Prize, and has been translated into English, Japanese, and Russian.
Age: Youth 12–14
Book Title: The Eldest Son of Eliezer Ben Yehuda
Author: Dvora Omer
Publisher: Am Oved
Cover Type: Softcover
מאת: דבורה עומר
הוצאה: עם עובד
מתאים ל: נוער 12-14
כריכה: רכה





