Center for Hebrew Language and Literature

Director of the Center theol. Heb. Zeljko Stanojevic, has signed a Research and Action Plan for 2013. year. This plan includes following projects:

1. The publication of the Lexicon of the biblical names (about 3000 biblical toponyms and personal names with meanings and explanations) Funds needed – 9806 euros

2. Research in the area of ​​influence of Semitic languages ​​in Slavic languages ​​and presentation of the results at the International Congress in Izmir, Turkey, necessary funds – 3416 euros

3. BALKANEL GROUP production, recording and publication of the second CD, necessary funds – 13 868 euros

4. Publication of Hebrew grammar, including phonetics, morphology and syntax of the Hebrew language, the necessary funds 213,000 dinars

5. Holding a series of lectures for the general public on the subject of Israel’s ethics and aesthetics through the centuries – similarity with Serbia, in several towns in Serbia, necessary funds – 2815 euros

6. Holding a series of lectures and training for the general public in the field of methodology of teaching  Hebrew language, in several towns in Serbia, necessary funds – 1744 euros

7. Holding the lecture series and training for the general public in the area of ​​the Old Testament (Jewish) spiritual counseling to promote the Old Testament literature and its application to the spiritual condition of modern man in many towns in Serbia, necessary funds – 3691 euros

8. Holding a series of lectures and training on cultural landmark of modern Israel, several towns in Serbia, necessary funds 236,000 dinars

9. Recording, production and marketing of three music video for the project BALKANEL, which extol the need for inter-ethnic and inter-religious understanding in Serbia and beyond, necessary funds – 6992 euros

10. Publication of a book on the Qumran manuscripts in English, necessary funds – 1647 euros

11. Publication of the book “Jewish proverb”, necessary funds – 1912 euros

12. Prof. Dr. Eliezer Papo, the Torah and Human Rights, publishing of the book, necessary funds – 638 euros

13. Prof. Dr. Eliezer Papo, the Passover Haggadah, the publication of the book, necessary funds – 450 euros

The Center of Hebrew Language and Literature has completed work on the first Serbian-Hebrew dictionary, which contains 30,000 words/entries. The Center intends to integrate it with the Hebrew-Serbian dictionary making it one book for easier usage. The estimated cost of production for this project is 4800 euros. This covers the dictionary production and printing cost for approximately 1000 copies (750 pages, A5 format). There is a time limit and the manuscript has to be submitted to our book publisher in 30 days.

The Center has worked diligently and conscientiously on the project, and now we need financial aid in the form of 300 people who will make a donation of 16 euros (or 1650 in Serbian currency) so that we can complete the project and publish the dictionary. Each contributor will receive a copy of the dictionary and be added to the list of donors in the dictionary (unless the donor states otherwise). We urge you to contribute to this extensive and very long-awaited project, and help us implement it.

All payments can be made to the following bank account:

RSD: 285-2095090000002-57

Foreign currency bank account: 285-2091209891000-76

Reference number: 777

Recipient: The Center of Hebrew Language and Literature, Belgrade, Serbia

Purpose: Donation to the Serbian-Hebrew Dictionary

When making your payments please include an email with relevant personal information (first name, last name, and address) to izraelsrbija@gmail.com, so your name can be added to the list of donors in the dictionary as well as to inform you when the dictionary comes out of the print in order to send you a copy of it.

Thank you for your cooperation and taking interest in the Hebrew language.

Mr. Zeljko Stanojevic, Professor of Hebrew and Director of the Center has developed the following Centers Research Action Plan for 2011. The projects include the following elements:

1. Publishing the first Serbian-Hebrew/ Hebrew-Serbian dictionary
2. Publishing the Qumran Great Isaiah Scroll
3. Translating the book Kumranski spisi (Qumran Scrolls) from Serbian into English
4. Designing and posting free online Hebrew language courses at Gimel and Dalet levels on the Centers website
5. Producing and posting free online Aleph and Bet Hebrew language video lessons in English on the Centers website.

Mr. Zeljko Stanojevic, Professor of Hebrew and Director of the Center has developed the following Centers Research Action Plan for 2010. The projects include the following elements:

1. Publishing a lexicon of biblical names (some 3000 biblical toponyms and first names including their meanings and detailed explanations).

2. Research study on the influence of the Semitic languages on the Slavic languages.

3. Balkanel Group

4. Publishing the grammar of the Hebrew language including phonetics, morphology, and syntax of the Hebrew language.

5. Publishing the first translation of the Holy Scripture from the original Hebrew language into the contemporary Serbian language.

Mr. Zeljko Stanojevic, Professor of Hebrew and Director of the Center has developed the following Centers Research Action Plan for 2009. The projects include the following elements:

1. Translating the Gospel of Matthew from the original Hebrew language into Serbian, in collaboration with the Center for Natural Studies- CNS.

2. Publishing a lexicon of biblical names (some 3000 biblical toponims and first names including their meanings and detailed explanations).

3. Translating a variety of Israeli literature into Serbian.

4. Research study and analysis including translation of the Qumran Great Isaiah Scroll – the whole Scroll.

5. Research study on the influence of the Semitic languages on the Slavic languages.

6. Designing and publishing free Hebrew language courses at the Bet level in collaboration with the Center for Natural Studies-CNS.

7. Publishing a Grammar of the Hebrew language including phonetics, morphology, and syntax of the Hebrew language.