How do I find dictionaries for languages relevant to Judaic Studies, such as Hebrew?

Answer

For single language dictionaries, try a subject search in Franklin.
Example: Hebrew language dictionaries

For bilingual (translation) dictionaries, add the second language at the end: Example: Yiddish language dictionaries english

Frequently asked for call number stems include:

Hebrew PJ4830
Aramaic PJ5205
Ladino PC4813
Yiddish PJ5117
Judeo-Arabic PJ5077
Judeo-French BS440, PJ4932
Judeo-Italian PC1784

Some dictionaries are also available online, and can be accessed through the Library's Judaic Studies E-Resources under Dictionaries & Thesauri (Languages) FindIt tool.

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  • Last Updated Jun 23, 2020
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