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What was the long-term impact of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda's work on Israel?

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  • Hebrew became the official language

  • Israelis started speaking English

  • Israelis started speaking Russian

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Eliezer Ben-Yehuda's work on Israel had a long-term impact, as he was instrumental in the revival of the Hebrew language. He believed that the Hebrew language was the key to Jewish identity and national revival, and he worked tirelessly to promote its use. Hebrew was not widely spoken at the time, and Ben-Yehuda was often ridiculed for his efforts.
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