Definition & Bedeutung von "Hebrew alphabet"

What is the "Hebrew alphabet"?

The Hebrew alphabet is a writing system used for the Hebrew language and consists of 22 letters, all of which are consonants. Written from right to left, the alphabet includes characters such as "א" (Aleph) and "ב" (Bet). Vowel sounds are typically not represented in the standard script, though diacritical marks called "niqqud" can be added to indicate them. For example, the word for "peace," "שָׁלוֹם" (shalom), shows how vowel markings provide clarity. The Hebrew alphabet has significant historical and cultural importance, as it is used in religious texts, including the Hebrew Bible, and continues to be an essential part of Jewish identity and language.