Modern Hebrew as a key element in the construction of national identity in Israel

Cultural differences developed among its members during the almost 2000 years that the Jewish people remained in exile. At the end of the 19th century, the idea of creating a state where they could express their identity unconditionally began to be seen realistically. While it is true that the elements that usually make up a nation are very diverse, they found one, language, which seemed capable of uniting the cultural differences created because of these years of separation. This is why the state of Israel configured the Israeli national identity around this element. In this regard, Israel developed a language policy linked to the absorption of migrants, focusing on the Ulpan programme. Seventy-five years after its creation, Israel is one of the most prosperous states in integrating immigrants, primarily based on language.