From Bible to Buzzword: How Torah Portions Shaped Common English Words - Dr. Avraham Roos
Dr. Avraham J. Roos (b. 1965, Netherlands) is an educator and linguist with decades of experience in Torah and English instruction. A former Head of Hadracha (Guidance) for Bnei Akiva Holland, he holds a Ph.D. in Cultural-Historical Linguistics from the University of Amsterdam (2022), focusing on English translations of the Pesach Haggadah. After making aliyah (immigrating to Israel) in 1991, he taught at yeshiva high schools and later served on a Jewish Agency shlichut (emissary mission) in Antwerp (2001–2004), teaching Tanach at Tachkemoni School. Currently, Dr. Roos lectures at Herzog Academic College and Orot College, specializing in English and Academic English. He resides in Israel with his family, including six children and seven grandchildren.
GENRE: non-fiction
Blurb:
From Bible to Buzzwords offers a groundbreaking exploration of the hidden linguistic bridges between the weekly Torah portions (parashat hashavua) and the English language. Dr. Avraham Roos, an English linguist, educator, and Torah enthusiast, uncovers surprising connections between biblical language, themes, and modern English expressions. Structured around the annual cycle of Torah readings, this book transforms scholarly insights into accessible, engaging chapters.
