Adult Bar and Bat Mitzvah programs are filling up again, and the first wall most adults hit isn’t the speech or the Torah portion. It’s the Hebrew. The numbers are moving. In May, Temple Sholom of West Essex in New Jersey held its largest adult B’nai Mitzvah class to date, twelve people and eleven of […]
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Can You Learn to Read Hebrew With an App or AI in 2026?
An app can teach you a hundred Hebrew words and still leave you stuck on the first line of a prayer book. AI chatbots widen that gap, because they hand you instant translation and transliteration, and neither one teaches you to read a single letter. Vocabulary and reading are separate skills. Almost every 2026 learning […]
The Hebrew Alphabet Chart: A Complete Guide to All 22 Letters (and the Ones That Confuse Everyone)
Almost every student who sits down with me for the first time says some version of the same thing: “The letters just look like scribbles to me.” That reaction is completely normal — Hebrew doesn’t share an alphabet family with English, so nothing looks like a shortcut you can lean on. But here’s what I’ve […]
Why Learn Biblical Hebrew as a Christian? A Beginner’s Guide to Reading the Old Testament in Its Original Language
If you’ve spent any time studying the Old Testament closely, you’ve probably run into a footnote that says something like “the Hebrew word here is difficult to translate” — and then the commentary moves on without really explaining why. It’s a small moment, but it points to something bigger: every English Bible you’ve ever read […]
Hebrew Plurals Explained: A Beginner’s Guide to Singular and Plural Nouns
One of the most important grammar topics for Hebrew learners is understanding plural nouns. Whether you’re talking about books, friends, houses, or students, you’ll need to know how to change singular nouns into their plural forms. The good news is that Hebrew plural rules are fairly consistent once you learn the basic patterns. While there […]
Hebrew 4 Christians made easy for you and your friends!
I finally understand the essence of Hebrew 4 Christians. Out of the blue, I had an opportunity to have a conversation with a Christian lady yesterday. We spoke about all sorts of different topics. However, one that stood out for me was that she was able to quote the Old Testament (which Jewish people refer […]
Actually really easy Hebrew texts for beginners – perfect for you
Access to easy Hebrew texts for beginners is essential, as is any new skill. It is necessary for those starting out learning this new skill. But, before you can even start reading, you need to learn to read the Hebrew alphabet and vowels. It seems obvious, but sometimes, it is essential to put things into […]
Hebrew reading worksheets: a simple and fun way to learn!
I use Hebrew reading worksheets when I teach people to read Hebrew. This is a great way to consolidate learning for a person who has had very limited exposure to the Hebrew letters and vowels. The Alef Bet, otherwise known as the Hebrew alphabet, is a completely different text from anything else in the world. […]
Learn Hebrew near me – it’s fun, easy and quick!
‘Learn Hebrew near me – it’s fun, easy and quick’ are words that reflect the attitude of today’s society. What do I mean by that? It means that people in today’s society want instant gratification. People are not willing to travel as much as they used to. Even when learning a language as Hebrew, the […]
Hebrew Classes Near Me – Learning Made Easy and Simple
Today is the age of instant gratification. Having Hebrew classes near me makes a difference between being motivated to learn and not being motivated at all! Living in Sydney, a large city of 6 million people and with heavy traffic to boot, I seek out activities that are close to home. I do not relish […]