So many people ask what the best way learn Hebrew is. This is an impossible question to try and answer. There are so many different ways to learn Hebrew. It all depends on person’s circumstances, and the best way for a person learn. Different learning styles for Hebrew A 1992 study conducted, shows that different […]
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Hebrew for Dummies
I do not particularly like the phrase “Hebrew for Dummies”. However, I do understand why it is used. Hebrew is such an ancient language that is not commonly used outside of Israel. It is such an old language that it dates back to before Jesus was born. We need to approach learning this ancient language […]
Hebrew school
So many Jewish children attend Hebrew school when they are in primary school. The kids who do go are usually kids who do not go to a Jewish day school. Attending Hebrew school gives Jewish children the opportunity to mix with other Jewish children, learn some Hebrew and also learn about Judaism. Hebrew school vs […]
Reading Hebrew
How often have I heard people say that they wished they could start reading Hebrew. For many people it is often in the “wish I could” basket. However, for something to really happen, it needs to be in the “I have to” basket. Unfortunately, when something is only a wish, it more often than not, […]
Read in Hebrew
Read in Hebrew Why is it that a person wants to read in Hebrew? How will they use this skill? How long does it take to learn to read in Hebrew? All these questions, and more are asked by people all around the world who come across Hebrew reading students. For some people, who have […]
Learning Hebrew Reading
Just recently I have started teaching my youngest son to start learning Hebrew reading. It is his Bar Mitzvah in 18 months’ time, and he needs to learn to read Hebrew before then. Interestingly enough he was really resisting my attempts to engage him in learning Hebrew reading. I have a feeling it is because […]
Hebrew read
It’s an odd phrase “Hebrew read”. It doesn’t quite make sense. It is almost like it is referring to two words of interest: Hebrew and read. Whether a person is saying “read Hebrew” or “Hebrew read”. Either way, it doesn’t really matter, as the gist is the same. Both phrases shows that the person appear […]
A quirky phrase: “Hebrew read”
It’s an odd phrase “Hebrew read”. It doesn’t quite make sense. It is almost like it is referring to two words of interest: Hebrew and read. Whether a person is saying “read Hebrew” or “Hebrew read”. Either way, it doesn’t read matter, as the gist is the same. Both phrases shows that the person appear […]
Learn to Read Hebrew Fast
It is so interesting teaching beginners to read Hebrew. So many try and read Hebrew like they are reading English. (99% of my pupils come from an English-speaking background). They want to learn to read Hebrew fast. Inevitably they make mistakes. To try and prove my point about why they need to slow down, I […]
Learn how to read Hebrew
I recently received a letter the other day from a prospective student. Here is a part of what was written: Dear Yael, My friend recommend that I contact you. I am in my 50s and have been wanting to learn how to read Hebrew ever since I was 15 years old. Even though I am […]