I will never forget sitting in primary school and filling out Hebrew reading practice sheets. I had asked to go to a Jewish day school, but, as a nine-year-old, it was not what I was expecting, to spend my days working on worksheets! Looking back, it was extremely valuable, as it gave me a chance […]
Hebrew language learning
Words in Hebrew
It is so incredibly amazing is that the words in Hebrew, a language that has not been spoken in over 2000 years, was revived and used in modern day Israel. Words in Hebrew that are found in the Torah are now being used in day-to-day language. For example: the word “lekh” means go. This word […]
Learn Hebrew online
I often hear the question; how do I learn Hebrew online? It is interesting how we learn has changed so much. Twenty years ago, exploring different learning opportunities was not even an option. Technology has changed out lives in so many ways. Some say for the better, others might disagree with them. Whatever your opinion […]
Reading Hebrew for beginners
Many people have a bucket list. They have a list of different activities or goals they want to achieve. One of these activities may be to find a course that teaches reading Hebrew for beginners. Others may want to swim with dolphins or go on a hike in Italy. Whatever the activity or goal you […]
Hebrew reading practice
So many students ask me how many hours should I put into Hebrew reading practice? That is a good question. However, before I can even answer the question, I need to ask a few questions of my own: how fluent do you want to become? How important is Hebrew reading practice to you? What is […]
What is the best program to learn Hebrew?
When a person starts on their Hebrew learning journey it is important to ask questions about how to go about doing it. The first, and possibly the most important question is what is the best program to learn Hebrew? It is important to find the program that fits your character and learning style. Answering the […]
Ancient Hebrew Alphabet
The ancient Hebrew alphabet is one of the oldest alphabets in the world. In fact, it is said to be the oldest recorded alphabets. Some other ancient alphabets include Latin, Egyptian hieroglyphics. One person who is interested is Douglas Petrovich, an ancient inscription specialist. In 2016 he stated that the over 3800 years ago, the […]
Hebrew alphabet song – does it help to sing it?
Whether a person is from an English-speaking background, or a speaks a different language, chances are he or she would have learnt the alphabet of their language through singing a song. For people who learnt the English A, B, C, it would have been sung at the beginning of their reading journey to help them […]
How long does it take to learn Hebrew?
So many people want to learn Hebrew. They either want to learn it to be able to participate in Synagogue services, convert to Judaism, or have a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Or they may just be interested in Hebrew as a language. However, many people in today’s world are time-poor and want to know how […]
Is Hebrew worth learning?
Many people learn Hebrew for a variety of different reasons. Some people learn it because they want to convert to Judaism. Others learn it because they are returning to their Jewish roots, and did not learn Hebrew as a child. Or some might want to learn Hebrew because they want to learn to read the […]