One of the most common questions I am frequently asked is what is the best way to learn Hebrew online. People over a certain age, might baulk at this question, as online learning was not a “thing” before the internet. As Bob Dylan sang back in the 1960s, “the times they are a changin’”. This […]
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Best way to learn Biblical Hebrew
In my line of work, I have come across many Christians who ask me what is the best way to learn Biblical Hebrew. There are so many ways, so I try to give them a well thought out response. However, most of the time I advise that the way to start this journey, is to […]
Best app to learn Hebrew
The other night I went to Israeli dancing and I was approached by a Hebrew teacher who was looking for the best app to learn Hebrew. She had spoken to her local rabbi that morning who recommended that she make contact with me for resources for her students. It was serendipitous that we both attend […]
Best book to learn Hebrew
Talking about the best book to learn Hebrew is starting to sound so old fashioned! When I first saw this phrase, I had to take second glance. My first thought was, “who uses books these days?” isn’t everything online? In this digital world, it is not uncommon for people to think that it is odd […]
Best app for learning Hebrew
When I ask my father what is the best app for learning Hebrew, he stares at me blankly. He is, what we call “old school”. I mean pen, paper and flashcards old school! To even think of what might be the best app for learning Hebrew, is a completely foreign concept for him. But the […]
Beginning Hebrew
So many people say “tomorrow is the time for me to start beginning Hebrew learning”. Beginning Hebrew learning can be a relatively easy process, if you know where to start. Before you throw your hands up in the air in frustration, take a moment to decide how you want to start beginning Hebrew learning. Is […]
Beginner Hebrew
A person who enrolls in a beginner Hebrew class usually has no knowledge of Hebrew whatsoever. A beginner Hebrew class offers the pupil the opportunity to learn the basics of the language. This will most likely include learning the Hebrew consonants and vowels. Depending on what course you enrol in, it may also offer the […]
Basic Hebrew Words
When you start planning your trip to Israel, it will be very helpful to learn some basic Hebrew words. Having some vocabulary will help you navigate all kinds of different situations. Knowledge of basic Hebrew words can also help create rapport when you meet the locals who live in Israel. The locals like to hear […]
Basic Hebrew Phrases
An important skill before you go to Israel is to learn basic Hebrew phrases. This will help you navigate the social etiquette in Israeli society. By utilizing these basic Hebrew phrases, it allows you to ask questions using the local language. Knowing how to say “thank you”, “excuse me” or using introductory phrases can break […]
Basic Hebrew language
To some people the term “basic Hebrew language” is a bit of an oxymoron. To the novice, Hebrew appears to be a very difficult language to learn. The characters are completely different to the Latin characters that are common in English and other European languages. It is also read from the opposite way we read […]