Chanukah 2008 is now here. The gift giving aspect of Chanukah is much more popular in the United States, than in other parts of the world. Or perhaps, you are starting to think about New Year's resolutions? Learning Hebrew can be either a gift fo Chanukah, or a New Year's goal.
Many people studied Hebrew in the past, but their skills have become a little rusty. Maybe the last time they studied Hebrew was their Bar Mitvzvah. For some, this may have been decades ago, and now as they have children or enter retirement, they desire to rekindle their knowledge of Hebrew.
HebrewResources.com offers several products, which work well for adults and children. The first program in their series is "At Home with Hebrew". It teaches how to read and recognize all the Hebrew letters and vowels, along some basic vocabulary (both modern and biblical).
"Hebrew Kindergarten", despite the name, is not just for young children. It's called Kinergarten, because it starts at the very beginning with the basics of nouns, verbs, and adjectives.
Recently, HebrewResources released its newest product "Shirei Ha-Shabbat (Songs of the Sabbath). This set includes a hip audio-CD with professionally sung music accompanied by guitar and band that covers many of the basic prayers. Then, the software program in the package teaches the more traditional synagogue tunes for the same Sabbath prayers. This package is a great way to get a person back into the Hebrew of the Siddur.
Selecting the right cantor for the job of recording was a challenge. One was finally found with an amazing, but easy-to-follow voice and pronunication. The software let's you hear each word or line of the prayers, as you desire, at your own pace.
Children are often the focus of Hanukah. Jewish parents usually require their children to learn some basic Hebrew, even if their own skills have become rusty. The tutorials above, can be used by inividuals. But how much better, if parents and children learn Hebrew together?
Today, it's amazing how many Christians are also learning the basics of Hebrew. Many find the Bible coming more alive with a simple knowledge of Hebrew and Jewish practices. Many times, the King James Version or modern translations hide some of the simple truths found there.
Yes, its the Holiday Season! Its Chanukah Time! Check out any or all of these programs: At Home With Hebrew for beginners, Hebrew Kindergarten for more advanced Hebrew study, and Shirei Ha-Shabbat for anybody who wants to learn the basics of Jewish/Shabbat Liturgy.
Many people studied Hebrew in the past, but their skills have become a little rusty. Maybe the last time they studied Hebrew was their Bar Mitvzvah. For some, this may have been decades ago, and now as they have children or enter retirement, they desire to rekindle their knowledge of Hebrew.
HebrewResources.com offers several products, which work well for adults and children. The first program in their series is "At Home with Hebrew". It teaches how to read and recognize all the Hebrew letters and vowels, along some basic vocabulary (both modern and biblical).
"Hebrew Kindergarten", despite the name, is not just for young children. It's called Kinergarten, because it starts at the very beginning with the basics of nouns, verbs, and adjectives.
Recently, HebrewResources released its newest product "Shirei Ha-Shabbat (Songs of the Sabbath). This set includes a hip audio-CD with professionally sung music accompanied by guitar and band that covers many of the basic prayers. Then, the software program in the package teaches the more traditional synagogue tunes for the same Sabbath prayers. This package is a great way to get a person back into the Hebrew of the Siddur.
Selecting the right cantor for the job of recording was a challenge. One was finally found with an amazing, but easy-to-follow voice and pronunication. The software let's you hear each word or line of the prayers, as you desire, at your own pace.
Children are often the focus of Hanukah. Jewish parents usually require their children to learn some basic Hebrew, even if their own skills have become rusty. The tutorials above, can be used by inividuals. But how much better, if parents and children learn Hebrew together?
Today, it's amazing how many Christians are also learning the basics of Hebrew. Many find the Bible coming more alive with a simple knowledge of Hebrew and Jewish practices. Many times, the King James Version or modern translations hide some of the simple truths found there.
Yes, its the Holiday Season! Its Chanukah Time! Check out any or all of these programs: At Home With Hebrew for beginners, Hebrew Kindergarten for more advanced Hebrew study, and Shirei Ha-Shabbat for anybody who wants to learn the basics of Jewish/Shabbat Liturgy.
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