Adult Education · Online · Kid friendly
Reading Hebrew: A Course for Teachers
Learn to read the Hebrew of the Torah and the prayer book, with the first chapters of Genesis as your text from the very first day.
Read Hebrew with confidence
Learn to read pointed Hebrew aloud and to recognize it in print, handwriting and Torah lettering. The course is a great fit for JRoots teachers, parents, and anyone who wants to learn to read the Hebrew letters. You will pick up some vocabulary along the way, but this is a reading course, not a Hebrew comprehension course.
- 36 short lessons, 5–8 minutes each
- Genesis 1–3 as your reading text from the first day
- Practice, flashcards and quizzes; your progress is saved to your account
- Works on a computer, tablet or phone
- Who it’s for
- JRoots teachers, parents, and anyone learning to read Hebrew letters. Kid friendly, so parents and children can learn together.
- Format
- Online
- Cost
- Free for Beth Israel members and JRoots Teachers. Others may subscribe on the course site, with a free first week.
- Taught by
- Student Rabbi Ben Russell
Beth Israel members: ask for your member code
Our online classes are free for Beth Israel members. To open them, create a free account on Student Rabbi Ben’s course site and enter the synagogue member code once. Please contact the main office for the member code: office@bethisraelms.org or 601-956-6215.