Entries Tagged as 'Hebrew'

The Hebrew Language

March 9th, 2010 · No Comments

Modern Hebrew has experienced some changes in phonology, syntax, and morphology. Pronunciation of a variety of orthographical forms has changed, as well as the system for prefixing and suffixing prepositions to nouns and pronouns. Ancient Hebrew seemed to support a word order in which the verb precedes the subject of a sentence, but in modern Hebrew the subject naturally precedes the verb. Hebrew vocabulary has been reorganized by the addition of many new words, particularly words of a scientific nature.

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Tags: Hebrew · biblical hebrew

Hebrew Learning Program

January 25th, 2010 · 2 Comments

In this article we will provide you with general guidelines on how to learn Hebrew, describe the main methods to learn Hebrew, and mention the advantages and disadvantages of those methods.

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Tags: Hebrew · Middle Eastern Languages

Learn Hebrew Alphabet

November 9th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Learning the Hebrew Alphabet is a challenge for most people. This includes students of the Bible, Bar and Bat Mitzvah students, among others.

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Tags: Hebrew · Middle Eastern Languages · biblical hebrew

Hebrew from Scratch

November 8th, 2009 · No Comments

This article is aimed at those native English speakers who have an inkling to learn Biblical Hebrew through self-study.

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Tags: Hebrew · Middle Eastern Languages · biblical hebrew

Why Learn Hebrew

November 5th, 2009 · No Comments

Hebrew might not be the logical language of choice for most students. The number of people who speak it is relatively small when compared to others. But Hebrew holds a strong attraction for many people.

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Tags: Asian Languages · Hebrew · Middle Eastern Languages · biblical hebrew

Learning Hebrew Online

October 28th, 2009 · No Comments

This is a short video focusing on Hebrew food vocabulary and also refers to the large site providing free lessons for learning Hebrew online.

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Tags: Hebrew · Main · Middle Eastern Languages · biblical hebrew

Learn to Read Biblical Hebrew

October 25th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Learning to read Biblical Hebrew opens up Biblical texts for study and also provides a strong basis for other Jewish texts like the siddur and even some selections of the Midrashim.

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Tags: Hebrew · Middle Eastern Languages · biblical hebrew

Learn Hebrew Software

October 24th, 2009 · No Comments

The first thing to do when searching for learn Hebrew software is to determine whether your end goal is Biblical Hebrew Software or Modern Hebrew Software.

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Tags: Hebrew · Middle Eastern Languages · biblical hebrew

Zemer L’Shabbat: Song for the Sabbath

August 18th, 2009 · No Comments

One of the unique alternative approaches to adding vocabulary to your language of choice is through song. The following is a “Zemer” a song for the Shabbat (the Sabbath) sung in Jewish homes. Enjoy.

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Tags: Hebrew · Middle Eastern Languages · biblical hebrew

An Introduction to Biblical Hebrew Prayer

February 5th, 2009 · No Comments

The Diaspora of the Jewish community all over the world provides an excellent insight into how cultures can maintain a continuity of language, religious tradition, and culture, while absorbing the musical, linguistic, and cultural influences of their surroundings.

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Tags: Hebrew · Middle Eastern Languages