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This page is for helpful links to websites which relate to the Hebrew language - whether Biblical/Classical, or Modern. These sites may help teach Hebrew, discuss the Hebrew language, or be selling their original, Hebrew language course products, while offering a sample lesson. The submitted links and websites have been reviewed to the best of our ability, but the descriptions are not a product assessment.

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• Hebrew Nikud in MS Office - Levinsky Academic College web: full instructions chart for <i>manual</i> Hebrew vocalization, for use with Word documents [set caps lock; click shift/keys on the numbers bar only; for ; use tilda]. ASCII codes also available [set num lock].
  
• Teaching Hebrew Page - Education Dept., Jewish Agency for Israel [old website]: Hebrew language games - summer camps; lesson plans for class, also on Festivals; Phrases and Idioms; Jerusalem Examination sample test, information and application [Hebrew exemption examination for
  
• My Hebrew Dictionary - English A-Z classification of dozens of Hebrew terms with enlargeable thumbnail images, parallel Hebrew-English terms, transliteration and audio. Useful, fun tool for vocabulary enhancement.
  
• Sipurei Tata - Sipurei Tata - Hebrew audio stories for kids.
  
• Hebrew-English eDictionary - Zooloo Hebrew language resources include this eDictionary and an online vocalization tool for Hebrew called Nakdan, on www.zooloo.co.il/calc/Zooloo_Nakdan.asp
  
• SBS Hebrew Radio Program - Hebrew podcasts from Australia [originally as radio programmes for Sydney, Melbourne], targeted at local second language speakers. Topics covered: news, current affairs, sport, Israeli culture. Subscription only. Also available on http://www.podnova.com/c
  
• Song of the Lamb: Hebrew - Main menu opens sub-menus of interactive support drills based on chapters in The First Hebrew Primer, by Simon, Resnikoff, and Motzkin. Beginners' alphabet uses java applets; vocabulary exercises for Hebrew readers - with answers(Hebrew-English; English-H
  
• The J Site - Jewish Education and Entertainment - Includes: Hebrew songbook, flash coloring book, Israel geography game, language match game, and Hebrew sign maker. No Hebrew fonts required.
  
• Tal Am and Tal Sela Hebrew - Tal Am and Tal Sela curriculum for grades 1-6 Hebrew Language and Jewish Studies in day schools and supplementary schools. Online sample presentation and sales page.
  
• Zig Zag World - Interactive Java applets for beginners' Hebrew language study with graphics - phrases, games; Hebrew keyboard tutor; Hebrew in Hand -free Blackberry downloads for prayer and study. In cooperation with the University of Michigan.
  
• Balashon - Hebrew Language Detective - Ongoing blog about Hebrew with a focus on etymology. Discusses words and phrases in both modern and classical Hebrew, as well as slang, new terms, the influences of other ancient languages, bookshelf; related links.
  
• The Camouflaged Influence of English on Israeli (a.k.a. Modern Hebrew) and Mandarin - A paper by Dr Ghil'ad Zuckermann (Cambridge) on the camouflaged influence of Modern English (mainly American) on 'Modern Hebrew' and Mandarin Chinese within the broader context of linguistic and cultural globalization. [PDF]
  
• Gate2Home - Virtual Hebrew keyboard - Clickable onscreen keyboard emulator, for type and search functions in Hebrew without a Hebrew operating system or keyboard.
  
• Online Hebrew (JLPS) - Introductory, Intermediate Hebrew (Advanced in preparation) for English, French, Russian speakers, with audio support, large clear fonts; weekly online lessons planned. Introductory: Letters, Vowels, Root System, 8 (of 16) lessons (3 parts each) - sign-up
  
• Hebrew tutor - Personal website: Individual and group online Hebrew lessons with Toronto-based native Israeli Hebrew teacher, using video-conferencing techniques. Focusing on all language skills: speaking, reading, writing, listening and comprehension.
  
• Cafe Oleh: Hebrew Slang - Online introduction to Hebrew slang expressions from the Jerusalem Post
  
• TS-Cyberia - Website on Hebrew and Jewish languages, linguistics and computing, including brief descriptions, bibliographies and links to other online resources.
  
• Learn Hebrew Verbs - 300 Hebrew verbs conjugated in all tenses, persons, modes, roots, infinitives. Menu selection by tense, gender and singular / plural for language students. Search functions from English translation. All texts include helpful full vocalization; no special
  
• Ben Yehuda Project - Online database of full text Hebrew literature for public domain works. New additions typed with full vocalization in large font pages, suitable for language learners. Classification by author and title; produced through volunteer input, ongoing. Includes
  
• Chinuch.org - Hundreds of Hebrew language resources contributed by practicing teachers: workpages, reading, grammatical and text analysis exercises, word games, enrichment materials for K12, with emphasis on elementary level and religious education, also Modern Hebrew
  
• Learn Hebrew Language Skills with Hebrew Software and Hebrew Resources - Small collection of easy Hebrew "survival" phrases and vocabulary with dialogue; selection of large font, vocalized Hebrew articles for reading practice and comprehension, with transliteration and English translation; separate multiple choice ev
  
• Rothberg International School: Hebrew Examinations - Sample multiple choice tests for 3 levels of placement at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ulpan [Language school] for foreign students and preparatory year students at the University.
  
• Learn Hebrew Phrases - Hebrew phrase book, Dictionary, Expressions, Conversation, Idioms, words.
  
• Learn Hebrew - Jacob Richman's free Hebrew vocabulary website offering 46 topics in over 1,700 Hebrew words and phrases. Individually clickable images, with nikud [vocalization] and hi-quality audio. Multilingual menus, transliterations, translations in: English, French
  
• Learn Hebrew for Free - Foundation Stone - Free, downloadable application, offering grammatical and vocabulary support for Modern Hebrew, with audio files for pronunciation. Helpful for teachers and students on academic courses. Online Hebrew Tutorial (about 20 units) offers lesson texts, suitable
  
• Israeli Hebrew - Virtual Language Lab - University of Florida - Israeli Hebrew For Speakers of English, Books 1 and 2 [21 lesson units], courtesy of Peter Cole and Duben Books. Digitized for online use, Real One audio. No password required
  
• Hebrew World - Downloadable, printable alphabet learning and writing resources; sales of programs and resources for learning Hebrew, both modern and Biblical, using workbooks, flash cards and cassettes, as well as other language aids.
  
• Modern Hebrew Language - Hebrew College - Full undergraduate Modern Hebrew course available online, with or without credit, in five units (five semesters). From foundation to advanced level, course offers complete range of reading, conversational(audio), composition, literary and grammatical cont
  
• Language Guide: Hebrew - Vocabulary Guide templates - Hebrew entries compiled by Orna Wainstock, Efrat Barne'a. Categories and lexicon in Hebrew only, with audio recordings by Ruth Ticotzky, Tomer Jabotaro, Tamar Ben-Yosef.
  
• The Online Hebrew Tutorial - Detailed Hebrew textbook, with analysis of the differences and similarities between Biblical and Modern Hebrew. Includes links to multimedia files aimed at learning proper pronunciation. [PDF]
  
• Tarbuton - Hebrew Language Immersion classes and programs for children and adults, focusing on Hebrew language, Israel, Culture and Community. Features curricular outlines, overviews, online video demos of classes in Hebrew. For San Diego Israelis: social activities
  
• Israel Bar Association Hebrew language examinations - Latest examination papers for lawyers requalifying in Israel. Comprehension, summary, analysis of texts and statutes.
  
• Lookstein Center Lesson Plans Grades 9-12 Hebrew Language - Bar Ilan University webserver. 15 Online lesson plans in Hebrew for use with advanced students: article and text analysis; with assignments, worksheets, teacher pages and links, such as writing a CV and news articles.
  
• Milon Morfix - Dictionary - Open access, interactive online Hebrew dictionary.
  
• University of Texas at Austin - Virtual Language Lab. Online tutorials, audio lessons for 3 levels, biblical readings, video clips, puzzles. Addition of Esther Raizen's curricular text books for Modern Hebrew; more Biblical Hebrew.
  
• National Center for the Hebrew Language - Online Ulpan lists for N. America, grammar references, recommended study and teaching tools, newsletter, literary articles, list of experts with email addresses.
  
• Catalogue of Hebrew Language Lessons - Development exercises and lesson plans for Hebrew reading, comprehension, verbs, language skills at intermediate to advanced levels. Hebrew interface. Designed for immigrant high school students. Auspices: Rural Education Authority (residential schools) o
  
• Hebrew Language Learning CD-ROM - A multimedia Hebrew CD-ROM, including Hebrew for Beginners and Everyday Hebrew. The CD contains over 6,000 words and phrases recorded by native speakers. The interactive Hebrew course claims to offer rich audio material, including a facility to compare on
  
• KOL-ISRAEL - Links in English, Hebrew to live Radio, Israeli News and Sports from Israel, from major news networks. Read, listen, view online reporting in Hebrew/English, useful for comprehension, conversation enhancement.
  
• Wikipedia - Hebrew Encyclopedia - Online, free-content encyclopedia in the Hebrew language; a useful reference for assignments and Hebrew lessons related to general content and Area Studies.
  
• Passing Phrase - An easy to use humorous guide to learning modern Hebrew phrases. Presentation format: Hebrew text, vocalized, stressed transliteration, translation, context. No background in Hebrew necessary.
  
• Hebrew Resources (Learn, Study, Speak Hebrew) - Hebrew Resources to learn to speak and read Hebrew: online video demo, discussion groups, newsletter. Fee-paying online courses [or CD versions] for Modern or Biblical Hebrew. Extensive range of course reviews; letter charts (ancient, modern).
  
• Nivon Nakhon: The Correct Hebrew Idiom - A searchable alphabetized selection of Hebrew and common Aramaic expressions from classical and modern usage, with didactically helpful explanation, incorporating the vocalized spelling of each idiom and sources for classical texts. Illustrated by decorat
  
• Teachionary: Hebrew Word Sets - Dozens of interactive vocabulary trainer pages for lifestyle areas. Webpages offer keyboard presentation, for clickable English terms and Hebrew audio files, plus upper banner explanation. Resource works in several modes: Play, Guess, Auto-run, Repeat.
  
• Hebrew Slang Word of the Week - USCJ weekly feature on Hebrew slang expressions.
  
• Lessons in Modern Hebrew Level II - Authorised copy of Edna Coffin's Modern Hebrew Language course book(C).
  
• Davar Hebrew Dictionary - Free online Hebrew dictionary/lexicon, running on Windows95/98/ME/NT/W2000/XP platform.
  
• Aleph-Bet on the Net - A set of interactive tutorials for students using the textbook "Encounters in Modern Hebrew" by Edna Amir Coffin. The tutorials cover the vocabulary lists for each of the ten lessons in the book and allow students to read and type Hebrew. The si
  
• English - Hebrew Dictionary of Solar Energy Terms and Words - Includes an English-Hebrew dictionary of solar energy terms. Each Hebrew word is displayed as a graphic with Nikud (vocalization) and an English transliteration.
  
• Hebrew Language - Colourful Hebrew language thematic vocabulary cards, virtual keyboard, links.
  
• Biblical & Modern Hebrew Grammar for Macintosh, Windows - 50-lesson Course designed for college students and available on diskette (online sale). Includes: exercises, vocabulary tests, verb parsing charts, vocabularies, and translation materials, formatted in Microsoft Word. One of the rare Hebrew for Mac produc
  
• Language Contact and Lexical Enrichment in Israeli Hebrew - Describes a recent book by Professor Ghil`ad Zuckermann (University of Cambridge) on Israeli Hebrew as a spoken language, 'reinvented' over the course of the twentieth century.
  
• Giore Etzion - Lessons Online - Open access to the general section of introductory Hebrew language exercises and support, interactive, with audio and visual tools, courtesy Washington University at St. Louis. Quicktime required.
  
• Stanford University: Heveinu Shalom Aleichem - Lessons #1-#20 of Jewish Agency audio/video/text series for new immigrants/almost beginners, with reading skills. Available to students or non-profit organizations, at discretion of the University/Jewish Agency. NB: Streamed video requires fast connection
  
• Literally Speaking - Dr Avshalom Koor's daily Hebrew language feature on Israel Army Radio on correct and grammatical usage in Modern Hebrew, etymology, alternative forms, new terms, translated terms (frequently from the English) and comparative use. Regularly includes Biblic
  
• Hebrew Songs - Over 2,000 Hebrew songs, transliterated and translated into English and other languages, suitable for language classes. Classified alphabetically and by author, with links to Hebrew language text, audio files, biographies, specialist and personal websites
  
• Israel Ministry of Education - Adult Education - Ulpanim - All Hebrew language examination series for completion of Ulpan, including population specific clusters: over-60s series; Ethiopian olim series. Word docs, by category and date.
  
• Milingua - Hebrew Beginners' and Intermediate course, each with 20 online lessons; Hebrew for Spanish speakers. Beginners' course: first 4 lessons free. Words, alphabet, conversations based on everyday use; basic grammar; audio files for all pronunciation and most e
  
• Hebrew for Windows - Hebrew keyboard, inputting and right-to-left guide with downloadable tools for non-Hebrew enabled computers operating with Windows 98, 2000,XP, NT and ME systems. NB: Handy Hebrew keyboard layout based on English alphabet.
  
• Hebrew Page of Multilingual Books Language Bookstore - Courses for sale online, with description; also reference books - dictionaries, syntax, grammar.
  
• Hebrew: Your center for new Hebrew words ! - Hebrew Language Center for approved submissions to the Hebrew language in Hebrew alphabetical order, with English term, Hebrew explanation; also, interface for browsers to submit new words for approval. No details of auspices.
  
• Rav Milim Dictionary, Milengo Ltd. - Interactive online Hebrew dictionary, with virtual Hebrew keyboard tool. Offers full/reduced Hebrew orthography, vocalization, check. Also English translation, Hebrew definition, parsing of Hebrew words. Submissions accepted in any form. For teachers, stu
  
• Hebrew Slang - Prolog Publications offer a chapter on Hebrew slang from their catalog collection. [PDF]
  
• Hed Haulpan - Downloadable Hebrew/Ulpan teachers' newsletter, from Israel Ministry of Education, Adult Education/Hebrew Language Division (2003-2005); 64 sample Ulpan exams; Ulpan exams for the over 60s; Ulpan exams for medical, para-medical terminology.
  
• Yanshuf Magazine/Hebrew Today - News items in large font, vocalized easy Hebrew on range of topics; Hebrew in textual contexts; Hebrew grammar and syntax; phrase of the week and multilingual lexicons; didactic discussions and presentations in English; complete Yanshuf or Bereishit by su
  
• Hebrew Speaktionary - Hebrew-speaking picture dictionary on CD-ROM.
  
• Ulpan-Or - Offers individualized Hebrew language immersion and distance learning.
  
• Hebrew with Rachel Halabe - Collection of didactic articles on approaches and theory of teaching: Biblical Hebrew; Children's Literature for Adult Learners of Hebrew; intergenerational teaching in the family, children first; Hebrew for children as a second language.
  
• Milon English-Hebrew Dictionary - Searchable vocabularies with detailed explanations and images
  
• Judaism About - Hebrew - A one-stop "shopping" area for 2,000 reviewed links and original, informative articles about the Hebrew language; replaces former Hebrew.about.com
  
• University of Minnesota - Center for Advanced Research in Language Acquisition (CARLA) - CARLA offers 15 units of audio exercises, with vocabulary, topic sets, grammar points (Real One required). From the home page: access Hebrew language course listings; subscribe to Hebrew-T, a specialist email list for Hebrew language teachers.
  
• Hebrew Podcasts - Conversational Hebrew: downloadable/online listening to beginners' lessons in Modern Hebrew on basic themes. Lesson Guides to first three are free; 2 sample lessons on Youtube. Subscription required for additional Guides, transcripts, exercises and drills
  
• Ulpanet - Hebrew Language courses at multiple levels 24/7, for adults and students (as well as Israeli students abroad), via real-time web video-conferencing with an Israeli teacher. Free sample lessons, videoclip, online phrasebook with audio. From Israeli e-Teach
  
• The Academy of the Hebrew Language - English mini-version of the official website in Hebrew; prescribes standards for modern Hebrew grammar, orthography, transliteration, and punctuation; publications listing. Online terminologies available.
  
• Hebrew for Me - Zigzag World - Introductory Hebrew: includes Instructional programs based on Java applets; created with young learners in mind.
  
• Israel Connection- - N. American wholesale distributors of Israeli and Hebrew language textbooks, readers, dictionaries and accessory educational materials for K12, Ulpan, academic and home study. Helpful item descriptions. Catalogue arranged by Publisher, medium and level of
  
• Shaar LaMathil - Popular easy Hebrew newspaper for students of Modern Hebrew, published by the Israel Ministry of Education in conjunction with Yediot Tikshoret (Communications). Circulation 20,000 copies. Available worldwide via online order form or email. NB: No longer
  
• Traditional Jewish Yemenite Blessing - Text and audio in Yemenite accented Hebrew.
  
  

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