shinyhappypeople Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 12 yo DD wants to learn Biblical Hebrew. Her goal is to read the OT in its original language. I think this is an awesome goal and I'm super excited. :) I'm looking at Biblical Hebrew: A Homeschool Primer. Has anyone used this or can anyone suggest something else that they liked? We also have access to Mango languages, but their Biblical Hebrew looked a bit overwhelming for a rank beginner. I've thought about just finding a good online resource for learning the Hebrew alphabet so she can feel a little more confident when she finally starts a formal program. I've also thought about having her memorize (reciting) a few verses like Gen. 1:1. I think she might benefit from getting her feet wet first. I know very little about this language and am completely open to any and all suggestions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Papa here... Possibly you can find Hebrew instruction on the Aish web site. This is the link to their Home Page: http://www.aish.com/ I clicked on a link, at the bottom of the home page and ended up on this URL: http://eteacherhebrew.com/landing-page/learn-hebrew-or-biblical-hebrew-online-general-1?cid=2974 In their form, I see one can specify Modern Hebrew or Biblical Hebrew. I have no idea what they charge but you might check it out. Spend some time on Aish.com and you may find some other links of interest to you and some information of interest to you. GL 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 My daughter takes an art class and her teacher is Israeli and all her students are too...the kids and teacher speak so much Hebrew that my dd is interesting in learning a few words and phrases. :o) Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 I have been using Basics of Biblical Greek and I think it's fabulous and would use Basics of Biblical Hebrew in your shoes. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0310523915/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1460421625&sr=8-2&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=basics+of+biblical+hebrew&dpPl=1&dpID=51icuu1aGcL&ref=plSrch 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwilk Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Papa here... Possibly you can find Hebrew instruction on the Aish web site. This is the link to their Home Page: http://www.aish.com/ I clicked on a link, at the bottom of the home page and ended up on this URL: http://eteacherhebrew.com/landing-page/learn-hebrew-or-biblical-hebrew-online-general-1?cid=2974 In their form, I see one can specify Modern Hebrew or Biblical Hebrew. I have no idea what they charge but you might check it out. Spend some time on Aish.com and you may find some other links of interest to you and some information of interest to you. GL I second the recommendation for Aish. Chinuch.org has some good resources too if you want to poke around it. There's also a MOOC on biblical hebrew with some good resources here: http://campusnet.sebts.edu/moodle/course/view.php?id=7429 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 You might also check out the Behrman House materials. They are excellent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milknhoney Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I'm also interested to see if anyone has used Biblical Hebrew: A Homeschool Primer. I'm planning to buy it for my son next year. I haven't seen many reviews on it but it looks closest to the type of thing we're looking for. He wants to read the Bible, so a conversational Hebrew program wouldn't fit the bill quite like a program that is specifically geared towards the Bible. Most of the other programs I looked at appeared to be conversational. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squawky Acres Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 My husband is teaching Hebrew to our children, and is using the Behrman House books. He works with them for about 45 minutes most school mornings before work, and they are doing very well. We were recently surprised to learn that they are far ahead of the kids at the Hebrew School (which would make sense, as the Hebrew School only meets twice a week . . . but I think my husband felt validated in his efforts as one who is learning along with them). I had posted a thread about this a while back, which you might find useful: http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/572855-elementary-hebrew/?hl=hebrew&do=findComment&comment=6712730 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyD Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) My kids go part-time to a Jewish day school so thankfully I am now off the hook for teaching Hebrew mysefl, but before that we used Behrmann House materials, and I agree that they are quite good. Torah Aura also has some good intro-level books. For Torah reading, I also recommend the Linear Chumash set. Edited April 14, 2016 by JennyD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SereneHome Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Excellent thread!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietchapel Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Thanks! I had just started liking for these type of resources today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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