 | | | | Aleph Isn't Tough: An Introduction to Hebrew for Adults, Book 1 |  | Author: Linda Motzkin
Creator: Hara E. Person
Publisher: Urj Press
Category: Book
List Price: $16.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (9 reviews)
Sales Rank: 178343
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: Teacher's
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 112
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.4
ISBN: 0807407267
Dewey Decimal Number: 492.482421
EAN: 9780807407264
ASIN: 0807407267
Publication Date: March 2000
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Product Description
This new Hebrew book for adult learners is ground breaking in its structure and as an effective educational tool. This superb new text was created by Rabbi Linda Motzkin in consultation with key figures in the field of Hebrew education. Piloted in a sample of Reform congregations throughout the country, the book is the first step in a program of Hebrew learning for adults. Drawing upon the particular knowledge that the individual reader brings to the material, one is carefully introduced to the letters and vowels of the Hebrew alphabet. The goal is to develop the reader's ability to decode written Hebrew words as well as to ground the learning of Hebrew in the broader sense of its use in Jewish life, ritual, study, and tradition.
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 Great beginning Hebrew book for children as well as adults! November 30, 2008
I've used this book in teaching both children and adults successfully and think it's excellent. The manner in which it is organized and the workbook-like exercises make it possible for some students to self-guide themselves through it in learning how to decode Hebrew.
Best Hebrew Primer! July 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I wholeheartedly endorse this book!!! It is in workbook format, will teach you how to write cursive AND script, and uses biblical phrases to teach the language. The book also offers and excellent chart on all of the letters (both cursive and script), as well as vowels - well worth keeping long after you complete the book for later reference. This book is a great primer, preparing the student to move on to studying either biblical OR contemporary Hebrew. It allowed me to skip a first level Hebrew class and go straight into level 2. Strongly recommended.
A Really Doable Hebrew Book! January 25, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If like me you are wanting to teach yourself Hebrew this book is an excellent resource for doing so. As one other reviewer rightly commented it breaks the Hebrew alphabet down into smaller portions and thus makes it easier to memorize. Anoither plus is that writing of the letters is taught along with their pronounciation. One of the best things was the help in pronouncing the letters correctly. The information on roots made the learning of Biblical Hebrew a much less daunting prospect for me. Of all the Hebrew teaching tools I've come across so far, this one is my favorite.
 Fair introductory Hebrew book August 11, 2007
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is a pretty good book for an introductory Hebrew class. It provides a mixture of basic Hebrew and siddur Hebrew, introducing many word roots used in the prayer book. This satisfies the requirements of the average Hebraically functionally illiterate American Jew who has only a marginal interest in actually mastering Hebrew, but would like to be able to pronounce and "follow along" during Sabbath prayer services. Definitely not the only book one would need to know Hebrew. No grammar or linguistic niceties, simply a book to help you have some ability to know where you are in the prayer book. I am not sure I would recommend this as a beginning book for someone who is serious about learning Hebrew. It is more of a thing unto itself, not necessarily providing a grounding for further study.
 Pleased July 12, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased this book because it was the required text for my class. We use it as an adjunct to other materials. As a stand alone text, I might not be as happy with it. But along with class discussions and other materials it's been a great tool for learning. If you know NOTHING about Hebrew, this is perhaps not the best book to pick for your first primer. However, for our purposes, it's been great.
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