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Use these black-line masters after a primer to diagnose and remediate Hebrew reading problems for student who have already learned the Hebrew letters and vowels

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A sophisticated level of reading readiness instruction - letter recognitionÔø¿andÔø¿a gentle introduction to the vowels!

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A bright and cheerful story full of animals and farmyard fun

A systematic chronological study by one of the world's leading Jewish theologians. A masterly guide to the major currents of Jewish thought.

"This book offers a description and analysis of six classic Jewish views of death: the concept of death as nothingness; a belief in a descent to Sheol . . . where the dead are supposed to dwell; the concept of resurrection in an afterlife . . .; faith in the immortality of the soul; a belief in reincarnation; and the concept of attaining immortality through deeds of value performed in life".--AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD.

Your students already have a basic prayer vocabulary. Now they're ready to build a strong foundation for siddur study with a unique lively combination of prayer materials activities and stories.

Thousands of adults have learned Hebrew with the Hebrew for Adults series, of which this is Book 3. Linda Motzkin, in coordination with the URJ Hebrew Literary Task Force, uses her tried-and-true methods to build upon the knowledge developed in Books 1 and 2. Students will expand their grammar, vocabulary and comprehension by translating prayer book and biblical texts. Each chapter provides a range of different Torah texts for comparison. Extra enrichment material, such as commentary on the Torah selections, is provided as well.This combination of exercises and stimulating content is the key to the success of this series. Bet Is for B'reishit challenges students to learn while providing interesting subject matter to keep the motivated. With additional resources like a full glossary, verb lists and grammar charts, Bet Is for B'reishit is the next step for any adult on the path to becoming a Hebrew-literate Jew.

Use concepts to teach history stories to teach morality heroes to teach values.

Israel: Its Complicated is designed to help learners understand the meaning that Israel holds for the Jewish people and discover their own personal connections to the modern state.

Now—for the first time—a light, engaging modern Hebrew text written specifically for 6th–7th graders who have completed a prayer program and are ready for a change of pace. In just 96 pages, four trendy kids party in Tel Aviv, shop in a shuk, ride a camel, swim in the Dead Sea, and celebrate a bat mitzvah in Jerusalem—all in Hebrew!Each of the 15 six-page chapters opens with a simple Hebrew dialogue followed by the coolest activities we’ve ever done, including “Pass the Pencil,” “Triple Riddle,” “Jet Set” and “Tricky Travel.” Students learn 195 vocabulary words and practice basic grammar—including the present tense, masculine and feminine nouns in the singular and plural—through the activities. No formal grammar rules necessary!With an open, uncluttered, dynamic design and jazzy full color illustrations, Let’s Talk! invites even the busiest bar and bat mitzvah student to learn modern Hebrew quickly and easily. It’s a blast!Special feature: Includes a photograph of Israel in each chapter which is a great conversation starter.

The traditional rabbinic approach to Bible study revealed through 11 selections from the sources.

This reissued classic Hebrew primer is organized around the letters that form the six words that start most blessings: Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha’olam. Learn the Hebrew letters and the basic building blocks of Jewish prayer at the same time. With a comfortable pace and a focus on blessings, this self-guided primer builds Hebrew skills you can use at home and during holiday celebrations, and in prayer. CONTENTS: All the Hebrew letters and vowels Reading practice on every page Simple exercises to reinforce concepts and vocabulary Common blessings, plus readings for Passover, Hanukkah, and Shabbat  Also available is a free audio companion. Each page of the book is available in a read-aloud format for students to listen and reinforce proper pronunciation

Hineni Express offers the same proven approach to teaching prayer as Hineni 1, 2, and 3—combined here into one easy-to-use volume. Ideal for learning the core prayers of the Friday evening and Shabbat morning services, Hineni Express will help students become familiar and comfortable with the opening prayers, Amidah, Torah service and concluding prayers, as well as blessings and songs for home observance. Hineni Express gives learners the tools to understand each prayer: Prayer texts: Each prayer is included in Hebrew alongside an English translation for easy understanding. (Variations from Reform, Conservative, and Reconstructionist texts are included.Prayer dictionaries: Definitions of key words Roots: Activities that highlight Hebrew roots Prayer in motion: The choreography that accompanies each prayer Questions: Thought-provoking questions that help students find meaning within the texts and connect the prayers to their own lives. Values: Questions and activities that help learners discover the Jewish values at the core of each prayer Whether students are preparing to become a bar or bat mitzvah or are an adult studying Hebrew for the first time, Hineni Express is the ideal guide to fluent understanding and enjoyment of prayer.