Simply Learn Hebrew!
Simply Learn Hebrew! How to Learn the Hebrew alphabet! How to speak Hebrew! Learn to read Hebrew sentences! Ideal for teaching Hebrew! How to Study Hebrew! By Gary Thaller Copyright 2012 by Gary P. Thaller
Introduction This course is from my YouTube videos which have over 1.1 million views. “Your lessons are such a blessing to us that desire to learn Hebrew I pray you will continue sharing so we can continue to learn.” “Wow..Amazing lesson! This instructor makes it soooo understandable!” “This is a great start, what a confidence boost when you can read the Hebrew at the end.” “How can anyone not love this? He is so clear. Thank you, Sir!” I updated many of the lessons from
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I am going to help you learn Hebrew. As your teacher, I am making a commitment you will be able to read aloud Gen 1:1 to 1:5 with complete understanding. It should take about a month of 20 minutes a day. That’s about 10 hours to read some Hebrew with complete understanding.
On the next page you will see the table of contents. The lessons are topical. Just work for 20 minutes and check off what you can. Try to avoid rushing. You will remember things better if you go more slowly. There is no time limit. Review a lesson as often as you want. I put a lot of thought into this method and it has worked well for others. It is a lot different than flashcards and other methods. The method makes each step so small, it is almost effortless. This book does not teach any deep Hebrew grammar. There may be a few small points for clarification of Hebrew vocabulary. You will learn enough Hebrew Vocabulary to learn these verses.
Table of Contents Simply Learn Hebrew! How to Learn the Hebrew alphabet! How to speak Hebrew! Learn to read Hebrew sentences! Ideal for teaching Hebrew! How to Study Hebrew! Lesson 1 Hebrew Alphabet Study Method Letter: Aleph Letter: Bet/Vet Lesson 2 Vowel sounds Vowel: Kamatz Combining letters Letter: Gimmel Vowel: Patach. Lesson 3 Letter: Dalet
Vowel: Tsere Lesson 4 Letter: Hei Vowels: Segol and Shva Three letter groups Four small letter groups Lesson 5 Letter: Vav Lesson 6 Letter: Zayin Vowel: Kubbutz Lesson 7 Letter: Chet Vowel: Chirik Lesson 8 Letter: Tet Vowel Cholam Lesson 9 Letter: Yud.
Lesson 10 Letter: Kaf/Khaf. Vowels inside Khaf Sofit Lesson 11 Letter: Lamed Lesson 12 Letter: Mem/Mem Sofit. Lesson 13 Letters: Nun/Nun Sofit. Lesson 14 Letter: Samech. Lesson 15 Letter: Ayin. Lesson 16 Letters: Pei/Fey. Lesson 17 Letter: Tzadei. Lesson 18 Letter: Qof.
Lesson 19 Letter: Reish. Lesson 20 Letter: Shin/Sin. Lesson 21 Letter: Tav Vowels: Chataf Segol, Chataf Patach, Chataf Kamatz Lesson 22 Reading from Tanach Lesson 23 Hebrew Grammar booklet Lesson 24 Translate the Torah Lesson 25 Typing in Hebrew Lesson 26 Advanced translation Lesson 27
More on advanced translation, getting organized, realistic goals, online search for translating Hebrew Lesson 28 My Library Lesson 29 Concluding comments In Hebrew! Introduction PARASHAS BERESHEIS (GENESIS 1:1 – 2:5) First Day – Level 1 Gen 1:1 - Gen 1:5 First Day – Level 2 Gen 1:1 - Gen 1:5 First Day – Level 3 Gen 1:1 - Gen 1:5 First Day – Level 4 Gen 1:1 - Gen 1:5
Lesson 1 Hebrew Alphabet
Starting with the alphabet, it looks different. By working very slowly, you can easily learn the different shapes. You will always be able to keep a copy of the alphabet handy to reference. The alphabet has 22 consonants and about 6 main vowel sounds. There are more than 22 in the picture above as some letters have different forms. The vowels are not
printed in the same way they are with other languages. They are markings around the consonants. Hebrew is one of the languages which is read right to left.
Study Method The study method asks you to act by writing and speaking. First, you will see a letter and the name. There may be a description of the letter with some tips for remembering it. Then you will take actions to engrave the letters into your memory. The actions you are asked to take are to write the letter and the name of the letter seven times. Then read each letter aloud seven times. These physical actions below will stimulate your mind above. Those who follow this method will likely experience steady progress. For each letter there will be a link to a website with hidden meanings of the letter. Unlike English each Hebrew letter has an allegorical meaning. It’s not important to remember these meanings now, but it is fun reading.
Note: These links are not available on the videos. They are designed to be read right on the Kindle. The goal is to learn to read Hebrew slowly without understanding in about 14 days. It will likely work better to take the full 14 days to do the exercises. This will help your mind to internalize each letter as you progress even when you aren’t studying. Please commit to spending about 20 minutes a day, until after you learn the alphabet. Later, if you like, you can do more, but you should never do less. It also helps to plan one day a week for rest. This day of rest is very productive as your mind will elevate the knowledge to higher levels which will help with long term memory. Let us get started with the first letter.
Letter: Aleph
The first letter is the Aleph. It looks like an “x” in English. Please write the letter and the name seven times. Then read the name of the letter aloud seven times while looking at it. For all but two letters, the sound is taken from the first letter of the name of the letter. This is one of the two exceptions. The Aleph has no sound of its own. Later, you will see the sound comes from the vowel associated with it. If you would like to read some of the
hidden meanings of the Aleph, you can find them here. For the Kindle, use the article mode to make it easier to read. For the Kindle Fire, tap the eyeglasses on the top. If you read the article, include the time in the 20 minutes and go on to the next letter tomorrow. There is no hurry.
Letter: Bet/Vet
Remember, Hebrew is read from right to left. The second letter of the alphabet has two forms. With the Dagash in the letter, it is the Bet. Without the Dagash, it is the Vet. The Bet and Vet have the little step on the right on the bottom. Be sure to make this step as you write the letter as other letters look similar. Please write the letter and the name of the letter 7 times. Then read the name of the letter aloud seven times. If you want to read more about the Bet,
you can read it here From now on, there will be a review during each lesson. I do not give an answer key. If you are unsure of something, just review your notes.
Say the names of the letters below out loud seven times. Do not try to make a word from them. That comes in the next lesson. Remember to read from right to left. It may help your mind if you read them slowly while looking each letter carefully.
Lesson 2 Video at www.simplylearnhebrew.blogspot.com
Vowel sounds In Hebrew there are only six basic vowel sounds. Later, as you listen to Hebrew, you will find some very slight variations, but these will get you close. The vowel sounds can be easily learned by learning this chant Sho-mo, sho-ma, sho-may, sho-meh, sho-me, sho-moo I do this chant in a deep monotone and try to sound like a Digerado. Looking at the words, chant for 7 minutes.
Vowel: Kamatz
The Kamatz has the “a” sound from “ma” in the chant Sho-mo, sho-ma, sho-may, sho-meh, sho-me, sho-moo.
Remember, the Aleph is silent, so the entire sound comes from the vowel below. This would be pronounced “ah” like you say for a doctor, but shorter.
With letters that have a sound, the consonant sound comes from the first letter of the consonant’s name and the vowel sound comes after the consonant sound.
The combination below is pronounced “Bah”
Combining letters Let’s string some together. Pronounce each letter and vowel slowly as individuals at first. Read this string over and over until they start to connect somewhat like a word.
Notice the last letter does not have a vowel. In this case, just end with the consonant sound. Remember, the Aleph is silent. These should sound like: Ah, bah, ah, vah, bah, ah, vav
Letter: Gimmel The Gimmel is the third letter of the alphabet. Gimmel has the sense of bestowing kindness. I think of this letter as a person running from right to left to bestow kindness. The bottom of the letter appears like short legs to me. Please write the letter and the name of the letter 7 times. Then read the name of the letter aloud seven times. The Gimmel always has a hard “G” sound as in “Good.” If you want to read more about the Gimmel, you can read it here. It’s time to start stringing the letters together into the alphabet. There are 22 letters plus final forms for some of the letters.
Please say the names of the letters that follow. Feel free to look at your notes.
Aleph, Bet, Vet, Gimmel
Now try the sounds with a Kamatz. Go slowly and treat each letter as individuals.
Vowel: Patach.
The Patach has the same sound as the Kamatz. So why are two vowels for the same sound? In some cases, it helps to interpret grammar. In other cases, it affects the deeper meanings of the words. The Kamatz has a slightly
different sound with different accents.
Read the sounds of these letters aloud.
Now, let’s mix up the vowels.
By now, you may be yearning to learn some real Hebrew words. It may be more meaningful to wait so the first words you sound out are from a very special part of the Torah, so we will wait awhile. This can be an
intermediate goal you use as motivation to continue these lessons.
Lesson 3 There are some videos with great music at the link below. The website is still under construction. Be sure to listen to the blue screen music Video at www.simplylearnhebrew.blogspot.com
Letter: Dalet
The Dalet is the fourth letter of the alphabet. It has a tail on the top that sticks out to the right. Keep this in mind as there is another letter that is very similar. Remember, when written in Hebrew the consonants take on the sound of the first letter of the name. Please write the letter and the name of the letter 7 times. Then read the name of the letter aloud seven times. If you want to read more about the Dalet, you can read it here.
Say the names of the letters that follow.
Vowel: Tsere The next vowel is the Tsere which is pronounced Tse-ray.
The Tsere has the “a” sound from “Sho-may” in the chant Sho-mo, sho-ma, sho-may, sho-meh, sho-me, sho-moo.
Read the letters that follow. If you are doing it correctly, you should recognize the words bay, gay and day in the first line.
Great job! By taking the time to lay a great foundation, your reading will
come a lot easier later. Keep up the good work! Keep your notes handy for reference later.
Lesson 4 Letter: Hei Video at www.simplylearnhebrew.blogspot.com
The Hei is the fifth letter of the alphabet. Notice the right side and top is a Dalet. The left side has a hole at the top. Please write the letter and the name of the letter 7 times. Then read the name of the letter aloud seven times. If you want to read more about the Hei,
you can read it here.
Please say the names of the letters that follow.
Vowels: Segol and Shva Sho-mo, sho-ma, sho-may, sho-meh, sho-me, sho-moo.
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There appears to be an “e” missing in the word Shva. This gives a good clue to how the vowel sounds. Say “Sheva” as if the “e” is missing.
Three letter groups Practice the letter group below until you feel good about both sounds.
Now we will start using three letter groups to start preparing for words later. The groups do not necessarily sound the same as any English words that sound similar.
Four small letter groups Please read the word groupings below. Read the letters individually and listen to how they combine into a word. Remember to read from right to left. Usually, the last syllable is accented in Hebrew. Practice accenting the last syllable on these letter groups.
Lesson 5 Video at www.simplylearnhebrew.blogspot.com
Letter: Vav
The Vav is a connecting letter. It is often used at the beginning of a word as a conjunction. Please write the letter and the name of the letter 7 times. Then read the name of the letter aloud seven times. If you want to read more about the Vav, you can read it here.
Please say the names of the letters that follow.
The Vav is somewhat unique as it has three different sounds. If there is a vowel below it, it’s treated like the other letters. There are two special cases. If there is a Cholem over it like the example below, it sounds like a long “O.” There is no sound from the consonant.
If there is a Shuruk inside of it, it sounds like the “oo” in Sho-Moo from the chant
Sho-mo, sho-ma, sho-may, sho-meh, sho-me, sho-moo.
Again, there is no sound from the Vav when it has a Cholem over it or a Shuruk inside of it.
Give these three letter groups a try.
Lesson 6 Video at www.simplylearnhebrew.blogspot.com
Letter: Zayin
The Zayin looks like a small seed sprouting. Please write the letter and the name of the letter 7 times. Then read the name of the letter aloud seven times. If you want to read more about the Zayin, you can read it here.
Please say the names of the letters that follow.
Vowel: Kubbutz It sounds like the “oo” from Sho-moo from Sho-mo, sho-ma, sho-may, sho-meh, sho-me, sho-moo.
Please read the following letters seven times:
If you are doing it correctly, you should recognize the sounds boo, goo, doo, who and zoo along the way.
Please sound out the following letter groups:
Lesson 7 Video at www.simplylearnhebrew.blogspot.com
Letter: Chet
This letter is very easy to confuse with the Hei. Remember, the Hei has a hole in the top. The Chet has a hat on the top. Describing how this letter sounds is very difficult. Open your lips a bit and raise the middle of your tongue near the roof of your mouth while keeping it relaxed. Then exhale. It should make a rolling sound as the tongue vibrates against the roof of the mouth. If it doesn’t, raise your tongue a little higher and try again. If you make a choking sound, your tongue is pressed
too firmly against the roof of your mouth. Please write the letter and the name of the letter 7 times. Then read the name of the letter aloud seven times. If you want to read more about the Chet, you can read it here.
Please say the names of the letters that follow.
Vowel: Chirik It sounds like the “e” in me in Sho-mo, sho-ma, sho-may, sho-meh, sho-me, sho-moo.
Please read the following letters seven times.
Please sound out the following letter groups.
With the Chet, there is an exception to the vowel sounds. If there is a Patach under the Chet, the Patach is pronounced before the Chet.
This would be pronounced like Bach’s name, except it would have the vibrating sound from the tongue instead of the hard “K” sound used in English.
Practice with these letter groupings below.
Beh ach, ev ach, do ach
Lesson 8 Video at www.simplylearnhebrew.blogspot.com
Letter: Tet
The Tet is shaped somewhat like a basket and represents abundance. Please write the letter and the name of the letter 7 times. Then read the name of the letter aloud seven times. If you want to read more about the Tet, you can read it here.
Please say the names of the letters that follow.
Vowel Cholam Sounds like the “o” in mo from Sho-mo, sho-ma, sho-may, sho-meh, sho-me, sho-moo.
The Cholam is above the letter on the left side.
Please read the following letters seven times.
By now, thing may be getting a bit overwhelming. I have to admit, I am getting a little weary of writing this, so I can just imagine how you are feeling. When I learned the alphabet the first time, I had the feeling I had to do a lot of hard memorization work. We all hate that. It will be easier just to keep notes handy when reading. Memorization comes with repetition while using notes.
Lesson 9 Video at www.simplylearnhebrew.blogspot.com
Letter: Yud.
Please write the letter and the name of the letter 7 times. Then read the name of the letter aloud seven times. If you want to read more about the Yud, you can read it here.
Please say the names of the letters that follow.
Please pronounce the following letter groups.
Lesson 10 Video at www.simplylearnhebrew.blogspot.com
Letter: Kaf/Khaf.
This letter looks like an open mouth coughing. When it has the Dagash in the middle, it has a hard sound like a K. When it doesn’t have the Dagash, it sounds the same as the Chet. Please write the letters and the names of the letters 7 times. Then read the name of the letters aloud seven times. If you want to read more about the Kaf, you can read it here.
Please say the names of the letters that follow.
Please pronounce the following letter groups.
Some letters have a form which is used only on the end of a word. The Kaf Sofit has the sound of a hard “K” as in the word “back” The Khaf Sofit has the guttural sound as in Bach when the “ch” is said with the middle of the tongue vibrating against the roof of the mouth. Please write the letter and the name of the letter 7 times. Then read the name of the letter aloud seven times.
Vowels inside Khaf Sofit
The first is pronounced with the “ch” sound followed by the “a” sound from “Mah” The second is just the “ch” sound.
Please pronounce the following word groups.
Lesson 11 Video at www.simplylearnhebrew.blogspot.com
Letter: Lamed.
Please write the letter and the name of the letter 7 times. Then read the name of the letter aloud seven times. If you want to read more about the Lamed, you can read it here.
Please say the names of the letters that follow. Notice the Lamed reaches above the rest of the letters and the Kaf Sofit descends below.
Please pronounce the following letter groups.
Lesson 12 Video at www.simplylearnhebrew.blogspot.com
Letter: Mem/Mem Sofit.
Notice the Mem is open on the bottom and the Mem Sofit is closed. Please write the letters and the names of the letters 7 times. Then read the names of the letters aloud seven times. If you want to read more about the Mem, you can read it here.
Please say the names of the letters that follow.
Please pronounce the following letter groups.
Lesson 13 Video at www.simplylearnhebrew.blogspot.com
Letters: Nun/Nun Sofit.
Please write the letters and the names of the letters 7 times. Then read the names of the letters aloud seven times. If you want to read more about the Nun, you can read it here.
Please say the names of the letters that follow.
Please pronounce the following letter groups.
It may seem like we are racing a bit
here, and that is true. There aren’t too many more letters to learn. After that, there will be readings from the Torah. Don’t worry if the memorization isn’t there yet. It will come when you start reading the Torah with a reference handy.
Lesson 14 Video at www.simplylearnhebrew.blogspot.com
Letter: Samech.
Please write the letter and the name of the letter 7 times. Then read the name of the letter aloud seven times. If you want to read more about the Samech, you can read it here.
Please say the names of the letters that follow.
Please pronounce the following letter groups. Notice the Cholem by the Samech in the third word.
Lesson 15 Video at www.simplylearnhebrew.blogspot.com
Letter: Ayin.
The Ayin is the other letter that has no sound. It only takes the sound of the vowel associated with it. Please write the letter and the name of the letter 7 times. Then read the name of the letter aloud seven times. If you want to read more about the Ayin, you can read it here.
Please say the names of the following letters.
Please pronounce the following letter groups.
Lesson 16 Video at www.simplylearnhebrew.blogspot.com
Letters: Pei/Fey.
Please write the letters and the names of the letters 7 times. Then read the letters aloud seven times. If you want to read more about the Pei, you can read it here.
There is also a final form of the Pei/Fei. If it has the Dagash inside, it’s a Pei. If not it’s a Fei.
Please write the letter and the name of the letter 7 times. Then read the name of the letter aloud seven times. Please say the names of the letters that follow.
Please pronounce the following letter groups.
Lesson 17 Video at www.simplylearnhebrew.blogspot.com
Letter: Tzadei.
The letter is sounded like the “tz” at the end of the word “ritz.” Please write the letters and the names of the letters 7 times. Then read the letters aloud seven times. If you want to read more about the Tzadei, you can read it here.
Please say the names of the letters that follow.
Please pronounce the following letter groups.
Lesson 18 Video at www.simplylearnhebrew.blogspot.com
Letter: Qof.
Please write the letter and the name of the letter 7 times. Then read the name of the letter aloud seven times. If you want to read more about the Qof, you can read it here.
Please say the names of the letters that follow.
Please pronounce the following letter groups.
Lesson 19 Video at www.simplylearnhebrew.blogspot.com
Letter: Reish.
Please write the letter and the name of the letter 7 times. Then read the name of the letter aloud seven times. If you want to read more about the Reish, you can read it here.
Please say the names of the letters that follow.
Please pronounce the following letter groups.
Lesson 20 Video at www.simplylearnhebrew.blogspot.com
Letter: Shin/Sin.
The names are pronounced “Sheen” and “Seen.” The difference is the dot on the top right and top left. When it’s on the right, it has the sound “Sh” and when it’s on the left it has the sound “S.” There are one or two words where there is no dot. In this case, the letter is silent. And example is in “Issachar” where one of the Shins has no dot. Please write the letters and the names of the letter 7 times. Then read the name of the letter aloud seven times.
If you want to read more about the Shin, you can read it here
Please say the names of the letters that follow.
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Please pronounce the following letter groups.
Lesson 21 Video at www.simplylearnhebrew.blogspot.com
Letter: Tav
Please write the letter and the name of the letter 7 times. Then read the name of the letter aloud seven times. If you want to read more about the Tav, you can read it here.
Please say the names of the letters that follow.
Congratulations! You have finished the alphabet. There are just three simple vowels left and then you can start reading from the Torah.
The three vowels below take the sound from the vowel on the left and take a shortened form as in the Shva. When the Kamatz has the little bubble on the bottom, it sounds like an “O” as in “Bowl.” In many books the Kamatz’s look the same. You will just have to learn when this happens through listening.
Vowels: Chataf Segol, Chataf Patach, Chataf Kamatz
Lesson 22 Video at www.simplylearnhebrew.blogspot.com
Reading from Tanach
Take your time and read these verses very slowly going one letter at a time. Keep reading verses one letter at a time until they naturally start to flow together into words. Having them sound like a natural sentence will take a long time and a lot of reading.
Genesis 1
The Divine Name ( ) is never pronounced. Many substitute “Hashem” for study and “Adonai” for prayer or Torah reading. (Note: does not appear in these verses.)
At this point, I had real difficulty deciding what to recommend. I had to go back and pretend I was starting to learn Hebrew from scratch. I also tried to recollect what I actually did. Once I realized how big a mountain I’d climbed, I was a little shocked at how long the climb was. But in that shock was the secret. A little bit of effort a day climbs big mountains over years. Along the way, I enjoyed the part of the journey I was experiencing. Looking back, I realize there were some easier paths to take, but I had nobody to give
me advice. In the next few chapters, I’m going to suggest climbing some big mountains. It will take years to climb them. For most people, they will have to climb them alone as there are few teachers and the ones there are cost too much money. Well, there is nothing to do but suggest a process to learn Hebrew well. I can guarantee it is one that will work. I tried to make each step as simple as possible, but there are many steps to take. The next step is to read Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, Leviticus and Deuteronomy in both Hebrew and English. There are 79,847 words in Hebrew. There are 187 chapters in these five books. At first reading will be slow, but after a month or so, you should be able to read 1 chapter a day.
It should take about 8 months counting days off . As you read a verse in English and then read it in Hebrew, your mind will start to make associations with the vocabulary. There doesn’t need to be any effort for this to happen; it just happens naturally. To make it easier, you will need the right reference. There is just one Tanach I suggest for this part of the journey. The JPS Tanach. It has the Hebrew on the left and the English on the right. You can buy it from Amazon here. It is also available in many of the large bookstores. Be sure you get the one with the brown cover.
This is not the best translation. You may want a different Tanach for other studies. However, it is the only translation where the English is next to the Hebrew. You might also like an interlinear Tanach. For this, I like the interlinear Chumash from Artscroll. This just has the first five books of the Tanach plus other weekly readings. This book also has commentaries on each reading.
When reading, write the dates near the chapter you are reading. If something significant happens on that date, write that down, also. These notes are fun to read later. Writing the dates may give you motivation not to skip too many days in a row. Since you bought this book for your Kindle, I’m assuming many of you would like to read on your Kindle. For those with the ereaders you are in luck as long as you have an internet
connection. This website displays well. For the Kindle Fire, this website has some issues. The vowels aren’t in the proper place. If you click on the eyeglasses at the top of the page, it reformats it into a better format. The problem is, the vowels on the Qof Sofit are below the letter instead of inside it. This isn’t so bad after some practice. This website also has the option to listen to a chapter. On the Kindle Fire, just click on “Listen to this Chapter in Hebrew” at the top of the page. The only problem is, you won’t be able to see what’s being read. The ebook readers won’t play the reading, so you will have to use your computer. Along the way, take some time to read the next chapter and the chapter on my library.
Lesson 23 Hebrew Grammar booklet
Books for learning Hebrew can become expensive real quickly. Whenever possible, I will recommend something for free. Go to this website on your computer:
http://foundationstone.com.au/
Select “Online Hebrew Tutorial” on the left. On the top it says: Future versions will be PDF only please don't bookmark against the html pages below, which are being phased
out. This page will always link to the latest version, so bookmark it. The latest PDF version is here, but that link can change. Open the PDF. Save it to your computer and also print it. It’s about 72 pages. This is a reference book you can use as long as you study Hebrew. I took mine to OfficeMax and had a wire binding put on it. Just read through it, but don’t try to memorize anything. It’s just to get an idea of what the different grammar looks like. The book is very detailed. It will only be used as a reference later. With the method I use, there is no memorization required. It will come naturally in the next steps. You will find some of the pronunciations for vowels are a little
different. It’s just different accents. Don’t worry about them.
Lesson 24 Translate the Torah This chapter will take about a year to complete if you spend 20 minutes a day on it. Progress will seem slow at first, but later it will be very quick. I had a lot of ideas, but in the end, I had to decide what people might actually do. Even now, the task seems somewhat difficult. I also wanted a method that could be used with your Kindle or Kindle Fire. My basic philosophy of learning Hebrew is looking up definitions is boring. I’d rather you have them right in front of you and repeat taking an action with the words. This will work as well or better than tedious memorization which doesn’t work well.
After many tries with a computer only approach, I decided it’s simplest to work with a Tanach. It just takes too long on the computer and it’s too hard to explain. The only Tanach I recommend for this is the JPS Tanach which you can buy here. You can often find them in the big bookstores, too. It’s the one with the brown cover. Keep in mind, the pages turn from back to front, so the front is in the back. The reason I recommend this Tanach for translating is the Hebrew verses are right next to the English. You will be highlighting in every verse. If you don’t believe in writing in a Tanach, I don’t know what to say. You will have to develop a different method. My approach to learning Hebrew is verb centered. There are only about 200 verbs commonly used and 500 verbs covers almost all of them. You won’t have to memorize these. That
will come with the method I suggest. You will need a green, yellow and red (or pink) highlighter. The first step in a verse will be with the English. Highlight all the verbs a verse in yellow, then the subjects in green and the objects in red or pink. The second step is to do the same in Hebrew. In the beginning this will be difficult, but fortunately there is a good website.
Open www.blb.org on your computer or Kindle. Click on the book in the upper left and type gen 1:1 in the box. When the window opens, you should see something like this:
If you don’t see the Strong’s numbers, check the box in the upper right. Click on the blue button with the C and you will see this (on the next page.)
Notice the Strong’s numbers lead you easily to the Hebrew. It’s tempting not to do all the highlighting, but it’s an essential part of the learning process. Now, a word about this website. It is a Christian site. However, it’s by far the best site on the internet for learning Hebrew. Any translation issues with this version will be very evident and can be ignored. As Jews, we are supposed to elevate the good in everything. I feel this is one of these cases. If you are using your home computer and you do not see the Hebrew, you will have to install the fonts. Google “Install Hebrew Fonts” and the name of your operating system. BST Hebrew is the font you are looking for. Now you have the answer key to look
up the words in Hebrew. The bottom part just gives the roots, but you should be able to figure it out. Many times, pronouns will be a part of the verb and they won’t be easily seen. Don’t worry about it. Just do the best you can. Highlight the verbs in Hebrew in yellow, the subjects in green and the objects in red. Often a noun will be both an object and a subject for the next clause. In that case, highlight the first half in red and the second half in green. If you make a mistake, don’t worry about it. Just move on to the next verse if things get messed up. Do this for Genesis through Deuteronomy. Gradually your vocabulary will build without any painful word lists. When you feel ready, start highlighting on the Hebrew side first and then highlight on the English side. At first, this process will go very
slowly as you don’t know any words. As time goes on it will go very quickly and you will start to firmly grasp Hebrew. Along the way, quickly read through the pamphlet from Foundationstone every month or so.
Lesson 25 Typing in Hebrew In order to search dictionaries, you will have to learn to type in Hebrew. To do this, Google “install Hebrew keyboard” and the name of your operating system. Follow the directions there. For typing in Hebrew, I only use the letters with no vowels. Google “Hebrew Keyboard” until you find something like this.
Print the picture and keep it close to your computer. Just hunt and peck until you get good at it.
Lesson 26 Advanced translation The first question is why translate? There are many books which have been translated already. To answer that, the good stuff hasn’t been translated. In fact, it’s impossible to really translate anything as it’s the process of translating that brings out the meaning. The other thing is a translator has to refer to many other references to understand the concepts behind what’s written. Often the material from these references is summarized and things are lost in the summary. If you translate yourself, you will find many other interesting works to read. Really, there is only one overriding reason for translating – because you want to. Before translating, read a few of the
works in Chapter 28. What book you decide to translate will depend a lot on what aspect of Judaism you find interesting. I prefer books from Chassidic writers. Mussar would also be interesting. Now it’s time to choose a book to translate. It’s wise to choose carefully as you will be spending years with the teacher you choose. First of all, I’d choose a teacher whose work was published before 1923. That way, if you ever choose to publish the translation, you can. I’d also choose a work that has few translations. If the work is translated, I’d recommend not buying the translation so you can publish your work later without feeling like you may have plagiarized a bit. The whole point is to translate yourself. Here are some recommendations for books to translate. When you order a
book, be sure to order it with the vowels. It is very difficult to get the pronunciation correct without vowels unless you have a complete grasp of grammar.
Kedushat Levi Kli Yakar Toldos Yaakov Yosef 2 Volumes Noam Elimelech
Shmiras HaLashon – I think this is still in copyright, but it’s a great work to translate. The Hebrew is easier than other works.
Shem MiShmuel – this is a 6 volume work. It does not have the vowels. This is only for the truly obsessive
who want a life’s work. I think it is just out of copyright, but if you are going to publish be sure.
To translate, you are going to need some tools to look up words. You don’t need all of these to get started, but eventually you will want them.
Unfortunately, this process can be quite expensive. Many works are in Hebrew and some Aramaic. Aramaic isn’t so different from Hebrew, except a lot of the vocabulary is different. The trick is how to find a place that uses a word. Most words not in the Tanach come from the Talmud, and this is the problem. Here are some good sources.
The work below will allow you to search for any word in the Tanach and more importantly in the Talmud. Google “Davka Soncino Talmud” and search for the CD. The description should look something like this: “Soncino Talmud for Windows Now with "Tzuras Ha-Daf" presentation of the authentic Talmud page. The "Tzuras Ha-Daf" presentation of the authentic Talmud
page,
combined with an easy-to-use search program, makes it the most useful Torah reference disk available. Search the text or open any page of the Talmud, and then click - you will see the actual page as it appears in the printed Talmud!
Do a lot of price comparing. The prices today range from $79 to $285. Well, that’s the good news. To translate a work where there is no English to compare it to, you will need the Shottenstein Talmud. I prefer the Shottenstein as the Hebrew/Aramaic is in short phrases with the translation right after. Be sure to get the edition with both Hebrew and English. This will have the maroon cover. The Travel Edition is less expensive and works well. This series usually goes on a 30% off sale in June or sometime around there. Many works also reference the Talmud. The background information in the Talmud is often essential to understand the passage. Whenever I refer to the Talmud from another work, I highlight the passage. This makes it
easier to find it later. The Klienman Midrash Rabbah is also a great series. You can buy it here. This series is still being written. Volume 1 of Beresheis hasn’t been printed yet. It’s not essential to translating.
Lesson 27 More on advanced translation, getting organized, realistic goals, online search for translating Hebrew
Whew! I wish I could just be with you and translate a few paragraphs just to get you started. Presentation of the work was something I spent a lot of time on. Finally I settled on the following format.
On Word, I set the paper size to A6 and set the margins to ½ inch. At this size, you can save the file as a PDF and email it to your Kindle. Do not use the word “convert” in the subject line.
You can also transfer it directly by USB cable to your Kindle. First I scan the page. Then I use the “Snipping Tool” which comes with Windows 7 to cut and paste each line of Hebrew into a table. Then I resize the image to 140% so it’s readable on Kindle. If you don’t have a Snipping Tool, Google it and you will find a place to download one. Right from the start, you will want to make a personal dictionary of words you have to look up. My recommendation is to use Excel. Put the word and then the definition in the same cell. Then you can sort the column without fear of getting things messed up. When you need to look up a word, hit “Control F” and search for it.
Here is my process for finding a word I don’t know. The order is situational: 1. Search Tanach and Rashi –
search for “Chabad Rashi” plus the word. If you find the verse in the Tanach, then look up the verse in www.blb.org, click on the Strong’s number for that word, and copy the complete definition to your spreadsheet. A shortcut is to just copy the Strong’s number into your dictionary and you can open it again from Excel. 2. Search the Talmud – Search in “Davka Soncino Talmud” to find the tractate. Find
3. 4.
5.
6. 7.
about where the word is in the tractate, then reference the Shottenstein Talmud if you have it. If not Google the word plus the word Talmud http://www.milon.co.il/ This gives a good short definition http://www.morfix.co.il/en/ Another source for a good short definition http://translate.google.com/ Another source for a short definition Search my own dictionary as it gets bigger. Search for the word in YouTube. Sometimes titles of videos have the word plus an English translation.
1. As you can see, finding a word can be a long process. In the beginning, it might take a whole week of effort just to translate a few lines. This is normal. Things do get better.
Lesson 28 My Library
These are just works I have which have worked well for me. I’ve accumulated these over the last 9 years or so. The links are good just at the time I wrote this.
Letters of Light: This is available on Kindle. It may be simpler to buy it than get the free version. Remember, when you buy a book, you can make highlights and notes.
Letters of Light website: On ebook readers and use the article mode to make it easier to read. Click the eyeglasses at the top on the Kindle
Fire. These are the references I gave as you studied the letters.
Tanya – This is essential reading for those who prefer Chassidic teachings. It’s hard to understand, but after awhile the knowledge sinks in. Free Tanya online
Chassidic Heritage Series.
Flames (Free): This is one of the books from the Chassidic Heritage Series.
Ramban – Seven Volume Set This is another commentary in Hebrew and English. It is similar to Rashi, but with a different viewpoint.
Soncino Zohar This is an abbreviated Zohar. However, it is a great introduction for those who haven’t read it. There is no Hebrew or Aramaic in this version.
English Zohar – 22 volume set.
Likutey Morhoran – 15 volume set. This series is just amazing. I just have the first 11 volumes. They keep adding more.
The Artscroll Study Series – This is just the first book. I have the entire series. Search at www.artscroll.com for the name of the book and look for the distinctive cover. This series has more traditional interpretations and
collects references from many of the well known commentators.
The Path of the Just: The pocket version is great for travel.
Pirkei Avos – Ethics of the Fathers Pirkei Avos for Kindle – this is either free or very inexpensive.
I also have many other books written just in Hebrew that are on my translation list.
If you look through www.chabad.org you can find enough free reading for a lifetime.
Lesson 29 Concluding comments
I don’t even know what to say here. I know many will change a lot as they learn Hebrew. I’ve gotten many touching emails from people around the world who watched the YouTube videos. Please feel free to email me at
[email protected]. Please put “Simply Learn Hebrew” in the subject so I see it easily.
If you feel particularly strong about how this book helped you learn the Hebrew Alphabet, I’d be very grateful if you post a review on Amazon. Just click here and it will take you directly
to the page: http://tinyurl.com/bngqbqs. Thanks. On the next page is the first couple hundred pages or so of my next book “How to Learn, How to Study, How to Teach Hebrew Vocabulary. The title isn’t final yet.
Time to read the Torah
in Hebrew! Congratulations for getting this far. Thanks for all your work. I was going to keep this section for my next book, but I decided to give this book more value. This section of the book is still in Beta testing. That means there may be some bugs. You will be learning Genesis 1:1 to 1:5. The complete version in the next book will go to Genesis 2:5.
Introduction Do you REALLY want to learn Hebrew? Not just a few words, but to read the Torah with ease. This book can get you on the path to know Hebrew well. If you REALLY want, no HAVE to learn Hebrew, then this book is for you.
I have developed a unique learning method based on multiple choice learning. NOT multiple choice testing. We all hate taking a test where we do not know any of the answers. It is a four level exercise: 1.
You are given a phrase in Hebrew with a word highlighted. The same phrase is given in English with the word highlighted. Then you just select the answer.
2.
You are given the same phrase with just the Hebrew highlighted and you are asked to pick the answer.
3.
The verse is taken away, but you still have the answers. You are asked to pick the correct answer.
4. After all the words in a verse are done this way, you get to read the phrase by itself. You can check yourself on the next page. It will make more sense when you start doing it. I promise you, if you work through these exercises, you will know the words perfectly. At this time it’s just vocabulary. Grammar will come later. This is next part is Beta Testing. You may find some errors. If you have any comments, please send them to
[email protected] .
PARASHAS BERESHEIS (GENESIS 1:1 – 2:5)
First Day – Level 1 Gen 1:1 - Gen 1:5 In this section you will be given multiple choice questions. You will see a phrase with word highlighted in Hebrew and the word highlighted in English. I recommend reading the phrase in Hebrew and then in English. Say the highlighted word in English. Then repeat the highlighted word in Hebrew twice. After say the word in English and choose the correct answer. This repetition will help build your long term retention. If possible, say the words aloud and your reading proficiency will improve, too.
If you get the incorrect answer, just select the previous page to try again. If for some reason it’s inconvenient to actually select the answers, when you are sure you have the correct one, just go to the next page for the next question. The chain of progression will be to give you all the information in level one. In each successive level, a little bit of information will be stripped away and you will go through each phrase again. Finally, you will be left with just the Hebrew. Along the way, do not make any extra attempt to memorize. The important words will be repeated often enough for memorization to happen without effort. If a level gets too difficult for your ability, just go back to the Table of Contents and do the next day. The Days do not have to be completed
in one day. They refer to the readings that are done on each day of the Triennial reading cycle. Just work for 20 minutes and then stop for the day. For those who can see the colors, words highlighted in yellow are verbs, those highlighted in green are nouns and those highlighted in blue are other part of speech. The order of presentation is verbs, nouns, other. Much later, if you learn to translate, an easy way is to first find the verbs, then the nouns and then the other parts of speech. NOTE: If you get a question wrong, you should see “Try again” at the top of the page. Just go to the previous page. If something seems to be messed up, just turn the page until you get to the next question. This is one of the things I’m BETA testing.
(Q1) First day: Gen 1:1
Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 1. In the beginning 2. God 3. created 4. The heaven 5. The earth 6. Try again
(Q2) First day: Gen 1:1
Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 1. In the beginning 2. God 3. created 4. The heaven 5. The earth F. Try again
(Q3) First day: Gen 1:1
Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. A. In the beginning B. God C. created D. The heaven E. The earth F. Try again
(Q4) First day: Gen 1:1
Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. A. In the beginning B. God C. created D. The heaven E. The earth F. Try again
(Q5) First day: Gen 1:1
Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. A. In the beginning B. God C. created D. the heaven E. the earth F. Try again
(Q6) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 Now the earth was unformed and void, 1. Now the earth 2. Was 3. Unformed 4. and void, 5. Try again
(Q7) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 Now the earth was unformed and void, A. Now the earth B. was C. unformed D. and void, E. Try again
(Q8) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 Now the earth was unformed and void, A. Now the earth B. Was C. Unformed D. and void, E. Try again
(Q9) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 Now the earth was unformed and void, A. Now the earth B. Was C. Unformed D. and void, E. Try again
(Q10) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 and darkness was upon the face of the deep; A. and darkness B. was upon C. the face of D. the deep E. Try again
(Q11) First day: Gen 1:2:
Gen 1:2 and darkness was upon the face of the deep; A. and darkness B. was upon C. the face of D. the deep E. Try again
(Q12) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 and darkness was upon the face of the deep; A. and darkness B. was upon C. the face of D. the deep E. Try again
(Q13) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 and darkness was upon the face of the deep; A. and darkness B. was upon C. the face of D. the deep E. Try again
(Q14) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 and the spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters. A. and the spirit of B. God C. hovered D. over the face E. of the waters 6. Try again
(Q15) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 and the spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters. A. and the spirit of B. God C. hovered D. over the face E. of the waters 6. Try again
(Q16) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 and the spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters. A. and the spirit of B. God C. hovered D. over the face E. of the waters 6. Try again
(Q17) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 and the spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters. A. and the spirit of B. God C. hovered D. over the face E. of the waters 6. Try again
(Q18) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 and the spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters. A. and the spirit of B. God C. hovered D. over the face E. of the waters 6. Try again
(Q19) First day: Gen 1:3
Gen 1:3 And God said: 'Let there be light’ A. And God B. said: C. 'Let there be D. Light 5. Try again
(Q20) First day: Gen 1:3
Gen 1:3 And God said: 'Let there be light’ A. And God B. said: C. 'Let there be D. Light 5. Try again
(Q21) First day: Gen 1:3
Gen 1:3 And God said: 'Let there be light’ A. And God B. said: C. 'Let there be D. Light 5. Try again
(Q22) First day: Gen 1:3
Gen 1:3: And God said: 'Let there be light’ A. And God B. said: C. 'Let there be D. Light 5. Try again
(Q23) First day: Gen 1:3
Gen 1:3: And there was light. A. And there was B. light. 3. Try again
(Q24) First day: Gen 1:3
Gen 1:3 And there was light. A. And there was B. light. 3. Try again
(Q25) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 And God saw the light, that it was good; A. And God B. saw C. the light, D. that it was 5. good;
6. Try again
(Q26) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 And God saw the light, that it was good; A. And God B. saw C. the light, D. that it was E. good; 6. Try again
(Q27) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 And God saw the light, that it was good; A. And God B. saw C. the light, D. that it was E. good;
6. Try again
(Q28) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 And God saw the light, that it was good; A. And God B. saw C. the light, D. that it was E. good; F. Try again
(Q29) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 And God saw the light, that it was good; A. And God B. saw C. the light, D. that it was E. good;
6. Try again
(Q30) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 and God divided between the light and between the darkness. A. and God B. divided C. between D. the light E. and between 6. the darkness. 7. Try again
(Q31) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 and God divided between the light and between the darkness. A. and God B. divided C. between D. the light E. and between 6. the darkness. 7. Try again
(Q32) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 and God divided between the light and between the darkness. A. and God B. divided C. between D. the light E. and between 6. the darkness. 7. Try again
(Q33) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 and God divided between the light and between the darkness. A. and God B. divided C. between D. the light E. and between 6. the darkness. 7. Try again
(Q34) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 and God divided between the light and between the darkness. 1. and God 2. divided 3. between 4. the light 5. and between 6. the darkness. 7. Try again
(Q35) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4: and God divided between the light and between the darkness. A. and God B. divided C. between D. the light E. and between
F. the darkness. G. Try again
(Q36) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 And God called the light Day, A. God B. and called C. the light 4. Day, 5. Try again
(Q37) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 And God called the light Day, 1. God 2. and called 3. the light 4. Day, 5. Try again
(Q38) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 And God called the light Day, A. God B. and called C. the light
D. Day, E. Try again
(Q39) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 And God called the light Day, A. God B. and called C. the light 4. Day, 5. Try again
(Q40) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 and the darkness He called Night. A. and the darkness B. He called C. Night D. Try again
(Q41) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 and the darkness He called Night. A. and the darkness B. He called 3. Night. 4. Try again
.
(Q42) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 and the darkness He called Night. A. and the darkness B. He called
C. Night. D. Try again
(Q43) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 And there was evening and there was morning, A. And there was B. Evening C. and there was 4. morning, 5. Try again
(Q44) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 And there was evening and there was morning, A. And there was B. Evening C. and there was D. morning, E. Try again
(Q45) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 And there was evening and there was morning, A. And there was B. Evening C. and there was D. morning, E. Try again
(Q46) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 And there was evening and there was morning, A. And there was B. Evening C. and there was D. morning, E. Try again
(Q47) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 one day. A. one B. day C. Try again
(Q48) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 one day. A. one B. day C. Try again
First Day – Level 2 Gen 1:1 - Gen 1:5 This level is a normal multiple choice test. If you are new to Hebrew you may find yourself missing a lot of questions. If this is the case, go back and repeat level 1 again. It’s normal to repeat level one several times for people new to Hebrew. Another approach is to do level 1 for the next day and continue the week just doing level one for each day. It’s your study book. Use it the way you like. Read the Hebrew aloud and if you know it, say the meaning of the highlighted word before looking at the answers.
(Qa1) First day: Gen 1:1
Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 1. In the beginning 2. God 3. created 4. The heaven 5. The earth 6. Try again
(Qa2) First day: Gen 1:1
Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 1. In the beginning 2. God 3. created 4. The heaven 5. The earth
6. Try again
(Qa3) First day: Gen 1:1
Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 1. In the beginning 2. God 3. created 4. The heaven 5. The earth 6. Try again
(Qa4) First day: Gen 1:1
Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. A. In the beginning B. God C. created D. The heaven E. The earth F. Try again
(Qa5) First day: Gen 1:1
Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. A. In the beginning B. God C. created D. the heaven E. the earth F. Try again
(Qa6) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 Now the earth was unformed and void, 1. Now the earth 2. Was 3. Unformed 4. and void, 5. Try again
(Qa7) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 Now the earth was unformed and void, A. Now the earth B. was C. unformed D. and void, E. Try again
(Qa8) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 Now the earth was unformed and void, A. Now the earth B. Was C. Unformed D. and void, E. Try again
(Qa9) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 Now the earth was unformed and void, A. Now the earth B. Was C. Unformed D. and void, E. Try again
(Qa10) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 and darkness was upon the face of the deep; A. and darkness B. was upon C. the face of D. the deep
E. Try again
(Qa11) First day: Gen 1:2:
Gen 1:2 and darkness was upon the face of the deep; A. and darkness B. was upon C. the face of D. the deep
E. Try again
(Qa12) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 and darkness was upon the face of the deep; A. and darkness B. was upon C. the face of D. the deep E. Try again
(Qa13) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 and darkness was upon the face of the deep; A. and darkness B. was upon C. the face of D. the deep E. Try again
(Qa14) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 and the spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters. A. and the spirit of B. God C. hovered D. over the face E. of the waters 6. Try again
(Qa15) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 and the spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters. A. and the spirit of B. God C. hovered D. over the face E. of the waters 6. Try again
(Qa16) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 and the spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters. A. and the spirit of B. God C. hovered D. over the face E. of the waters 6. Try again
(Qa17) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 and the spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters. A. and the spirit of B. God C. hovered D. over the face E. of the waters 6. Try again
(Qa18) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 and the spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters. A. and the spirit of B. God C. hovered D. over the face E. of the waters 6. Try again
(Qa19) First day: Gen 1:3
Gen 1:3 And God said: 'Let there be light’ A. And God B. said: C. 'Let there be D. Light 5. Try again
(Qa20) First day: Gen 1:3
Gen 1:3 And God said: 'Let there be light’ A. And God B. said: C. 'Let there be D. Light 5. Try again
(Qa21) First day: Gen 1:3
Gen 1:3 And God said: 'Let there be light’ A. And God B. said: C. 'Let there be D. Light 5. Try again
(Qa22) First day: Gen 1:3
Gen 1:3: And God said: 'Let there be light’ A. And God B. said: C. 'Let there be D. Light
(Qa23) First day: Gen 1:3
Gen 1:3: And there was light. A. And there was B. light.
(Qa24) First day: Gen 1:3
Gen 1:3 And there was light. A. And there was B. light. 3. Try again
(Qa25) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 And God saw the light, that it was good; A. And God B. saw C. the light, D. that it was E. good;
(Qa26) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 And God saw the light, that it was good; A. And God B. saw C. the light, D. that it was E. good;
6. Try again
(Qa27) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 And God saw the light, that it was good; A. And God B. saw C. the light, D. that it was 5. good;
6. Try again
(Qa28) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 And God saw the light, that it was good; A. And God B. saw C. the light, D. that it was
E. good;
F. Try again
(Qa29) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 And God saw the light, that it was good; A. And God B. saw C. the light,
F. that it was G. good;
H. Try again
(Qa30) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 and God divided between the light and between the darkness. A. and God B. divided C. between D. the light E. and between 6. the darkness. 7. Try again
(Qa31) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 and God divided between the light and between the darkness. A. and God B. divided C. between D. the light E. and between 6. the darkness. 7. Try again
(Qa32) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 and God divided between the light and between the darkness. A. and God B. divided C. between D. the light E. and between 6. the darkness. 7. Try again
(Qa33) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 and God divided between the light and between the darkness. A. and God B. divided C. between D. the light E. and between 6. the darkness. 7. Try again
(Qa34) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 and God divided between the light and between the darkness. 1. and God 2. divided 3. between 4. the light 5. and between 6. the darkness. 7. Try again
(Qa35) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4: and God divided between the light and between the darkness. A. and God B. divided C. between D. the light E. and between
F. the darkness. G. Try again
(Qa36) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 And God called the light Day, A. God B. and called C. the light 4. Day, 5. Try again
(Qa37) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 And God called the light Day, 1. God 2. and called 3. the light 4. Day, 5. Try again
(Qa38) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 And God called the light Day, A. God B. and called C. the light
D. Day, E. Try again
(Qa39) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 And God called the light Day, A. God B. and called C. the light 4. Day, 5. Try again
(Qa40) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 and the darkness He called Night. A. and the darkness B. He called
C. Night. D. Try again
(Qa41) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 and the darkness He called Night. A. and the darkness B. He called 3. Night. 4. Try again
(Qa42) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 and the darkness He called Night. A. and the darkness B. He called
C. Night. D. Try again
(Qa43) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 And there was evening and there was morning, A. And there was B. Evening C. and there was 4. morning, 5. Try again
(Qa44) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 And there was evening and there was morning, A. And there was B. Evening C. and there was D. morning, E. Try again
(Qa45) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 And there was evening and there was morning, A. And there was B. Evening C. and there was D. morning, E. Try again
(Qa46) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 And there was evening and there was morning, A. And there was B. Evening C. and there was D. morning, E. Try again
(Qa47) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 one day. A. one B. day C. Try again
(Qa48) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 one day. A. one B. day C. Try again
First Day – Level 3 Gen 1:1 - Gen 1:5
This is another multiple choice presentation with one slight difference. The stem is taken away so you don’t have the whole phrase in English. It’s right in the answers, so there is no need to worry. The reason for this is it provides space between the Hebrew and the English so you will likely find yourself knowing the answer before you start looking for it. Read the Hebrew phrase aloud and say the meaning of the highlighted word if you know it. Then select an answer.
(Qb1) First Day: Gen 1:1
1. In the beginning 2. God 3. created 4. The heaven 5. The earth 6. Try again
(Qb2) First day: Gen 1:1
1. In the beginning 2. God 3. created 4. The heaven 5. The earth 6. Try again
(Qb3) First day: Gen 1:1
1. In the beginning 2. God 3. created 4. The heaven 5. The earth 6. Try again
(Qb4) First day: Gen 1:1
A. In the beginning B. God C. created D. The heaven E. The earth F. Try again
(Qb5) First day: Gen 1:1
A. In the beginning B. God C. created D. the heaven E. the earth F. Try again
(Qb6) First day: Gen 1:2
1. Now the earth 2. Was 3. Unformed 4. and void, 5. Try again
(Qb7) First day: Gen 1:2
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A. Now the earth B. was C. unformed D. and void, E. Try again
(Qb8) First day: Gen 1:2
A. Now the earth B. Was C. Unformed D. and void, E. Try again
(Qb9) First day: Gen 1:2
A. Now the earth B. Was C. Unformed D. and void, E. Try again
(Qb10) First day: Gen 1:2
A. and darkness B. was upon C. the face of D. the deep E. Try again
(Qb11) First day: Gen 1:2:
A. and darkness B. was upon C. the face of D. the deep E. Try again
(Qb12) First day: Gen 1:2
A. and darkness B. was upon C. the face of D. the deep E. Try again
(Qb13) First day: Gen 1:2
A. and darkness B. was upon C. the face of D. the deep E. Try again
(Qb14) First day: Gen 1:2
A. and the spirit of B. God C. hovered D. over the face E. of the waters 6. Try again
(Qb15) First day: Gen 1:2
A. and the spirit of B. God C. hovered D. over the face E. of the waters 6. Try again
(Qb16) First day: Gen 1:2
A. and the spirit of B. God C. hovered D. over the face E. of the waters 6. Try again
(Qb17) First day: Gen 1:2
A. and the spirit of B. Godhovered C. over the face D. of the waters 5. Try again
(Qb18) First day: Gen 1:2
A. and the spirit of B. God C. hovered D. over the face E. of the waters 6. Try again
(Qb19) First day: Gen 1:3
A. And God B. said: C. 'Let there be D. Light 5. Try again
(Qb20) First day: Gen 1:3
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A. And God B. said: C. 'Let there be D. Light 5. Try again
(Qb21) First day: Gen 1:3
A. And God B. said: C. 'Let there be D. Light 5. Try again
(Qb22) First day: Gen 1:3
A. And God B. said: C. 'Let there be D. Light 5. Try again
(Qb23) First day: Gen 1:3
A. And there was B. light. 3. Try again
(Qb24) First day: Gen 1:3
A. And there was B. light. 3. Try again
(Qb25) First day: Gen 1:4
A. And God B. saw C. the light, D. that it was 5. good;
6. Try again
(Qb26) First day: Gen 1:4
A. And God B. saw C. the light, D. that it was E. good;
6. Try again
(Qb27) First day: Gen 1:4
A. And God B. saw C. the light, D. that it was E. good;
F. Try again
(Qb28) First day: Gen 1:4
A. And God B. saw C. the light, D. that it was E. good;
F. Try again
(Qb29) First day: Gen 1:4
A. And God B. saw C. the light, D. that it was E. good;
F. Try again
(Qb30) First day: Gen 1:4
A. and God B. divided C. between D. the light E. and between 6. the darkness. G. Try again
(Qb31) First day: Gen 1:4
A. and God B. divided C. between D. the light E. and between 6. the darkness. 7. Try again
(Qb32) First day: Gen 1:4
A. and God B. divided C. between D. the light E. and between 6. the darkness. 7. Try again
(Qb33) First day: Gen 1:4
A. and God B. divided C. between D. the light E. and between F. the darkness. G. Try again
(Qb34) First day: Gen 1:4
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1. and God 2. divided 3. between 4. the light 5. and between 6. the darkness. 7. Try again
(Qb35) First day: Gen 1:4
A. and God B. divided C. between D. the light E. and between
F. the darkness.
G. Try again
(Qb36) First day: Gen 1:5
A. God B. and called C. the light D. Day, E. Try again
(Qb37) First day: Gen 1:5
1. God 2. and called 3. the light 4. Day, 5. Try again
(Qb38) First day: Gen 1:5
A. God B. and called C. the light D. Day, E. Try again
(Qb39) First day: Gen 1:5
A. God B. and called C. the light D. Day, E. Try again
(Qb40) First day: Gen 1:5
A. and the darkness B. He called C. Night. D. Try again
(Qb41) First day: Gen 1:5
A. and the darkness B. He called C. Night. F. Try again
(Qb42) First day: Gen 1:5
A. and the darkness B. He called C. Night. D. Try again
(Qb43) First day: Gen 1:5
A. And there was B. Evening C. and there was D. morning, E. Try again
(Qb44) First day: Gen 1:5
A. And there was B. Evening C. and there was D. morning, E. Try again
(Qb45) First day: Gen 1:5
A. And there was B. Evening C. and there was D. morning, E. Try again
(Qb46) First day: Gen 1:5
A. And there was B. Evening C. and there was D. morning, E. Try again
(Qb47) First day: Gen 1:5
A. one B. day C. Try again
(Qb48) First day: Gen 1:5
A. one B. day C. Try again
First Day – Level 4 Gen 1:1 - Gen 1:5
In this level, you will have just the Hebrew with one word highlighted. Read the phrase aloud in Hebrew. Read the highlighted word and say its meaning if you know it. Then go to the next page and you will see the answer.
(Qc1) First day: Gen 1:1
(Qc1) First day: Gen 1:1
Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
(Qc2) First day: Gen 1:1
(Qc2) First day: Gen 1:1
Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
(Qc3) First day: Gen 1:1
(Qc3) First day: Gen 1:1
Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
(Qc4) First day: Gen 1:1
(Qc4) First day: Gen 1:1
Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth..
(Qc5) First day: Gen 1:1
(Qc5) First day: Gen 1:1
Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
(Qc6) First day: Gen 1:2
(Qc6) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 Now the earth was unformed and void,
(Qc7) First day: Gen 1:2
(Qc7) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 Now the earth was unformed and void,
(Qc8) First day: Gen 1:2
(Qc8) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 Now the earth was unformed and void,
(Qc9) First day: Gen 1:2
(Qc9) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 Now the earth was unformed and void,
(Qc10) First day: Gen 1:2
(Qc10) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 and darkness was upon the face of the deep;
(Qc11) First day: Gen 1:2:
(Qc11) First day: Gen 1:2:
Gen 1:2 and darkness was upon the face of the deep;
(Qc12) First day: Gen 1:2
(Qc12) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 and darkness was upon the face of the deep;
(Qc14) First day: Gen 1:2
(Qc14) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 and the spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters.
(Qc15) First day: Gen 1:2
(Qc15) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 and the spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters.
(Qc16) First day: Gen 1:2
(Qc16) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 and the spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters.
(Qc17) First day: Gen 1:2
(Qc17) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 and the spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters.
(Qc18) First day: Gen 1:2
(Qc18) First day: Gen 1:2
Gen 1:2 and the spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters.
(Qc19) First day: Gen 1:3
(Qc19) First day: Gen 1:3
Gen 1:3 And God said: 'Let there be light’
(Qc20) First day: Gen 1:3
(Qc20) First day: Gen 1:3
Gen 1:3 And God said: 'Let there be light’
(Qc21) First day: Gen 1:3
(Qc21) First day: Gen 1:3
Gen 1:3 And God said: 'Let there be light’
(Qc22) First day: Gen 1:3
(Qc22) First day: Gen 1:3
Gen 1:3: And God said: 'Let there be light’
(Qc23) First day: Gen 1:3
(Qc23) First day: Gen 1:3
Gen 1:3: And there was light.
(Qc24) First day: Gen 1:3
(Qc24) First day: Gen 1:3
Gen 1:3 And there was light.
(Qc25) First day: Gen 1:4
(Qc25) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 And God saw the light, that it was good;
(Qc26) First day: Gen 1:4
(Qc26) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 And God saw the light, that it was good;
(Qc27) First day: Gen 1:4
(Qc27) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 And God saw the light, that it was good;
(Qc28) First day: Gen 1:4
(Qc28) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 And God saw the light, that it was good;
(Qc29) First day: Gen 1:4
(Qc29) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 And God saw the light, that it was good;
(Qc30) First day: Gen 1:4
(Qc30) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 and God divided between the light and between the darkness.
(Qc31) First day: Gen 1:4
(Qc31) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 and God divided between the light and between the darkness.
(Qc32) First day: Gen 1:4
(Qc32) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 and God divided between the light and between the darkness.
(Qc33) First day: Gen 1:4
(Qc33) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 and God divided between the light and between the darkness.
(Qc34) First day: Gen 1:4
(Qc34) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4 and God divided between the light and between the darkness.
(Qc35) First day: Gen 1:4
(Qc35) First day: Gen 1:4
Gen 1:4: and God divided between the light and between the darkness.
(Qc36) First day: Gen 1:5
(Qc36) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 And God called the light Day,
(Qc37) First day: Gen 1:5
(Qc37) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 And God called the light Day,
(Qc38) First day: Gen 1:5
(Qc38) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 And God called the light Day,
(Qc40) First day: Gen 1:5
(Qc40) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 and the darkness He called Night.
(Qc41) First day: Gen 1:5
(Qc41) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 and the darkness He called Night.
(Qc42) First day: Gen 1:5
(Qc42) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 and the darkness He called Night.
(Qc43) First day: Gen 1:5
(Qc43) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 And there was evening
and there was morning,
(Qc44) First day: Gen 1:5
(Qc44) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 And there was evening
and there was morning,
(Qc45) First day: Gen 1:5
(Qc45) First day: Gen 1:5
(Qc46) First day: Gen 1:5
(Qc46) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 And there was evening
and there was morning,
(Qc47) First day: Gen 1:5
(Qc47) First day: Gen 1:5
Gen 1:5 one day.
This completes the Beta section. If you have any comments, please send them to me at
[email protected] om. Please include Simply Learn Hebrew in the subject line so I don’t think it’s junk mail. I’d like to know if you found this effective and any other thoughts you have. You should be able to go back to the beginning and read the Hebrew in the introduction. Thanks, Gary Thaller
