Web Directory

» 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 site does no
   http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~ylcflx/Aleph-Bet/index.html

» 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.
   http://www.balashon.com/

» 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
   http://benyehuda.org

» 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
   http://www.linguistsoftware.com/gram.htm

» Cafe Oleh: Hebrew Slang
   Online introduction to Hebrew slang expressions from the Jerusalem Post
   http://info.jpost.com/C005/Supplements/CafeOleh/hebslang.html

» 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
   http://www.mchp.gov.il/Dormitory/LanguageStudies/LessonsExercises/Pages/default.aspx

» 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
   http://www.chinuch.org/home_topic_search.php?id=9&s=1&page=1

» Davar Hebrew Dictionary
   Free online Hebrew dictionary/lexicon, running on Windows95/98/ME/NT/W2000/XP platform.
   http://davar.faithofgod.net/

» 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.
   http://www.solar.co.il/dictionary.htm

» English Hebrew by subject
   12 hour audio CD for topic-based Hebrew vocabulary development, with written compendium by subject, including 2 verb forms, gender forms. Online demos: audio-visual demo, plus Education vocabulary download.
   http://engheb.com/

» Gate2Home - Virtual Hebrew keyboard
   Clickable onscreen keyboard emulator, for type and search functions in Hebrew without a Hebrew operating system or keyboard.
   http://www.gate2home.com/?language=he&sec=2

» 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.
   http://artsci.wustl.edu/~etzion/lessons.html

» Hebrew Language
   Colourful Hebrew language thematic vocabulary cards, virtual keyboard, links.
   http://lang.hebraic.free.fr/index_uk.php

» 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].
   http://web.macam98.ac.il/~roniv/office.htm#אופן

» Hebrew Page of Multilingual Books Language Bookstore
   Courses for sale online, with description; also reference books - dictionaries, syntax, grammar.
   http://multilingualbooks.com/hebrew.html

» 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
   http://www.hebrewpodcasts.com

» 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).
   http://www.hebrewresources.com/

» Hebrew Slang
   Prolog Publications offer a chapter on Hebrew slang from their catalog collection.
   http://www.prologlearnhebrew.com/files/useful_info/3431chp.pdf

» Hebrew Slang Word of the Week
   USCJ weekly feature on Hebrew slang expressions.
   http://www.uscj.org/metny/rakevet/ISRAEL/hebrew_slang.htm

» 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
   http://www.hebrewsongs.com/

» Hebrew Speaktionary
   Hebrew-speaking picture dictionary on CD-ROM.
   http://www.hebrewworld.com/html_folder/speak.html

» 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.
   http://www.hebrewworld.com/

» Hebrew for Me - Zigzag World
   Introductory Hebrew: includes Instructional programs based on Java applets; created with young learners in mind.
   http://www.zigzagworld.com/hebrewforme/

» 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.
   http://shalom.50megs.com/

» 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.
   http://www.hebrew-with-halabe.com/my%20articles%20-teaching%20Hebrew.htm

» 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
   http://www.zooloo.co.il/calc/edic/

» 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.
   http://www.gallery.co.il/hebrew/cgi-bin/hebrew_main.pl

» 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.
   http://207.232.9.131/adult-education/pirsumim.htm

» I Study Hebrew
   Online Hebrew courses by Tal Shachar/Israel Catalog. Free trial lesson for each category and self-test for level of Hebrew.
   http://istudyhebrew.com/index.asp

» Iggeret
   Online journal of the National Association of Professors of Hebrew [2008-2010]
   http://vanhise.lss.wisc.edu/naph/?q=node/11

» Israel Bar Association Hebrew language examinations
   Latest examination papers for lawyers requalifying in Israel. Comprehension, summary, analysis of texts and statutes.
   http://www.israelbar.org.il/english_inner.asp?pgId=5073&catId=249

» 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
   http://www.myhebrewbooks.com/

» 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.
   http://cms2.education.gov.il/EducationCMS/Units/AdultEducation/HanchalatLashon/Exams/MivchanimSofUlpan.htm

» 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
   http://www.clas.ufl.edu/llc/IsraeliHebrew/index.shtml

» 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
   http://judaism.about.com/cs/hebrew/

» 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.
   http://www.kol-israel.com

» 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.
   http://www.zuckermann.org/enrichment.html

» 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.
   http://www.languageguide.org/hebrew/

» Language Profile: Hebrew
   From the UCLA Language Materials Project.
   http://www.lmp.ucla.edu/Profile.aspx?LangID=59&menu=004

» Learn Hebrew
   eTeacher Israel's Hebrew vocabulary website offering 46 topics in over 1,700 Hebrew words and phrases. Individually clickable images, with nikud [vocalization] and hi-quality audio, updated and hosted by Hebrew Online. Multilingual menus, transliterations
   http://www.learn-hebrew.co.il

» 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 everyday sit
   http://www.transparent.com/languagepages/hebrew/hebrew.htm

» Learn Hebrew Online - Live Hebrew Lessons with teachers from Israel
   Learn to speak, read & write Hebrew with a live Israeli based teacher right from home through video-conferencing, courses by level and topic. Sign up for two free Trial Lessons. Also free: Hebrew phrases, vocabulary (see: Learn Hebrew), newsletter, bl
   http://www.hebrewonline.com/default.asp

» Learn Hebrew Phrases
   Hebrew phrase book, Dictionary, Expressions, Conversation, Idioms, words.
   http://www.learn-hebrew-phrases.com

» Learn Hebrew Pod
   Online Hebrew course for beginners and intermediate levels, incorporating over 50 hours of audio lessons with accompanying pdf files; interactive reading tutorials and multimedia learning games. Varied subject matter; 9 free trial downloads.
   http://www.learnhebrewpod.com

» 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
   http://foundationstone.com.au/

» Lessons in Modern Hebrew Level II
   Authorised copy of Edna Coffin's Modern Hebrew Language course book(C).
   http://books.google.com/books?id=dYIC_iQHdPQC&pg=PA354&lpg=PA354&dq=%22Hebrew+slang%22&source=web&ots=rFnsiBLQXc&sig=h3VKTsuNmJ7bOIO-LfIbrJjTODE#PPR5,M1

» 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
   http://glz.co.il/newsArticle.aspx?newsid=33451

» 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.
   http://www.lookstein.org/lessonplans_9-12_hebrew.htm

» 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
   http://www.milingua.com/

» Milon English-Hebrew Dictionary
   Searchable vocabularies with detailed explanations and images
   http://www.milon.co.il

» Milon Morfix - Dictionary
   Open access, interactive online Hebrew dictionary.
   http://milon.morfix.co.il/Default.aspx

» Modern Hebrew Language - Hebrew College
   Full undergraduate Modern Hebrew course available online, with or without credit, in five modules/levels (five semesters). From foundation to advanced level: reading, conversational(audio), composition, literary and grammatical content, discussions and as
   http://www.hebrewcollege.edu/hc-online

» 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.
   http://www.my-hebrew-dictionary.com

» My Hebrew Songbook
   With over 200 songs, the site allows browsers to create a printable Hebrew Songbook. All songs appear in graphic format and include Nikud.
   http://www.my-hebrew-songbook.com

» 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
   http://www.nivon.net/nivon/default.asp

» 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
   http://www.online-hebrew.com/

» 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.
   http://www.learnhebrew.org.il/

» 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
   http://www.ravmilim.co.il/

» 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.
   http://overseas.huji.ac.il/academics.asp?cat=284&in=24

» 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
   http://www.podcastpickle.com/cast/28216

» Say it in Hebrew
   Hebrew vocabulary and phrase books by the Israel Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Access by index or use the printable forms.
   http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/TopNavEng/SayItHebrew

» 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
   http://www.slamathil.co.il/

» Sipurei Tata
   Hebrew audio stories for kids.
   http://www.sipureitata.com/

» 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
   http://home.pacbell.net/meldridg/songofthelamb/hebrew/

» 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
   http://www.stanford.edu/class/hebrew/hsa/index.html

» TS-Cyberia
   Website on Hebrew and Jewish languages: history of Hebrew language; bibliographies on: Hebrew, Hebrew-Aramaic, Yiddish, Yiddish-Hebrew contact, Jewish interlinguistics, linguistics and computing, including brief descriptions, links to other online resourc
   http://sites.google.com/site/tsvisadan/languages_h-j

» 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.
   http://www.talam.org/talam.html

» 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
   http://www.tarbuton.org/

» Teaching Hebrew Page
   Education Dept., Jewish Agency for Israel: Hebrew language games - summer camps; lesson plans, also on Festivals; Phrases and Idioms; Jerusalem Examination: sample test, information, application [university entrance Hebrew exemption examination]; Short Hi
   http://www.jewishagency.org/JewishAgency/English/Jewish%2BEducation/Focus%2BAreas/Hebrew%2BResources

» 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.
   http://cassandra.sprex.com/teachionary/Hebrew.html

» 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.
   http://hebrew-academy.huji.ac.il/english.html

» 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.
   http://www.cus.cam.ac.uk/~gz208/english.pdf

» The Hebrew Language
   Categorized free Hebrew language study resources on the Internet
   http://www.hebrew-language.com

» 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.
   http://www.j.co.il/

» 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.
   http://foundationstone.com.au/Distribution/OHT20Large.pdf

» Traditional Jewish Yemenite Blessing
   Text and audio in Yemenite accented Hebrew.
   http://www.sciencegumshoes.com/nahum/nahum_gedasy.html

» Ulpan La-Inyan
   5-level real-time Ulpan programme in Israel focusing on aural and verbal fluency. Website offers options for virtual courses (schools, self-study) with online page previews/ audio recordings / preview of live courses by arrangement, to sample lessons, det
   http://ulpan.com/index.html

» Ulpan-Or
   Offers individualized Hebrew language immersion and distance learning.
   http://www.ulpanor.com/

» 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
   http://www.ulpanet.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.
   http://carla.acad.umn.edu/lctl/VAVA/audio/hebrew/

» 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.
   http://www.laits.utexas.edu/hebrew/

» 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.
   http://he.wikipedia.org/

» 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
   http://www.hebrewtoday.com

» 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.
   http://zigzagworld.com