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1 | Site Name | Link | Cost | Sign-Up Required? | Focus | Brief Summary & Recommendation (If Any) | Levels | Date Added |
2 | Academy of the Hebrew Language | http://hebrew-academy.org.il/ | free | no | vocabulary | This is a great tool for learning proper Hebrew vocabulary, in place of widely used & accepted loanwords (i.e. karich [proper] vs. sandvich [accepted slang]). There are also interactive games, several dictionaries, and other grammar tools. This website is in Hebrew. | Intermediate- Advanced | 2/25/18 |
3 | Amazon | http://bit.ly/KefarHebrewBooks | varies | no | books | great place to buy Hebrew learning texts and children’s books - translated and Israeli originals - although prices can sometimes be expensive; the link will take you a list of books that I’ve read or used in the class, either with children or with adult learners. | All | 11/14/17 |
4 | Behrman House | http://www.behrmanhouse.com/ | free/varies | it depends | teaching, Hebrew literacy, books, | this site offers a few things, including some free Alef Bet & reading games/activities, a curriculum guide and other resources for teachers, and Hebrew workbooks. | All | 11/14/17 |
5 | Ben Yehuda Project | http://benyehuda.org/ | free | no | reading - poetry, prose, stories, and more | this site offers Hebrew poetry, articles, stories, and other texts that are in the public domain for free. This website is in Hebrew. | Intermediate-Advanced | 2/25/18 |
6 | CARLA - Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition | http://carla.umn.edu/lctl/VAVA/audio/hebrew/ | free | no | listening, comprehension, vocabulary | the site lists several Hebrew dialogues on different topics, each about 3 minutes or less. It lists the dialogue topics and key vocabulary in English, but doesn't provide any other support for Hebrew learners to follow the dialogue. | Intermediate | 2/22/18 |
7 | Chadshon B'Ivrit Kalah | http://hadshon.edu.gov.il/ | free | no | reading, comprehension | a news website that has very short summaries in place of articles; stories are written using simple Hebrew, and key words and phrases are highlighted; hover over them to get the translation or definition. Each blurb also includes an audio clip, so you can also practice listening comprehension. This website is in Hebrew. | Intermediate-Advanced | 11/14/17 |
8 | Children's Library | http://www.childrenslibrary.org/icdl/SimpleSearchCategory?ids=&pnum=1&cnum=1&text=&lang=English&ilangcode=en&ilang=English&langid=323 | free | no | books | this website offers free books in several languages, including 19 in Hebrew (as of Nov 2017); the books aren't downloadable, but are clear enough to be read on a large screen. | Beginner-Intermediate | 11/18/17 |
9 | Chinuch | www.chinuch.org | free | yes | teaching | a database of worksheets, games, charts, and more that are created & shared by teachers. Registration is required for access, but everything is available for free. I have a membership and recommend signing up. | All | 11/14/17 |
10 | Context Reverso | http://context.reverso.net/translation/ | free | no; optional if you want to save searches | translation | translates words & phrases, provides lots of example sentences so you can see the words/phrases used in Hebrew and/or English contexts; one of my top 3 resources; also has an app | All | 11/14/17 |
11 | Do It In Hebrew | https://www.doitinhebrew.com/Translate/default.aspx?kb=IL%20Hebrew%20Phonetic | free | no | Hebrew keyboard, translation | If you don't have a Hebrew keyboard, this site offers a great free alternative. You can type using a Hebrew QWERTY keyboard, and also use the translation feature. | All | 7/29/19 |
12 | Drops Visual Dictionary | https://languagedrops.com/word/en/english/hebrew/ | free | no | translation | This is a free audiovisual dictionary that includes pictures and audio across 14 categories, including nature, food, business, and clothing. | Beginner | 12/3/20 |
13 | Duolingo | https://www.duolingo.com/ | free | yes | listening, comprehension, vocabulary | this is a language learning platform with listening comprehension, translation, and writing exercises. There are explanations for each lesson, but they are not detailed. It starts with very basic vocabulary, but doesn't teach the Hebrew alphabet nor use vowels, so it's not a useful tool for true beginners. There's also an app and a classroom feature good for homeschool students. | Beginner-Intermediate | 11/15/17 |
14 | Eliner Library | http://www.eliner.co.il/heb/ | varies | no | books | this site offers Hebrew language books. To order, send a message to the email posted on the site; orders cannot be made online. This website is in Hebrew. | Intermediate-Advanced | 11/25/17 |
15 | Et Zeh | http://www.etze.co.il/ | free | no | teaching | this site offers a wide variety of Hebrew worksheets for ages 1-13, including coloring pages, handwriting practice sheets, cut & paste activities, and more. This website is in Hebrew. | All | 11/14/17 |
16 | Etnachta | http://www.etnachta.co.il/ | free | no | Tanach, vocabulary | this is an excellent reference tool that catalogues every word written in the Tanach, in all its various forms. Concordances can be expensive, so this is a solid free alternative, perfect for Biblical Hebrew study. This website is in Hebrew. | Intermediate-Advanced | 11/15/17 |
17 | EYAL Hebrew Reading App | https://airtable.com/applqHaeHj6GJG0Ss/shrNsd23n1dcGULl6 | free | download required | reading fluency | "First, you’ll learn the consonants, one at a time. At this stage, the words you’ll be reading will have only consonants and the ‘a’ vowel. Once this has been mastered, you’ll learn the rest of the vowels, also one at a time." | Beginner | 11/13/24 |
18 | HaSafa HaIvrit | https://www.safa-ivrit.org/ | free | no | vocabulary | this is a Hebrew language directory of sorts; you can search phrases, words, look up pronunciation and spelling; find lists of people and animals, and more. This website is in Hebrew. | Intermediate-Advanced | 2/25/18 |
19 | Hebrew Alphabet Learning Program | http://hebrewverb.hul.huji.ac.il/newtest/pre_abc.html | free | no | Alef Bet, reading, listening | this interactive website teaches letter and vowel sounds in a way that some children may enjoy. It introduces a letter, then teaches the vowel sounds, and has children complete various activities to help them discriminate between and identify vowel sounds. | Beginner | 2/22/18 |
20 | Hebrew Handbook | http://nmelrc.org/documents/Handbooks/HebrewHandbook.pdf | free | no | reading, how to learn | this is a 19-page PDF that gives an introduction to Hebrew, lots of learning tips, and resources including Hebrew movies, news sites, and other websites. | All | 2/22/18 |
21 | Hebrew Language @ The University of Texas at Austin | https://www.laits.utexas.edu/hebrew/ | free | no | speaking, listening comprehension, vocabulary | this is a free website created by UTexas as a supplement to their Hebrew curriculum texts, Modern Hebrew for Beginners & Modern Hebrew for Intermediate Students (UT Press, 2016). Includes links to games and interactive activities, video clips, sound bites, Biblical Hebrew lessons, and more. | All | 11/25/17 |
22 | Hebrew Podcasts | www.hebrewpodcasts.com | $49-$79 | yes | speaking, listening comprehension, vocabulary | This is one of my favorite websites that teach conversational skills for learners at different stages; includes video, audio, full transcripts with explanations and worksheets, and interactive games. There are a few lessons to preview for free, otherwise registration is $49/90 days, $59/6 months, or $79/year. | All | 11/14/17 |
23 | Hebrew Songs | www.hebrewsongs.com | free | no | music | “online library of Hebrew song words” database has over 5000 transliterated & translated Hebrew song lyrics, along with music clips for listening + reading | Intermediate-Advanced | 11/14/17 |
24 | Hebrew Today | http://www.hebrewtoday.com/ | $62 and up | yes | reading, comprehension | Hebrew newspapers designed for beginner and intermediate learners. Min. 6/mo subscription required, and you can choose from online, print, audio CD, or any combination of the three. You can view sample levels online, I subscribed to Yanshuf for about a year and loved it. | Beginner-Intermediate | 11/14/17 |
25 | Hebrew Verbs | https://www.hebrew-verbs.co.il/ | free; $59.95 PRO version | no | verbs | conjugates many common verbs in all the tenses; very user-friendly website. Paid PRO version offers audio pronunciation, quizzes, and more; one-time fee for lifetime access | All | 11/14/17 |
26 | IAC Keshet Sfarim | https://www.israeliamerican.org/los-angeles/programs/keshet/hebrew-books | $10.00 | yes | books | this program provides Hebrew children’s books to ages 2-8; registration is required and costs $10/yr for the 7 books, mailed during the months of the school year. The books are in Hebrew. | Intermediate-Advanced | 11/14/17 |
27 | iHebrew Curriculum - Absolute Beginner (Level 1) | https://www.ulpanor.com/ebooks/ecurriculum/0ab/u1/ | free | no | speaking, listening comprehension, vocabulary | This is a free starter workbook (level 1) for learning Hebrew that includes video and audio embedded in the workbook. It's free, but not downloadable, so you'll need internet connection to access. | Beginner | 4/2/21 |
28 | iHebrew Curriculum - Novice Low Beginner (Level 2) | https://www.ulpanor.com/ebooks/ecurriculum/1nl/u1/ | free | no | speaking, listening comprehension, vocabulary | This is a free starter workbook (level 2) for learning Hebrew that includes video and audio embedded in the workbook. It's free, but not downloadable, so you'll need internet connection to access. | Beginner | 4/4/21 |
29 | iKonnect | https://www.ikonnect.co.il/ | free | no | vocabulary, games | they offer a really cool Hebrew word of the day, plus lots of Hebrew- and Israel-related trivia. If you sign up for an account, you can accummulate points that you can exchange for various perks, including an Amazon gift card | All | 12/3/20 |
30 | Israel Book Shop | http://www.israelbookshop.com/judaica-gifts/Educational_Resources.html | varies | no | books | you can purchase Hebrew children’s books, workbooks, and other educational materials from this company, based in Boston, MA. | All | 11/14/17 |
31 | Italki | https://www.italki.com/home | varies | yes | speaking, listening, comprehension, vocabulary | a language learning site where you can find free language exchange partners and very affordable private Hebrew teachers; you can also strengthen Hebrew writing skills by writing public journal entries that native Hebrew speakers can correct/leave feedback on. I hired a private teacher from this site and had an excellent experience. | All | 11/15/17 |
32 | Jerusalem Post Ivrit | http://www.jpost.com/DigitalLibrary/Ivrit?year=2018 | $3 per issue; subscriptions available | no | reading, comprehension, vocabulary | this monthly news magazine is for beginner Hebrew readers who want to increase their vocabularies/understanding. The magazine has real news stories written in simpler Hebrew than your every day newspaper. I used to have a subscription and recommend it. | Intermediate-Advanced | 2/22/18 |
33 | Kizur | http://www.kizur.co.il/home.php | free | no | vocabulary | search for the meanings to Hebrew abbreviations and acronyms - used quite often in newspapers, articles, and other texts - using this site. Often abbreviations have several meanings, so you'll need to understand the Hebrew context in order to choose the best one. It's a great resource. This website is in Hebrew. | Intermediate-Advanced | 2/25/18 |
34 | Kotar | http://school.kotar.cet.ac.il/ | free/varies | yes | Hebrew literacy, books | offers lots of free and low-cost books in Hebrew, including the excellent Nitzanim series written for beginners. This website is in Hebrew. | All | 11/14/17 |
35 | Language Lizard | https://www.languagelizard.com | free/varies | no | general language learning, books | this site has general language learning resources, including a blog and newsletter. It also offers bilingual books in over 50 languages, including Hebrew (but the Hebrew selection is very small). | Beginner-Intermediate | 4/28/19 |
36 | LingoLearn | http://www.lingolearn.com/ | starts at $992 for 24 lessons ($41.33/hr) | yes | speaking, reading, comprehension | this site offers 1-on-1 Hebrew lessons with a live teacher. The company is based in Israel and also has articles on various Hebrew topics, such as colors and verbs; you can also sign up for their monthly newsletter. | All | 11/25/17 |
37 | LinguaShop | https://www.linguashop.com/learn-hebrew-book | free | yes (to get PDFs) | reading, writing | this site offers a free weekly PDF download to help you practice writing phrases in Hebrew. Not one of my favorites but it's free, and the worksheets can be used with adolescent learners. | Beginner | 2/22/18 |
38 | Machon Mofet | http://www.mofet.macam.ac.il/international/heb/academy/Pages/Hebrew-Objective.aspx | $250 per course | yes | teaching | certificate program for teachers in “Teaching Hebrew as a Foreign Language,” offered by the Mofet Institute (Machon Mofet); there are 10 courses, you can pay $250 each or $1400 for the whole program. You also earn certificates for each course taken, I completed two and highly recommend the program. The institution is also well regarded in Israel. Most of the courses are in Hebrew. | Advanced | 11/14/17 |
39 | Milog | https://milog.co.il/ | free | no | translation, vocabulary | this is a Hebrew translator, dictionary, thesaurus, and more. defines Hebrew words, gives synonyms, often uses them in sentences, and will identify if and where the word appears in the Tanach. Morfix is a much simpler translation tool but this is a great resource. This website is in Hebrew. | Intermediate-Advanced | 11/15/17 |
40 | Morfix | www.morfix.co.il | free | no | translation | online translator, with built in Hebrew keyboard so you can translate from Heb to Eng or Eng to Heb; one of my top 3 resources; also has an app | All | 11/14/17 |
41 | My Hebrew Dictionary | www.dictionary.co.il | free | no | vocabulary | there are tons of vocabulary word lists on this site, organized by categories (of which there are lots). each word also includes audio pronunciation, which is perfect for beginners. You can also sign up to receive daily or weekly emails with a new Hebrew vocabulary word. | All | 11/14/17 |
42 | Nakdan | https://nakdan.dicta.org.il/ | free | no | nikkud | this site adds nikkud to Hebrew text with the click of a button, and you can type directly in the text window, copy and paste, or upload a Word document. This website is in Hebrew, and a tutorial is available on The Kefar YouTube channel (bit.ly/kefaryoutube) | All | 12/23/20 |
43 | Nakdan Live | https://nakdanlive.dicta.org.il/ | free | no | nikkud | this site adds nikkud to Hebrew text in real time as you're typing, and it adjusts based on your context - it's definitely a game changer! | All | 3/25/21 |
44 | Nefrit El-Or | https://www.nefritel-or.com/short-stories-hebrew | free | no | reading | this site offers a couple dozen short stories that are downloadable, and great for intermediate readers. This website is in Hebrew. | Intermediate-Advanced | 12/8/19 |
45 | Od Kriah | https://user-komwvbi.cld.bz/od-kriaa/3/#zoom=z | free | no | reading | this site offers a free downloadable textbook of short Hebrew texts with nikkud (vowels), and comprehension questions for each text. | Beginner-Intermediate | 12/3/20 |
46 | Paalulan | http://hebrewverbs.cet.ac.il/en | unclear | yes | verbs | interactive verb tool that teaches conjugation patterns; great too, but you must be part of an educational institution to sign up (if you have a registered homeschool you may qualify) | All | 11/14/17 |
47 | Pashoshim | https://pashoshim.com/ | varies | no | books, games, toys | you can purchase lots of Hebrew children’s books, workbooks, games, toys, and more from this company; based in Israel so shipping isn’t cheap, but product prices are affordable. I’ve purchased items before & was satisfied with the whole process. | All | 11/14/17 |
48 | Pealim | http://www.pealim.com/ | free | no | verbs | complete conjugation tables for 100s of Hebrew verbs in past, present & future tenses; you can search by root, infinitive, or conjugation, and in Heb or Eng; has built-in online Heb keyboard if you need it; one of my top 3 resources; also has an app; sign up to save your searches & get other perks. | Intermediate-Advanced | 11/14/17 |
49 | Russel Neiss | https://www.russelneiss.com/hebrew/ | free | no | reading | this is a reading practice tool; use the menu to choose a focus letter or vowel, and then practice reading the words provided. After reading, you can click for audio to confirm whether you've read the word correctly | Beginner | 11/13/24 |
50 | Scribd | https://www.scribd.com/ | $8.99 a month; free trial available | yes | reading | this is an e-book & audiobook subscription service that includes a couple dozen Hebrew language titles, including children's books and complete textbooks | All | 10/6/19 |
51 | Sefer Li | http://sefer-li.net/ | free | no | books | Hebrew database of downloadable & printable short stories. Most stories have pictures, but don’t have nikkud. This website is in Hebrew. | Intermediate-Advanced | 11/14/17 |
52 | Shetef | https://shetef.cet.ac.il/ | free | yes | reading | This site offers a variety of short Hebrew stories and information texts at five different levels. It also offers a few activities to increase reading fluency and measure comprehension. This website is in Hebrew. | All | 12/3/20 |
53 | Shiri | Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%A8%D7%99/id1436435607 | Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.globalbit.shiri | free | no, but you must download the app | music | This is a free Hebrew music app that is also ad-free! You can read all about it on my blog: http://www.thekefar.com/free-israeli-music-hebrew-app/ | All | 10/6/19 |
54 | Teach Me Hebrew | http://www.teachmehebrew.com/ | free | no | comprehension, vocabulary, music | this site offers lots of tables with Hebrew verbs, in categories like pa'al verbs, possession, and conjunctions. Explanations are very brief, but tables include translations and translations. There are also dialogues and links to Hebrew music & videos. | Beginner-Intermediate | 11/25/17 |
55 | The Kefar | www.thekefar.com | free/varies | yes for freebies, no for purchases | Hebrew literacy, speaking | free coloring pages & activity sheets in The Learning Center; live Hebrew classes; Heb. resources in the Shop. This is my website :). Free materials require sign-up, paid materials do not (but you get a 10% discount if you do!) | Beginner-Intermediate | 11/14/17 |
56 | Ulpan La'Inyan: Your Daily Dose of Hebrew | https://ulpan.com/yddh/ | free | yes | vocabulary | subscribe to this email list to receive a daily email with a useful Hebrew word or phrase, with examples, and an email at the end of each week that reviews/summarizes the vocab. I keep all these emails in a folder so I can easily find what I’m looking for with a quick search; definitely recommend. | Intermediate-Advanced | 11/14/17 |
57 | Walder Education | https://www.waldereducation.org/ | free/varies | yes | teaching | very similar to Chinuch; database of worksheets, games, charts, and more that are created & shared by teachers. There are also free PD courses for teachers. | All | 11/14/17 |
58 | Wiz | http://www.wiztv.co.il/ | free | no | videos | This site offers TV shows for children. This website is in Hebrew. | Advanced | 2/19/20 |
59 | Yo-You | https://www.yo-yoo.co.il/tools/crypto/ | free | no | reading, comprehension | Create a secret code using images or other emojis, and students have to decipher the code. This website is in Hebrew. | All | 3/17/20 |
60 | YouTube | bit.ly/kefaryoutube | free | no | speaking, listening comprehension, vocabulary, music | YouTube is an excellent resource, there are lots of Hebrew language videos: Hebrew lessons (my channel & others), nursery rhymes and songs in Hebrew, Israeli children’s shows, and more; see my channel for playlists you can start with. | All | 11/14/17 |
61 | Zemereshet | https://www.zemereshet.co.il/ | free | no | music | database of thousands of songs in Hebrew for every occasion & theme, complete with lyrics and often music. This website is in Hebrew. | Intermediate-Advanced | 11/14/17 |