Hebrew Course |
Grammar |
Vocabulary |
Reading/Pronunciation |
Video/Audio Tapes |
On-Line Resources |
| Title: | Hebrew Tutor (DOS) |
| Format: | CD-ROM Multimedia program for Windows |
| Hardware requirements: | IBM compatible PC, minimum processor of 80486SX at 25 MHz, 4MB RAM (8MB recommended), MicrosoftWindows 3.1 or later, 1 MB hard drive space, CD-ROM drive (compatible with MPC specs), mouse or equivalent pointing device, 256-color display at 640X480 minimum, and a 16-bit sound card |
| Publisher: | Parsons Technology |
| Cost: | $49 directly from publisher; $34.95 from Christian Book Distributors (catalogue # 8374); ; check also for discounted prices from Dove Booksellers and Westminster Books and Software |
| Order: | Parsons Technology, 375 Collins Road NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402; tel: (800) 223-6925; (319) 395-7314; OR CBD, P. O. Box 7000, Peabody, MA 01961-7000; tel: (508) 977-5000; fax: (508) 977-5010; OR Dove Booksellers, 30633 Schoolcraft Rd. #C, Livonia, MI 48150 2026; tel: (800) 318-4537; fax: (313) 522-7441; e-mail: dovebook@ix.netcom.com |
| Description: | Reviewed favorably in AAR/SBL's "Religious Studies News" 11:2 (May 1996) 23-4; includes a built-in word processor which allows writing in Hebrew (or Greek); capacity for drills in spelling, translation, parts of speech, etc. Each word or phrase is pronounced (Sephardic pronunciation). |
| Title: | Hooked on Hebrew CD |
| Format: | Windows/DOS |
| Hardware requirements: | 486 or faster PC, Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher, 2X CDROM Drive, 8 MB RAM, color monitor |
| Publisher: | Bridgestone Multimedia Group |
| Cost: | $49.95 list price; $45.00 |
| Order: | Available for $45.00 from Serious Developments: Christian Software News; tel./fax: (334) 826-0231; USA and Canada toll-free (800) 338-3229: e-mail: serious@mindspring.com; ; check also for discounted prices from Westminster Books and Software |
| Description: | A multimedia course in Hebrew for the beginner. This software was created by Dr. Danny Ben-Gigi, former head of Hebrew Programs at Arizona State University. It is based on materials used for over a decade teaching thousands how to read, write, and speak the Hebrew language. According to Bridgestone, this software is "sophisticated enough for the US Embassy staff in Tel Aviv, yet so user-friendly that students at home can comprehend and learn Hebrew quickly and easily." Covers basic topics, including the Bible, the clock, speaking, and writing. Differences between Modern and Biblical Hebrew are discussed. A Testing section measures your progress. The Scenes section includes photos of various locations in Israel. |
| Title: | Old World Hebrew Learning System (DOS), by Dr. Ed Wright (University of Arizona) et al. |
| Format: | Multimedia CD-ROM for Windows |
| Hardware requirements: | Windows 3.1; special disk available to adapt program to Windows 95 |
| Publisher: | Aprisa Multimedia Systems |
| Cost: | $595 |
| Order: | Aprisa Multimedia Systems, 10065 E. Harvard Ave, Suite 401, Denver, CO 80231; tel: (303) 671-4747; fax: (303) 671-4525; e-mail: aprisacs@aol.com |
| Description: | Year-long course in college level biblical Hebrew. Includes Logos Bible, video, music, sound recognition technology, complete testing, exercises, as well as linked reference resources (Logos Bible Software, concordances, glossaries, grammars, indexes, lexicons, parsing guides, and word studies). Can be used in both as a sequential course of study limited to one's progress through the lessons, or as a reference library. Aprisa also publishes "CourseLink," an instructional management program for the teacher of such a course. Publishers currently working on version 2, which will be available in PC and Mac versions. |
| Title: | Triple Play Plus (DOS) |
| Format: | CD-ROM for Windows |
| Hardware requirements: | MPC compatible system; IBM PC or compatible, 386DX 33 or faster; 4 MB RAM; Microsoft Windows 3.1 or Windows 95; SVGA display (640x480, 256 colors), MPC compliant CD ROM drive; 16 bit sound card, speakers or headphones, mouse |
| Publisher: | Syracuse Language Systems |
| Cost: | $99.95 directly from publisher; $65 or less from Tiger Software |
| Order: | Tiger Software catalogue, vol. 6, number 5, page 33 lists this product as catalogue #S27-4000 and sells it for $64.99 with a $10 rebate through June 30, 1996. Call (800) 238-4437. To contact Syracuse Language Systems directly, go to their web site. |
| Description: | An introduction to modern Hebrew using Syracuse Language Systems. Includes speech recognition technology so you get active feedback on pronunciation. Includes interactive games and conversations. Thirty day preview option for teachers. |
| Title: | Hebrew Quiz, by David Rapier |
| Format: | DOS |
| Hardware requirements: | IBM compatible PC with DOS 3.1 or higher. PKUnzip is required to uncompress the software |
| Publisher: | Privately produced |
| Cost: | Free for non-commercial use. |
| Order: | David Rapier, 80 Island Creek Road, Duxbury, MA 02332. Also via FTP from oak.oakland.edu as /pub/msdos/hebrew/hebquiz.zip |
| Description: | A basic tutor in the Hebrew language. Questions the
user on the order of the Hebrew alphabet, vocabulary lists, grammatical paradigms, and the choice of Hebrew to English or vice versa. The questions are based on Thomas O. Lambdin's Introduction to Biblical Hebrew (NY: Scribner, 1971). |
| Title: | Davidson's Introductory Hebrew Grammar (MAC), by James D. Martin |
| Format: | Unknown |
| Hardware requirements: | Unknown |
| Publisher: | T & T Clark |
| Cost: | ~$60 |
| Order: | via HarperCollins Scotland?, tel: (44 41) 772 3200; fax: (44 41) 306 3119 |
| Description: | Interactive computer program; comes with a manual and textbook. The computer has exercises, answers, vocabulary, pronunciation (i.e., sound files that speak the words and letters to you), etc. Does not have randomizing vocabulary. May be available in DOS as well. |
| Title: | Hammoreh Hebrew Grammar Tutorial System (DOS), by Dr. T. V. Farris |
| Format: | Can be used with Windows |
| Hardware requirements: | Unknown |
| Publisher: | The Gramcord Institute |
| Cost: | $90 (quantity prices available; institutional and site license rates also available; 1/2 price sale good through 6/96?) |
| Order: | Prof. Paul A. Miller (email: pmiller@GRAMCORD.org), The GRAMCORD Institute, 2218 NE Brookview Dr., Vancouver, WA 98686; tel: (360) 576-3000; fax (503) 761-0626 |
| Description: | Students pace themselves through drills and exercises on the major Hebrew morphemes. The multiple prefixes, suffixes, and verbal stem forms are color-coded to assist memorization and retention. A helpful tool to learn and maintain skills in biblical Hebrew grammar (this resource does not include, but does complement, vocabulary flashcards). |
| Title: | Divide and Conquer (MAC) |
| Format: | Unknown |
| Hardware requirements: | Sound card and speakers |
| Publisher: | Davka Corporation |
| Cost: | $49.95 |
| Order: | Davka Corporation, 7074 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60645; tel: (800) 621-8227 (in Illinois [312] 465-4070), fax: (312) 262-9298, e-mail: Davkacorp@aol.com. Catalogue Mac #M103 |
| Description: | Teaches basic principles of Hebrew word formation with animation and dynamic graphics; includes multiple choice questions, match-ups, and dividing exercises. |
| Title: | Wholly Hebrew (DOS) |
| Format: | For Windows on CD-ROM |
| Hardware requirements: | Sound card and speakers |
| Publisher: | Davka Corporation |
| Cost: | $49.95 |
| Order: | Davka Corporation, 7074 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60645; tel: (800) 621-8227 (in Illinois [312] 465-4070), fax: (312) 262-9298, e-mail: Davkacorp@aol.com. Catalogue Win CD #IW195. |
| Description: | Modern Hebrew vocabulary builder. Includes a comprehensive testing function and ability to print lists of words for further study. |
| Title: | Memcards Biblical Hebrew Vocabulary, 2nd ed. (DOS) |
| Format: | 3 1/2" diskettes |
| Hardware requirements: | IBM compatible, 512K memory, graphics adaptor, HP compatible laser printer or IBM/Epson-compatible dot-matrix printer if you will be using the printing function |
| Publisher: | Memorization Technology |
| Cost: | $34.95 directly from publisher; $29.95 from Christian Book Distributors (catalogue #6640) |
| Order: | Memorization Technology, P. O. Box 60788, Palo Alto, CA 94306-0788; tel: (415) 857-9218; fax: (415) 857-9218; OR CBD, P. O. Box 7000, Peabody, MA 01961-7000; tel: (508) 977-5000; fax: (508) 977-5010. |
| Description: | 1500 common Biblical Hebrew words, keyed to lessons in textbooks by Lambdin, Seow, and Weingreen, and lists by Dillard and Mitchel. Tracks short-term and long-term retention so that review time is more focused. Allows random drilling. Includes capability to edit cards, to add your own cards, and to print out study lists, quizzes, and exams. Since this is an older program, the hardware requirements are relatively minimal; it is not compatible with Windows. |
| Title: | Talking Torah FlashCards (MAC) |
| Format: | Unknown |
| Hardware requirements: | Sound card and speakers |
| Publisher: | Davka Corporation |
| Cost: | $49.95 |
| Order: | Davka Corporation, 7074 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60645; tel: (800) 621-8227 (in Illinois [312] 465-4070), fax: (312) 262-9298, e-mail: Davkacorp@aol.com. Catalogue Mac #M112. |
| Description: | Hebrew vocabulary builder, with words chosen from the Siddur and the Bible. High quality digitized sound. |
| Title: | Dor L'Dor Interactive Multimedia Judaic Software and Related Products (DOS & MAC) |
| Format: | Unknown |
| Hardware requirements: | Sound card and speakers |
| Publisher: | Dor L'Dor |
| Cost: | Letters, Vowels, Sounds series - Print version $36; Script version
$36
Print/script version $45.00 Activity books - $4.00 Parent guides - $5.00 Bracha Builder - $45.00 RashiReader - $45.00 4-color Mouse Pads - $10 |
| Order: | Dor L'Dor Interactive Judaic Software, 7103 Mill Run Drive, Rockville, MD 20855; tel: (301) 963-9303; e-mail: dor_l_dor@radix.net |
| Description: | Provides students with hands-on experiential learning of the Hebrew alphabet and prayers. Letters, Vowels, sounds series teaches the Hebrew alphabet; available in a variety of accents. The Activity Books use mnemonics to supplement alphabet learning. Parent Guides provide answers. Bracha Builder teaches prayers and vocab in four modules. Rashi Reader teaches one how to decode Rashi's commentary and learn his script. All products were developed by Jewish educators. Supplemental mousepads with Hebrew print/script available. Used in Day Schools, Supplemental Programs, Adult Education, and Special Needs. |
| Title: | Learning to Read Hebrew |
| Format: | For Windows on CD-ROM |
| Hardware requirements: | Sound card and speakers |
| Publisher: | Davka Corporation |
| Cost: | $49.95 |
| Order: | Davka Corporation, 7074 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60645; tel: (800) 621-8227 (in Illinois [312] 465-4070), fax: (312) 262-9298, e-mail: Davkacorp@aol.com. Catalogue Win CD #IW109. |
| Description: | Description: Teaches reading of Hebrew to those with no prior knowledge of the Hebrew alphabet. |
| Title: | HyperHebrew (MAC) |
| Format: | Unknown |
| Hardware requirements: | Sound card and speakers |
| Publisher: | Davka Corporation |
| Cost: | $39.95 |
| Order: | Davka Corporation, 7074 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60645; tel: (800) 621-8227 (in Illinois [312] 465-4070), fax: (312) 262-9298, e-mail: Davkacorp@aol.com. Catalogue Mac #M110. |
| Description: | Teaches modern Hebrew language basics with digitized sound. Each letter of the Hebrew alphabet is presented, along with sample words in Hebrew that use that letter. |
| Title: | Aleph-Bet: A Beginner's Introduction to Reading and Writing Hebrew, by Dr. David Bivin (introductory level) // Fluent Biblical and Modern Hebrew, by Dr. David Bivin (advanced level) |
| Format: | Introductory level consists of five 2-hour v ideo tapes and notebook (cat #AB)// Advanced level consists of six audio tapes and textbook (cat. #FBMH) |
| Publisher: | Center for Judaic-Christian Studies |
| Cost: | Introductory level $120.00 // Advanced level $97.00 |
| Order: | Center for Judaic-Christian Studies, Makor, Inc, P. O. Box 293040, Dayton, OH 45429; tel: (800) 308-6506, fax: (513) 434-3366 |
| Description: | Teaches the alphabet and some pronunciation. |
| Title: | Olam Shalem: Learn to Read Hebrew and Chant Basic Prayers |
| Format: | 3 cassettes and accompanying textbook |
| Publisher: | JESL Educational Products |
| Cost: | $45.00 + $6.00 shipping and handling |
| Order: | JESL Educational Products, 58 Glen Park Avenue, Toronto, ON M6B 2C2 Canada; tel/fax: [416] 785-7941, e-mail: 75567.355@Compuserve.com. |
| Description: | The goal of this publication is to teach an individual, child or adult, to learn to read Hebrew fluently in 4-6 weeks and actively participate in home/community gatherings or synagogue services. |
| Title: | Name Unknown |
| Format: | Cassette tapes |
| Publisher: | SyberVision |
| Cost: | Unknown |
| Order: | Unknown |
| Description: | An all-audio language system using the Pimsleur method for teaching modern Hebrew. This system recently received very favorable reviews on the H-Judaic list. |
CCAT BHS |
Tanakh & Rabbinic Texts |
| Title: | The Academic Computing Facility (ACF) of New York University (NYU) |
| Type: | Web site |
| Description: | Site on multilingual computing with a list of News and Media Resources in Hebrew. |
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Title: |
Accent Mosaic fonts |
| Type: | Web site with downloadable fonts for online use |
| Description: | Uses Unicode, a 16-bit character encoding scheme capable of handling multiple languages on a single web site. |
| Title: | Biblical Hebrew (B-HEBREW) List Digest |
| Type: | Web site |
| Description: | A digest of all discussions that have occurred on the Biblical Hebrew list. |
| Title: | Biblical Studies Resource Page |
| Type: | Web site |
| Title: | Christian Software News |
| Type: | Web site |
| Description: | Site and linked mailing list publish reviews of new software products as they become available. Product categories include most Christian and church related software products (Bible study, biblical languages, clip art, desktop publishing, church management systems, edutainment, games, etc.). Metasite, "Serious Developments" also provides link to the Christian Software Directory, a list of shareware archives. |
| Title: | Chorus |
| Type: | Web site |
| Description: | Resource for Academic and Educational Computing in the Humanities; subdirectory entitled "Computer Assisted Language Learning" |
| Title: | Christian Computing Magazine |
| Type: | Web site |
| Title: | Christian Web Sites |
| Type: | Web site |
| Title: | Foreign Languages for Travelers, Ivrit |
| Type: | Web site |
| Description: | Syracuse Language System's Page for Modern Hebrew, providing access to basic quizzes and further language learning and software resources. |
| Title: | Foreign Language Teaching Forum |
| Type: | Electronic list |
| To Subscribe: | Address your message to
LISTSERV@UBVM.CC.BUFFALO.EDU;
in the body of your message, type |
| Title: | The Gramcord Institute |
| Type: | Web site |
| Description: | A non-profit corporation specializing in computer-assisted study of biblical languages. Check out their site for useful resources. |
| Title: | The HEBLANG List (Hebrew Language List FAQ) |
| Type: | Web site |
| Description: | A discussion group focusing on Hebrew grammar and etymology.. |
| Title: | Human Languages Page |
| Type: | Web site |
| Description: | Provides links to "Hebrew, A Living Language" and Hebrew software archives (Gopher) |
| Title: | Interpreting Ancient Manuscripts |
| Type: | Web site |
| Description: | Developed at Brown Univeristy, this site provides information about paleography, MS transmission, and modern textual criticism, as well as a glossary, index, a table of Greek MSS, articles, and an exercise in textual criticism. |
| Title: | Journal of Hebrew Scriptures |
| Type: | Web site |
| Description: | An academic, refereed electronic journal devoted to the critical study of hte Hebrew Scriptures. |
| Title: | Semantics of Ancient Hebrew Database |
| Type: | Web site |
| Description: | A cooperative reserach project involving a number of European centers whose aim is to incorporate contemporary discoveries in a revised thesaurus of the Hebrew language. |
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