Shoshanah Shear

Learning Hebrew is beneficial for many reasons. A fun and meaningful way to begin is by learning Torah Hebrew online. Let’s look at how you need Hebrew and then how specifically learning Torah online is a great way to start. If you are coming to Israel, you will need to speak Hebrew. Reading and writing in Hebrew is an added advantage and certainly will make your life easier.

If you are Jewish, becoming fluent in Hebrew is a must! You will need Hebrew for prayer, reciting Tehillim (Psalms) and learning how to live as a Jew. It is true that many books and texts are now available in English, but you will progress far more if you take the time to learn Hebrew.

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In the mix of everything you need to do for a successful Klita, why would you want to sign up for a workshop? How can attending a workshop help your Aliyah? These are great questions! Let’s look at them a little more closely. There are many details that one has Read more…

Any of the Chagim (Jewish holidays) are a powerful way to help one to internalize what is so special about being in Israel. If things get tough e.g. with the bureaucracy,  I like to visit any of the holy sites or places of nature. Today is just such an example. It’s Rosh Chodesh (the start of the new month) and it’s Chanukah and so I headed off to the Kotel. Even though I went for Shacharit (the morning prayers), I was delighted to find the candles in the Chanukiah still burning.

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