Hebrew Language Games

Jewish children preparing for their Bar or Bat Mitzva ceremonies, individuals planning "aliyah" (immigration) to Israel, Bible or rabbinical scholars, students of ancient civilizations or Middle Eastern studies and others can learn Hebrew grammar and vocabulary through games. Enjoyable language games provide the practice necessary to learn a new language. Hebrew language games can give a student the necessary skills to speak, read, write and understand both ancient and modern Hebrew.
  1. Hangman

    • Learn the Hebrew letters with a game of hangman, using words that are the same in English and Hebrew. You can concentrate on learning the letters by playing the game with words that you already know. Hebrew and English share many words, particularly modern words, including "Indian, Eskimo, balloon, bagel, photo, gas, sofa, sack and others. Many names of countries, animals and foods are the same in Hebrew and English.

    Roots

    • Study English words and see if you can find the Hebrew root. Some scholars believe that many languages derive from Hebrew and that Hebrew roots form the basis of the vocabulary of these languages. These scholars point to English words such as "cider," which they say comes from the Hebrew word "sheker" (drunk); "maven," which may come from "mevin" (understand); "barley," which may derive from the Hebrew word "bar" (grain); and "botany," from the hebrew "nevet" (seed -- in Hebrew, the "v" and the "b" can be interchangeable). One famous example of this discipline called "edenics" is the word "Pharoah," which, edenicist scholars believe, comes from the Hebrew words "Peh Rah" or "bad mouth."

    Scrabble

    • Play Hebrew Scrabble. People of varying levels of Hebrew proficiency can play Scrabble together. Keep a Hebrew dictionary next to you while you play so that you can check your words and build your vocabulary while you play the game. Playing Hebrew Scrabble provides an enjoyable activity for children and adults.

    Computer Games

    • Go online to find computer games that will teach you Hebrew and strengthen your existing language skills. Computer games allow you to play by yourself at your own speed and at your own level or play with a friend. You can find online Hebrew language games that will appeal to both adults and children. Computer games range from easy Hebrew games to Hebrew games for more advanced students.

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