This category lists a wide variety of Hebrew-related products for sale, including Hebrew periodicals designed for the American market, Hebrew textbooks for classroom use, language-learning audio and CD-Rom programs, and Hebrew software. Realizing that language learning goes hand-in-hand with learning about the culture in which the language is spoken, we also tell you where you can find Hebrew novels, Hebrew music and Hebrew film. Although we can't guarantee 100% accuracy at all times, please be assured that the staff of the NCHL has been meticulous in checking these listings out and in providing you with guidance concerning their usefulness to you.

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Periodicals and Publications
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Sha'ar LaMatchil
Edited by the Israeli Ministry of Education, Sport and Culture and published by Yedioth Aharonot, Sha'ar Lamathil is Israel's most established and popular easy-Hebrew newspaper. Written in simple Hebrew with big, bold letters and vowels underneath, Sha'ar Lamathil is distributed throughout Israel and around the world wherever Hebrew is read and taught.

Subscription abroad (Rina Albo): Tel: 972-3-6966165 Fax: 972-3-6965305
Subscription in Israel: Tel: 1-800-38-91-91
Subscription in USA: Tel: 718-386-3400 Fax: 718-386-9404
Newspaper Manager Tel: 972-3-6898412 Fax: 972-3-6870105
e-mail: Shaarlamathil@yedtik.co.il; web-site www.slamathil.co.il

Sulam Yaakov
This is a colorful, exciting new 8-page Hebrew magazine in easy-to-read Hebrew for third through fifth graders. May be used by pupils at leisure or by teachers in class. Themes range from Jewish subjects to science, nature, sports, and friendship. Suggestions for Jewish holiday craft projects. Includes topics for class discussions. Published seven times throughout the school year. Special rates for group subscriptions. A great gift to your child's or your grandchild's class.

La-Mishpacha
This is an illustrated monthly magazine entirely in Hebrew intended for the adult student of Hebrew. Contains feature articles (with nekkudot) on topics of the day and on Hebrew culture. Word games and puzzles. Great for use in ulpan classes and in college courses. Special group rates.

GESHER Books in Easy Hebrew
A wide variety of books in easy Hebrew, including classics of Hebrew literature and works dealing with the history of the Zionist settlement, the Jewish people and tradition. There are series for different levels of Hebrew: "Gesher for Children"; "Easy Gesher"; "Gesher for Teens"; "Gesher," "Gesher - Advanced." Wonderful for classroom use.

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Behrman House Publishers
Search for "Hebrew books" to find a catalogue of materials offered. Selection includes prayer books and Hebrew language study books for various levels and age groups. State of the art.

Tal Am/Tal Sela
Two of the most successful and popular curricular programs used for Hebrew teaching at day schools. Tal Am was created for first graders, and Tal Sela for second to sixth grade students. Both programs, developed by Tova Shimon, provide work and reading books for the students, as well as teachers manuals.

TorahAura
A site offering workbooks and method books for studying the Hebrew Language. Click on the "Hebrew" option from the subject list to obtain information.

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The Rosetta Stone Language Library
(Fairfield Language Technologies) One of the best self-study systems. 2 CDs, containing about 250 hours of instruction. Interactive program prompts you to match one of four pictures with a spoken or written phrase in Hebrew. Each lesson builds systematically, using clear visual clues and previously learned material. Methodology is highly praised. Selected by the U.S. State Department, the Peace Corps and NASA. To try a free lesson, choose Individual User, click Run Demo, and choose Hebrew. To order by phone (1-800-788-0822), mention code G015 for a special offer.

The Pimsleur Language Method—Hebrew
The Pimsleur Method—you hear an audio stimulus and you give an oral response—uses your innate language-learning skills to teach you spoken Hebrew. Available in a Basic version ($29.95) and in a 30-lesson Comprehensive format ($295.00). Highly recommended. To order, call (800) 222-5860 or fax (978) 371-2935. You can also order by e-mail directly from the site.

Rolnik Publishing
Publishers of the "I Love Israel" Hebrew tutorial CD-ROM, "Shalom from Jerusalem," Hebrew tutorial tape cassette course, Hebrew greeting cards, calendars, puzzles, posters, and Hebrew Through Comics. (Also Russian-Hebrew dictionaries)

Hebrew Culture:
Books, Video, CDs and Sheet Music 
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Gozlan's Bookstore
Specializes in Hebrew books. Lists Hebrew language textbooks in 6 levels. Offers a wide selection of modern literature, as well as student-level reading materials (with opinions on each). Will order any book published in Israel not in stock.

Drishat Shalom: Israeli TV on DVD
4-hour DVDs offering a selection of the best of recent Israeli television. Every DVD includes 5-7 programs of different genres: drama, sitcoms, music, variety, documentaries, comedy, interviews and more. Programs can be watched with or without English subtitles. Drishat Shalom DVDs are a great way to study or brushup your Hebrew, stay in touch with Israeli popular culture and watch the same shows Israelis do.

Tara Publication
Extensive listings of Hebrew music, including songsters, sheet music, CDs and tapes. 2 CDs highly recommended, "Israel World Beat" and "Z'mirot Sing Along." Also Velvel Pasternak's book, "Beyond Hava Nagilah."

Ergo: Jewish Video and Film
A site offering various full-length movies in Hebrew with English subtitles. Among the Israeli classics: Sallah, The Summer of Aviyah, Late Summer Blues and Fictitious Marriage. Also offered are videos of Israeli music by the likes of Chava Alberstein and Ofra Haza, and a compilation called "Sing Along with Israel" which provides for a great "Kumzitz" experience.

Rina Neeman Hebrew Language Services, Inc.
A leading company specializing in Hebrew-English English-Hebrew technical translation and typesetting.

Hebrew Baby Blankets
9 different designs, customizable.

Hebrew Software
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Ectaco Handheld Electronic Dictionaries and Linguistic Software

Language Teacher software dictionaries for more than twenty languages. Their translation software is compatible with all popular platforms and operating systems.

Davka Corporation
Developers and distributors of Judaic software in Jewish history, Hebrew language (including fonts), Jewish customs and traditions, and more. Offers multiple options for studying Hebrew by using the computer as an interactive aid. Programs are classified according to level and age groups. Products are available for Windows, Macintosh and Palm platforms.

Nisus Writer
The top-notch Macintosh word processor which supports Hebrew, as well as many other languages. (Requires Hebrew Language Kit from Apple Computer). Work is underway to convert it to Wintel.

TES
Torah Educational Software distributes beginner Hebrew software, Bible and Talmud programs, games, graphics, Hebrew fonts, keyboards and related resources. Distributor of Dagesh Pro Hebrew-English word processor.

Panergy
Develops Hebrew language products for the Macintosh, including web authoring, Hebrew/English dictionary, fonts, and other software.

E-vrit
Provides access to various programs of Hebrew-enabled software. Includes software for sending and receiving Hebrew e-mails.

Qtext
Dvir Software Products site, specializing in Hebrew-enabled computer programs. Products include Qfax98 Express, a program supporting Hebrew faxes compatible with Windows98. LingoMail, a program enabling the use of 30 different languages (including Hebrew) in a single e-mail. Qtext8, a multilingual word processor. The company provides online and phone support.

Sightcom Technologies
An Israeli software house dedicated to developing solutions for usage of Hebrew on the web. Creators of Intersite2000, a powerful tool for producing web pages in Hebrew. Also, of SightcomExpress, a free and immediate service enabling the writing of Hebrew e-mails anywhere in the world.

Targumatik
An automatic text translator, from Hebrew to English and vice-versa. This software will translate documents immediately, from any word processor or from the Internet. It can provide a first draft which may be edited and corrected. The program is interactive and can be "taught" new words which it will use in the future. The product may be ordered directly off the site.

Lev Software

Developers and Distributors of the best in Hebrew language and Bar Mitzvah software. Lev Software works with Synagogues, Schools, Organizations and individuals to improve reading, writing and speaking Hebrew. Products are available for both Windows and Macintosh. Free trial downloads are available, plus Free Hebrew Bible and Alef Bet sites.

Product Reviews
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Neal Walters Reviews of Hebrew Courses
Gives a personal view of self-study courses that utilize CD-ROMs, audio tapes, or just books. While not comprehensive, it describes 20 different courses, ranging from those aimed at diplomats and university students to courses geared to siddur comprehension.

Ronny Figdor’s Software Reviews
http://www.join.org.au/reviews/hebsoft.htm

http://www.join.org.au/reviews/winner.htm

http://www.join.org.au/reviews/reviews.htm

These sites contain extensive reviews of Hebrew word processors, language-study aids, and Judaica oriented software.

Goldman Computer Department of the
ATT Judaic Software Reviews
The more than 150 reviews compiled here are provided as a resource to educators around the world. The reviews are organized into Subject, Publisher/Vendor and Platform indices.

Jewish Education Center of
Cleveland Judaic Software Reviews
In-depth reviews of Hebrew, and various other Judaic-related, software.

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Amazon’s Hebrew Language Bookstore -
(through their affiliate, Autonomy Publishing). A wide selection of materials for the study of the Hebrew language. Clicking on each will bring up Amazon’s page (including blurb and reviews, if available).

Amerisoft, Inc.
This site promotes computer courses, audio tapes and books for learning the language. It also includes links to sites providing Hebrew-enabled software.

The Hebrew Software Page
Links to companies providing Hebrew-enabled software. Includes a few word processors, a Hebrew typing tutor and Hebrew teaching for children.

HebrewWorld
Geared to the home schooling market, this site offers courses in both biblical and modern Hebrew. CD-ROM teaching programs, book and tape study kits, as well as a CD-ROM tutorial for siddur. Review (http://www.hebrewworld.com/html_folder/rec.html) suggests that it is visually and aurally rich.

World Language Resources
An online store providing over 320 Hebrew-related products in 20+ categories. Compare and order Hebrew-enabled software, tutorials, dictionaries, translation software, games and children’s books, Israeli movies and much more.

Variety of Hebrew Study Software
Brief descriptions of products of 7 developers: Davka, Software World, Transparent Language, Syracuse Language (review), IMSI, World of Reading, Fairfield Language, Talkfast International.

World of Reading
This Company sells products for 40+ languages. Click here to link to their Hebrew page.