Let's+Learn+Hebrew+Side-by-Side

We are excited to invite you to explore the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland’s completely new approach to teaching Hebrew decoding, **Let’s Learn Hebrew Side-by-Side**!

. Check out the HOME page to view an **online learning sample**: [] . Check out the ABOUT page to learn more about the **target age group**, **timing**, and the **program in general**: [] . Check out the Introduction to the learning-facilitators guide, as well as instructions and materials for the fourth lesson. This matches the sample Story Presentation uploaded to the LetsLearnHebrew.org site. ..
 * [|Let’s Learn Hebrew Side-by-Side]**
 * ** Flips learning - ** With the online program, students learn to decode/read Hebrew via short, interactive “story presentations. With the assistance of a learning facilitator, each lesson is reinforced using hands-on games and activities.
 * ** Draws on already known words ** (e.g., // Rosh Hashanah, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, mazel tov // ) as the context for learning Hebrew letters and vowel signs.
 * ** Offers individual attention ** to students – there’s no hiding behind others in class, and no missing the // Ayin // because of an absence.
 * ** Is fast **, averaging 12-15 hours for children to learn to decode Hebrew; each of the 24 lessons takes 30ish minutes.
 * ** Removes obstacles ** that normally trip up students in their learning of Hebrew.
 * ** Makes great use of teen assistants **, parents and/or volunteers.
 * ** Is cost-effective **.
 * Let’s Learn Hebrew Side-by-Side** was designed for use by students in the year or two prior to their Bar or Bat Mitzvah:
 * Most of the **Let’s Learn Hebrew** pilot-students were newly-enrolled 5th and 6th graders who had no Hebrew background.
 * Some worked with a teen assistant, some worked with their parents, and others with a tutor.
 * [[image:Birthday and Vending Machine 162_crop 2.jpg width="217" height="217"]] || Want to learn WHY the current model for Hebrew learning isn't serving our students well? Watch the video, "[|Let's Turn Hebrew Learning on its Head!]"

Educators who are ready to push-on-the-system will find that **Let’s Learn Hebrew Side-by-Side** offers an alternative to our current structure of teaching Hebrew decoding in grades 3 & 4. By waiting till fifth or sixth grade we can use the younger years for learning that is more engaging than focusing on the Alef-Bet and the “reading” of prayers. More so, we can take advantage of the deeper background and maturity of these older students. Those who’ve discovered **[|Hebrew Through Movement]** will find that it’s language basis complements **Let’s Learn Hebrew Side-by-Side** perfectly!!

Times have changed! Our students have changed! Hebrew learning must change! || Check out our website ([]) and feel free to be in contact with any questions