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Baruch HaBa! Welcome to Hebrew! In studying Hebrew, you're joining millions of other Hebrew speakers around the world. Its two centers are Israel (of course), and North America, which is home to many Hebrew newspapers, Hebrew-speaking camps and schools, and institutions. You're also speaking the Bible's original language and one of the most ancient languages still spoken today. This book is a great place to start regardless of your motivation for picking up or dusting off your Hebrew skills. It won't make you fluent overnight (though wouldn't that be nice?) or turn you into a Biblical scholar, but Hebrew For Dummies can give you a solid Hebrew foundation – in both conversational Hebrew and the Hebrew of prayer, sacred texts, and holidays. Following this down-to-earth guide is a great way to Communicate with your Israeli cousins Better understand prayers and other sacred Jewish literature Impress your Jewish in-laws With Hebrew For Dummies, you'll begin with the basics of the Hebrew language and then start building your everyday vocabulary. This easy-to-use book covers the following topics and more: Tips to help you read Hebrew Making sense of Hebrew syntax Expressions for meeting and greeting Making small talk Vocabulary for cooking at home and dining out Planning a trip to Israel Figuring out Biblical Hebrew Getting to know the Prayer Book Going to a synagogue Remember that this book is only the beginning. You can pick up a language only through constant exposure and repetition. So listen to the CD that accompanies the book again and again. Be sure to practice, practice, and (you knew it was coming) practice. Go to places where you hear Hebrew, and speak Hebrew in your home and workplace – teach everyone you know your favorite Hebrew expressions. Before you know it, Hebrew will creep into your mind, soul, and heart. And you'll be speaking it night and day!
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