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The #Onward Hebrew approach is based on developing a rich Hebrew environment and working from sound-to-print (building the sounds of Hebrew before tackling print/decoding). [For a general overview of #OnwardHebrew, click here.]

Below you will find links to key resources that will provide background on Sound-to-Print learning and then explain each of the four elements of #OnwardHebrew:
  1. Hebrew Through Movement
  2. Jewish Life Vocabulary
  3. T'fillah
  4. Decoding, introduced after learners have built a repertoire of sounds
For deeper background, how-to information, and strategies, check out more of the webpages on this site. This "Resource" link will take you where you need to go next!"
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Resources are linked to the photos and videos below. Click on what interests you!

HEBREW  THROUGh  MOVEMENT (HTM)

This video offers a very quick overview of HTM and explains its basic principles.
In practice - An HTM lesson where children learning the meaning of key Hebrew words in the blessing that ends:
​ borei p'ri ha'etz.
Also, pages 5-24 of the HTM curriculum guide offer clear information on set-up decisions that need to be made. It is especially useful to directors looking to get a handle on HTM. 

t'fillah  and  prayer  goals

Exploring the intersection of prayer, Hebrew education, and t'fillah education in  #OnwardHebrew programs.
For a copy of the chat, click here.
A cantor and rabbi/educator talk about #OnwardHebrew from each of their perspectives. Great conversation starter for synagogue leadership teams.

jewish  life  vocabulary

A quick explanation of Jewish Life Vocabulary
Tips on introducing and using JLV from several LA-based synagogue directors.
ALSO, this document offers education directors a getting-started overview to Jewish Life Vocabulary.

DECODING

This video offers a number of reasons why the "traditional" way we have been teaching decoding isn't working.
Using Sound-2-Print to teach decoding
Summer 2022
For the notetaking sheet click here. 
ALSO, the printable booklet linked here offers specific sound-to-print strategies that teachers will find helpful. 
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