4 elements overview

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:

Hebrew Through Movement
Jewish Life Vocabulary
T'fillah
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!"

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.

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.

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.