Shalom! ‘The Hebrew language is a very important aspect of our religion and tradition. The Torah is in Hebrew, our prayers are in Hebrew, and most recently the spoken language of Hebrew emerged in Israel. For all of these reasons, it is our hope at Mercaz Limud, that our students get comfortable with decoding the Hebrew language. ‘The best way to leam any new language is with frequent practice. This Hebrew Homework book is a collection of reading and deciphering exercises. Each page can be used at a different level, depending on what your child’s needs are in the moment. The back of the book contains the words of some of our most important and frequently used prayers. Each week, your child’s Hebrew teacher will assign an exercise from the Hebrew Homework book based on what is being taught in class. If you notice that your child is struggling with the homework, or not being challenged by the homework, please speak with your Hebrew teacher about additional pages which might be helpful as a supplement. We want every student to get the most out of their Hebrew experience at Mercaz Limud. In an effort to be environmentally conscience, these books have been designed to be used for several years so that as the students learn more, they can do more difficult exercises, and as they need remedial work, they can go back and do exercises which will help refresh their Hebrew skills. Every week, your child should bring their Hebrew Homework book home with them and then return to Mereaz. Limud with his/her book the following week. Please help us to reinforce this practice so that classes run smoothly and teachers can easily monitor the progress of the students. We look forward to a wonderful year of studying Hebrew! Sincerely, ‘The Hebrew Faculty of Mercaz LimudThe Alef-Bet nl J IG Alef |sitent| IC |X |S ens o|alala | pet ||“ |" | 7 samekh| s | O|U| 0 vidls/a|a} ayin |sitent| & | V\ B Gimel | g rélala p|o|4H) 5 Dalet) fds || T ay pn | f [O/H]. ay [al ala|n rie lly vw bv ft}. wz |3)/N|3 Zayin | z 5 Tit Tzadi 2 g V Yr Het h | nin | n | Kur \k P Pip Tet | t G}|U4)8 Resh | r | 7) 7)5 Yud | y eee shin | sh] @ |W) jk[ol;ala sin . _ Kiya || kA | 2) 2d) t| Al Ala [ke] PL TES m™ Tel ninin tamed) L | § | 9) 9 T TT 1 m N y a Mem m|Q| |- two symbols under these w letters are vowels. i. hey both ™e the sound “ah “yoy > T Practice sounding out these combinations of u and y qu yoo wo, vywwvw w.Practice sounding out these letters an 5 2 id vowels. i) FI sl] 2 2 Dn_The symbol under the & is a vowel It makes the sound “ee.” practice the letters you know with the new vowel ml 27 pT) ® in ix p 8 2 pina 1 ax iw '% 2 “8. 3“4 _-@The symbol under the “7 is a vowel. It makes the sound “eh.” :) q Practice the letters you know with the new vowel ll and with all the vowels you know. ° pow 7? 3 7? Can you sound a) x 5 5 n : out this word?Your teacher will help you with this new vowel. Sometimes it makes Practice the letters you know with the new vowel Ml and with all the vowels you know.—@ The character next to the ” is a vowel. | It makes the sound “oo.” oe ss te an ; Practice the letters you know with the new vowel 4 qm | and with all the vowels you know. , uw wan re ro2 > 10. mo 7 4. oN D> on. 8 S| In u 2 vw> e symbol ne ext to the letter Disa a BN atl ‘oh.” a 1 u the name oti setts e@ << Practice, practice and more practice. po oT TOO laye Oo J n 1 5The symbol under the letter Tis a _<@ vowel. It says “oo.” is SPC Practice, practice and more practice. qu poana t pow tT T FT FT eae |>o ov 2.WORKSHEET 1 R1| DT Name. ‘Two letters in each row are different. Cross out the two letters that do not belong. 72 9 7 7°97 39°7°797~°*97*~* 324 TTA’ Tt Tt TT tA 1 1 7 Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of D: TA TA TT Tt WT 1A Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of R: 772A TAA tA TAWA 27 77 TW 7 1 7 Circle REE TV TT TT TT 7 Circle bar TO72°72~°7~ x TT 1 Circe REX These words contain the letters you have been drilling. Practice them with a classmate or read them to your teacher. wna yma a a am mn van WT WT oT oT 2 sy) xt wp wp any Ty 3 TH OTT TAT TTR TT TT 4a WORKSHEET 2 Gij| Ni Name Two letters in each row are different. Cross out the two letters that do not belong. Qo4o4 3 4 A AA yaaa 294° 3 3 3 3 3 °2 3°44 2~1 Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of G: 2404 J 3 A Yo yo rar aia Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of N: 22 2 A Ao 2 Yo Ao Aid i 202° 9% 2 2 2 AQ Circle GEH y el 2 0613 1 0 2 Circle NEE ele ey Sele re eh 1 Circle No These words contain the letters you have been drilling. Practice them with a classmate or read them to your teacher. myn yap ma ox cian Diao MyM US ND wap My? 2 moma ora a 732 NIT NT 2 mya en ayy) 2 y+———————————— WORKSHEET 3 sw isHw Name ‘Two letters in each row are different. Cross out the two letters that do not belong. vbwvuwvwvwwvwwwvwvwyy Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of SH: Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of S: vwuwvwvwwvpwwvwwypy NOE WE 0 cree sa www byw vw YW W cic see v wiv w vw Ww WwW We circle sHoo These words contain the letters you have been drilling. Practice them with a classmate or read them to your teacher. now ww ow inw yow noidw 1 aig? i = oer ee i Ou wow we manny ov ywin mun 3 a OMI omby Mbyw nye nivy? nbyTY WORKSHEET 4 cHn| Tn Name ‘Two letters in each row are different. Cross out the two letters that do not belong. nnnwandnnannanronann nmnonomonmnnwnwnnwAwnn nn Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of T: nnowmnonnwnAnwAnAnnnAan Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of CH: mnonvAanrmnAnrnnAnnAnaA mn om nolan FN WM Cire cHEH now nm nm mm NON Circe Taq nom nO NH wn MN MT AN Cite too These words contain the letters you have been drilling. Practice them with a classmate or read them to your teacher. imino min nivy) mix miap naw mow uns OPO Ooms oa Ta 2 nyt Tat nnyw nie oy mas may ons min now non nox +—————_{{————_=__£{[_ AY WORKSHEET 5 CHM) HiT Name ‘Two letters in each row are different. Cross out the two letters that do not belong. TT. TA Tae Rea aan naman An Ae AeA a Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of H: naaranaaAPe eae oa ao Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of CH: nat Aa tA tA A a a wo WT MM FT Circle HAY 7 onwW 7 M MW HW circle cHoo 7 Oo WT 7 WW OM A FT circle HAH These words contain the letters you have been drilling. Practice them with a classmate or read them to your teacher. DoT pI TT OT an NT NT Ok WT Wa nox AWK AWD AM 2 moo now naps np? on? vox win s | arm Onn? mmm TMA Mr ABA 4WORKSHEET 6 Name TS Y | SILENT Y ‘Two letters in each row are different. Cross out the two letters that do not belong. yyyyw¥gyeg$pyypypy ee Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of TS: Yoyyx¥yyyyNyyNyyyy Draw a circle around each letter that is silent: yoN XY Y your ¥ yoy Y¥ pe apy thy x y ¥ ¥ y w ¥ y yyywy¥y»sypeosy Wi oY Y cirieay WW = Y WW Circle TsAH AN NN Cicle(s00) ‘These words contain the letters you have been drilling. Practice them with a classmate or read them to your teacher. Py ive Vik) any iy, ty) ee) Oy) 9 mya mp mya mix pied myn 2 amy oo2iy cai Poy ary uywin s yay rey qyP ay yey mein py «WORKSHEET 7 Name TO; MnO ‘Two letters in each row are different. Cross out the two letters that do not belong. nonov»nan”AnD DYDD pvpounvpppypvpo»nAvp vp v Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of M: pvpnnnaopon»nvpbrA nn” Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of T: nvo»pn»nDdDarAD DD YD Dv “cs 3 3s v wp wn v GS 2 9 bv Wd 1D Circle Mo D 1 Circle TEE mW 1 Circle MEH These words contain the letters you have been drilling. Practice them with a classmate or read them to your teacher. yo. mov by nav vaw mv si an Tax) WK m2 uayD A 2 age ne fae TIM TWAT amon pray mes? Pan meq vewnWORKSHEET 8 MD] SOD Name ‘Two letters in each row are different. Cross out the two letters that do not belong. vdbvodovod vv DvD Dd DDD oe ee ee ee | o o Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of S: vdpuobdbdd DOH DDD YD Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of M: py pp Ux Dy DY DX Di. ON Circle cEM D DY DY WW OK WW circle soo DX 7 DY D WD D — Gircle SAY These words contain the letters you have been drilling. Practice them with a classmate or read them to your teacher. od oop oy om na of om oy Stoo son TX Tap mimo niag 2 opoy Oa DY] OMX ON Dw oDiy » map po wo) 02 OTTO TON Tesa WORKSHEET 3 Name ZT | vi ‘Two letters in each row are different. Cross out the two letters that do not belong. Poe vor Vor vey roywow 4 ee Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of V: Toro rT tT Yor ro’.or row Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of Z: oop wy bv ued vp ye a Yd 17 TT 7 1°79 T 71 | Circle VAH TOW 2 NM YT T MW 7 Circle zoo Nee on wT 1 71 1 Circle Zav ‘These words contain the letters you have been drilling. Practice them with a classmate or read them to your teacher. my mma p> my) my myn: Tees (Woe stn] sete NT lc ent ae2 vip yam por? por par myt yan » ay myn yt on mpna mpm ma «WORKSHEET 10 Name K5|CHD|BA\VaA wo letters in each row are different. Cross out the two letters that do not belong. ae ed >>.14.393039393535 95 u u Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying ‘sound of B: ny a3 33232333483 8 Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of K: a>>d 3 332333 232 8 2°32 2 3D 9 DH 2B FZ Cire kAH 2 3 32 2 1D 12 2 12 cicieBoO 2072 1 7D 2 7B TR Olrcle vay “These words contain the letters you have been drilling. Practice them with a classmate or read them to your teacher. box Sax mata aga Yan dan 92: mina paxia ms7a 27a 9an 99a MIA 2 yap OPDDID MmmD WD Wd WnNp WD > magma opi opaay 32 ATA TT +—————————— WORKSHEET 11 cH [NI] MoO Name F *) [TS 7|CHAH *| Circle the FINAL LETTERS that make the sound of the English letter in the box. yrraaraaranra fF pnATAayoapTaa lM Aryea}apray asta [N yroaareaararyra fs yrararaoaad ea Teg Dees te Oe) eae eee HAL Write the saying sound next to each FINAL LETTER: Coy C09 6) CITC ID CD49 SS rr—E=BEENs—s—C“ =éTShteh These words contain the FINAL LETTERS you have been drilling. Practice them with a classmate or read them to your teacher. am aw 2 az wR A By} oy me ey TR Be ym yo AB yy yyy»ee ———————————a WORKSHEET 12 : e01/; 01 Name ‘Two vowels in each row are different. Cross out the two vowels that do not belong. i 144 4 9 7 7 1 TT 1 Draw a circle around each vowel that has the saying sound of O: ,oyoyore ao toyuoyryerearis Draw a circle around each vowel that has the saying sound of OO: oy Fo a ao 2 Yoyo ao goaoa »_U 2 YU VN 1-1 Circle Noo wo LY a wD OP WN ON Circe vo ww oT WwW I Ww AW Ww AW Ciriemo ‘These words contain the vowels you have been drilling. Practice them with a classmate or read them to your teacher. reying ody xa ow min av oP DRS UM wT wa WZ ww AY NT 2 sngin why wp we py om dx Dia 3 wiry inion iy MT AWA mA Yan «WORKSHEET 13 Name ALL VOWELS SILENT| EH | U EE IH | OO; O AY | AH ‘or UH : aia Crea the Ee cond . wo. Circle the EH sound woe 7 Cirele the AY sound 4 i . 3 1 Circle the 0 sound Write the Hebrew VOWEL to correctly read each of the sounds: CHOO KU YIH TEE CHEE ZAH V HAY DEH GO VOO BAH AH 33.7 vA tT 17 tA AAR TOO SO SHAH RAY KIH TSEH F PAH © SEH NAY MAH LOO novowripydasaByvdaind ‘These words contain all the VOWELS you have been drilling. Practice them with a classmate or read them to your teacher. TX oa TR TW TB "1 5 ynw wan Rim 2 yy TT nbn oe: 1D >BEGINNINGS AND ENDINGS % For each blessing, undébli the sic words that tisually begin a Jer mp sta diva ayn ardox 7 x 7773. . on? deyiad apivT 722 APTN » AX ND 2 TUS) 78 sninna a xia diva ag TN ” THX YA 3 Now write the words that usually begin a 112. : The first six words of a blessing are usually the same, but the ending changes according to what you are thanking God for. Circle the endings of the three blessings above. Which of these blessings is said over hallah? Write the number: DID YOU KNOW? When we finish saying a blessing, the people around us respond with “Amen.” What does “Amen” mean? Amen comes from the root JJ2N which means “believe” or “have faith.” (TWN, “faith.” comes from the same root.) When we say Amen, we are showing that we agree with the person who is saying the blessing. We are expressing our faith in God.DID YOU KNOW? The 1372 is also part of the blessing said before we read from the Torah. ANTM Ax 0? [ON Day Sana Wa WR 4 STINT [OP mK yA s Why do you think the 1°72 was made a part of the Torah blessing?THE RESPONSE The line following the YIOW. is spoken quietly. ty] Dpiy? imino Tas ow 77a Blessed is the name of God's glorious kingdom forever and ever. ‘These words are not from the Bible. They were first recited in the ancient Temple in Jerusalem. They later became the response, or follow-up, to the first line of the YIQW prayer. Practice reading the YI2W) aloud. ony tardy 2 -Sxrw yaw Ty’ ndiyd imabn saa ow Ae 2 DID YOU KNOW? Many congregations say the second line of the YIQW in a quiet voice. Why? Our tradition tells us that during the time when the Roman Empire ruled the Land of Israel, it was forbidden to praise any kings other than the Roman emperors. Rome sent spies to the ‘synagogues to listen to the prayers, so the Jews would whisper the words that praised God as Ruler forever and ever. Can you think of another example of people who might have to whisper to protect themselves?ow do you show your parents that you love them? You might bring Dad breakfast in bed or help Mom weed the garden. Another important way to demonstrate your love for your parents is to show respect for them. The 71 prayer reminds us'to love God by respecting and follo} God's commandments. We put’ a mezuzah—a small box containing the words of the Y?9W and MATIN1—on the doorposts of our house, Each time we look at the mezuzah it reminds us of our love for God and of our respect for God’s commandments. T)DiINT comes immediately after the VIOW in the siddur. Practice reading the MTN}. pHOx Pony NIN TRIN Wwardrn 73327932 AA? Oy OPT NTS WY TPT DT PT] mPaa |AIWwa ba NIT Ap? onAW) APH IwP AT WIN “pry pa awe? pm troy nix? ow yen ya niproy pw You shall love Adonai, your God, with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might. Set these words, which I command you this day, upon your heart each them to your children, and speak of them when you are at home, and when you go on your way, and when you lie down, and when you get up. Bind them as a sign upon your hard and let them be symbols between your eyes. Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.Wipa TAN) 3S | Underline the words that mean “who is like You." Draw a star over the Hebrew word for “in (the) holin ee Circle the word that means “among the gods [other nations worship}.” i Draw a squiggly line under the word that means “majestic.” Draw a triangle around the Hebrew word for “Adonai.” - ae ENS Write the two similar words that appear in both lines. 7. What is the English meaning of these two words? The word DYNA (“among the is misspelled in the 1370.) 1D ‘The? before the D is left out. The rabbis explain that this misspell suggests that the other gods ate. gods—they don’t really exist! the one, true God.NAMA) NAN hen you look at yourself, what do you see? Did you inherit blue eyes from your mom? Ora sense of humor from your grandmother? Or perhaps you're an artist just like your great-grandmother. You are t MY descended from all,of these women—and the characteristics they have ce passed on to you are part of your heritage. iny rongregations now include the TMTTAN in the Avot blessing. Adding the names of the Imahot links us directly to the matriarchs of the Jewish people—Sarah, Rebecca, Leah and Rachel. Just as we ask God to recognize us as descendants of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, we ask God to deal kindly with us because of the goodness of the matriarchs. “Whether the Amida includes just the names of the Avot or also those of the Imahot, it reminds us that as Jews we have inherited God's favor because of our ancestors’ goodness and faith. Practice reading the NAN] NIN aloud. AYMAN aniay OR) wR 7 mS TB mw ond spy tox poy Tox DTN TN 2 mia brad dam Si ox ms? do 727 1X 3 San nnp) ate oon Sia yy 9x TT) 4 vorrei 1229 TP BR ea May Nis THT 7317) s ya wwii Thy 190 TaTNA Aw nN? + Tw NY) DAS YD TD 2 Praised are You, Adonai, our God and God of our fathers and mothers, God of Abraham, God of Isaac, and God of Jacob, God of Sarah, God of Rebecca, God of Leah and God of Rachel. The great, mighty, and awesome God, supreme God. You do acts of loving-kindness and create everything and remember the kindnesses of the fathers and mothers, and You will bring (SRERBEEY redemption to their children’s children {for the sake of Your name, and in love. Ruler, Helper, Rescuer, and Shield. Praised are You, Adonai, Shield of Abraham and Help of Sarah. PRAYER VARIATIONS }-—_— Some congregations pray for God to bring ERRRIEEEMANNED—the Messiah—who will bring peace to the world, while other congregations pray for redemption (7¥P32)—a state of peace and perfection in the world. But all Jews ate alike in praying for a better and more peaceful world.f you've ever seen a lightning storm, you've witnessed God’s power ih natiire. And if you've watched the first’ leaves’ bloom’ on your favorite backyard tree after a long, cold winter, you've observed God’s power to give and sustain life. whe second blessing of the Amidah is called M1733 (“powers”). In it, we praise God's awesome powers. These powers are evidence of God’s greatness—the same greatness that gives us life and the strength to make the world a better place. Practice reading the MVV24 aloud. wwind 27 ans Enis me oss odiyd saa on yoid .oa7 OMNIA Dn | a em ona on Yabon 2 py Ww? InMy OPA OOK VN IN KAT dD 3 ain 2AM mM nM Sya WDM 4 | Py Ww? My s 7UTAX Wa ane nyo ox pax + You are eternally mighty (powerful), Adonai, You give life to GA)the déiid; great is Your power to save, With kindness You sustain the living, with great compassion (mercy) give life to @ilié dead) You help the falling, and heal the sick, and You free the captive, and keep faith with those who sleep in the dust. Who is like You, God of Power, and who is comparable to You, Ruler who brings death and gives life and who is a source of salvation? i i | 1 | You are faithful to give life to @ilieideadi Blessed are You, Adonai, f | who gives life to @ijtie dead ibgit.NG54 DICTIONARY 73a Hanukkah D0) miracles mI pot at this season, at this time awow who has given us life HANUKKAH We say M1373 for eight nights when we light the Hanukkah menorah. The Festival of Lights recalls the miracle of the menorah oil burning for eight days instead of just one after Judah Maccabee and his army recaptured the holy Temple in Jerusalem. We celebrate with presents, crispy potato latkes, and games of dreidel! Practice reading the blessings over the Hanukkah candles. i PITT 2 AMTIK TT TB Tay] PpHyR WWTP WH TEA Wa PTE Praised are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the world, who makes us holy with commandments and commands us to light the Hanukkah candles. Ddivié AQ APTN 7 AN AMI. 2 wniax? pe) neyw STAT pola DOT oa Praised are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the world, ‘who made miracles for our ancestors long ago, at this season. On the first night of Hanukkah, we also recite a third blessing. In this 1113, we thank God for allowing us to celebrate the holiday once again. mpivit AYTDN PNK NI 2 MET Yat? Wy aT] WA") NOT! Praised are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the world, who has given us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this time.nina TVET the Torah is the first part of the Bible ("J1); the Book of Prophets (O7X?33) is the second; and Writings (02471), which includes psalms, poems, and proverbs, is the third. At the conclusion of the Torah reading on Shabbat and on holidays, an honored person in the congregation reads a section from the Book of Prophets called the 7"]}95i7 (“condusion”). The haftarah is often related by theme to that week’s Torah portion or to a holiday season. When you become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah and are called"up to the Torah for the first time, you will be the one to chant the haftarah that day! Our tradition teaches that the prophets were learned, righteous people who spread the word of the Torah to the Jewish people. They were the conscience of the Jews. The truths taught by the prophets are told in the haftarah and help us to better understand important ideas or values found in the Torah. ‘We say a blessing before chanting the haftarah. Because the prophets were so important in communicating God's word, this blessing praises God for the fact that the Israelites had prophets. ee BLESSING BEFORE THE HAFTARAH READING Practice reading the blessing aloud. x Diva yb AMX Tnx 7772 - Tay MD AM. ANAT 2 TAK 7D 2221 tay ON Praised are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the world, who chose ‘good (faithful) prophets, and was pleased with their words spoken in truth Praised are You, Adonai, the One who takes delight in (chooses) the Torah, and in Moses, God's servant, and in Israel, God's people, and in prophets of truth and righteousness (justice).FLUENT READING Practice reading the complete "117 7139 "m9 1 apan roe wan aFLUENT READING Below is the unofficial anthem of the State of Israel— MPH. Based on a poem written in 1878 by Naftali Herz Imber, it expresses the hope that the Jewish people would someday return from exile to live in their homeland—28W? YN. Practice reading MTPEV7. Circle ]P¥ and DPW? each time they appear. How many words did you circle? mas 1323 Ty 93 main iT? Wa) my pa N73 wmpty [P¥? py AMPA TTA XD Ty maby nw na mpnt maya wan py ne? QUIT [PY VBS Within the heart a Jewish spirit is still alive and the eyes look eastward toward Zion. Our hope is not lost, the hope of two thousand years to be a free nation in our land, in the land of Zion and JerusalemShalom! ‘The Hebrew language is a very important aspect of our religion and tradition. The Torah is in Hebrew, our prayers are in Hebrew, and most recently the spoken language of Hebrew emerged in Israel. For all of these reasons, itis our hope at Mercaz Limud, that our students get comfortable with decoding the Hebrew language. The best way to lear. any new language is with frequent practice. This Hebrew Homework book is a collection of reading and deciphering exercises. Each page can be used at a different level, depending on what your child’s needs are in the moment. The back of the book contains the words of some of our most important and frequently used prayers. Each week, your child’s Hebrew teacher will assign an exercise from the Hebrew Homework book based on what is being taught in class. If you notice that your child is struggling with the homework, or not being challenged by the homework, please speak with your Hebrew teacher about additional pages which might be helpful as a supplement. We want every student to get the most out of theit Hebrew experience at Mercaz Limud, In an effort to be environmentally conscience, these books have been designed to be used. for several years so that as the students learn more, they can do more difficult exercises, and as they need remedial work, they can go back and do exercises which will help refresh their Hebrew skills. Every week, your child should bring their Hebrew Homework book home with them and then return to Mereaz, Limud with his/her book the following week. Please help us to reinforce this practice so that classes run smoothly and teachers can easily monitor the progress of the students. We look forward to a wonderful year of studying Hebrew! Sincerely, ‘The Hebrew Faculty of Mereaz LimudThe Alef-Bet 1 A a T rl alala| 3, 71|7 2 Si T dD 6 | |e | Flos sounp | scrr | print | LETTER b g{c d h Zz k kh N m|A|O}8 NAME Alef |silent| |X |S Gimel Dalet Hey Zayin Het Tet Yud Kuf |kh) D| J/3 Lamed| L Mem i 1 5] 0)5 P Ol ule [Pp Vi q1,4 elle ALALA ninjn sounp | scrrer | prunt | LETTER fia z/3|X|s k ve sh|e |W} we | s t t NAME Nun } ISamekh| Ss Ayin |silent] & | Peh Tzadi = P V ra Kuf Resh Shin sin | Tav_-@ The two symbols under these wu letters are vowels. They both ™e the sound “ah.” Practice sounding out these combinations of y and Y qam vue oe gw, vw wv w.,15 = v iw ws.# it makes the sound “ee.” The symbol under the N is a vowel Practice the letters you know with the new vowel : 29 n =“ " in is 2 43 ax iw ra ra 8 x 1 2 2 » mn_@The symbol under the “1 is a vowel. It makes the sound “eh.” 9 i | Practice the letters you know with the new vowel a: and with ' all the vowels you know. nw 72? 2°71? Can you sound out I word? i X 49 r 2Your teacher will help you with this new vowel. Sometimes it makes ~ the sound “eh,” and sometimes the Practice the letters you know with the new vowel ll and with all the vowels you know.The character next to the ” is a vowel. 4 It makes the sound “oo.” © — | i ‘| | | Practice the letters you know with the new vowel 4 qm and with all the vowels you know. Wow m PP ry 2D 7 2 W, mo 7 i, maw? > a. ky ‘D OThe symbol ne ae the letter Disa _<# vowel. Ii 7 aN 4 ee eee ae \~The symbol amet ithe letter Tisa __-# vowel. It says “ Practice, practice and more practice. qm pbo2 7 1 7 ret ttt Can you sound out this word?WORKSHEET 1 Neo R1| D1 ‘Two letters in each row are different. Cross out the two letters that do not belong. ee) i) ee ee Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of D: 77 T VT 1 T 1 7 T TO Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of R: a 27 TM TW 2 1 7 Cirle REE Dee ae Circa Bee) Cree nen Prasce hem wih «dacemeteo ead he To Your teacher ma qnma 7 12 770 41! mn Pan TT AN TT oT 2 Ty) NTI wip wr oy wy 3 ws WT BT TR eT ATsracemes | WORKSHEET 2 Gi| NI Name Two letters in each row are different. Cross out the two letters that do not belong. XoAaoyuoyaaaadysaaAaaa 2 92°33 3 3 2 23 939 4 21~23 Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of G: ee Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of N: ee eee 292° 2 2 2 2 Y ciceceH Yo 9 9 1D 2 Dd cietenee ra au 7 wa 20072 12 Circle No ‘These words contain the letters you have been drilling. Practice them with a classmate or read them to your teacher. mom po oy Sx cian bra UABY WY YN} | wa) oy) 2 mim, Opa a a2 ANT BAT 3 ayy Mh ww] yp) ay————— WORKSHEET 3 : sw jsHw Name ‘Two letters in each row are different. Cross out the two letters that do not belong. vwvwvwwvwvwwviwviwpys Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of SH: Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of S: vuvuvwvwwvwvwvwypwiyp vv vw Ww WwW YY WW circle sHaH 2 0 Cece see v wv w vw Ww YW W circle soo These words contain the letters you have been driling. Practice them with a classmate or read them to your teacher. nov ww ow ine ynw now 1 awe iby Dvn oy cnny oY 2 wow we mnmw ony ywin mvp OM onby) byw nye nivy? my «Lh crore meter. | WORKSHEET 4 cHn| Tn Name ‘Two letters in each row are different. Cross out the two letters that do not belong. nmnonnrnnAnnrnannraAnAonon nN nmnomanowAnwnAn Ann Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of T: nmnnonanrwnrAnrAnnAnn Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of CH: mnonrAnrnnAnrnnAnrAnn nA non noun f Nn WM Cire cHex noanonm im Hn f NN Circe TAH to) ade) om) nh dol oi) ee) These words contain the letters you have been dling. Practice them with a classmate or read them to your teacher. imin min nivy? niax mipg naw | nov my DY OX ONIN TWN 2 nyt ommad nny naqx om mas may oms min now non nox +en EE OEE EE Eee WORKSHEET 5 CHIT] Hit Name ‘Two letters in each row are different. Cross out the two letters that do not belong. TT TAA rar ara aa nhoamanmnnAAn nae an Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of H: nmtnmnnAaA Pe ae ea a lon Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of CH: eee ee eee woo 4 oT TT NT Circle Hay n i Gl on 1 Circle cHOO _ aoa Oils ly ell earl. Cire HAH These words contain the letters you have been drilling. Practice them with a classmate or read them to your teacher. Do pin a oT an XT NT DONS MYT ANE NOX Tk WD 7 2 | i mo mma naps mp? of? ox win » | am Onna? myn TK Anam Dy] 4WORKSHEET 6 Name TS Y | SILENT Y ‘Two letters in each row are different. Cross out the two letters that do not belong. yyvyypx¥ypegspsux_ypeosyp YY yywyw¥ywvyew¥y¥ws.éeioy le Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of TS: i Draw a circle around each letter that is silent: yoyyoysy yor ¥ Y oY ¥ Yor ow ¥ yy ek y Ww ¥ y yyvypyyoioy Wi oY VY cirieay WY) AW circle TSAH W iW = ¥ circle ts0o ‘These words contain the letters you have been drilling. Practice them with a classmate or read them to your teacher. py uy TR my ty cy oy ny) mya mp myn nig jy] myn 2 amy oy cy: troy arby cuywin s YTIBY yt WYP my Wy upyin pty « —WORKSHEET 7 TOU MnO Name ‘Two letters in each row are different. Cross out the two letters that do not belong. nnnovovy»rAnhbn»”An pounvopbpvpvpvvonp vy Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of M: pnnn»naop»nopbpn»pAann n Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of T: novov»anpanv»aovo wn bp 1 YD YV WA 1. Circle Mo vom PW V DY DO WD Ciclo Tee wb yw np YD V DO W 1 Circle MEH ‘These words contain the letters you have been drilling. Practice them with a classmate or read them to your teacher. yor my So nay vaw mw A and max) cin mm uz 7 2 amg ry Ye Ty TPA yawn papa men? Pes mq vEw «WORKSHEET 8 MO| sv Name Two letters in each row are different. Cross out the two letters that do not belong. dbovDDod DDD Ul d d eee ep i) pe) bp) De et) Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of S: Do bvDDovDDUDULDDUDDUDUDUPU Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of M: Go 0 oe Oe a Ux Dy DY DX Di ON circle cEM D DY D WOK W Cirle soo ON 20). Oy, 0 1D "0D Circle say These words contain the letters you have been driling. Practice them with a classmate or read them to your teacher. DI oY of m@ na Dt my Dy: Jton oD “WOK PAD imp nie 2 o>>y OxA Oy] onx on nidbw odiy 3 m pp 7b DO} DI OTM Ten Ten «———=_E_[___ Ia WORKSHEET S ztjvi Name ‘Two letters in each row are different. Cross out the two letters that do not belong. Pore ror vow. Vv. reoyow 3 TOT Yo tT T T T T TO TO TT FT Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of V: Todo oT T Toy r Vor +r 44 Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of Z: ea) 1°79 T 71 Circle VAH TO OT +7 T 1 WT 1 Cirele Z00 T 1 Tt VW 7% eee eit Circle ZAy, "These words contain the letters you have been drilling. Practice them with a classmate or read them to your teacher. my my. p> wy my myn Tomy mm per gt onxt py 2 vm yam pore por per myn inns wy onyn yn om mpnd mpm mm «WORKSHEET 10 K5|CHD)BA\VA Name Two letters in each row are different. Cross out the two letters that do not belong. po el Bl el SF) eB) EB el et > >.1439339239 333 43 35 Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of B: a a 3d.3D 32323933232 2 83 Draw a circle around each letter that has the saying sound of K: a > 32 33232323 353 23 85 2 2 2 Dd Dd DB DB FZ Circe kax ‘a. 2 1 2 WD W 2 WA Circe Boo 272 2072 BD 72 D 2 Circle vay These words contain the letters you have been drilling. Practice them with a classmate or read them to your teacher. box Sax mama saya Yan ben 939 mgina paxia na7a 37a Yon 92a MIR 2 yap OAD 730d 72D 73 nz WD ; wayng opm 02327 Wad? APT WT +WORKSHEET 11 cH /N]T| MO F 4 [ts Y|CHAH | Name Circle the FINAL LETTERS that make the sound of the English letter in the box. yraararinia ik PpaTADyYoTAA lM 7ryoaatraryria WN yroaaroatrya yrarriayrarnad & Tyo 7y 3 7 9 9.7 [cH Write the saying sound next to each FINAL LETTER: Coy ©) 699 COT CIB C74 C7 6 )0 6 RCD € TO D4 These words contain the FINAL LETTERS you have been drilling. Practice them with a classmate or read them to your teacher. ye owe a? A wa We mp) ow op ey me we ? AT A AB yy YT yay sWORKSHEET 12 003) 01 Name Two vowels in each row are different. Cross out the two vowels that do not belong. ee a Draw a circle around each vowel that has the saying sound of O: 499 a Fo Yo 7 9 FY 1 5 Draw a circle around each vowel that has the saying sound of OO: ce 2 2 Jo 32 VY RN DY Circe noo wo OY 1a wD OP IR ON Circle Yo Iw Td WwW AN WM AW W AW = Circlemo These words contain the vowels you have been drilling. Practice them with a classmate or read them to your teacher. reying ody xa ow min av oP D-A wmy wT a WZ aw WY NT 2 intin wry wp Ww Try OM Oru Sima 3 awit impdn wie TT AIT TM Soni 4WORKSHEET 13 Name ALL VOWELS SILENT| EH | U EE 1H | OO/ O | AY | AH or UH 4 4 ya oft . 7, 7, Gitele the EE sound a eg ey Ciele the EH sound 5 2 Girele the AY sound 1 1 ©, 91 Cirole the © sound Write the Hebrew VOWEL to correctly read each of the sounds: CHOO KU YIH TEE CHEE ZAH V HAY DEH GO VOO BAH AH > pA tT 1 atta aaRr PAH © SEH NAY MAH LOO wrpYbaByovind 33 TOO SO SHAH RAY KIH TSEH F now ‘These words contain all the VOWELS you have been drilling. Practice them with a classmate or read them to your teacher. Pk a TR MT Ta 1 5S yow wan NT 2 arty oT A ONY? 1DBEGINNINGS ANI For each blessing, undérlit INGS: b six words that isually begin a TD"), PIT NWA OPV yD APTN TOTS W72 . ond sexta ebivi a2 APTN 2 AX 2 2 YUSTT Ta niin XT DPiv Wb APTX TMK 73 3 Now write the words that usually begin a T1712. : The first six words of a blessing are usually the same, but the ending changes according to what you are thanking God for. Circle the endings of the three blessings above. Which of these blessings is said over hallah? Write the number: SL. DID YOU KNOW? When we finish saying a blessing, the people around us respond with “Amen.” What does “Amen” mean? Amen comes from the root J] which means “believe” or “nave faith.” (TIVAN, “faith,” comes from the same root.) When we say Amen, we are showing that we agree with the person who is saying the blessing. We are expressing our faith in God.DID YOU KNOW? é The 1372 is also part of the blessing said before we read from the Torah. Why do you think the 17) was made a part of the Torah blessing?THE RESPONSE The line following the YY) is Spoken quietly. oy) poy? imo9n tas ny 7M Blessed is the name of God's glorious kingdom forever and ever. ‘These words are not from the Bible. They were first recited in the ancient Temple in Jerusalem. They later became the response, or follow-up, to the first line of the YYW prayer. Practice reading the Y72W aloud. SNS T AMT 7 ON yw 4 sty) aviv? imag Tiana ow Ma 2 DID YOU KNOW? Many congregations say the second line of the VOW in a quiet voice. Why? Our tradition tells us that during the time when the Roman Empire ruled the Land of Israel, it was forbidden to praise any Kings other than the Roman emperors. Rome sent spies to the synagogues to listen to the prayers, so the Jews would whisper the words that praised God as Ruler forever and ever. Can you think of another example of people who might have to whisper to protect themselves?H ow do you show your parents that you love them? You might bring Dad breakfast in bed or help Mom weed the garden. Another important way to demonstrate your love for your parents is to show respect for them. The MATIN prayer reminds us to love God by respecting and following God’s commandments. We put a mezuzah—a small box containing the words of the YIQW and MATIN }—on the doorposts of our house. Each time we look at the mezuzah it reminds us of our love for God and of our respect for God’s commandments TIN] comes immediately after the Y7QW in the siddur. Practice reading the MANN}. Vex 7M ma e523 Wwarda 7337-928 AIP OY OPT VIS WY TPN OTT PT] Aaa ANAwaA DA AIT APIA? ONY) WAPR AID AT WIN pa neve? ym poy nix? omy) wen ya nimyoy op You shall love Adonai, your God, with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might. Set these words, which I command you this day, upon your heart. each them to your children, and speak of them when you are at home, and when you go on your way, and when you lie down, and when you get up. Bind them as a sign upon your hand and let them be symbols between your eyes. Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gatesWypa gm Underline the words that mean “who is like You.” Draw a star over the Hebrew word for “in (the) holiness.” Circle the word that means “among the gods [other nations worship].” Draw a squiggly line under the word that means “majestic.” PAR NE Draw a triangle around the Hebrew word for “Adonai.” - Write the two similar words that appear in both lines, 7. What is the English meaning of these two words? | ‘The ? before the Dis left out. The rabbis explain that this misspelling »nimax} niax hen you look at yourself, what do you see? Did you inherit blue eyes from your mom? Ora sense of humor from your grandmother? Or perhaps you're an artist just like your great-grandmother. You are descended from all.of these women—and the characteristics they have ss passed on to you are part of your heritage. Meeenrregations now include the IMTAN in the Avot blessing, Adding the names of the Imahot links us directly to the matriarchs of the Jewish people—Sarah, Rebecca, Leah and Rachel, Just as we ask God to recognize us as descendants of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, we ask God to deal kindly with us because of the goodness of the matriarchs. Whether the Amidah includes just the names of the Avot or also those of the Imahot, it reminds ‘us that as Jews we have inherited God's favor because of our ancestors’ goodness and faith. Practice reading the NVTAN}] NAN aloud. aArmaxy wmiay ONT wy 2 TAS 72 mw onox spy dx pay oy OTN DN 2 Seam Sx Oo ods ms? nx mR "TN 3 San apy pai oon Sota .7P2y Dx TT) « J xe Nima) Max VTP TDN s sa ywin ay 1272 77K Aw yynd « ATW! NY) BIAS YD AT 2 7 Pa Praised are You, Adonai, our God and God of our fathers and mothers, God of Abraham, God of Isaac, and God of Jacob, God of Sarah, God of Rebecca, Gad of Leah and God of Rachel. The great, mighty, and awesome God, supreme God. You do acts of loving-kindness and create everything and remember the kindnesses of the fathers ‘and mothers, and You will bring (OQBEHBH redemption to their children’s children for the sake of Your name, and in love. Ruler, Helper, Rescuer, and Shield. Praised are You, Adonai, Shield of Abraham and Help of Sarah. PRAYER VARIATIONS. —— = ‘Some congregations pray for God to bring SESERREREIRSD the Messih—who will bring peace to the world, while other congregations pray for redemption (T1P483)—a state of peace and perfection in the world, But all Jews are alike in praying for a better and more peaceful world.witnessed God's power in ature, And if you've watched the first leaves bloom’ on Your favorite backyard tree after a long; cold winter, you've observed’ * God's power to give and sustain life. ‘The second blessing of the Amidah is called M7124 (“powers”). In it, we praise God's awesome powers. These powers are evidence of God's greatness—the same greatness that gives us life and the strength to make the world a better place. Practice reading the N14 aloud. 2 i awit? 37 nx B/E ar bid may max yoo .oan ona HBB eon toga on Saban Spy mw) ingax OPA OMX TA Odin NBT od I moa nag 9127242 mar mm Nias Sya 72 >nyw mya 7s wa. neg any paxn aca C2 ‘You are eternally mighty (powerful), Adonai, You give life to (@@jthe' dead, great is Your power to save. | With kindness You sustain the living, with great compassion (mercy) give life to @iilié:déad! You help | the falling, and heal the sick, and You free the captive, and keep faith with those who sleep in the dust. | Who is like You, God of Power, and who is comparable to You, Ruler who brings death and gives life and who is a source of salvation? You are faithful to give life to Giiie'déiid: Blessed are You, Adonai, | who gives life to @ijihe ead,PRAYER DICTIONARY f naan Hanulkah Ee 0°02 miracles my pot at this season, H at this time who has given us life : | | € I HANUKKAH We say M13"73 for eight nights when we light the Hanukkah menorah. The Festival of Lights recalls the miracle of the menorah oil burning for eight days instead of just one after Judah Maccabee and his army recaptured the holy Temple in Jerusalem. We celebrate with presents, crispy potato latkes, and games of dreidel! Practice reading the blessings over the Hanukkah candles. divi 20 APTN Px 7a My) Tyna WP 7 ma bw 7g pm Praised are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the world, ‘who makes us holy with commandments and commands us to light the Hanukkah candles mbiva dn arte » omy 7a inlay? op) nvyw SOT por on Dea Praised are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the world, who made miracles for our ancestors long ago, at this season. On the first night of Hanukkah, we also recite a third blessing. In this 17713, we thank God for allowing us to celebrate the holiday once again. divi aon argos 7 omNx yma ATT pat WAT] MDP) WoW Praised are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the world, who has given us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this time,TBST the Torah is the first part of the Bible (7]"J); the Book of Prophets (17X73) is the second; and ‘Writings (172173), which includes psalms, poems, and proverbs, is the third. At the conclusion of the Torah teading on Shabbat and on holidays, an honored person in the congregation reads a section from the Book of Prophets called the 1] (“conclusion”). The haftarah is often related by theme to that week’s Torah portion or to a holiday season. When you become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah and are called-up to the Torah for the first time, you will be the one to chant the haftarah that day! Our tradition teaches that the prophets were learned, righteous people who spread the word of the Torah to the Jewish people. They were the conscience of the Jews. The truths taught by the prophets are told in the haftarah and help us to better understand important ideas or values found in the Torah. We say a blessing before chanting the haftarah. Because the prophets were so important in communicating God's word, this blessing praises God for the fact that the Israelites had prophets. BLESSING BEFORE THE HAFTARAH READING Practice reading the blessing aloud. nna ws jpdiva apm Ardy 7 Ax WN Joxa DANI OP IATA TY ay N72 ay Mo WMA ANAT 7 TAK 2 : SPIN) Dax ows ay Ox qwe - Praised are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the world, who chose ‘good (faithful) prophets, and was pleased with their words spoken in truth. Praised are You, Adonai, the One who takes delight in (chooses) the Torah, and in Moses, God's servant, and in Israel, God's people, and in prophets of truth and righteousness (justice).