November 1999
Every month we receive a number of requests regarding hebrew study over the internet. While we have not found any real ulpan out there, here are a few sites which warrant further interest.http://www.dla.utexas.edu/depts/cmes/mhp/heblang/heblang.html
Hebrew Language comes from the University of Texas at Austin. There are many noteworthy features and the site is well laid out. I enjoyed the puzzles and a number of other features but after waiting for 5 minutes to download the movie I gave up.
http://www.geocities.com/~daat101/index.html http://www.geocities.com/~daat101/bib_lit.html http://www.geocities.com/~daat101/sat.htmlA company called DaaT has an interesting idea for teaching Biblical and Modern Hebrew and Biblical Literature over the internet for a fee. While we do not usually put commercial sites on the Top Ten, they do offer you a number of bits for free. I especially enjoyed their analysis of the word Berishit. I took the hebrew test for fun as well but I wont tell you the results.
http://www.vjisrael.com/speakei.htmFinally, a plug for ourselves. Are you interested in learning a new phrase a week? Done with a humorous spin you can also receive them over email.
Next month we will post a few more.
If you enjoy reading Stuart Shoffman, Ehud Ya'Ari, Yossi Klein Halevi, Netty Gross etc etc..go to The Jerusalem Report. It has long been a favorite for many people who wish in-depth reporting on the Israel Scene. The graphics are clean and load pretty quickly.
http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/yivo/test1.htmMost of us enjoy looking at old photographs. One easy way to look is at the YIVO Jewish Institute for Learning. The photographs may be a bit out of focus but they are definitely effective.
http://jewishcuba.org/
http://www.jafi.org.il/papers/index.htmThe Jews of Cuba. A timely and comprehensive website on the rebirth of Judaism in Cuba. Judaism in Cuba was severely restricted for almost three decades. Now it is being rebuilt by the ten percent of the Jewish population which remained after the "revolution." As they struggle to survive, new strains are put upon them as entire families leave for Israel. Read the latest news concerning Cuban immigration to Israel via JAFI in the News.
Starting this month, Top 10 will focus on one Israeli city each month. This month's selection is Beit Shemesh Cyber Salon. This site is a community project that is helpful and practical in getting acquainted with Beit Shemesh. Check out the online Tour Guide. Whether it's touring Beit Shemesh or taking a day off, it's worthwhile to check their database for ideas.
Being Jewish. This site is loaded with interesting articles on basic Judaism presented in an appealing fashion. Warning! If you happen to suffer from motion sickness, tread carefully. This site is chock full of graphics in motion.
http://www.jr.co.il/hotsites/i-busin.htmJacob Richman's Israel Business Resources goes easy on the graphics but is loaded with content. A must for the business entrepreneur.
http://www.ort.org/ort/flag/title.htm http://www-personal.umich.edu/~szwetch/Stamps.of.Israel/The Flag of Israel and Famous Portraits on the Stamps of Israel were chosen to commemorate the United Nation General Assembly Resolution 181, U.N. Partition Plan - Nov 29 1947. The approval of the Partition Plan set in motion events that would bring about the creation of the State of Israel. Many of you probably wondered why streets in Israel are named Chof Tet B'November. Well, now you know. Now try the quizzes. Enjoy!