Shalom and welcome to
Hebrew Through Movement!
עִבְרִית בִּתְנוּעָה
Hebrew Through Movement!
עִבְרִית בִּתְנוּעָה
Hebrew Through Movement (HTM) students run, jump and smile their way to learning Hebrew language. Taught in short, 15 minute sessions, students learn Hebrew by hearing and responding to commands offered only in Hebrew. In synagogue settings, they are introduced to key vocabulary of our holidays, rituals, prayers and blessings. Children in early childhood centers, young students in day schools and those at camp also enjoy HTM and have opportunities to learn words important to their settings. The approach is lots of fun, low-stress, and supported by the latest brain research on language learning.
Check us out, especially with the first three resources below. If you'd like a conversation to learn more, be in touch with Nachama Skolnik Moskowitz (Director, Onward Hebrew) at [email protected]
Check us out, especially with the first three resources below. If you'd like a conversation to learn more, be in touch with Nachama Skolnik Moskowitz (Director, Onward Hebrew) at [email protected]
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WHAT IS HEBREW THROUGH MOVEMENT?
A QUICK OVERVIEW This video is a great entry into Hebrew Through Movement's fun, engaging and very successful approach to learning. Bonus are the many peeks into HTM classrooms around the country to see what it looks like in action.
Then, check out the Toolkit and Full curriculum guide. >>>>> |
FOR DIRECTORS AND SUPERVISORS:
THE HTM TOOLKIT 
NEW: This toolkit contains all that directors and Hebrew supervisors need to know to plan and support their HTM program. The document is an adaptation of the curriculum guide's introduction - just a bit more direct and to the point. Click on the image to download.
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THE HTM CURRICULUM? 
This is HTM's "bible" - a well-organized curriculum with vocabulary and lesson ideas, along with other teacher resources.
Click the image to download; print back-to-back. For a camp and/or Zoom-friendly version, scroll to the bottom of this webpage. |
ESPECIALLY FOR TEACHERS
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IS YOUR HEBREW NOT (YET) WHERE IT COULD BE?
We are delighted to offer a FREE learning program for adults and teens interested in teaching HTM, but who currently have a not-so-strong modern Hebrew language background. Its asynchronous learning is broken down into short (about 15 minutes each) sessions. They cover the Hebrew in the first 5 Foundational levels. Click on the image to access it. 
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other helpful resources:
- What props do you need to teach HTM? For a list, click on the "Background" tab (it floats under "Home" in the menu bar) and scroll to the bottom of the page. Also check pages 13-14 of the regular curriculum guide.
- Need help learning some HTM vocabulary or grammar? On each of the Foundational and Holiday Unit lesson pages (you'll find them in the menu bar), we have two very special videos. One helps with Hebrew pronunciation and grammar, the other offers grammar clues.
- Want some quick and easy HTM teaching tips? We have a collection of one minute videos on many relevant teaching topics. Click on the Tips tab in the main menu.
- Need planning assistance?
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SPECIAL EDITIONS OF THE CURRICULUM GUIDE
- Working at camp? This curriculum was designed to support the specialized vocabulary camps may wish to use - clothing, in the cabin, in the dining hall, nature, Shabbat, etc.
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SPECIAL: FOR DIRECTORS
SUPPORTING TEENS AS HTM TEACHERS
In the last few years, a number of directors have reported
success using teens with Hebrew background as HTM teachers.
SUPPORTING TEENS AS HTM TEACHERS
In the last few years, a number of directors have reported
success using teens with Hebrew background as HTM teachers.
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We have two resources to share. The first is a 2021 WEBINAR which includes one of the teen teachers.
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The second is a 2022 CONVERSATION between a group of directors who use teens as teachers. It focuses on professional development and supports.
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"Hebrew Through Movement" was developed by
Dr. Lifsa Schachter, Professor Emeritus, Siegal College with the support of Nili Adler z"l, Marcia Anouchi and Gloria Grischkan, and the Hebrew teaching staff of The Temple - Tifereth Israel & Temple Emanu El, Cleveland, OH. It is based on Dr. James J Asher's Total Physical Response (TPR), as well as the work of Bina Guerrieri who was one of the pioneers in applying TPR to the teaching of Hebrew. JEC Editors: Nachama Skolnik Moskowitz, Curriculum Director Ronna Fox, Teacher Center Director Paula Sass, Intern |
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