The following is an paid advertisement for a product some of our guys are quite excited about:
If you really want to be an "insider" when it comes to Israel, the best thing is to know Hebrew, the national language of Israel and the Jewish people. Many people see learning Hebrew as an insurmountable task though because they can't read it.
What a shame! It is actually pretty easy to learn to read Hebrew, and it just got much easier:
A new online course just went live that can teach just about anyone who speaks and reads English to read Hebrew in just 2 hours. Yes, two hours:
Instant Hebrew
The course consists of 3 videos which teach the whole Hebrew alphabet, plus they Hebrew vowels (which don't count as "letters"), the sounds they make and how to put them all together. Some basic vocabulary is also taught.
Since the course is in video format it makes learning to read Hebrew about as easy as watching TV.
The course is quite inexpensive, and there is a currently a launch discount which makes it even cheaper. But the discount seems like it is going away soon, so check it out ASAP.
Instant Hebrew
P.S. Know someone who wants to be able to follow the Hebrew prayers for Yom Kippur services this Friday night? This is perfect for them so please forward it along.