LEVEL 1 – Beginner (Understanding Roots)
What is a Root (Shoresh)?
- Most Hebrew words come from a 3-letter root
- The root gives the core meaning
- Example:
כתב (K-T-V) = related to writing
- כָּתַב = he wrote
- כְּתָב = writing
- מִכְתָּב = letter
Practice – Identify the Root
Find the 3-letter root:
- כָּתַב → __________
- מֶלֶךְ → __________
- שָׁלוֹם → __________
LEVEL 2 – Common Roots
Learn These Important Roots
| Root | Meaning |
| כתב | write |
| אמר | say |
| הלך | go |
| ראה | see |
| שמע | hear |
| אכל | eat |
| נתן | give |
Practice – Match Meaning
| Root | Meaning |
| אמר | ______ |
| הלך | ______ |
| ראה | ______ |
LEVEL 3 – Build Words from Roots
Examples
Root: מלך (M-L-K) = king / rule
- מֶלֶךְ = king
- מַלְכָּה = queen
- מַלְכוּת = kingdom
Practice
Root: כתב
Write 2 related words:
Root: אכל
Write 2 related words:
LEVEL 4 – Identify Roots in Words
Find the Root
| Word | Root |
| מַלְכָּה | ______ |
| כּוֹתֵב | ______ |
| שׁוֹמֵעַ | ______ |
| הוֹלֵךְ | ______ |
LEVEL 5 – Biblical Words Study
Common Biblical Roots
| Root | Meaning |
| ברך | bless |
| קדש | holy |
| צדק | righteous |
| חסד | mercy |
| שלום | peace |
Practice – Meaning
- קדש = __________
- צדק = __________
- חסד = __________
LEVEL 6 – Advanced Root Analysis
Break the Word
Example:
מַלְכוּת → מלך (root)
Now try:
- בְּרָכָה → __________
- צְדָקָה → __________
- קָדוֹשׁ → __________
Root Pattern Recognition
Identify repeating idea:
- כָּתַב (wrote)
- כּוֹתֵב (writing)
- מִכְתָּב (letter)
What is the core meaning?
LEVEL 7 – Mastery (Deep Study)
Read & Analyze
בְּרֵאשִׁית בָּרָא אֱלֹהִים
Find roots:
- ברא → __________
- אלהים → __________
Write 3 Roots You Learned
✍ Daily Practice Section
Write any Hebrew words and identify roots:
Study Tips
- Learn 5 roots per day
- Look for patterns in words
- Focus on 3-letter structure
- Practice reading aloud
