# Birkon

> Transliterated Hebrew/English prayer guide with audio for grace after meals. (iPhone/iPad app by Chayim B. Alevsky.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birkon/id662792441 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chayim B. Alevsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/648176731)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 150 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-06-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birkon/id662792441/reviews.md

## What is Birkon?

B"H
My Siddur is to prayer what Drivers Ed is to driving!
The Birkon is a part of My Siddur from Tools for Torah.
The Birkon is a beautiful, user friendly, transliterated, Hebrew/English Birkon / Bentcher - Grace after Meals with Audio.
My Siddur is your personal prayer trainer.
My Siddur is a very user friendly transliterated Siddur that has accompanying professionally recorded audio CDs, to which you can chant and sing along, to help you learn or practice your prayers in the traditional Hebrew text. 
See also MySiddur for the regular weekday prayers. Shabbat & Holiday prayers - will G-d willing be available in future apps. 
The transliteration in this version of My Siddur has the Israeli/Sephardic style pronunciation (Shabbat vs Shabbos).  
Siddur Sheli is an audio visual prayer experience.
See the prayer and click the audio to hear it sung or sweetly chanted by Rabbi Chayim B. Alevsky, accompanied by professional music by world famous Chony Milecky - www.musicbychony.com.
Tools for Torah is in the midst of creating many more exciting Apps for prayers, Holiday guides, and skill building apps for Chumash and more! Visit ToolsforTorah.com for updates!
My Siddur will G-d willing be updated shortly with more audio, better quality songs and recordings.

Partner with My Siddur!
We are also planning to animate My Siddur – to have all the words highlight as they are being chanted. If you are interested in helping with programming or sponsorship please contact me @ MySiddur@ToolsforTorah.com or 203 887 6044.
Please report bugs, fixes, comments and more great ideas to Apps@ToolsforTorah.com.
A Project of Tools for Torah, programmed by Isaac Levi.
Visit www.toolsfortorah.com for more quality publications and audio.

## Key features

- Transliterated Hebrew/English text
- Audio chants and songs
- User-friendly interface
- Grace after meals guide
- Israeli/Sephardic pronunciation

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birkon/id662792441/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Transliteration not translation

*2013-07-28, version 1.0.1*

Very nice if you want transliteration.  If you want translated this is not the right choice

## Frequently asked questions about Birkon

### What is Birkon?

Birkon is a transliterated Hebrew/English guide for grace after meals, featuring audio chants and songs to aid in learning and practice. It is part of the My Siddur series from Tools for Torah.

### What is the pronunciation style used in Birkon?

The transliteration in Birkon uses the Israeli/Sephardic style pronunciation, for example, 'Shabbat' instead of 'Shabbos'.

### Does Birkon have audio features?

Yes, Birkon includes professionally recorded audio of prayers sung or chanted by Rabbi Chayim B. Alevsky, accompanied by music from Chony Milecky.

### What devices is Birkon compatible with?

Birkon is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Birkon?

Birkon has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### When was Birkon last updated?

The latest version of Birkon, 1.0.3, was last updated on August 15, 2018.

### How much does Birkon cost?

Birkon is available for purchase at $4.99.

### What are users saying about Birkon?

Birkon has a rating of 4.0 stars based on 2 ratings, indicating generally positive user sentiment.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.3 — 2018-08-15

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

bug fixes

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