Mila vs Alef

You can read the Hebrew. Mila teaches you what it means. Millions of us can sound out Hebrew letters but have no idea what the words actually mean. Mila closes that gap — one meaningful word at a time. Instead of generic vocabulary drills, Mila builds your Hebrew from the texts that carry real weight: psalms, prayers, and songs. You don't need to already know them. You just need to be curious about what you're reading. How it works Every word gets its own card — and goes deep: • Its core meaning, plus the nuance and the way it's actually used • The three-letter root it's built from, and the other words in its family • For verbs, the binyan (pattern) that shapes its meaning • Clear audio so you learn how it really sounds Learn the grammar that makes Hebrew click Mila doesn't just translate — it teaches the rules underneath. Discover how Hebrew links words together (smikhut), how prefixes and suffixes attach, how a single root bends into a whole family of meaning. These are the patterns that make the language finally make sense — many of them things even fluent speakers were never taught to name. Built to stick • Learn one word at a time — no overwhelm • Each new word unlocks real grammar rules and root families • Watch your collection of words, roots, and verb patterns grow • Practice what you've learned and make it permanent Mila is for anyone who has read Hebrew their whole life without understanding it — and is ready to change that. Start with a single word.

Alef teaches you to read Hebrew — whether that's for a bar or bat mitzvah, to follow along in synagogue, or simply because you want to read the language. It takes you from your very first letter all the way to real Torah passages and prayers. HOW YOU LEARN • Guided Primer — a structured, ~20-minute onboarding that teaches the writing system before jumping into practice • Spaced repetition flashcards — the proven method for long-term memory, tuned specifically for Hebrew letters, vowels, and vocabulary • Daily practice — a short, focused session each day builds real fluency over weeks, not months PRACTICE THROUGH PLAY • Syllable Drill — quick-fire letter and vowel combinations • Match Rush — a timed matching game for word recognition • Word Builder — assemble real Hebrew words from scrambled letters • Letter Quiz — test your recall, letter by letter READ THE REAL THING Once you've built a foundation, read actual Torah passages and prayers — the Shema, Friday night Kiddush, Psalms, and more — with word-by-word support. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Watch your level grow from Novice to Master as you unlock new letters, vowels, and vocabulary. Daily streaks and XP keep you motivated along the way. BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU ACTUALLY USE YOUR PHONE • Choose between Traditional and Modern Hebrew type • Native pronunciation audio for every letter, vowel, and word • Offline mode — download your content and keep practicing with no connection • Sign in with Apple for fast, secure account creation Hebrew has a reputation for being hard to learn. Alef breaks it into small, achievable steps — so instead of memorizing in the abstract, you're reading real words and real prayers from day one.