Everything you need
all in one place
Tutor-curated decks, FSRS scheduling, nikud tools, roots, binyanim, conversations with shadowing, and a full interactive Alef-Bet — built for Semitic languages, not a Spanish course with RTL bolted on.
- ✓ Lesson-fed flashcards & homework
- ✓ Nikud toggle & word tools
- ✓ Trace + quiz the Alef-Bet
Screenshot preview — live practice with your account
Explore the platform — screen by screen
Swipe the tabs or use arrow keys. This is a guided tour of the real student app (same screens we ship). Log in for the live experience with your own lessons.
Platform walkthrough
Student hub
XP, streak, due cards, homework — everything from your lessons in one place.
- •Lesson-fed practice
- •Clear “due today” counts
- •One tap into every tool
Your tutor curates every practice session
After every tutoring session, your teacher reviews what you covered and curates a personalized study plan — vocabulary, grammar points, and homework — that grows with every lesson.
Curated Flashcards
Your tutor hand-picks the vocabulary that matters most and builds your flashcard deck from each session.
Homework Assignments
Writing, speaking, reading, and quiz tasks assigned after each lesson — with XP rewards for completion.
Lesson History
Review everything covered: vocabulary, grammar, cultural notes, strengths, and areas to improve.
Remember what you learn
The FSRS algorithm schedules reviews at the optimal time — right before you forget. Cards you struggle with appear more often; words you know well fade into longer intervals.
FSRS Algorithm
Research-backed spaced repetition (81% more accurate than SM-2). Cards adapt to YOUR memory patterns.
Quiz Mode
Multiple-choice quizzes built from your vocabulary. Audio pronunciation on every card.
XP & Levels
Earn XP with every review. 22 levels named after the Hebrew alphabet — Alef through Tav.
Trace, hear, and drill every letter — not a static chart
Twenty-two letters, each with audio, tips, and final forms. Run Hear & tap rounds, name-the-letter quizzes, memory pairs, or trace with your finger. Learning Yiddish? The same page switches to Alef-Beys with dialect-aware notes.
Letter tracing
Follow stroke order on-screen — finger or mouse — on real Hebrew letter shapes.
Hear & tap
Listen to the sound, then tap the matching letter before time runs out.
Quiz modes
Memory match, connect pairs, speed read — same alphabet, different skills.
The Nikud Toggle — solve the #1 Hebrew pain point
Hebrew learners all hit the same wall: transitioning from voweled to unvoweled text. The Nikud Toggle lets you fade the training wheels gradually.
Three Reading Modes
Full nikud (vowels visible), hover-to-reveal (vowels appear on hover), or consonants-only. Switch in real-time.
Word-Level Interaction
Click any word for transliteration, meaning, and audio pronunciation. Built into every text.
Custom Text Support
Paste any Hebrew text and the nikud toggle works on it. Practice with real-world content.
See the family tree inside every Hebrew word
Hebrew and Yiddish are built on root systems. Understanding one root unlocks dozens of related words. The Root Explorer shows you exactly how.
Root Family Trees
See every word derived from a root — nouns, verbs, adjectives — with binyan patterns, meanings, and context.
From Your Vocabulary
Roots are extracted from your actual lesson vocabulary. As you learn words, their root families appear.
Root-Based Learning
Learn כ.ת.ב and unlock: כָּתַב (wrote), מִכְתָּב (letter), כָּתוּב (written), כְּתֹבֶת (address).
Shadow the line or pick it — both from your lessons
Scenarios are generated from what you actually studied — cafe, family, library, and more. Use multiple choice for recognition speed, or switch to shadowing: hear the model line, repeat, record yourself, and compare side by side.
Lesson-fed scenarios
Dialogues tied to your vocabulary — not a generic phrasebook.
Shadowing mode
TTS playback, mic recording, and A/B listen — same line, your voice vs. the model.
Multiple choice
Pick the right Hebrew reply from several options when you want faster, lower-pressure reps.
Assignments from your tutor, quizzes from your vocab
Your tutor assigns practice, speaking, and quiz homework after each lesson. Complete them to earn XP and reinforce what you learned.
Homework Dashboard
See all assignments in one place — pending vs. completed. Filter by lesson or type.
Multiple-Choice Quiz
Quizzes built from your flashcards. Hebrew word → choose the correct meaning. Audio on every question.
XP Rewards
Earn XP for every completed homework item and quiz answer. Stay motivated.
Hebrew word → pick the picture
Visual learners reinforce vocabulary by matching Hebrew words to images. Built from cards your tutor illustrated — book, coffee, cafe, family, and more.
Visual vocabulary
See a Hebrew word and choose the correct image from four options. Great for concrete nouns.
From your deck
Uses illustrated flashcards from your lessons — not generic stock photos.
XP on every match
Earn points for correct answers. Same gamification as quiz and flashcards.
The 7 binyanim that no one else teaches
Hebrew verb morphology is mathematically structured. The Binyanim Engine helps you internalize the patterns through interactive drills — not rote memorization.
Interactive Conjugation
Type conjugated forms, get instant feedback. Practice present, past, and future across all 7 binyanim.
Pattern Recognition
Color-coded root letters vs. pattern affixes. See the structure, not just the output.
Reference Cards
Each binyan explained: function, vowel patterns, and real-world examples.
Four languages. One platform.
They're interconnected — learning one deepens your understanding of the others.
Duolingo vs Lashon: Compare Hebrew Learning Options
See why learners switch from apps to tutor-led instruction with a platform built for Hebrew, Yiddish, Biblical Hebrew, and Aramaic.
| Feature | Duolingo | Lashon (The Jerusalem Bridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Live 1-on-1 tutor | No | Yes |
| Modern Hebrew | Yes | Yes |
| Biblical Hebrew | No | Yes |
| Yiddish & Aramaic | Yiddish only | Yes — all 4 |
| 7 Binyanim (verb patterns) | No | Full drills |
| Nikud Toggle | No | Yes |
| Root Explorer | No | Yes |
| Interactive Alef-Bet (trace + drills) | Limited | Full |
| Shadowing / speaking practice | No | Yes |
| Personalized vocabulary | Generic decks | Lesson-curated |
| Pricing | Free / premium | ~$50/lesson, $9–30/mo platform |
What makes The Jerusalem Bridge different
Features built specifically for Semitic language learners — not adapted from a Spanish course.
Nikud Toggle
Gradually remove vowels from any text as you build reading confidence. The #1 Hebrew learning pain point, solved.
Interactive Alef-Bet
Trace letters, run drills, hear audio — same page as your course, not a printable chart.
Root Explorer
Visual family trees showing how one Shoresh generates dozens of words. Built from YOUR vocabulary.
Lesson-Fed Flashcards
Your tutor turns each session into personalized practice material — tailored to exactly what you covered together.
Spaced Repetition
FSRS algorithm schedules reviews at the optimal moment. Cards adapt to your actual memory patterns.
Binyanim Engine
Interactive drills for the 7 Hebrew verb patterns. Color-coded roots and pattern affixes.
Native Jerusalemite
Built by someone who grew up at the intersection of all four languages — not a Silicon Valley team.
Lashon (The Jerusalem Bridge) offers affordable live 1-on-1 Hebrew, Yiddish, Biblical Hebrew, and Aramaic tutoring with a native Jerusalemite, paired with a platform featuring Nikud Toggle, Root Explorer, and 7 Binyanim drills. At ~$50/lesson and $9–30/mo platform tiers, it bridges expensive institutional courses ($1,300+) and gamified apps. The only platform teaching all four languages with dialect-aware instruction.
Common Questions
Do I need a tutor to use this?+
No — the platform works as a standalone learning tool. But if you also study with a tutor, your lesson content feeds directly into your practice, making both dramatically more effective.
How long until I can read without vowels?+
With the Nikud Toggle, most students start reading partially unvoweled text within 4-6 weeks of consistent practice. You control exactly how much support you need.
I tried Duolingo's Hebrew — how is this different?+
Duolingo doesn't teach binyanim (the 7 verb patterns), has no nikud toggle, no root explorer, and can't personalize to your level. The Jerusalem Bridge also teaches Biblical Hebrew, Yiddish, and Aramaic.
Can I use this on my phone?+
The web platform works fully on mobile browsers. A native app is on the roadmap.