Posts Tagged ‘hebrew language’
Torah Notebook manages Torah study on the go
Last Updated on Monday, 13 February 2012 02:20 Written by iUseMac Monday, 13 February 2012 02:20
Chicago-based Davka Corporation introduces Torah Notebook 1.0, their new tool for managing Torah content on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Torah Notebook is ideal for on-the-go study, reading, and creation of Torah content. The app includes 1200 selections based on the weekly Torah reading, an RSS feed for incorporating commentary from the Internet, and an editor for creating original content in English and Hebrew. Selections can be printed, or copied and pasted into other apps and more. Continue reading
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Blast into Jewish coloring book fun with Davka Coloring Blast
Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 January 2012 05:05 Written by iUseMac Tuesday, 10 January 2012 05:05
Chicago-based Davka Corporation has announced Davka Coloring Blast, a Jewish coloring book app for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, that includes 105 Jewish-themed images, 40 colors, and multiple brushes, for children ages 3 and up. Children will quickly master the app’s handy coloring tools, which include a coloring brush that features four different thicknesses, 40 different colors and shades, an eraser, a friends and family sharing tool, and more. Continue reading
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iGematria App Unlocks Ancient Hebrew Numerology System
Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 May 2011 01:43 Written by iUseMac Tuesday, 17 May 2011 01:43
Chicago-based Davka Corporation has announced iGematria 2.0 for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. Using the the ancient system of Gematria, which assigns numerical values to Hebrew letters and words, iGematria calculates the numerical value of any Hebrew word or phrase entered, and finds Hebrew verses and words from the Torah that match the word entered. iGematria is a useful tool that can lend spirit and spice to speeches at Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, and other festive occasions. Continue reading
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Kids discover Hebrew with Alef Bet Schoolhouse
Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 January 2011 03:15 Written by iUseMac Wednesday, 19 January 2011 03:15
Chicago based Davka Corporation today releases Alef Bet Schoolhouse 1.0 for iOS devices. Alef Bet Schoolhouse introduces Hebrew letter basics to children ages 3 and up. It features four engaging and enjoyable activities that teach pronunciation of Hebrew letters, recognition of letter shapes, the order of the Hebrew alphabet, and the differences between letters of similar appearance. With its vibrant graphics and fun audio, Alef Bet Schoolhouse is an ideal Hebrew learning tool for pre-schoolers. Continue reading
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Language of Talmud unlocked with Talmud Keys
Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 December 2010 03:05 Written by iUseMac Wednesday, 22 December 2010 03:05
Chicago based Davka Corporation today announces Talmud Keys 1.0 for iPhone and iPod touch, an app for beginning Talmud students. Talmud Keys includes more than 500 of the most common Hebrew-Aramaic words, expressions, and abbreviations used in the Talmud, complete with English translation in a dictionary format. Users can browse through the word listings, view the words and phrases in alphabetical order, or search the database in Hebrew or English. Continue reading
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Shopping for Kosher? There’s an app for that – cRc Kosher
Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 October 2010 11:15 Written by iUseMac Tuesday, 26 October 2010 11:15
Davka Corporation has released cRc Kosher 1.0 for iOS, an app that includes kosher product information, a guide to kosher fruits and vegetables, and a listing of more than 80 recommended kosher agencies worldwide, as recommended by the cRc, the Chicago Rabbinical Council. Users can scroll through an alphabetical list of brands and foods, or quickly search the app’s database to find the necessary information. Continue reading
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What’s the blessing for Sushi? There’s an app for that – iBless Food
Last Updated on Tuesday, 4 May 2010 11:40 Written by iUseMac Tuesday, 4 May 2010 11:40
Davka Corporation today announces iBless Food 1.0 for iPhone and iPod touch. iBless Food is a lookup guide and reference for the Hebrew blessings recited before and after eating. iBless Food displays a scrollable list of more than 380 different foods, including appetizers, main courses, fruits, vegetables, snacks and desserts. iBless Food includes the text and audio of the blessings recited before and after eating, as well as the text of the Grace After Meals. Continue reading
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iBless Torah Turns iPhone Into A Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tutor
Last Updated on Friday, 5 March 2010 12:00 Written by iUseMac Friday, 5 March 2010 12:00
Chicago based Davka Corporation today announces iBless Torah 1.0, a tutorial program for the iPhone and iPod touch that teaches the Torah and Haftarah blessings recited in the synagogue. iBless Torah displays the text in the original Hebrew and English transliteration on screen, and chants the text, highlighting each word as it is pronounced. Users can pause after each section, tap and listen again, or go forward to the next section. Continue reading
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Totally Tanach Hebrew Bible 1.1 released – supports iPhone/iPod touch
Last Updated on Wednesday, 6 October 2010 02:00 Written by iUseMac Wednesday, 6 October 2010 02:00
Davka Corporation and Redlex have released Totally Tanach 1.1, a major update to their Hebrew Bible study program for iOS. Totally Tanach features verse-by-verse synchronization of English, Hebrew and Rashi’s commentary, and perfect positioning of Hebrew vowels and cantillation marks. Users can browse and study all 24 books of the Bible, search the texts, and bookmark and email selections for future reference. Totally Tanach is now a universal app, and includes additional Hebrew commentaries. Continue reading
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