Reading Hebrew Without Nikkud Made Easy is the book Hebrew learners have been waiting for.
If you've studied Hebrew with vowel signs (nikkud) but feel lost when faced with regular, unvocalized Hebrew—you're not alone. In fact, a survey I conducted confirmed what many teachers and students already know: transitioning from Hebrew with nikkud to Hebrew without it is one of the biggest hurdles learners face.
And yet, reading without nikkud is an essential skill. Outside of children's books, the Bible, and dictionaries, virtually all Hebrew—in newspapers, websites, novels, signs, menus—is written without vowel markings. If you want to be a confident, independent reader of real-world Hebrew, there's no way around it.
That's exactly why I wrote this book.

Reading Hebrew Without Nikkud Made Easy is a practical, student-friendly guide to help you bridge the gap. Whether you're a Modern Hebrew student or a heritage learner, this book gives you the tools and strategies to finally make sense of unvocalized text.
Inside, you'll find:

17 essential rules and sub-rules that demystify how Hebrew words are read without nikkud

Clear explanations of how letters like א, ה, ו, and י act as vowel indicators (Matres Lectionis)

Word patterns and structural clues that make it easier to recognize roots, verbs, and common forms

Transliterations and English translations for guidance

Practice tests and review exercises to build confidence

This is not a comprehensive grammar book—it's a focused, accessible toolkit designed to solve one specific problem that almost every Hebrew learner faces, and until now, few resources have truly addressed.
If you've ever thought, "I should be able to read this... but I just can't," this book is for you.

Reading Hebrew Without Nikkud Made Easy will turn that frustration into clarity, step by step.