Hebrew for Kids: Bet / Vet (8)

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INTRODUCING THE LETTER BET/VET

1. Bet is the second letter of the Hebrew Alphabet.
2. The numerical value of BET is 2
3. In modern Hebrew, out of all the letters in the alphabet, the letter BET’s frequency of usage is 4.98%.
4. The Hebrew letter BET is one of four letters that represent two different phonemes. (A phoneme is the smallest unit of sound in a word that makes a difference in its pronunciation and meaning.) The BET sounds like ‘b’ in boy, and the VET sounds like ‘v’ in velvet. A ‘dagesh’ – a dot in the center – distinguishes between the two. The BET has a dagesh, and the VET does not. (For more about the dagesh and NEKUDOT, click https://mazorbooks.wordpress.com/2020/08/20/nekudot/
5. BET is the first letter of the Torah, the Old Testament. The first book, GENESIS, starts with the word “BERESHIT” – in the beginning.
6. BET spelled the same way as BAYIT, which means HOME. 
7. The letter BET is also used as a prefix and may function as prepositions, meaning in, at, or with.

Girls’ and Boys’ Names that Begin with the Letter BET 

In generations past, most Hebrew speakers in Israel and Jews around the world chose Biblical names for their children. There used to be a clear distinction between girls’ and boys’ names. Though past name-choice practices are prevalent to this day, many parents do not limit themselves to Biblical nor gender-specific naming.

Below is a list of generally gender-specific names that begin with the letter BET. Contemporary unisex names that begin with the letter BET include Be’eri and Bar.

Important Words – Values that Begin with the Letter BET

MazorBooks children’s books promote Good Values, and in that spirit, here are some Good Value words that begin with the letter BET.

A Place in Israel that Begins with the Letter BET

As Hebrew is the official language of the State of Israel, it is only fitting to include a place in this amazing country that begins with the letter BET.

Coloring and Activity Pages – A Gift for You!

Click the following and get access to downloadable Hebrew related coloring and activity pages. (If you have subscribed to the MazorBooks Mailing list, the link to the new Activity Pack has been mailed to you.)

CLICK HERE – HEBREW PACK #2

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