What they tell us

The methods presented have proven to be highly effective, thereby enabling each individual child to master kriah skills and to read with confidence and fluency.

The greatest critique I received from the first year of using your Kriah program is the following: “if my kids made so much progress in one year, why did we wait so long to update our Kriah program to this amazing program?”

We have been using this amazing platform for Hebrew keriah for nearly five years now, and it has truly transformed our teaching experience! The website offers a comprehensive range of assessments that help track students’ progress at every stage. The smart sheets are incredibly effective for tailoring specific content, and the interactive flashcards are a fantastic tool that many of our Rebbes use both for practice and testing. It’s an invaluable resource!

AlephBeis literally has it all. From the moment I started to be in touch with Tova about potentially implementing AlephBeis into our curriculum, she has been the easiest person to work with! And all of my staff who work with the program say the exact same thing! She is responsive, passionate, dedicated, knowledgeable, and [input any positive adjective here]!

From a staff perspective, it is extremely user-friendly, offers the ability to print individual worksheets in an instant, and has pre-fabbed everything — excellent teachers’ guide (literally day-by-day, absolutely NO guesswork), homework books, vacation packets, resource sheets, flashcards, you name it! It is so easy to print out the associated assessments, input the data, analyze the data, and craft a student-specific plan! We have new smart boards in all of the rooms that are implementing the program, and the kids are just so excited to learn kriah every single day!

From a student perspective, the book is clear, the approach has been thoughtfully crafted from years and years of experience, and the homework sheets are colorful and exciting. My own son who is currently in first grade LOVES doing his kriah homework every night!

AlephBeis program is just phenomenal — I would be absolutely shocked if anyone would try AlephBeis and ever want to do something else! Anyone can call me and I would be happy to have a discussion about all the benefits of this program — reach out to Tova for my contact information.

It is with great pleasure that I recommend Mrs. Tova Rottenberg’s ספר הקריאה והקדושה which our teachers at Bais Yaakov of Boro Park have enthusiastically embraced this year. This ספר has not veered from the מסורה of the דקדוקי הקריאה and is arranged in a clear and uncluttered style which appeals to both the Moros and talmidos. The ספר begins with an excellent review of the אלף בית and systematically builds from level to level allowing even the weakest student to master the קריאה with clarity and confidence. Parents have expressed delight in doing homework with their children with great ease. With continued סייעתא דשמיא this ספר will open the gates for our children to reach the ultimate goals of davening and learning בדרך ישראל סבא.

I have used the highly acclaimed program of the הקריאה והקדושה this year in my school. We have had remarkable and amazing results! The program is clear, organized, has a method, and gradually encourages the girls’ fluency and accuracy in their reading. We are extremely pleased with the program — 26 girls reading expertly and fluently. In addition, the excellent assessments at the end of each unit have proven to be extremely helpful in pinpointing the students’ weaknesses. A few students — whose problems would not have been easily detected — were picked up due to this innovative and accurate portrayal of the girls’ reading skills. I found them to be invaluable to us in assessing the students.

I highly recommend this program. Wishing you continued הצלחה!

As a second grade Morah this year, I am teaching the grade that started in Pre1 with your program — and I am LOVING how they are so acclimated to a Kria program, know the routine and have such a strong grounding in skills.

I am so thrilled that our school has a Mehalach for Kria that is consistent through the grades with no “reinventing the wheel” every year. Thank you so much!

This sefer is a great tool to teach Kriah. It’s very child friendly, clear, and easy to use. The children are excited to open and read! Thank you for such a great program!

I highly recommend הקריאה והקדושה to anyone looking to teach Kriah in the most profound and enjoyable way. The program is built 100% on the principles of mesorah, ensuring a timeless and authentic approach to learning.

One of its greatest strengths is its ability to support weaker students in building a strong foundation, mastering every skill before advancing. At the same time, it remains highly engaging for more advanced students, catering to all levels effectively.

The teacher’s guide is exceptionally clear and provides a well-structured plan for every class. The flashcards are an excellent tool for practice, and the smart tests offer valuable insights into each student’s progress, helping teachers target individual needs with precision. The data system is an essential tool for teachers, administrators, and parents, providing clear insights and fostering effective collaboration to support each student’s success.

Tova’s ongoing support and encouragement are truly remarkable. I look forward to the AMA sessions every week, where I gain new insights and receive answers to all my questions. Tova is a joy to work with, and her dedication shines through every aspect of this program.

I couldn’t be happier teaching Kriah now!

I have had the privilege of working with Hakriah Vehakedusha for several years, and Boruch Hashem, I’ve seen tremendous success!

Not only is the kriyah sefer beautifully and clearly laid out, but the entire program is comprehensive and thorough. From the homework pages and vacation packets to the flashcards and Smart Tests, the program can be tailored to suit students of all levels — from the strongest to the weakest, and everyone in between.

This alone would be amazing, but there’s more — I also have the incredible support of Tova! Never has there been a more passionate cheerleader and devoted supporter. Tova stands behind me every step of the way, ensuring both my students and I have everything we need to succeed. She is consistently available via email and through the AMA classes almost every week, always offering her help and encouragement. If a suggestion arises that could enhance the program, you can count on it being implemented right away.

Thank you, Tova, and to everyone who has contributed to making this program what it is. Kriah has truly become my favorite part of the day!

A well-structured and clear curriculum, the Kriah Program is a teacher’s dream come true. Skills are developed one at a time, and review is incorporated as it advances to new concepts. The layout is neat and self-explanatory, making it easy for the students to focus. A special part of the curriculum is the director’s availability to answer questions and work with the teacher who is using the book.

The Aleph Bet cards are a special bonus and are a visual to hang in the classroom and use when teaching the letters. I feel blessed to have discovered Alephbeis and to have used it to teach children one of the most important things they will learn in their lives, the gift of reading Hebrew!

After successfully using קריאה וקדושה this year I wish to express my הכרת הטוב to you.

It is a clear and fluid method. It reaches out and caters to the entire student body. It enables all types of students at different levels to grow, learn and feel accomplished.

It epitomizes the חז״ל חנוך לנער על פי דרכו. It was a נחת to watch each student develop a fluent and accurate קריאה with confidence and without hesitation.

May you continue to have הצלחה רבה in your vital role of מלאכת הקודש. חזק ואמץ

I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to you for the energy you put in to create the most outstanding kriah book available “al pi taharas hakodesh” KRIAH V’KEDUSHA.

I have used several wonderful approaches to kriah in my years of teaching. Your book has so many qualities that make kriah in the classroom an excitement, an ease. Most of all it teaches a correct and clear kriah. Students who learn to read through your method develop into fluent readers without hesitation. You blend in all the rules with such clarity. The pages, the large print, the numbers for each line. I am so grateful to you, your zechusim are many. You have a hand in the most valuable part of chinuch for every child. After all the Siddur, the kriah, is our constant connection to Our Source.

Thank you ever so much for the huge part you have in the classrooms of all those that are aware of and use your book.

After working first hand with the creator of this amazing program, not only can I vouch for this program, but I can rave about it too! It’s hard to pin down what I love most about this program, but described in a word, it is successful. The children who enter this program, even weaker students, come out learning to read fluently.

The students using this program came out learning to read, and aside from mastering the skills, they were also able to read at a fluent pace too. To see a child go from basically knowing the Alef Beis to being able to pick up a Siddur and fluently read the words is amazing. Simply outstanding!

What I admire most about the Sefer is that it breaks down each skill by section, and has an assessment test after each section to make sure the student is up to par with every new skill. A teacher can easily detect where their student is struggling based on the results of the test! Also, the Assessment test comes with an Assessment Calculator which shows how each child performs in Accuracy and in Fluency.

The Program is OUTSTANDING! I highly recommend it to anyone, whether they want it to teach in a classroom setting, or for individual use. The creators of this program are fantastic, kind, and caring people that are solely devoted to making sure that each student is able to succeed!

The Alephbeis app is a prime example of using technology in the correct way. The assessments and teacher/parent reports that are available on the app are highly professional, bringing full transparency to our classrooms. The amount of resources that are available is astounding and it’s all easy to use. Our school has gained and benefitted a tremendous amount. Everything on the app is thoroughly researched with the highest standards of emes and mesorah. And the best part is having Morah Tova to guide you! A superstar teacher with extensive knowledge and a deep understanding of kriah.

As a kriah specialist, I have used this Sefer with many of my students. I like the scope and sequence of the sefer, as well as the clear and nice format. These struggling readers have become confident, accurate readers, with remarkable progress in fluency as well. Hatzlocha!

The clear format and systematic approach makes it teacher friendly and is inviting for a student and makes it easy to succeed. The layout of the book helps the children focus on their reading. I have 12 reading books, but not a day goes by that I don’t use this book for my special needs children.

Alephbeis is a must for any school or teacher that wants a proven successful all-encompassing Kriah curriculum. Since it is easy to follow and fun, students are motivated to remain active during the kriah lessons. The assessments align perfectly with each skill, ensuring that every student’s progress is tracked throughout their elementary years. When followed with integrity and consistency, mastery of Hebrew reading with accuracy as well as fluency, all while reading with confidence and positivity, is an attainable goal for all. Our students in grades 1–4 have shown incredible achievement in their reading since adopting the Alephbeis curriculum in our school 2 years ago. Our students look forward to their daily Kriah lessons and the teachers find it easy and convenient to use.

The Alephbeis program has transformed the way my students learn Kriah. The Alephbeis program encompasses every aspect of teaching Kriah. It begins with letter recognition and moves all the way to reading Rashi fluently. The material is clear and beautifully written. From classwork to homework and then to review booklets for all the vacations throughout the year, it allows students to constantly review and strengthen their skills. My students are all motivated to learn and love when it is time to learn Kriah. The creators of Alephbeis have thought of every detail to maximize each lesson. They are always available to discuss any question that arises and help me teach the program to its fullest. The Alephbeis website is also a wonderful tool for parents to review at home with their children. The program is able to be individually modified to any skill or level, so it is a very good option for tutoring students. The assessments are designed to pinpoint every last detail of each student’s strengths and weaknesses and help me pinpoint which skills need review.

The support I’ve received from Tova Rottenberg, the educational director of the Alephbeis program, has been truly outstanding. She is always open to feedback and consistently makes updates to the program based on our suggestions, highlighting her commitment to ensuring it meets the needs of both educators and students. Her availability and willingness to provide guidance whenever needed have greatly enhanced my ability to implement this program successfully and confidently. The updates and personalized support have also led to significant Kriah gains for our students. I couldn’t ask for better support.

There are so many different aspects of this Kriah program which are phenomenal. I have been teaching Kriah for more than ten years, and find each feature of this program useful and practical to help attain Kriah goals within the classroom or the student support center.

The technology which enables smart testing in between written assessments aids teachers in knowing which students can benefit from extra support. The Alephbeis portal generates the data from the written assessments, so that teachers know how to proceed in teaching and what to practice more. Teachers can then prepare materials tailored to the students’ needs, and work with them so that they can reach the Kriah outcomes expected for that year.

In addition to the frontal lessons, our school uses Kriah centers in Kindergarten and First grade. The resources that are available enabled me to create many fun, data-based centers which supported the students’ learning.

The live online teachers forum, AMA, that Tova the curriculum developer hosts allowed me to realize the success of this program with other schools, and how to implement techniques and ideas from other teachers into our school’s techniques. The personalized support provided by Tova is exceptional!

The Alephbeis Kriah program has been instrumental in bringing up the Kriah level within our school.

I just want to tell you how much I use your Mini Flipbooks and how useful and helpful they are for learning how to blend. You presented them at a workshop by Torah Umesorah a few years ago and I was so excited by this creative way to work on blending and nekudos. They are simple to use and a great kriah tool for anyone in the kriah field!

I have been using The Kriah Program with my first grade students this year and I am very pleased with the program. I have seen excellent progress in accuracy and fluency as we have progressed through the sefer.

It is a beautifully designed layout that the students are proud to use because it really looks very “grown up”. The print is clear and a good size, gradually getting smaller as the students become more proficient. The sequence of skills presented is very logical while it facilitates student success. I did not see the need for any supplemental practice of the skills because that is built into the program without it becoming boring.

I also liked that I could adapt the sefer to students who were able to move fast and also to students who needed a slower, more thorough approach to the kria lesson. The assessment that goes along with the sefer is quick and easy to administer while providing detailed information on each child’s skills and needs.

Mrs. Tova Rottenberg makes herself available to answer any questions and see to it that teachers are satisfied with the sefer. She also invites suggestions and requests from teachers to make the program even better.

I would highly recommend this sefer for use in a kindergarten or first grade class.

As a Resource Room teacher, I have found the book Hakriah V’hakedusha very helpful. The systematic approach builds from one skill to another in a logical, consistent way. Each page contains different practice activities for my students who are all on different levels, allowing me to individualize for each one.

I have been a preschool Morah for 16 years. I was asked to tutor a former student of mine who is hearing impaired and was in a special hearing school for the year. I had never taught kriyah before and I was a bit apprehensive. I approached Morah Tova for her reading program and I followed it. With her amazing book, manipulatives, flashcards, and puzzles, my student is reading so beautifully even though I only teach him three times a week. I highly recommend this program.

My son Dovi (6) used the Hakriyah Vehakedusha sefer in Kindergarten last year. He started off the year not knowing how to read Hebrew and ended off the year reading beautifully! The book took Dovi on a step by step journey to learn how to read in a simple and clear way. He enjoyed singing the tunes as he read the nikudos and the letters. The whole family would be singing along! Dovi would be excited to open his book and do his homework. The Hakriyah Vehakedusha created a love and excitement in Dovi for learning to read Hebrew.

I love love the student report! It’s obviously very well thought out and is exactly what parents and teachers want to see. I am seriously impressed! I worked in different grades and was never happy with the grading methods that I’ve seen. This is so specific and targeted!

As a parent of a kindergarten student, I found the Hakriyah Vehakedusha sefer to be a wonderful tool. It is incredibly clear, organized and structured in a very systematic fashion. It made my child’s learning that much easier, and it made homework time go smoothly as well.

In addition, I found the assessments to be a very helpful addition as it gave me a clear picture of my child’s progress independently and in relation to his peers. The assessment analysis sheets sent home periodically to parents presented a clear visual presentation of my child’s accomplishments.

We were introduced to the Hakriyah Vehakedusha approach to reading Hebrew when our youngest child was in kindergarten. My husband and I were impressed with how our son learned to read Hebrew letters with vowels so proficiently in such a short amount of time. We have seen first hand how this methodical and systematic way of learning is the key to reading Hebrew successfully and confidently. This knowledge will be with him for his entire life of learning. We would highly recommend it.