WE'VE BEEN REVIEWED!!

WE'VE BEEN REVIEWED!
Michelle at delightfullearning.blogspot.com was the Reviewer. Michelle has the most creative stuff on her site- and like me- also has a love for the Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith. So please do check her out here

Here is her Review taken from her site!

Read Hebrew Today is a flash card learning system by Wholesome Learning's Evonne Mandella. Evonne is funny and spirited and has a passion for teaching. She is a Jewish Christian who loves teaching families to learn to read Hebrew and New Testament Greek words "in minutes" with her "revolutionary easy reading method." According to her, "learning to read a foreign language is a snap!"

I received Read Hebrew Today as a part of my ticket to the Heart of the Matter Online Conference this past summer. I am really glad that I got to hear Evonne speak, because it gave me the encouragement that I needed to continue our study of the Hebrew language.

Hebrew is not so easy to learn. First you have to transliterate the hebrew letters into a hebrew word, and then you have to translate that word into English.

For example, the Hebrew letters that form the word "שלום" is first transliterated as "shalom" and then can be then translated as "hello," "goodbye" or "peace." So, often it is not enough to just know the word, you have to understand the meaning {and sometimes a little about the Hebrew culture to understand how to use the word.}

We can read the letters of the Hebrew alphabet and most vowels. But it does us little good without a large vocabulary. At one point, we quit reading Hebrew and just focused on building our vocabulary.

Well, now we can do both! Read Hebrew Today is designed to just that ~ it teaches you how to read while teaching you vocabulary at the same time.

You can check out the samples to get a better idea of what I am talking about, but I will try to explain. With Evonne's system, you are taught a letter and the sound that it makes in the context of a word that you are reading.

I printed the PDF file on index cards (front and back) and had it bound at the top so that it makes a flip book. I really liked having it bound as a flip tool (less chance of losing the cards and keeps it nice and organized).

At first, I thought that if there was one thing that I would change about this tool, it would be that fact that there is no rhyme or reason to the vocabulary words. For example, our first five words were pen, pillow, moth, roof and monkey. I prefer to learn words through common themes like we did when we began learning Hebrew, such as all the names of the members of our family. However, the reason why is because she had to choose words that use every letter in the alphabet, so really the vocabulary is a bonus feature. This makes sense to me because she is teaching you to read every letter of the alphabet in a word. Reminds me of handwriting pretests and the crazy sentences that contain every letter of the alphabet.

Because of this, it really is simple and easy, and you really can read Hebrew today!

I also had the chance to check out Evonne's Wonderfully Wacky Hebrew Alphabet Tricks ~ this is really a super silly and fast way to learn your Hebrew alephbet sounds. They are so silly that they work. Some are kind of goofy and we all tried to figure out how she got this or that for a letter, but you want to know what? Even though they were goofy, it worked. Associating the letters with something silly does help you remember them! This book is a perfect accompaniment to Read Hebrew Today, but it can also stand alone if you want to learn the Hebrew Alephbet. {Check out the samples to see more}

Read Hebrew Today and Wonderfully Wacky Hebrew Alphabet Tricks are both available through Currclick for $3.99 each. Evonne also has a variety of other Wholesome Learning products available at a reasonable price.

{I received Read Hebrew Today free with my ticket to the HOTM Online Conference. I received a copy of Wonderfully Wacky Hebrew Tricks for free for review. I received no further compensation and I offer my honest opinion. See my disclosure policy for more information.}

NEW PODCAST- WACKY GREEK FOR KIDS!

Shalom! Our family here at Wholesome Learning wanted to let you in on a day in the life of our Wacky Home! Enjoy this PODCAST with your kids- you just might relate to our silly family's ways!

Like your home- you will hear silliness, interruptions, and good old' Wholesome Learning!

Sorry in advance that the podcast gets a little choppy in the middle- but we had too much FUN not to share it!!

You will need the E-book "Wonderfully Wacky Greek Alphabet," from here
http://www.currclick.com/product_info.php?products_id=32473&it=1

Not sure you want to purchase it- follow along with the ample FREE SAMPLE found on the link listed above- ON ME!! (Simply Click the Full Size Preview Option)



http://www.divshare.com/download/9474254-08c

So, is our family silly or what? Yes, my daughter Charis was standing on a chair through part of our Greek class (you might hear me telling her to get down :)?
How about your family- silly too?

WONDERFULLY WACKY GREEK ALPHABET TRICKS NOW AVAILABLE!

Wow!- I am so excited about a new cool tool great for folks who don't take themselves too seriously.

To My Hebrew Student Friends- Your Family will have so much FUN with Greek too! You've got to see how it easy this is- check out the FREE SAMPLE PREVIEW to see for yourselves. Then tell me- are you going to try a little Greek- YOU CAN DO IT!

http://www.currclick.com/product_info.php?products_id=32473&it=1

WONDERFULLY WACKY GREEK ALPHABET TRICKS is the super silly and super fast way! to learn to your New Testament Greek Alphabet SOUNDS and LETTER NAMES! Do you want to learn the Greek Alphabet sounds today, and have what you've learned stick in your mind? Then this is for you! The hardest part of learning Hebrew for many people, is remembering the symbols of the Alphabet. Well, this wacky system makes remembering a breeze! It is simple and fun! This is a perfect complement to the "Read Greek Today" series- but can stand alone as well.

Enjoy some silly learning FUN!

My Modesty Manifesto!

My Modesty Manifesto!

Would you like encouragement in your walk as a Godly, Faithful, and Modest Gal? The following is
written to be that encouragement you need as you walk humbly with your God!

Read this as a prayer to the Father's heart. Read it once, then speak it, declare it!

This is my Modesty Manifesto! I declare today that I will be modest because... I am a child of God, a
daughter of the King of Kings, because Christ died for sinners like me, because God loves me, because
I want to honor God, because I don't want my brother to stumble, because I want to honor my (future/
or present) husband, because I respect myself, because I want to be pure (knowing purity is being
forgiven by God of all my past, present, and future sins.) I will be modest because I want my outside to
reflect my inside that have been sanctified by God. I shall be modest to show respect for my family, to
remember Christ is also my covering, to honor the Bible where it says
1Timothy 2:9-10 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with
shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; But (which
becometh women professing godliness) with good works (Holy Bible: King James Version.)
I will be modest because Jesus loves me, because I am the bride of Christ, because I want to be faithful,
because I am not a slave to fashion- but a slave to my Lord Jesus. I will be modest because modesty is
a lost virtue, because I am lady, because I want to be a good role model to my friends, because I want
to have a strong witness and testimony. I will be modest because God cares about every last part of
me- because I am “fearfully and wonderfully made.” I will be be modest so I can show my inner
beauty just as our mother Sarah of old. I will be modest because I feel good about myself, because I
want to be liked for who I am on the inside- not who I am on the outside. I will be modest as not to be
a distraction to others trying to worship the Lord. I will be modest because I find my worth in what
Christ did for me on the cross. I will be modest as not to have any sin come between the fellowship I
have with my Heavenly Father. Lastly, I will be modest so when Messiah returns, I will be be ready for
His arrival, dressed to meet my King. I will be modest... for “I can do all things through Christ who
strengthens me.”

Declare this Modesty Manifesto today and you to can be a Faithful, Modest Gal Always.

Congratulations if reading this has been a turning point for you in your walk in modesty. You may
choose to share this “Modesty Manifesto” and your decision with a friend, your parents, your Pastor, or
even myself in a comment or at evonnemandella@yahoo.com

Perhaps others will be encouraged by the stand you have taken today!

BIBLE TIMES COOKING CLASS- CHANUKKAH PREVIEW

Are you hungry yet? Yum!

Wholesome Learning News!

Shalom again- 2 blogs in two days! I am on a roll! I have more news- my website can be found on www.wholesomelearning.blogspot.com as always and NOW at our new name..drumroll please..
www.wholesomelearning.com

We will be easier for you to type in and share with your friends.. well, and blogspot can be a mouthful:)!

MORE NEWS! IN THE WORKS (COME JANUARY) MY E-BOOKS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN PRINTED FORM! I AM SO EXCITED! YEAH! **GET OUT THE BALLOONS!!**

Thanks for trekking with me.. making complex subjects simple- to the Glory of God! Now..at wholesomelearning.com and soon in published books!

NEW FOR 2010 AND BEYOND!

Shalom All! I have some vision/ soul searching going on here again!
First off I am so excited that we have over 30 FAMILIES signed up to enjoy the first ever "ONLINE INTERACTIVE CHANUKKAH WORKSHOP"! It will be a lot of fun- so please sign up at currclick.com if you haven't already!
SO..DRUM ROLL.. What exciting things are in the works for next year..hold on to your seat belt...VROOM...

1) ONLINE INTERACTIVE PURIM PARTY! We will shake our groggers at evil Haman and cheer for Ester. Children can dress in costume too and email their picture to win free prizes! GOODBYE HALLOWEEN!

2) ONLINE INTERACTIVE PASSOVER SEDER!!! It will be as if you are at my home, and we will all share in the elements together. My dh Rob Mandella will be sharing too! To tell you a little about Rob- who you might already know as the coauthor of "Wholesome Learning" will be fun. Rob has presented "Jesus in the Passover" presentations across the U.S. in churches (and other presentations) and has been a Congregational Leader as well. He has a gentle spirit and you will enjoy his way of sharing with your family!

3)ONLINE INTERACTIVE YOM HABIKKURIM! (RESSURRECTION DAY)!
Celebrate the Lord's Resurrection on this little known Biblical Holiday!

4)ONLINE INTERACTIVE ROSH HASHANAH AND YOM KIPPUR:
Hear the shofar blown and celebrate the Feasts!

5)... AND ALL THE FEASTS!!

Why do we do this?
IT'S FUN! IT IS A TOOL TO GET US INTO GOD'S WORD!
FAMILY FUN TIME FOR YOUR FAMILY AND MINE!

IS THIS SOMETHING YOUR FAMILY WOULD ENJOY? TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK?!