Twebrew School Instructional Video: Lesson 30

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Today's Twebrew letter introduces you to the letter Zayin. The Zayin is a key letter in the spelling of the Hebrew word Mezuzah, the special parchment that is affixed to the doorframe of a Jewish home.

If you are enrolled in Twebrew School and have a copy of our textbook, Lesson 31 offers you an opportunity to practice reading additional words that utilize the letter Zayin. Sign up here to receive your copy!


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