More than 4.6 million people worldwide speak Hebrew, the language of the Bible, of Judaism and now the official language of the state of Israel. "Hebrew for Dummies" explains the fundamental grammar and usage rules that readers need to know in order to gain a basic proficiency with the language, including parts of speech, sentence structure, verb tenses, case rules, numbers and punctuation. This easy-to-use guide covers vocabulary and phrases for formal and informal greetings, introductions and everyday conversational topics such as family, work, the weather, food, shopping, entertainment and recreation. It also serves as a companion to reciting prayers during synagogue services as well as reading the Torah. An audio CD allows readers to listen to actual conversations, illustrating correct pronunciation.