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Jewish Educational Software for Children

Today there are many good software programs that teach children about their Jewish heritage. How does one know which program will really entertain and educate their child? Below are reviews of selected Jewish educational software programs for children.
Avner & Brachot
A fun and effective way to teach children about brachot (blessings). Children will have so much fun playing the games, they won't realize how much they are learning.
Family Bible Stories
Fun way for parents and children to spend many enjoyable hours learning Bible stories. Exciting movies shows the days of creation, the burning bush, the 10 plagues, and more. If your children like animated storybooks, then they’re in for a real historical thrill.
It's Time to Learn Aleph Bet
Excellent resource for teaching children to read Hebrew. Your child will have fun playing, and you will be happy your child is learning to read Hebrew!
Let’s Keep Kosher
"Let’s Keep Kosher" is best suited for the those who already have some background knowledge about Jewish dietary laws. However, don't be surprised if after playing this game, your child starts to give you kashrut tips in the kitchen!
Mitzvah Man
Like the Pac-Man video game it is modeled after, Mitzvah Man has cute sound effects and a colorful interface. It offers an easy way to learn serious Jewish concepts while having fun.
Original Jewish Clip Art - 5000 Images
A treasure trove of unique clipart with Jewish and Israeli themes! Invaluable for anyone creating a school or synagogue newsletter, certificate or Jewish greeting card.
Rashi Reader
Solid, quality product for those who want to teach their children how to read Rashi Script. Content is comprehensive, lessons are effective, and games are fun.
The Aleph Bet Word Book
Children can improve their Hebrew vocabulary in a short amount of time through a fun, interactive game - matching words to pictures. As they play the game over time, they will be able to achieve a higher score and feel a sense of achievement.
Torah Targets
Great way to meet your older child's need for exciting computer games while reinforcing Jewish learning. The child will be so busy trying to destroy invading space asteroids that he/she won't mind answering questions about Jewish holidays in order to get the needed ammunition for his/her space craft.
Torah Tots Live!
Walt Disney with a Jewish twist! The cast of ten Torah Tots will charm your child with a 60 minute nteractive video and original songs that highlight important Jewish themes of friendship, mitzvot and Jewish identity. The only really interactive part of this program is painting.
Torah Tots - Parsha on Parade
This 5 part multi-media series teaches the Parsha (weekly Torah portion) to children of all ages in a fun and exciting way. Interactive pages for every Parsha include the story (both overview and in-depth), quizzes, games, midrash, and coloring pages.
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