The most common Hebrew script! Used in modern books, newspapers, and printed materials. Clear, geometric letter forms that are easiest to read.
Sacred script for Torah scrolls (Sefer Torah), mezuzot, and tefillin. Written with quill on parchment following strict halachic requirements. Torah scrolls have no vowel points, but prayer books often use STaM style with nikud!
Named after the great medieval commentator Rashi (Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki). This semi-cursive script is used for Talmudic commentaries and rabbinic texts. Essential for Torah study and learning Gemara!
📖 Where you'll see it: Chumash with Rashi commentary, Talmud pages, traditional Torah study texts
Modern Hebrew cursive handwriting (Ktav Yad) used for everyday writing. Letters flow together making it faster to write. Taught in Israeli schools and used for personal notes, letters, and informal writing.
✍️ Why learn it: Essential if you want to write Hebrew by hand! Used in personal correspondence, note-taking, and informal writing.
💡 Learning Tips
- Start with Ashurit (standard print) - you already know this!
- Practice reading STaM from Torah scroll images
- Learn Ktav Rashi to study Chumash with commentaries
- Master Ktav Yad (cursive) to write Hebrew by hand
- All scripts use the same 22 letters - just different styles!
Try Reading Different Scripts Quiz
Test your skills in reading all the Hebrew scripts you've learned! Practice identifying letters in STaM, Rashi, and Ktav Yad styles with interactive quizzes.
📝 Quiz Features (Coming Soon):
✓ Read words in STaM style
✓ Master Ktav Yad recognition
✓ Score tracking & progress