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Friday, February 20, 2026

Duolingo Hebrew 2026 Review: The Honest Truth After 30 Days of Study!

Should You Use Duolingo to Learn Hebrew? A 2026 PMI Short Report

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Finding high-quality free apps for learning Hebrew in 2026 is no easy feat. As a Canadian Metis Messianic senior and a retired educator with over 20 years in the classroom, I know how vital the right tools are for mastering the "Holy Tongue." For the past 30 days, I’ve been testing the Duolingo Hebrew course to see if it truly serves believers and language seekers.

My current verdict? A "weak maybe."

Before we dive into the report, let’s be friends! You can follow my Duolingo profile here so we can nudge and cheer each other on in our studies.


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The PMI Review: Duolingo Hebrew Lessons

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Shabbat February 14, 2026 Messianic Readings and Activities

Messianic Torah Portion: Mishpatim (Judgments)

I asked Google what the Messianic readings are for today, February 14th 2026 then switched to Ai mode to ask it to create the html code and image for this post. Update: I just noticed that the scripture links in the html provided by Google Ai were not accurate. I just updated the links to go directly to scriptures on the Blue Letter Bible website.

For Saturday, February 14, 2026 (27 Shevat 5786), we dive into Mishpatim. What is Mishpatim? Mishpatim is the Hebrew word for "judgements". This portion transitions from the awe of Sinai to the practical, everyday application of God's laws in a just society.

: A two-part collage for the Messianic Torah portion Mishpatim. Top: Ancient stone tablets, a golden scale of justice, and scrolls. Bottom: A child drawing a temple next to a model building, gold coins, and a wooden gavel, representing civil laws and children's activities.
Exploring the Parashat Mishpatim: Connecting the ancient civil laws of the Torah to modern family life through creative children’s activities and hands-on learning.

Strengthened Through Storms - Enouraging Words Through Scripture

Everything Falling Apart ? Take Heart!


Symbolic illustration of the 'Creator Rescuing People': a helping hand reaching through a turbulent dark blue storm of life's challenges.
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Exerpt From the Devotional :The Miracles of Jesus -Day 3 by Xperience Church  

"Finding Strength in the Storm

Life has a way of catching us off guard. One moment the sun is shining, and the next, we're caught in a torrential downpour—an unexpected job loss, relational tension, a troubling medical report. The disciples experienced this firsthand when Jesus sent them across the Sea of Galilee, straight into a violent storm.

Here's what's remarkable: Jesus made them get into the boat (Matthew 14:22). He knew the storm was coming. This wasn't punishment—it was preparation. God sometimes allows storms not to correct our character, but to perfect our faith and reveal Himself in ways we've never seen before."

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Why My Hadassah Fast Ended with a Heart Attack Scare!

The Esther Fast: A Journey of Faith and a Serious Wake-Up Call

Shalom, friends. As we approach the season of Purim, many of us feel the spiritual pull to participate in the Esther (Hadassah) Fast. It is a powerful time of intercession, but I have a deeply personal reason for writing this post today: I had a heart attack scare today when I tried starting a fast like this.

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Esther Fasting Tips features a female silhouetted in golden yellow against a dark blue background underlined with colourful laurel leaves above a  light blue heart with a white starburst in the middle.
Wisely Approach Esther Fasting 
My Heart Attack Scare: A Warning to the Faithful

Master Modern Hebrew for Free: Top Apps, Podcasts, and Strategies

Want to Master Modern Hebrew for Free? Try These Ai Top Rated Apps, Podcasts, and Strategies

Looking for the best way to learn Hebrew for free in 2026? To find the most effective tools, I asked Google AI to curate the ultimate list of free Hebrew apps, podcasts, and study strategies. Since everyone has a unique learning style, this guide offers a variety of immersive resources—from gamified vocabulary builders to conversational audio—to help you find the perfect method for your fluency journey.

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Modern flat-lay of Hebrew learning resources featuring a smartphone with a language app, a notebook with Hebrew script, gold headphones, and a cup of coffee on a marble surface.
Master Hebrew with the best free 2026 resources, including immersive mobile apps, daily journaling, and language podcasts to reach fluency fast.