Hebrew Classes
Our hebrew program is tailored to the beginner as well as to the advanced reader. We currently offer the following classes:
Hebrew Reading Courses
Registration required. For more information, please feel free to contact us.
Reading Courses
Basic Reading-
Crash course in conjunction with NJOP
DateMondays Oct 4 - Nov 29, 2010
9:00a.m.-10:30 a.m.
No costDeadline to register Sept 27
In conjunction with the National Jewish Outreach
Program, this course introduces the Hebrew alphabet, vowels, and basic vocabulary with an
emphasis on decoding skills. Flash cards and recorded lessons facilitate retention of material.
Text included - Reishit Bina . No prerequisite.. Click here
to register.
Tehillim
B'Ivrit
Date: Tuesdays Oct 5 - Nov 30, 2010
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Cost: $50/member; $60/non-member
Book: Artscroll Tehillim (includes book)
Deadline to register: Sept. 28
This class is for those who want to advance their
Hebrew reading skills while improving fluency and
comprehension. Psalms are used as the core reading
text, and the history and the situations for which
different Psalms are recited are examined.
Prerequisite: ability to read Hebrew. Click here to
register.
Chumash B'Ivrit
Date: Wednesdays, Oct. 6 - Dec. 1, 2010
9:00a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Deadline to register: Sept. 29
Cost: $50/member-$60/non-member
Book: First Hebrew Reader ($25)
Learn to read the Chumash without relying on English
translations. This class examines text from the
Torah focusing on the unique language and meaning
specific to the Bible. Prerequisite - Basic reading comprehension
of Hebrew. Click here to
register.
Prayerbook Hebrew Courses
Prayerbook Hebrew—Daytime Class
Date: Tuesdays, Oct. 5-Nov. 30, 2010
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Deadline to register: Sept. 28
Cost: $50/member; $60/non-member
Book: Prayerbook Hebrew The Easy Way ($25)
For daytime learners: For the student who can read
Hebrew, this class uses diverse strategies to reinforce
proficiency and build fluency. Creative learning
techniques develop pronunciation, basic vocabulary,
grammar and comprehension. Prerequisite - basic ability to read Hebrew.. Click here to register.
Prayerbook Hebrew—Evening Class
Dates:Thursdays, Oct. 7-Nov. 18, 2010
Thursdays, Oct. 7-Nov. 18, 7:00p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Cost: $50/member; $60/non-member
Book: Prayerbook Hebrew the Easy Way ($25)
Deadline to register: Sept. 28
Evening Class: For those who can read Hebrew,
this class uses diverse strategies to reinforce
proficiency & build fluency. Creative teaching
techniques develop pronunciation, basic
vocabulary, grammar & comprehension.
Prerequisite - basic ability to read Hebrew.
Modern Hebrew Courses
Ulpan/Conversational
Hebrew-Beginner to Advanced
Dates: Mondays, Oct. 4-Nov. 29, 2010
10:30 a.m .- 11:45 a.m.
Cost: $50/member; $60/non-member
Book: Hebrew in 30 Lessons ($25)
Deadline to register: Sept. 27
immerse yourself in conversational Hebrew with this Ulpan style class. We will simulate everyday situations like bargaining in the "shuk", visiting museums and parks, supermarkets and more. ability to read Hebrew is helpful but not necessary. Click here to
register.
Advanced Hebrew
Sundays, Oct. 3 - Nov. 22, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $50/member; $60/non-member
Book: Modern Hebrew for Beginners ($20)
Deadline to register: Sept. 26
In this fast-paced conversational class, students will read and write essays and use grammar and vocabulary to practice and hold conversations in hebrew. Prerequsite: ability to read without vowels. Click here to
register.
