Hebrew Classes at HNT 2022-2023:

All classes are taught by Morah Janine Rosenbaum virtually through Zoom. For each class, here is the Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7811346153

The following is our complete list of Hebrew classes for the 2022-2023 academic year. Classes begin in September. If you do not see a class that meets your scheduling needs, please email Morah Janine at the email below to discuss. Thank you for your interest in learning Hebrew. For more information about Adult Education at HNT, please email Dr. Eliyahu Krigel at eliyahu@h-nt.org.

Hebrew Classes 2022-2023 All Virtual

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Beginning Hebrew: 30 classes

Did you always want to learn to read and write Hebrew? This is your chance to study in a safe, warm and friendly atmosphere.

Book for Beginning Hebrew: New students must purchase the book “L’Shonee Aleph” and the accompanying workbook, “L’Shonee Aleph” in advance of the first class. The workbook might be out of print. If so, contact Morah Janine and she can get you a copy. The books can be ordered online on Amazon or by calling the Israel Book Shop at 1-800-323-7723.

Beginning Hebrew, 30 classes
Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm, Virtual
September 6, 13, 20
October 25
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
December 6, 13, 20
January 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 7, 14, 21, 28
April 18, 25
May 9, 16, 23, 30
Any makeup classes will occur in June/July


Modern Hebrew 1, 30 classes
Sundays, 9:00-10:30am, Virtual

Think you know all there is to know about Modern Hebrew? Join this continuing class to deepen your knowledge of this dynamic language.

Book: New students must purchase the book "Ivrit MiBereishit Alef" in advance of the first class. The book can be ordered online on Amazon or by calling the Israel Book Shop at 1-800-323-7723. 

September 4, 11, 18
October 2, 16, 23, 30
November 6, 13, 20
December 4, 11, 18
January 8, 15, 22, 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 5, 12, 26
April 16, 23, 30
May 7, 21
June 4
Any makeup classes will occur in June/July


Biblical Hebrew, 30 classes
Wednesdays, 9:15-10:45am, Virtual

This class will be a simple, straightforward guide to Biblical Hebrew. By the end of the Primer, you will have learned most words that occur 200 or more times in the Bible. This should make the transition to reading Biblical texts as easy as possible. You will be amazed at how much of the weekly Torah portion you will be able to understand in the original Hebrew.

Book: Students must purchase "The First Hebrew Primer: The Adult Beginner’s Path to Biblical Hebrew” by Ethelyn Simon, Irene Resnikoff and Linda Motzkin, EKS Publishing before the first class. Books maybe purchased on Amazon or at the Israel Book Shop at 1-800-323-7723.

September 7, 14, 21, 28
October 12, 19, 26
November 9, 16, 30
December 7, 14, 21
January 4, 11, 18, 25
February 8, 15, 22
March 8, 15, 22, 29
April 19, 26
May 10, 17, 31
June 7
Any makeup classes will occur in June/July


Prayerbook Hebrew, 30 classes
Mondays, 11am-12:30pm, Virtual

Do you secretly feel like you are the only one who doesn’t know what is going on during the service? This class will prepare you for full participation in Shabbat morning services. You will acquire synagogue and Hebrew-reading skills and gain confidence in your knowledge of the service. Very basic knowledge of Hebrew required.

Book: New students must purchase the book "Hineni: Prayerbook Hebrew for Adults" in advance of the first class. The book can be ordered online on Amazon or by calling the Israel Book Shop at 1-800-323-7723.

September 12, 19
October 3, 24, 31
November 7, 14, 21, 28
December 5, 12, 19
January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27
March 13, 20, 27
April 17, 24
May 1, 8, 15, 22
June 5
Any makeup classes will occur in June/July


Prayerbook Hebrew, 30 classes
Thursdays, 7-8:30pm, Virtual

Do you secretly feel like you are the only one who doesn’t know what is going on during the service? This class will prepare you for full participation in Shabbat morning services. You will acquire synagogue and Hebrew-reading skills and gain confidence in your knowledge of the service. Very basic knowledge of Hebrew required.

Book: New students must purchase the book "Hineni: Prayerbook Hebrew for Adults" in advance of the first class. The book can be ordered online on Amazon or by calling the Israel Book Shop at 1-800-323-7723.

September 8, 15, 22
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17
December 1, 8, 15, 22
January 5, 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16, 23
March 2, 9, 16, 23
April 20, 27
May 4, 11
Any makeup classes will occur in June/July


Modern Hebrew 2, 30 classes
Tuesdays, 1-2:30pm, Virtual

A continuation of Modern Hebrew I. Join this continuing class to deepen your knowledge of this dynamic language.

Book: New students must purchase the book "Ivrit MiBereishit Alef" in advance of the first class. The book can be ordered online on Amazon or by calling the Israel Book Shop at 1-800-323-7723.

September 6, 13, 20
October 25
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
December 6, 13, 20
January 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 7, 14, 21, 28
April 18, 25
May 9, 16, 23, 30
Any makeup classes will occur in June/July


Modern Hebrew 2, 30 classes
Thursdays, 10-11:30am, Virtual

A continuation of Modern Hebrew I. Join this continuing class to deepen your knowledge of this dynamic language.

Book: New students must purchase the book "Ivrit MiBereishit Alef" in advance of the first class. The book can be ordered online on Amazon or by calling the Israel Book Shop at 1-800-323-7723.

September 8, 15, 22
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17
December 1, 8, 15, 22
January 5, 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16, 23
March 2, 9, 16, 23
April 20, 27
May 4, 11
Any makeup classes will occur in June/July


Modern Hebrew 3, 30 classes
Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm, Virtual

A continuation of Modern Hebrew II. Join this continuing class to deepen your knowledge of this dynamic language.

Book: Students must purchase Ivrit MiBereisheet Bet (Part Two). The book can be ordered online on Amazon or by calling the Israel Book Shop at 1-800-323-7723.

September 7, 14, 21, 28
October 12, 19, 26
November 9, 16, 30
December 7, 14, 21
January 4, 11, 18, 25
February 8, 15, 22
March 8, 15, 22, 29
April 19, 26
May 10, 17, 31
June 7
Any makeup classes will occur in June/July

Content questions? Email janinerosenbaum@comcast.net

Call Morah Janine at 206-963-4933!

Fee: $250 per semester; $495 per year (30 classes)

For need-based scholarships or for more information, please contact Dr. Eliyahu Krigel, Director of Education at HNT, at eliyahu@h-nt.org.

Thank you for your participation and interest!