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AE: Hebrew Classes

Hebrew Classes 2024-2025

All classes are taught by Janine Rosenbaum virtually through Zoom at this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7811346153

Before registering, please call Janine at 206-963-4933 to be placed in the correct Hebrew class level.

The following is a complete list of Hebrew classes. Classes begin in September.
If you do not see a class that meets your scheduling needs, please email Janine at janinerosenbaum@comcast.net.

All books can be purchased through Amazon or through the Israel Book Shop at 1-800-323-7723.

Class dates are also listed on the HNT calendar at: https://h-nt.shulcloud.com/calendar

Fee: $300 per semester; $600 per year (30 classes)
Some need-based scholarships are available, please email Janine at janinerosenbaum@comcast.net for more information.
 
Beginning Hebrew

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: 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 Janine and she can get you a copy.

If you are taking Rabbi Herber‘s class for conversion purposes, you must take Beginning Hebrew for a year. If you have taken Hebrew for a year already, please speak with Rabbi Herber about possibly waiving this requirement.
Beginning Hebrew, 30 classes
Thursdays, 7:00PM-8:30PM, Virtual
September 12, 19, 26
October 10, 31
November 7, 14, 21
December 5, 12, 19
January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6, 20, 27
March 6, 20, 27
April 3, 24
May 8, 15, 22, 29
June 5, 12, 19
Any makeup classes will occur in June/July
Modern Hebrew 1

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.
Modern Hebrew 1, 30 classes
Mondays, 9:30AM-11:00AM, Virtual (Beginning on page 96 in the book)
September 9, 16, 23, 30
October 7, 14, 21, 28
November 4, 11, 18, 25
December 2, 9, 16, 23
January 6, 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 24
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
April 28
May 5 
Any makeup classes will occur in May/June
 
Modern Hebrew 1, 30 classes
Tuesdays, 7:00PM-8:30PM, Virtual (Beginning on page 30 in the book)
September 10, 17, 24
October 8, 15, 29
November 5, 12, 19
December 3, 10, 17
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
March 4, 11, 18, 25
April 1, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20
Any makeup classes will occur in May/June
Modern Hebrew 2

A continuation of Modern Hebrew 1. 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.
Modern Hebrew 2, 30 classes
Sundays, 9:30AM-11:00AM, Virtual (Beginning on page 215 in the book)
September 8, 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17, 24
December 8, 15, 22
January 5, 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16, 23
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
April 27
May 4
Any makeup classes will occur in May/June
Modern Hebrew 2, 30 classes
Tuesdays, 9:30AM-11:00AM, Virtual
Note: The textbook for this class is "Hebrew: A Language Course Level Two" by Ora Band
September 10, 17, 24
October 8, 29
November 5, 12, 19
December 3, 10, 17, 24
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
March 4, 11, 18, 25
April 1, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20
Any makeup classes will occur in May/June
Modern Hebrew 2, 30 classes
Thursdays, 9:30AM-11:00AM, Virtual (Beginning on page 258 in the book)
September 12, 19, 26
October 10, 31
November 7, 14, 21
December 5, 12, 19
January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6, 20, 27
March 6, 20, 27
April 3, 24
May 8, 15, 22, 29
June 5, 12, 19
Any makeup classes will occur in June/July
Modern Hebrew 3

A continuation of Modern Hebrew 2. Join this continuing class to deepen your knowledge of this dynamic language.

Book: Students must purchase Ivrit MiBereisheet Bet (Part Two).
Modern Hebrew 3, 30 classes
Wednesdays, 7:00PM-8:30PM, Virtual (Beginning on page 122 in the book)
September 11, 18, 25
October 9, 30
November 6, 13, 20
December 4, 11, 18
January 8, 15, 22, 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 2, 23, 30
May 7, 14, 21, 28
Any makeup classes will occur in May/June
Prayerbook Hebrew

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 Shabbatmorning 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: PrayerbookHebrew for Adults" in advance of the first class.
 
Prayerbook Hebrew, 30 classes
Tuesdays, 11:00AM-12:30PM, Virtual
September 10, 17, 24
October 8, 29
November 5, 12, 19
December 3, 10, 17, 24
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
March 4, 11, 18, 25
April 1, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20
Any makeup classes will occur in May/June
Biblical Hebrew

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.
Biblical Hebrew, 30 classes
Wednesdays, 9:30AM-11:00AM, Virtual (Beginning on page 208 in the book)
September 11, 18, 25
October 9, 30
November 6, 13, 20
December 4, 11, 18
January 8, 15, 22, 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 2, 23, 30
May 7, 14, 21, 28
Any makeup classes will occur in May/June
 
Please register seperately for each class.
Sat, December 21 2024 20 Kislev 5785