Ulpan: Intensive Hebrew Language
Hebrew College’s Ulpan, an integral part of Hebrew College’s Community Learning programs, teaches students from all levels to master conversational Hebrew through the lens of Israeli culture. Hebrew College also offers Graduate Level Hebrew courses through the Rabbinical School.
UPDATE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all Hebrew College Community Learning classes are now being offered online. Our summer Ulpan classes will be taught online via zoom.
- time Adults, college & high school students (non-credit only)
- location Hebrew College Campus
- duration Semester (fall, spring, summer)
- Ulpan Classes and Registration
- Learn Hebrew through Ulpan
- Ulpan Classes and Registration
Ulpan Classes and Registration
We have recently moved to a new online payment system. If you encounter any problems, including not receiving a registration confirmation via email for your class, please email us. Please log out of the system and refresh your history once you have paid for your class, even if you are registering for more than one class or for a second person in the same household. Please note that we only accept payment via credit card or e-check, and both are subject to a 4 percent administrative fee.
Summer 2020 Ulpan Schedule
Our summer classes are now full and registration has closed. For information about our fall classes please contact ischor@hebrewcollege.edu.
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| Course Name | Instructor | Location | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulpan Level 1A (twice a week) | TBD | Hebrew College | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-8 pm, June 16-July 23, 2020. | $450 |
| Ulpan Level 1A (twice a week) | TBD | Hebrew College | Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-11 am, June 16-July 23, 2020. | $450 |
| Ulpan Level 1B (twice a week) | TBD | Hebrew College | Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8 pm, June 15-July 22, 2020. | $450 |
| Ulpan Level 1B (twice a week) | TBD | Hebrew College | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-8 pm, June 16-July 23, 2020. | $450 |
| Ulpan Level 2A (twice a week) | TBD | Hebrew College | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-11 am, June 16-July 23, 2020. | $450 |
| Ulpan Level 2B (once a week) | TBD | Hebrew College | Fridays, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, June 19-July 24, 2020. | $450 |
| Ulpan Level 4 (once a week) | TBD | Hebrew College | Tuesday 9:30 am-12:30 pm, June 16-July 21, 2020 | $450 |
| Ulpan Level 9 (once a week) | TBD | Hebrew College | Friday 9:30 am-12:30 pm, June 19-July 24, 2020. | $450 |
| Ulpan Level 10 (once a week) | TBD | Hebrew College | Wednesday 10 am-12 pm, June 17-July 22, 2020. | $350 |
Find Your Ulpan Level
Courses are offered at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Contact Iris Schor, Director of Hebrew Language, to determine which level is right for you!
Beginner (Levels 1A to 3B)
Designed for those with little or no prior knowledge of Hebrew. Classes are taught almost entirely in Hebrew, and students are encouraged and expected to speak the language in class. Vocabulary consists of about 250 new words each semester.
What You’ll Learn
- To read both block and script letters
- To write basic Hebrew
- Foundations of grammar, such as masculine and feminine, the definite article and basic syntax of Hebrew sentences
- To use basic forms of present tense, infinitives and verb systems
Intermediate (Levels 4B to 7B)
Designed for students with moderate ability to write and speak Hebrew. You’ll listen to stories and recorded dialogues, participate in open conversations and write short expository passages.
What You’ll Learn
- To recognize and use new and more complicated structures of Hebrew grammar and morphology
- Greater vocabulary
- To read longer passages of modern conversation and abridged stories
Advanced (Levels 8B to 10B)
Designed for students with a strong command of both spoken and written Hebrew. The course is structured to accommodate a wide range of student interests. You’ll carry on conversations taken from daily life, read texts dealing with cultural and historical topics and explore original literature.
You will learn:
- To write and speak using advanced grammar
- To Express yourself in all tenses
- Advanced vocabulary
Join our Ulpan
Iris Schor
Director of Ulpan and Hebrew Language
617-559-8618
ischor@hebrewcollege.edu