Ulpan: Intensive Hebrew Language

Hebrew College’s online Ulpan, an integral part of Hebrew College’s Community Education 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.

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  • time Adults & college students (non-credit only)
  • location Online
  • duration Semester (fall, spring, summer)
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Ulpan Classes and Registration

 

 

Summer 2026 Classes

Our summer semester is already up and running. Information about the fall semester will be available on this page in August. Stay tuned! 

All classes are online via Zoom.

Course nameInstructerCourse startTimeFee
Ulpan level 3B Noa Handelsman6/9/2026-8/13/2026Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30am-1 pm ET$900
Ulpan level 4AMaya Dalzell6/2/2026-8/6/2026Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30am-11 am ET$900
Ulpan level 4B T/THMaya Dalzell6/2/2026-8/6/2026Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30 am-1 pm ET$900
Ulpan level 4B M/WMaya Dalzell6/1/2026-8/5/2026Monday and Wednsday, 9:30am-11 am ET$900
Ulpan level 6Maya Dalzell6/5/2026-8/7/2026Friday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm ET$900
Ulpan level 7Maya Dalzell6/1/2026-8/5/2026Monday and Wednsday, 11:30am-1 pm ET$900
Ulpan level 9AAliza Brosh6/3/2026-6/24/2026Wednsday, 8:30am-10:30am ET$250
Ulpan level 9BAliza Brosh6/1/2026-6/22/2026Monday, 8:30am-10:30am ET$250
Ulpan level 10Aliza Brosh6/2/2026-6/23/2026Tuesday, 10 am-12 pm ET$250

Our Values

We are delighted that you are interested in studying with Hebrew College’s Tamid Adult Learning program and look forward to your joining our learning community.  Guided by our commitment to the values of derekh eretz (ethical living),shmirat halashon (guarding of language), and kavod habri’ot (respect of all people), we expect our Adult Learning students to participate in our classes in a respectful manner, and be mindful of the time and learning needs of other students and instructors during in-person and remote learning.

Class Cancellations and Refunds
All cancellations prior to the start of a Tamid Adult Learning class will be refunded in full, less a credit card fee of 4%, if applicable.  You can avoid the credit card fee by paying for your class with a check, made out to Hebrew College, with the class name in the subject line. After the first class, a $50 administrative fee will be deducted from the class fee, in addition to the credit card fee of 4%.

For extenuating circumstances, including requests for withdrawal after the second class​, please contact Dana Fogel, Program and Relationship Director, Tamid of Hebrew College Ulpan and Hebrew Language at [email protected]. Credit card fees apply to all transactions, regardless of the time of withdrawal.

Find Your Ulpan Level

We offer courses at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Class placement is based on written and/or oral evaluation. Please contact Dana Fogel, Program and Relationship Director, Tamid of Hebrew College Ulpan and Hebrew Language, to determine which level is right for you.

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 and write both block and script letters
  • Foundations of grammar, such as masculine and feminine, the definite article and the basic structure of Hebrew sentences
  • To use basic forms of present tense, past tense and infinitives
  • To have simple conversation using familiar vocabulary and basic grammar

Designed for students with moderate ability to express themselves by writing and speaking Hebrew. You’ll listen to stories and recorded dialogues, watch videos, participate in open conversations and write short expository passages.

What You’ll Learn

  • Continue to develop reading fluency and comprehension skills through a variety of materials (textbook, news papers articles, short stories)
  • Strengthen and develop writing skills using a variety of writing forms
  • To use more advanced grammatical forms and structures such as future  and imperative tenses as well as compound and complex sentences
  • Expand vocabulary knowledge and ability to conduct a short conversation in Hebrew

Designed for students with a high level of language skills and ability to express themselves by writing and speaking 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.

What You’ll Learn

  • Read a variety of literary and expository texts on various topics through and Israeli culture lens and discuss these texts in depth
  • Introduction to different sources of modern Israeli media such as radio, television, films, newspapers and magazines.
  • Expand and develop writing and speaking skills through various exercises and in depth analysis of these texts and media sources
  • Continue to develop advanced grammatical concepts and rules and expand vocabulary knowledge

Join our Ulpan

Dana Fogel
Director of Tamid of Hebrew Language
617-559-8618
[email protected]

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