It’s never too late to learn Hebrew! The Bender JCC is pleased to offer a variety of virtual and hybrid daytime and evening Hebrew classes year-round, from beginner (Aleph level) to advanced (Hay level), in Ulpan Ben Yehuda conversational Hebrew. Ulpan is an Israeli method for teaching and improving all Hebrew language skills—speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. Ulpan classes at the Bender JCC are taught by highly qualified and experienced teachers.

We are the only Ulpan in the area that offers in-person classes and uses a multimedia curriculum created by the Israeli Center of Educational Technology (CET), which includes Hebrew language learning, Israeli culture, and literature as well as Jewish tradition.

For more information, please contact Rivka Degani at 301-348-3820 or rdegani@benderjccgw.org.

Hebrew language program

REGISTER FOR HEBREW CLASSES

What do our students say?

“Thanks for all you do especially your class discussion of the holidays. I feel I am learning more than just speaking Hebrew.”
-Marc L.

“Can’t remember where you parked your car? Medical researchers tell us that studying a foreign language as an adult is one of the best ways to maintain high brain function as we age. So, even if the religious, cultural, and social benefits don’t move you, consider studying Hebrew to keep your memory and concentration sharp. It couldn’t hurt.”
-Marvin S.

See below for our schedule of classes, tuition information and details on how to register!

Class offerings listed below:

BEGINNER HEBREW (ALEPH) 

• Mondays, October 9, 2023 – March 4, 2024 | 4:30 – 6:30 AM
• No class on: December 25, January 1

$560 / members and non-members + $75 / multimedia fee 

BEGINNER HEBREW (ALEPH PLUS) 

Choose from two convenient class times:

• Mondays, September 11 – February 12 | 9:30 – 11:30 AM
• Mondays, September 11 – February 12 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
• No class on: September 25, December 25, January 1

$560 / members and non-members + $75 / multimedia fee 

ADVANCED HEBREW (LEVEL 1) 

• Thursdays, September 7 – January 25, 2024 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM – virtual class! 
• No class on: November 23

$560 / members and non-members + $75 / multimedia fee 

ADVANCED HEBREW (LEVEL 2)
This class is conducted entirely in Hebrew and is appropriate for students who have a high level of language proficiency.

Questions or need help registering for Hebrew classes? Email Rivka Degani

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