Hebrew Classes & Curriculum Overview

Adult Hebrew Classes

YESODOT/BIBLICAL HEBREW 1:

Fall semester Only

Beginning Biblical Hebrew Grammar and Jewish Liturgy

Yesodot/Biblical Hebrew 1 is the first course in the BHS Adult Hebrew Program.  The first 6 weeks teaches the fundamentals of Biblical Hebrew grammar, phonetic reading, proper enunciation, and block writing of the Hebrew Language.  The remaining 9 weeks will introduce Hebrew liturgy and its historical, theological, and communal context. The course is designed to enable students to fully participate in the Baruch HaShem Shabbat service and High Holy Day Services.  Included in the tuition are textbooks, laminated reference guide, handouts, and pronunciation CD.

BIBLICAL HEBREW 2
PREREQUISITE: YESODOT

Biblical Hebrew 2 is the second course in our Adult program which provides instruction in the first 10 of the 30 lessons that will be taught in Biblical Hebrew. It is designed to provide a simple, straightforward method that will enable students to refine basic grammar rules and vocabulary. The student will continue to develop their oral reading skills through reading the weekly Torah portion.

Included in the tuition are two textbooks, handouts, pronunciation CD of vocabulary.

BIBLICAL HEBREW 3
PREREQUISITE: BIBLICAL HEBREW 2

Biblical Hebrew 3 is the third course in our Adult program which is a continuation of Biblical Hebrew 2.  This course builds on the foundation provided in that course. The course will cover lessons 11-20 of the text. Students can expect to broaden their knowledge of grammatical rules/application, vocabulary, and fluency in reading. Additionally, students will begin to develop proper translation skills.

Included in the tuition is a pronunciation CD of vocabulary, weekly Torah readings, and handouts.

BIBLICAL HEBREW 4
PREREQUISITE: BIBLICAL HEBREW 3

Biblical Hebrew 4 is the fourth course in our Adult program which teaches lessons 21-30 of the text. Students will learn additional verb forms, build a vocabulary of words found in the Tanach, and continue the development of proper translation skills.

Included in the tuition is a pronunciation CD of vocabulary and weekly Torah readings, and handouts.

REGISTRATION FOR SPRING 2025 SEMESTER OPENS ON DECEMBER 25, 2024

Children’s Hebrew Classes

Children’s Beginning Hebrew*
Age 10+ (No exceptions are made to the age requirement)

Students will learn the Alef Bet, utilizing decoding skills from key cultural words and concepts. They will also learn to write in block, and read key prayers and blessings; including the Shema, V’ahavta, and Aleinu. The course will also enable the student to build a dictionary of 80 cultural words.

Included in the tuition are a textbook and handouts.

T’filah 1*
Age 10+ Prerequisite: Children’s Beginning Hebrew

Utilizing skills learned in Children’s Beginning Hebrew, the student will continue building their Hebrew vocabulary. During this course they will become fluent in reading and writing as they study some of the Shabbat and Holy Day blessings.

Included in the tuition are a textbook and handouts.

T’filah 2*
Age 10+ Prerequisite: T’filah 1

Building upon the skills acquired in Children’s Beginning Hebrew and T’filah 1, the student will continue the development of their language and comprehension skills. They will learn to read, write, and understand increasingly difficult sentences. Additionally, the student will learn the seven blessings in the Shabbat morning Amidah, while uncovering Jewish values and virtues such as humility, acts of loving kindness, showing appreciation, and more.

Included in the tuition are a textbook and handouts.

Torah and T’filah 3*                      AGE 10+ Prerequisite: T’filah 2

This is the last course of the Children’s Hebrew program. The student will continue to learn prayers and blessings from the Shabbat morning Torah service and High Holy Days. The student will also learn to read the Torah script as well as learn the cantillation melody for Torah readings.

Included in the tuition are a textbook and handouts.

* NOTE: Required courses for students planning to have a Bar/Bat Mitzvah & enrolled in the Children’s B’nei Mitzvah Program.

REGISTRATION FOR SPRING 2025 SEMESTER OPENS DECEMBER 25, 2024.