Welcome to our Hebrew course levels page! The list below will help you navigate which course is right for you. If you have any questions about course levels, please email info@hmqm.org.
The Hebrew program at HaMaqom gives learners the opportunity to explore the linguistic and cultural roots of the Hebrew language while at the same time gaining direct access to Jewish texts and sources in their original Hebrew.
Learn Hebrew from scratch! This course is designed for the complete beginner and is the foundation for all future Hebrew language learning. We will learn the alphabet both in script and in printed forms including the vowel signs. We will develop basic conversational skills and begin to acquire an elementary Hebrew vocabulary. Each lesson will include developing Hebrew reading, writing and speaking skills.
A placement assessment is available upon request. (please email info@hmqm.org)
This course is designed for beginners who have completed Level A1 (or equivalent). We will continue to develop and reinforce our Hebrew reading, writing and speaking skills. Throughout the course, students will improve fluency, accuracy and comprehension.
During class we will foster a supportive community of Hebrew learners!
The textbook for this course is: Hebrew from Scratch Part ONE (yellow cover).
A placement assessment is available upon request. (please email info@hmqm.org)
This course will focus on the development of Hebrew vocabulary and an exploration of the present tense. Students will celebrate the upcoming holidays in Hebrew and will learn about Israeli culture. Please contact Tikva at hebrewwithtikva@gmail.com to find out if this is the right level for you.
The textbook for this course is; Hebrew from Scratch Part 1.
This course will focus on the development of Hebrew vocabulary and an exploration of the present and past tenses. Students will celebrate the upcoming holidays in Hebrew and will learn about Israeli culture. Please contact Orna at ornamorad1@gmail.com to find out if this is the right level for you.
The textbook for this course is; Hebrew from Scratch Part 1.
This course will focus on enriching student vocabulary and strengthening our ability to speak. Students will begin to learn the future tense and class time will include celebrations of Jewish holidays, learning songs, and sharing good news (All in Hebrew!).
Contact ornamorad1@gmail.com to find out if this is the right level for you.
The textbook for this course is: Hebrew from scratch Part 2.
In this course we will focus on enriching vocabulary and strengthening conversational skills. Students will continue to learn the future tense and class time will include celebrating Jewish holidays, learning songs and sharing good news (All in Hebrew!). Please contact Orna at ornamorad1@gmail.com to find out if this is the right level for you.
The textbook for this course is: Our textbook will be Hebrew from Scratch Part 2.
This course will provide a deep dive into the future tense (binyanim). Students will strengthen vocabulary, reading, and conversational skills. We will also practice our reading using articles from various newspapers in easy Hebrew. Class time will include celebrating Jewish holidays, learning songs, and sharing good news (All in Hebrew!). Please contact Orna at ornamorad1@gmail.com to find out if this is the right level for you.
The textbook for this course will be Hebrew from Scratch Part 2.
In this course, students will develop their conversational skills by bringing current events and good news to discuss in class. We will review the future tense and all the prepositions. Students will be encouraged to speak in Hebrew during class and beyond.
Please contact Orna at ornamorad1@gmail.com to find out if this is the right level for you.
The textbook for this course will be: “Ivrit B’Shnaim” (Hebrew Take 2).
This course is taught in Hebrew and is aimed at experienced Hebrew learners. Students will bring current events or good news to discuss in class. We will read articles that will help us practice conjugation and enrich our vocabulary. Students will learn poems, sing songs, read stories, and have discussions in Hebrew.
Please contact Orna at ornamorad1@gmail.com to find out if this is the right level for you.
Specialty Courses
With Tikva Farber
This course is taught in Hebrew and is aimed at experienced Hebrew learners. Students will bring current events or good news to discuss in class. We will read articles that will help us practice conjugation and enrich our vocabulary. Students will learn poems, sing songs, read stories and have discussions in Hebrew.
Please contact Tikva at hebrewwithtikva@gmail.com to find out if this is the right level for you.
With Tikva Farber
Master various Prepositions מילות יחס and their use with the appropriate verbs
Did you know that unlike English, the use of prepositions in the Hebrew language does not always correspond with (to) the same verbs as in the English language?!
In this course, we will review the conjugation of various prepositions, match them with the appropriate corresponding verb, and practice them in sentences, dialogues, songs, and a variety of exercises. The focus will be on prepositions that are not used in Hebrew the same way as in English.
We will continue to expand our vocabularies through class discussions, reading for accuracy and fluency, and develop a correct pronunciation. We will also practice our reading skills to improve our fluency, accuracy, and reading comprehension.
Textbook: Video recordings of each lesson will be emailed right after each lesson to be used by students for practicing at home what we learn in class instead of using a textbook.
Please contact Tikva at hebrewwithtikva@gmail.com to find out if this is the right level for you.
With Tikva Farber
Master various root words to increase your Hebrew vocabulary and more
Whether it is modern, prayer book or Biblical Hebrew that interests you, this course will take you to the next level.
Learn to translate and form commentaries based on the root of the modern Hebrew words for the purpose of increasing your modern conversational Hebrew and gaining a deep understanding and meaning from Text based Hebrew. The Hebrew with Tikva™ method helps students comprehend the poetry of Psalms, Biblical text and prayer book Hebrew from its classical Hebrew source.
A variety of texts will be selected based on group interests and recommendations.
Students will learn root words and their various applications, prefixes, suffixes, and sentence structures. Gain a deeper understanding of Biblical/Prayerbook (Siddur) Hebrew as well as Modern Hebrew. Learn how to differentiate the literal meaning from the deeper hidden meaning of words. Participate in meaningful discussions with the teacher
Prerequisite: Hebrew reading and writing skills.
