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The Gwendolyn and Joseph Straus School
for Continuing Education


Fall 2008 Semester

   BIBLICAL HEBREW


Biblical Hebrew: The Language of the Generations
This intensive language program is designed to immerse students in classical sources as they study biblical Hebrew. It provides an excellent means to develop basic language skills for Torah study. Please call for placement information.

Biblical Hebrew: Level I (beginner)
In a supportive and encouraging environment, students will develop the ability to read biblical texts by learning biblical grammar and vocabulary. We will use the First Hebrew Primer as our main biblical Hebrew grammar book. We will also explore how and why the rules of biblical grammar developed. Prerequisite: Knowledge of Hebrew print, script and vowels.
Yitzhak Berger
Monday, Wednesday, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
11-week course: September 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, October 27, 29, November 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, December 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17
Tuition: $900

Biblical Hebrew: Level II (intermediate)
This course is intended to develop students’ ability to study and understand the Bible in its original language. The semester will be divided between review of important grammatical forms and readings in biblical texts. Intended for students who have completed a year of biblical Hebrew or who have some proficiency in reading and translation.
Yitzhak Berger
Monday, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
11-week course: September 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, October 27, 29, November 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, December 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17
Tuition: $900

Biblical Hebrew for Beginners
Students will learn the fundamentals of biblical Hebrew in a warm and understanding environment. We will use the First Hebrew Primer as our main biblical Hebrew grammar book. We will also explore how and why the rules of biblical grammar developed.
Prerequisite: some knowledge of biblical Hebrew
Aaron Koller
Monday, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
8-week course: October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15
Tuition: $300


 
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