Hebrew Classes

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:

You are welcome to register class at any time during the session. Class rates will be prorated.

Winter Session Registration Open Soon:

BEGINNER HEBREW (ALEPH)
Mondays, September 9 – January 20| 6:00 – 8:00 PM – hybrid class!
Wednesdays, September 4 – February 12 | 11:00 – 1:00 PM
No class on: Wednesdays: Oct 2, Dec 25, Jan 1
$660 / members and non-members (Includes multimedia fee and text book)

Winter Session Dates:
Tuesdays, January 21 – June 10 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM – hybrid class!
No class on: June 3
$660 / members and non-members (Includes multimedia fee and text book)

BEGINNER HEBREW (ALEPH PLUS)
Tuesdays, September 3 – January 21 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM- hybrid class!
No class on: December 24
$660 / members and non-members (Includes $75 multimedia and text book fee)

Winter Session Dates | Choose from two class options:
Mondays, January 27 – June 2 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM – hybrid class!
Wednesdays, February 12 – June 25 | 11:00 – 1:00 PM – hybrid class!
Skip Dates: April 14, May 26, June 2
$585 | Members and Public

INTERMEDIATE HEBREW (BET)

Mondays, September 9 – January 20 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM – hybrid class!
$660 / members and non-members (Includes $75 multimedia and text book fee)

Winter Session Dates:
Wednesdays, February 12 – June 25 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM – hybrid class!
$585 | Members and Public

INTERMEDIATE HEBREW (GIMEL)

Thursdays, September 5 – January 30 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM – hybrid class!
No class on : October 3; November 28
$660 / members and non-members (Includes $75 multimedia and text book fee)

Winter Session Dates:
Thursdays, February 13 – June 26 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM – hybrid class!
$585 | Members and Public

INTERMEDIATE HEBREW (GIMMEL PLUS)
Choose from two convenient class times:
Mondays, September 9 – January 20 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM – virtual only!
Wednesdays, September 4 – February 12 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM – hybrid class!
No class on: October 2; December 25; Jan 1
$660 / members and non-members(Includes $75 multimedia and text book fee)

Winter Session Dates | Choose from two class options:
Mondays, January 27 – June 30 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM – ZOOM only!
Wednesdays, February 12 – June 25 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM – Hybrid class!
$585 | Members and Public

INTERMEDIATE HEBREW (HEY)

Choose from three convenient class times:
Tuesdays, September 3 – January 21 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM – hybrid class!; No class on : December 24
Thursdays, September 5 – January 30 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM; No class on: October 3; November 28
Fridays, September 6 – January 31 | 11:00 – 1:00 PM
$660 / members and non-members + $75 multimedia and text book fee

Winter Session Dates | Choose from three class options:
Tuesdays, January 21 – June 10 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM – hybrid class!
Fridays, February 7 – June 20 | 11:00 – 1:00 PM – hybrid class
Thursdays, February 13 – June 26 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM
$585 | Members and Public

ADVANCED HEBREW

Winter Session Dates | Choose from four class options:
Mondays, January 27 – June 30 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM – ZOOM ONLY!
Wednesdays, February 12 – June 25 | 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Hybrid class!
Wednesdays, February 12 – June 25 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM – ZOOM Only!
Thursdays, February 13 – June 26 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Zoom Only
$585 | Members and Public

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

All Bender JCC programs are open to everyone. Contact Kate Falls, Director of Inclusion, at kfalls@benderjccgw.org or 301.348.3767 to discuss support and accommodations.