Learn to Read Hebrew for Adults

Get started with the aleph-bet!

Familiarity with Hebrew can be key to feeling at home in the Jewish community. Learn the shapes and sounds of the Hebrew alphabet in this ten-session online course from the Union for Reform Judaism.

This class will help you recognize and understand common Hebrew words and phrases often heard in Reform congregations and in Jewish prayer. This course assumes no prior Hebrew experience and is perfect for Introduction to Judaism alumni and other adults!

Developed specifically for online learning, each session introduces new material and includes practice with an experienced instructor in a collaborative classroom environment. Registration includes online access to all class materials, including audio recordings of each practice exercise. Participants will be asked to purchase a workbook.

Tuition: $250

Classes will be listed as registration opens. New cohorts open seasonally. Choose your class time:

Learn to Read Hebrew for Adults – Tuesday Evenings

Tuesdays, November 12, 2024 - January 28, 2025, 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. ET. Number of sessions: 10.

Questions? Contact learning@urj.org.