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.

For Hebrew Beginners 

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.

Developed specifically for virtual 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

The URJ offers tiered pricing to all students, and discounted tuition for those who need. Tuition options include $360, $299, and $250. Those requiring further discounts to participate should contact us at Learning@urj.org.

Choose your class time and register below

  • 2025-3: Sundays, 8-9 PM ET; March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, (skip 13), 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18
  • 2025-4: Sundays,11 AM-12 PM ET; April 6, (skip 13 + 20), 27, May 4, 11, 18, (skip 25), June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
  • 2025-5: Tuesdays, 8-9 PM ET; April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17

Register now

Questions? Contact learning@urj.org.