2025-2026 Hebrew Classes Taught by Janine Rosenbaum
All classes are taught by Janine Rosenbaum virtually through Zoom at this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7811346153
Before registering, please call Janine at 206-963-4933 to be placed in the correct Hebrew class level.
Register for classes here: https://h-nt.shulcloud.com/form/ae-hebrew-classes—2025-2026.html
The following is a complete list of Hebrew classes. Classes begin in September.
If you do not see a class that meets your scheduling needs, please email Janine at janinerosenbaum@comcast.net.
All books can be purchased through Amazon or through the Israel Book Shop at 1-800-323-7723.
Class dates are also listed on the HNT calendar at: https://h-nt.shulcloud.com/calendar
Fee: $300 per semester; $600 per year (30 classes)
Some need-based scholarships are available, please email Janine at janinerosenbaum@comcast.net for more information.
Beginning Hebrew
Did you always want to learn to read and write Hebrew? This is your chance to study in a safe, warm and friendly atmosphere.
Book: New students must purchase the book “L’Shonee Aleph” and the accompanying workbook, “L’Shonee Aleph” in advance of the first class. The workbook might be out of print. If so, contact Janine and she can get you a copy.
You must take Hebrew for one year if you are planning on converting to Judaism at Herzl-Ner Tamid. Please speak with the Rabbi about possibly waving this requirement if you have already had one year of Hebrew.
Beginning Hebrew, 30 classes
Mondays, 7:00PM-8:30PM, Virtual
September 8, 15, 29
October 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17, 24
December 1, 8, 15, 22
January 5, 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16, 23
March 9, 16
April 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18
June 1
Any makeup classes will occur in June
Modern Hebrew 1
Think you know all there is to know about Modern Hebrew? Join this continuing class to deepen your knowledge of this dynamic language.
Book: New students must purchase the book “Ivrit MiBereishit Alef” in advance of the first class.
Modern Hebrew 1, 30 classes
Thursdays, 7-8:30pm, Virtual
September 11, 18, 25
October 16, 23, 30
November 6, 13, 20
December 4, 11, 18
January 8, 15, 22, 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 5, 12, 19
April 16, 23, 30
May 7, 14, 28
June 4
Any makeup classes will occur in June
Modern Hebrew 2
A continuation of Modern Hebrew 1. Join this continuing class to deepen your knowledge of this dynamic language.
Book: New students must purchase the book “Ivrit MiBereishit Alef” in advance of the first class.
Modern Hebrew 2, 30 classes
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00pm, Virtual
September 9, 16, 30
October 21, 28
November 4, 11, 18
December 9, 16
January 6, 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 17, 24
March 3, 10, 17
April 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26
June 2, 9
Any makeup classes will occur in June
Modern Hebrew 2, 30 classes
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00am, Virtual
September 10, 17
October 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19
December 3, 10, 17
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
March 4, 11, 18
April 15, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20, 27
June 3, 10
Any makeup classes will occur in June
Modern Hebrew 2 for Seniors, 30 classes
Tuesdays, 9:00-10:30, Virtual
September 9, 16, 30
October 21, 28
November 4, 11, 18
December 9, 16
January 6, 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 17, 24
March 3, 10, 17
April 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26
June 2, 9
Any makeup classes will occur in June
Modern Hebrew 3
A continuation of Modern Hebrew 2. Join this continuing class to deepen your knowledge of this dynamic language.
Books: Students must purchase Hebrew Level Three by Ora Band and Ivrit Mibereshit Alef
Modern Hebrew 3, 30 classes
Sundays, 9:30-11am, Virtual
September 7, 14, 28
October 5, 19, 26
November 2, 9, 16, 23
December 7, 14, 21
January 4, 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15, 22
March 1, 8, 15, 22
April 12, 19, 26
May 3, 17
Any makeup classes will occur in May/June
Modern Hebrew 3, 30 classes
Thursdays, 9:30-11am, Virtual
September 11, 18, 25
October 16, 23, 30
November 6, 13, 20
December 4, 11, 18
January 8, 15, 22, 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 5, 12, 19
April 16, 23, 30
May 7, 14, 28
June 4
Any makeup classes will occur in June
Prayerbook Hebrew
Do you secretly feel like you are the only one who doesn’t know what is going on during the service? This class will prepare you for full participation in Shabbatmorning services. You will acquire synagogue and Hebrew-reading skills and gain confidence in your knowledge of the service. Very basic knowledge of Hebrew required.
Book: New students must purchase the book “Hineni: PrayerbookHebrew for Adults” in advance of the first class.
Prayerbook Hebrew, 30 classes
Tuesdays, 10:30am-12:00pm Virtual
September 9, 16, 30
October 21, 28
November 4, 11, 18
December 9, 16
January 6, 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 17, 24
March 3, 10, 17
April 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26
June 2, 9
Any makeup classes will occur in June
Biblical Hebrew
This class will be a simple, straightforward guide to Biblical Hebrew. By the end of the Primer, you will have learned most words that occur 200 or more times in the Bible. This should make the transition to reading Biblical texts as easy as possible. You will be amazed at how much of the weekly Torah portion you will be able to understand in the original Hebrew.
Book: Students must purchase “The First Hebrew Primer: The Adult Beginner’s Path to Biblical Hebrew” by Ethelyn Simon, Irene Resnikoff and Linda Motzkin, EKS Publishing before the first class.
Biblical Hebrew, 30 classes
Wednesday, 7-8:30pm, Virtual
September 10, 17
October 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19
December 3, 10, 17
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
March 4, 11, 18
April 15, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20, 27
June 3, 10
Any makeup classes will occur in June
Biblical Hebrew, 30 classes
Mondays, 9:30-11am, Virtual
September 8, 15, 29
October 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17, 24
December 1, 8, 15, 22
January 5, 12, 19 (office is closed, many people will be out of town), 26
February 2, 9, 16 (national holiday, many people will be out of town), 23
March 2 , 9, 16
April 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18
Any makeup classes will occur in May/June