Arlington Community Education

Whether your goal is to speak to Israelis, read the Hebrew Bible in its original language, or follow along at synagogue services, these courses will help you get started with a solid foundation in this unique language. Expect lively class discussions and optional weekly homework assignments. All levels will enjoy Hebrew and Israeli music. Level 1B: For students who can read and pronounce the Hebrew alphabet and vowels, or who have already taken Hebrew 1A. Level 1C: For students who can read the Hebrew alphabet, know 10-50 words of vocabulary, and can conjugate a few simple verbs in the past tense, or who have already taken Hebrew 1B. Level 3: Discover the inner elegance of Hebrew grammar and become your own translator. This course focuses on Biblical and prayerbook Hebrew, using examples drawn from the Bible, the Hebrew prayer book, and fairy tales rendered in Biblical Hebrew. Requirement: Familiarity with Hebrew verbs in past, future, and present (aka “participle”) tenses. Please note: Once the class reaches minimum enrollment, this text will be required for class The First Hebrew Primer: The Adult Beginner's Path to Biblical Hebrew, Third Edition 3rd Edition (if you don't already have it).