Have you always wanted to learn the Hebrew language? Are you traveling to Israel soon? Gratz offers modern conversational Hebrew in easy-to-digest, low commitment 12-week enrichment sessions by the Continuing Education department. Classes are offered both online and in-person.

All courses are 12 sessions: $325.
All classes take place online using the Zoom platform.

Beginners Level 2
ESTHER TOLEDANO: Thursdays, January 28 - April 22 (excl. 4/1), 7:00 – 9:00 pm ET

Beginners Level 3
GILI BITAN: Wednesdays, January 27 - April 21 (excl. 3/31),  6:30 – 8:30 pm ET

Beginners Level 4
RHONDA WITTLIN: Mondays, January 11 - April 19 (excl. 1/18, 2/15, 3/29), 5:15 – 7:15 pm ET
This class is currently reading basic beginner level Hebrew.  Conversation involves using a combination of past and present tense verbs.  Writing is mostly script, with occasional use of block print. New vocabulary is introduced throughout each class.

Intermediate
VERED HASSON: Mondays, January 25 - April 26 (excl. 2/15, 3/29), 6:30  – 8:30 pm ET

Intermediate/Advanced
VERED HASSON: Wednesdays, January 27 - April 21 (excl. 3/31),  9:30 am – 11:30 am ET

Advanced
LEO WEINSTOCK: Wednesdays, January 27 - April 21 (excl. 3/31), 7:00 – 9:00 pm ET
ESTHER TOLEDANO: Tuesdays, January 26 - April 20 (excl. 3/30), 3:00 - 5:00 pm ET

Not sure which level is best for you? Contact Gili Bitan at gbitan@gratz.edu.

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Until the middle of the 20th century, Yiddish was the international language of Jews from Central and Eastern Europe. Today, experts estimate there are between 1 million and 2 million native Yiddish speakers in the world, but only about 500,000 speak it at home. Educators like Rita Ratson, Yiddish program coordinator and instructor at Gratz College, are determined to keep the Yiddish language and culture alive. Whether you want to learn a bissel Yiddish or become fluent, you’ll find the right level course for you. Classes currently range from beginners to intermediate, complete with folk songs and literature.

Spring Courses are 12 sessions: $300
All classes take place online using the Zoom platform.

Beginner Yiddish
Enter the world of Yiddish in a course that develops basic vocabulary and beginning competency in speaking, reading and writing. Course includes study of Yiddish folk songs. Previous knowledge of the alphabet is not assumed.
Dates TBD.

Advanced Beginner Yiddish
Increase competency in reading, writing and basic vocabulary building in order to continue developing simple conversational skills. Study of Yiddish folk songs will continue.
Dates TBD

Intermediate Yiddish
Increase competency in reading, writing and basic vocabulary building in order to continue developing simple conversational skills. Study of Yiddish folk songs will continue.
Tuesdays, January 5 - March 23, 2021
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET

Not sure which level is best for you? Contact Rita Ratson at rratson@gratz.edu or 215-635-7300 x177

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