Hebrew Ulpan
Hebrew Ulpan
We offer two ways for you to immerse yourself in Hebrew: our long-standing Hebrew classes as well as Israeli Songs, which uses music to teach the language. Both are opportunities for students everywhere, at all skill levels, to study Hebrew with our world-class faculty in an intimate, congenial setting with students of all ages.
We offer up to six levels of Ulpan, from beginner to advanced, to ensure each student’s needs are met.
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Session Schedules
Levels Alef–Hey
Mondays & Thursdays 10am–12:30pm Eastern | 5pm–7:30pm Israel
Advanced
Mondays 10am–12:30pm Eastern | 5pm–7:30pm Israel
Israeli Songs
Wednesdays 10am–12pm Eastern | 5pm–7pm Israel
Advanced Class
The Advanced class tackles current affairs, culture, society, art and more. All study materials are taken from both traditional media and social media. Classes include a strong emphasis on speaking and conversational skills, enabling you to improve your ability to express yourself in Hebrew in a friendly and pleasant atmosphere.
Israeli Songs
Israeli Songs explores pieces of classic and modern Israeli music side-by-side, in simple and accessible Hebrew. Content relates to the seasons, holidays, various artists and musicians, and current events. This class provides the opportunity to practice your conversational skills while learning more about Israeli culture.
PRICING per 10-Week Session
Levels Alef–Hey: $720
Advanced: $320
Israeli Songs: $280
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Hours of Instruction is Each Session?
Each Ulpan BaBayit semester is 10 weeks.
Levels Alef–Hey meet twice a week for 2.5 hours, for a total of 50 hours.
The Advanced class meets once a week for 2.5 hours, for a total of 25 hours.
The Israeli Songs class meets once a week for 2 hours, for a total of 20 hours.
What is the 2025 Schedule?
Winter 2025: January 13 through March 27.
Spring 2025: March 31 through June 19.
Summer 2025: July 28 through October 23.
Fall 2025: October 27 through January 15, 2026.
How Do I Know Which Level I'm In?
You will be placed in a level according to the results of your Hebrew Placement Exam, which you will receive following your registration. Depending on which level we think is right for you, the instructor of that course may be in touch with further assessment tools before the semester starts.
What If I'm Placed in the Wrong Level?
If you feel that you have not been placed in the appropriate level, you may switch classes after the start of the semester in coordination with Ulpan BaBayit faculty.
If the class for your level does not open, our team will guide you to other Hebrew classes and learning opportunities at the Fucshberg Jerusalem Center. If none of these are the right fit you will be fully refunded.
Do I Need a Textbook?
All classes, except for Israeli Songs and the Advanced level, use a digital textbook published by Magnes Press which must be purchased separately by each student. The cost of the textbook ranges from $25–30.
Teachers will inform their students of the specific textbook requirements at the beginning of the course.