Become conversational in Hebrew in ways that suit your learning style!
Ulpan BaBayit
and
Israeli Songs
Fall Semester Starts October 9!
We’re now offering two ways to immerse yourself in Hebrew: our long-standing Ulpan BaBayit classes and Israeli Songs, a new class 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 six levels of Ulpan, from beginner to advanced, to ensure each student’s needs are met.
In Israeli Songs students will explore pieces of classic and modern Israeli music side by side, in simple and accessible Hebrew. Content will relate to the seasons, holidays, various creators and musicians, and current events. Students will practice conversational skills while learning more about Israeli culture
Classes are held on Zoom, and recordings are available to students.
JOIN AS A NEW OR CONTINUING STUDENT!
Fall 2023 Class Schedules
ALEF (BEGINNERS)
Tuesdays 11:15 – 1:45 & Thursdays 10 – 12:30 Eastern
(Tuesdays) 8:15am—10:45am Pacific / 10:15am—12:45am Central / 6:15pm—8:45pm Israel
(Thursdays) 7:00am—9:30am Pacific / 9:00am—11:30am Central / 5:00pm—7:30pm Israel
BET
Mondays & Thursdays 10 -12:30 Eastern
7:00am—9:30am Pacific / 9:00am—11:30am Central / 5:00pm—7:30pm Israel
GIMMEL
Mondays & Thursdays 10 – 12:30 Eastern
7:00am—9:30am Pacific / 9:00am—11:30am Central / 5:00pm—7:30pm Israel
Update: The Gimmel class will not run Fall 2023. Please be in touch about joining this level in the future, or join our Israeli Songs course for students with Gimmel skills and above.
DALED
Mondays & Thursdays 10 -12:30 Eastern
7:00am—9:30am Pacific / 9:00am—11:30am Central / 5:00pm—7:30pm Israel
Update: The Daled class will not run Fall 2023. Please be in touch about joining this level in the future, or join our Israeli Songs course for students with Gimmel skills and above, or the Advanced conversational class for students with Daled skills and above.
HEY
Mondays & Thursdays 10 -12:30 Eastern
7:00am—9:30am Pacific / 9:00am—11:30am Central / 5:00pm—7:30pm Israel
*The schedule for the Hey class is unique during the Summer 2023 session. Please see this chart for dates and details.
ADVANCED
Sundays* or Mondays 10-12:30 Eastern
7:00am—9:30am Pacific / 9:00am—11:30am Central / 5:00pm—7:30pm Israel
*Students have the option of joining either on Sundays or on Mondays, but should expect to only join once/week. The Sunday class is dependent on registration and demand.
ISRAELI SONGS
Sundays* or Wednesdays 10-12:00 Eastern
7:00am—9:00am Pacific / 9:00am—11:00am Central / 5:00pm—7:00pm Israel
*Students have the option of joining either on Sundays or on Wednesdays, but should expect to only join once/week. The Sunday class is dependent on registration and demand.
Ulpan FAQs
How Many Hours of Instruction is Ulpan?
Each Ulpan BaBayit semester is 10 weeks.
Levels Alef through 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.
The Fall 2023 Session will take place from October 9 through December 21, 2023
The schedule for the Fall 2023 Semester accounts for the intervening holidays.
*Level Hey will meet on a slightly different schedule. Please contact us with any questions.
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.
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 register enough students to open, our team will guide you to other Hebrew classes and learning opportunities at the CY. If none of these are the right fit you will be awarded a full refund.
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.
How Much Does it Cost?
Ulpan BaBayit Levels Alef though Hey: $720*
Advanced Class (with Meira Stern-Glick): $350
Israeli Songs (with Meira Stern-Glick): $280
*Please note that this price does not include the textbook.
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