Join us for Hebrew learning throughout the year!
Summer Program
Adult Beginning Hebrew
July 7 – August 11, 2026
Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm
Cost:$180 for CNS members, $240 for non-members
Expectation is for the class to be in-person at CNS, but could be online depending on registration numbers.
Learn to read Hebrew in 6 weeks!
Ease into Hebrew by learning the Alef-Bet letters and vowels and build your decoding skills and basic vocabulary. This class prepares students for Synagogue Skills courses (Hebrew for Prayer, Siddur Basics) as well as our Machon Ivrit modern Hebrew classes for Fall 2026.
Fall Classes
Beginning Hebrew and Four Levels of Modern Hebrew
Oct 13, 2026 – May 18, 2027
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
(NO classes Nov 25, Dec 23, Dec 30, Mar 24, Mar 31, Apr 28)
All classes meet in person unless otherwise noted.
Machon Ivrit 2026-27 Calendar coming soon!
Join us for a Q&A to learn more about our Fall classes
Tuesday, Oct 6th, 7pm
This Q & A is an orientation to Beginning Hebrew and our Machon Ivrit classes and levels.
Meet the teachers, explore the syllabus, and get help with registration.
Note: in-person only, no zoom option.
Beginning Hebrew
This course (or its equivalent level of mastery) is a pre-requisite for all other Hebrew and synagogue skill classes and acts as the first year of Machon Ivrit.
Ease into Hebrew beginning with Alef-Bet letter recognition, vowels, and decoding skills, and move on to build a basic vocabulary.
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Begins Oct 13
Teacher: TBD
Cost: $560 CNS members/ $610 non-members.
Modern Hebrew
Join us for a year-long course in Modern Hebrew, with engaging teachers and a specially designed curriculum. This once-a-week program brings learners to higher levels of speaking, reading, and understanding. $720 for CNS members / $800 for non-members. Financial aid is available.
Level One: Ready to Read & Speak
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Begins Oct 13
Teacher: TBD
For those with a working knowledge of the Alef-Bet and some basic Hebrew vocabulary. Focus on practical vocabulary and grammar.
Pre-requisite: Beginning Hebrew or its equivalent level of mastery.
Level Two: Intermediate Hebrew
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Begins Oct 13
Teacher: TBD
Pick up where you left off in Level One. Use engaging reading material to improve reading, speaking, and comprehension skills. Broaden vocabulary and grammar to include focus on past, present, and future tense and additional verb forms.
Prerequisite: Ready to Read & Speak, or its equivalent level of mastery.
Level Three: Advanced Hebrew
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Begins Oct 13
Teacher: TBD
Continue practicing Hebrew with a focus on real life situations and stories. Discuss Israeli news articles and other modern media as well as experiences from your week.
Pre-requisite: Intermediate Hebrew, or its equivalent level of mastery.
Level Four: Conversational Hebrew
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Begins Oct 13
Teacher: TBD
Teacher will select a series of short stories, music, poetry and current events for discussion with this group.
Pre-requisite: Advanced Hebrew, or its equivalent level of mastery.
