Machon Ivrit Hebrew Institute
Our Hebrew classes for adults follow two tracks: Beginning Hebrew for those with no prior Hebrew knowledge and Modern Hebrew for those looking for more reading and speaking comprehension. All classes are currently meeting on Zoom.
Oct-May Classes – Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm
Jan-May New Class – Thursdays, 7:00-8:30pm
Join us for a special Q&A session
on Oct 13, 7:00pm
RSVP: JoAnn Bezodis
Beginning Hebrew
Ease into Hebrew beginning with Alef-Bet letter recognition, vowels, and decoding skills, and move on to build a basic vocabulary. 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. Register online
Teacher: Itai Dewar
$510 CNS members/ $560 non-members.
Spring – Begins Jan 21
New Beginning Hebrew Class for Adults
Jan 21-May 13. Thursdays, 7- 8:30pm. Ease into Hebrew beginning with Alef-Bet letter recognition, vowels, and decoding skills, and move on to build a basic vocabulary.
Taught by Itai Dewar
$270 CNS members/ $320 non-members. F/A available. Register online.
Calendar dates: Jan 21, 28; Feb 4, 11, 18; Mar 4, 11, 18; Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13
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.
Year-long Class
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30pm
Beginning Oct 20
$720 for CNS members / $800 for non-members
Financial aid available. Register online
Join us for a special Q&A session
on Oct 13, 7:00pm
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. Register online
Level One: Ready to Read & Speak
For those with a working knowledge of the Alef-Bet and some basic Hebrew vocabulary. Focus on practical vocabulary and grammar. Teacher: Etti Segal. Pre-requisite: Beginning Hebrew (or its equivalent level of mastery).
Level Two: Advanced Hebrew
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. Teacher: Etti Segal. Prerequisite: Ready to Read & Speak, or its equivalent level of mastery.
Level Three: Conversational
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. Teacher: Smadar Megnazi. Pre-requisite: Advanced Hebrew, or its equivalent level of mastery.
