ULPAN
This year, kick your Hebrew up a notch with Jewish Federation’s Ulpan. Have you always wanted to learn how to speak Hebrew? Or do you want to build on the language skills you already have? Jewish Federation’s Ulpan instructors are ready to help improve your Hebrew language skills, including conversation, comprehension, grammar, reading, and writing. Courses are taught at all levels in small, interactive classes. Don’t miss out on your chance to learn how to communicate in the language of our people! For more information, please contact Debbie Corwin at 201-820-3918 or DebbieC@jfnnj.org
All classes will take place on Zoom.
- All classes begin the week of October 24 and meet once a week for 28 weeks. Each class is 90 minutes.
Tuition is $490 Before October 19 | Tuition is $570 After October 20
For more information, please contact Debbie Corwin at 201-820-3918 or DebbieC@jfnnj.org
Class Schedule Aleph
For those who have no/very little knowledge of the Hebrew language.
Build your Hebrew language foundation: grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing, basic speaking.
BOOK: Alufim beAlef Bet Authors: Meira Rom and Dalia Roth-Gavison (additional cost)
AREAS COVERED:
Reading with and without vowels
Writing in script
Basic verbs in present tense; infinitive
Prepositions: in, to, from, of, with, without, on, about
Noun and adjective agreement: masculine/feminine, singular, plural
Question words: where, from, who, what, when, why
Pronouns
Syntax: have, do not have
Class Day
TBD
Time
TBD
Duration
90 Minutes
Instructor
Keren Ashram
Location
Zoom
Class Day
TBD
Time
TBD
Duration
90 Minutes
Instructor
Keren Ashram
Location
Zoom
For those who have previous knowledge of the Hebrew language, are able to read and write and have basic speaking skills.
BOOK: Barosh Uvarishona Authors: Goni Tishaler and Ateret Yarden-Barak (additional cost)
AREAS COVERED:
Verbs: stems, present tense and infinitive, with a connection to past tense
Prepositions: conjugating “of” and “to”, של, לי, את
Adjectives: Plural masculine/feminine ending, including irregular forms
Syntax: constructs, possessive sentences, need, can
Nominal sentences in past tense (e.g. he was in the library, they were friends)
Numbers: Feminine/ masculine from 1-20
Topics: nature, colors, family, food, communication, and subjects related to everyday experiences
Class Day
Tuesdays
Time
6:00 pm
Duration
90 Minutes
Instructor
Keren Ashram
Location
Zoom
Class Day
Tuesdays
Time
6:00 pm
Duration
90 Minutes
Instructor
Keren Ashram
Location
Zoom
For those able to communicate in simple sentences. Further develop your vocabulary including speaking and reading skills.
BOOK: Barosh Uvarishona Authors: Goni Tishaler and Ateret Yarden-Barak (additional cost)
AREAS COVERED:
Verbs: Present tense, past and future tense
Prepositions: conjugating על, אצל, בשביל
Comparative words, construct phrase
Numbers: Feminine/ masculine form 1-100
Topics: time, daily activities, body, money, animals, weddings, party, travel
Class Day
Wednesdays
Time
6:00 pm
Duration
90 Minutes
Instructor
Keren Ashram
Location
Zoom
Class Day
Wednesdays
Time
6:00 pm
Duration
90 Minutes
Instructor
Keren Ashram
Location
Zoom
Class Day
Wednesdays
Time
7:30 pm
Duration
90 Minutes
Instructor
Keren Ashram
Location
Zoom
Class Day
Wednesdays
Time
7:30 pm
Duration
90 Minutes
Instructor
Keren Ashram
Location
Zoom
For those with some acquired reading, writing, and comprehension skills (including past and future tense). Strengthen your skills with additional vocabulary and basic grammatical rules.
Class Day
Tuesdays
Time
7:30 pm
Duration
90 Minutes
Instructor
Keren Ashram
Location
Zoom
Class Day
Wednesdays
Time
9:30 am
Duration
90 Minutes
Instructor
Zahava Gall
Location
Zoom
Class Day
Tuesdays
Time
7:30 pm
Duration
90 Minutes
Instructor
Keren Ashram
Location
Zoom
Class Day
Wednesdays
Time
9:30 am
Duration
90 Minutes
Instructor
Zahava Gall
Location
Zoom
For those who can read and write short paragraphs and can express themselves in compound Hebrew sentences. Continue to improve your fluency, increase comprehension skills, and apply additional grammatical rules.
Class Day
Tuesdays
Time
2:00 pm
Duration
90 Minutes
Instructor
Keren Ashram
Location
Zoom
Class Day
Wednesdays
Time
11:00 am
Duration
90 Minutes
Instructor
Zahava Gall
Location
Zoom
Class Day
Tuesdays
Time
2:00 pm
Duration
90 Minutes
Instructor
Keren Ashram
Location
Zoom
Class Day
Wednesdays
Time
11:00 am
Duration
90 Minutes
Instructor
Zahava Gall
Location
Zoom
For those who want to improve their speaking, understanding, reading, and writing skills at an advanced level.
Class Day
Mondays
Time
7:30 pm
Duration
90 Minutes
Instructor
Zahava Gall
Location
Zoom
Class Day
Mondays
Time
7:30 pm
Duration
90 Minutes
Instructor
Zahava Gall
Location
Zoom
Our Teachers
Keren Ashram
Keren has earned a B.Sc., in Marine Science & Ocean Environment from “Ruppin” Academic Center- Israel. She also holds teacher certification.
In her professional work, she has had a variety of experiences ranging from teaching, activities director and tour guide.
She served in the IDF in the Engineering Corps and published her first children’s book “Seasons and Colors” in 2012.
This is Keren’s 5th year teaching in Federation’s Ulpan.
Zahava Gall
Zahava has 40 years of experience as a teacher and principal at area day and Hebrew schools. Zahava has been teaching in Federation’s Ulpan for more than 10 years.
Class Locations
- All classes will take place on Zoom.
Please Note
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All classes begin the week of October 24 and meet for 28 weeks
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Classes meet for 90 minutes once a week
- Tuition is refundable until November 2
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Tuition does not include the textbook
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Classes will only be offered where there is a minimum of six students per class
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For more information, please contact Debbie Corwin at 201-820-3918 or DebbieC@jfnnj.org
