Hebrew Class

Hebrew is not among the most popular languages to learn, but you can almost always find a Hebrew class. Most synagogues and Jewish community centers offer Hebrew classes, even if only occasionally, for the benefit of the children and converts in their congregations. They would be delighted to welcome you into the class, Jewish or not.

Now I'm going to tell you some history so I can introduce you to an interesting way to get into a Hebrew immersion class.

Hebrew was a dead language, used mostly by rabbis and students of ancient literature, until the Zionist movement picked up steam in the 1800s and put thousands of Jews from various countries into a single place. Eliezer Ben-Yehuda was among them. He determined to revive Hebrew as the living language of the Jewish people. His efforts eventually led to the teaching of Hebrew in the local homes and schools. Today the native Jews of Israel speak Hebrew as their first language. Jewish immigrants learn Hebrew in free classes called "Ulpan."

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