Hebrew
Whether your goal is to speak to Israelis, read the Hebrew Bible in its original language, or follow along at synagogue services, these courses will provide you with a solid foundation in this unique language. Classes are conducted in English with a focus on biblical texts and grammar. Expect lively discussions and optional weekly homework assignments. Both levels will enjoy Hebrew and Israeli music.
Level 3C: For students who know 100+ Hebrew words, can conjugate simple verbs in the past and future tenses, can compose a simple Hebrew sentence, are familiar with Hebrew demonstratives and adjectives, or who have already taken Level 3B.
Please note: This class will focus on chapters 15–16 of the textbook.“ Level 6: “.This class will focus on Chapters 25-27 of the textbook.
Level 6: Discover the inner elegance of Hebrew grammar and become your own translator. We will focus on Biblical and prayerbook Hebrew, using examples drawn from the Bible, the Hebrew prayer book, fairy tales rendered in Biblical Hebrew, and a short story in Modern Hebrew. You should be familiar with Hebrew verbs in the past, future, and present tenses in binyan Pa'al, binyan Pi'el and binyan Hif’il.
Please note: Once the class reaches minimum enrollment, this text will be required for class The First Hebrew Primer: The Adult Beginner's Path to Biblical Hebrew, Third Edition 3rd Edition (if you don't already have it).
Natasha Shabat
Natasha Shabat learned Hebrew as an adult and has been teaching full-time to adults in the Boston area since 1997 in congregations, community centers, and private homes. Her students – whom she teaches in groups, individually, and online -- include rabbis and rabbinical students, cantors, lay leaders, Me’ah graduates, Hebrew-school teachers, Hebrew-school drop-outs, and Jews-by-choice. Her students include doctors, lawyers, professors, business leaders, homemakers, grandmothers, great-grandfathers, West Point graduates, and Christian clergy. Natasha is a graduate of Harvard University in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations.
Hebrew: Level 3C
Instructors:
- Natasha Shabat
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Apr 8th 2026 | 1:00 - 2:15 PM | Online |
| Wed, Apr 15th 2026 | 1:00 - 2:15 PM | Online |
| Wed, Apr 29th 2026 | 1:00 - 2:15 PM | Online |
| Wed, May 6th 2026 | 1:00 - 2:15 PM | Online |
| Wed, May 13th 2026 | 1:00 - 2:15 PM | Online |
| Wed, May 20th 2026 | 1:00 - 2:15 PM | Online |
| Wed, May 27th 2026 | 1:00 - 2:15 PM | Online |
| Wed, Jun 3rd 2026 | 1:00 - 2:15 PM | Online |
| Wed, Jun 10th 2026 | 1:00 - 2:15 PM | Online |
Hebrew: Level 6
Instructors:
- Natasha Shabat
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Apr 6th 2026 | 2:30 - 3:45 PM | Online |
| Mon, Apr 13th 2026 | 2:30 - 3:45 PM | Online |
| Mon, Apr 27th 2026 | 2:30 - 3:45 PM | Online |
| Mon, May 4th 2026 | 2:30 - 3:45 PM | Online |
| Mon, May 11th 2026 | 2:30 - 3:45 PM | Online |
| Mon, May 18th 2026 | 2:30 - 3:45 PM | Online |
| Mon, Jun 1st 2026 | 2:30 - 3:45 PM | Online |
| Mon, Jun 8th 2026 | 2:30 - 3:45 PM | Online |