Learn Hebrew For Beginners

Have you ever tried to learn Torah, only to discover that you are totally reliant on translations? Would you like to be able to learn Torah independently? It will take some work, but it’s worth it. In this course Rabbi Avraham Fischer will teach you the fundamentals of textual Hebrew: basic grammar, parsing a text, vocabulary and using reference tools. This will open a world of deeper understanding of Tanach, commentaries, Mishnah, Jewish thought and more.

Recommended textbook: The First Hebrew Primer, but work sheets will be provided by Rabbi Fischer. A basic ability to read Hebrew is necessary to take the course.

Please note: Participation in this 13-part course requires a payment of $50 (approximately $3.80 a lesson). You may submit payment by:

1. Visiting our DONATION PAGE and choosing a payment option.

2. By credit card via PAYPAL. Simply click on the link and follow the instructions. The amount is already listed.

Once paid, please contact us at [email protected] to complete registration.

                                            
                                            Next ClassApril 27, 2025
7
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1
Hours
18
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                                                        Sunday                                                    

                                                        6:00 pm, 7:00 pm

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February 2, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn Hebrew For Beginners: Learn Hebrew For Beginners Lesson 1: Nouns, part 1

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Lech Lecha part 1 Lesson 1 Homework The Directional Heh

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February 9, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Lesson 2: Nouns, part 2

In this lesson we will learn about:

Direct objects
Word pairs
Plurals

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Lech Lecha, part 2 Nouns and Word Pairs Definite Article Directional Heh Lesson 2 Homework

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February 16, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Lesson 3: Noouns, part 3

In this lesson we will learn about:

sentences without verbs
Noun possessive endings

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Lech Lecha, part 3 Pronouns Possessive endings Lesson 3 homework Hebrew-English Glossary

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February 23, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Lesson 4: Nouns, part 4

In this lesson we will learn about:

prepositions
object pronouns
adjectives
demonstrative pronouns

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Lech Lecha, part 4 Prepositions and Object Pronouns Adjectives Demonstrative pronouns Lesson 4 Homework

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March 2, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Lesson 5: Verbs, part 1

In this lesson we will learn about:

basics of verbs
the perfect tense

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Lech Lecha, part 5 Basics of the Verb and the Perfect Tense Lesson 5 Homework

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March 9, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Lesson 6: Verbs, part 2

In this lesson we will learn about:

imperfect tense
reversing Vav

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Lech Lecha, part 6 Imperfect tense Reversing Vav Drop Letter Imperfect Lesson 6 Homework

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March 23, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Lesson 7: Verbs, part 3

In this lesson we will learn about these parts of the verb:

Commands
Participle
Infinitive

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Lech Lecha, part 7 Commands Participles Infinitive Lesson 7 Homework

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March 30, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Lesson 8: Verbs, part 4

In this lesson, we will:

review regular verbs
learn about irregular verb forms
learn about the Reversing Vav with clipped forms

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Regular Verbs Lech Lecha, part 8 Beginning Yod Verbs Ending Heh Verb Irregular Verb Reversing Vav with Clipped Verbs Lesson 8 Homework

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April 6, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Lesson 9: Verbs, part 5

In this lesson we will learn about:

Hollow Verbs
Numbers

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Lech Lecha part 9 Hollow Verbs Numbers Lesson 9 Homework

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April 27, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn Hebrew For Beginners: Learn Hebrew For Beginners

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May 4, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn Hebrew For Beginners: Learn Hebrew For Beginners

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May 11, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn Hebrew For Beginners: Learn Hebrew For Beginners

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May 18, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn Hebrew For Beginners: Learn Hebrew For Beginners

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May 25, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn Hebrew For Beginners: Learn Hebrew For Beginners

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Avraham Fischer

Rabbi Avraham Fischer Rabbi Fischer introduces beginning students to the fundamentals of Hebrew language and understanding the Biblical text. Born and raised in New York City, he has a BA in English Literature and Rabbinic Ordination from Yeshiva University, and an MA in English Literature from NYU. After serving as Rabbi and educator at a small congregation in New Jersey, Rabbi Fischer and his family came on aliya to Israel in 1986. He was Director of Jewish Studies at the WUJS Institute in Arad, and continues to teach at a number of educational programs in Israel and online. Using the name Arthur J. Fischer, he has also acted and directed in community theatre and has appeared in a number of films made for the haredi community. Avraham also develops materials and methods for teaching Biblical Hebrew to the English- speaking public. Avraham is married to Cheryl, and they live in Bet Shemesh.