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A great teacher will always be the heart of an excellent education.
ClassicalHebrew.com brings Israeli teachers who live in Israel directly into your home.
All of our teachers are certified educators and are experts in teaching Hebrew as a second language.
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Ohad Cohen is a highly-skilled teacher and linguist. He teaches courses in a range of topics including Biblical Hebrew, Biblical Aramaic, Introduction to Biblical Hebrew, the Biblical Hebrew Verbal Tense System and the Tiberian Phonetic Tradition, at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Ohad is the winner of 5 awards for teaching excellence at the Hebrew University. Both his Bachelors and Masters degrees were acquired in Bible and Hebrew Language at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In 2008 Ohad completed his PhD on the Verbal Tense System in Late Biblical Hebrew Prose at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. After receiving his PhD he held a research fellowship at the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations (NELC), Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. He has received several research grants and prizes, among them the Warburg Foundation Award and most recently the Eliezer Ben Yehudah award at the Research Center for the Hebrew Language. Ohad’s passion for the Hebrew language is a driving force behind the ClassicalHebrew.com commitment to quality programs.
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Sarah recently completed an MA at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, focusing on the Hebrew Bible. In addition to her professional experience in education, Sarah has traveled the world to further her studies and to work as a volunteer in SE Asia and Central America. She has received a number of academic honors and brings a fresh, enthusiastic approach to the ClassicalHebrew.com program.
Sarah is a member of the ClassicalHebrew.com development team and she has taken part in designing the educational materials produced for online learning.
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I live in Tel Aviv, where I teach Hebrew and work on my second degree in the Studies of the Hebrew Language. During my spare time I enjoy reading, cooking and listening to music. In my studies in the past, I have focused on Chinese religion and learnt several foreign languages. Languages fascinate me. I love learning them and enjoy playing a role in the learning process of others. I find the Hebrew language – its diverse layers, its cultural richness and its history of revival in the modern era – particularly intriguing.
I started teaching Hebrew in the summer of 1994. In the following year, I acquired the Hebrew University’s Teachers Certificate for teaching Hebrew as a second language.
I believe that as the world becomes more computerized, it is only natural that online learning comprises a growing part of education. This medium gives an opportunity to share a Hebrew moment with people all around the globe.
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With an extensive background in languages and education, Tania comes to the ClassicalHebrew.com program with an in-depth understanding of the biblical texts and a deep love of ancient Hebrew. Tania is the recipient of numerous grants and fellowships and has mastered more than a dozen languages. She has studied and worked in Europe and Israel and has published six essays in academic journals and books.
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With extensive experience and an educational background in Ancient Languages and Computer Science, Jonah is uniquely equipped for the ClassicalHebrew.com teaching environment. He brings to his students a passion for the Bible, together with an interest in the latest technologies and teaching methods. Jonah’s professional experience and studies have brought him from Texas, USA to Jerusalem in Israel.
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A Hebrew, Literature and Creative Writing teacher with 19 years of experience in teaching, Sigal has a master's degree in literature from Haifa University. Sigal holds a teacher's certificate for teaching Hebrew from the Ministry of Education. Publications: a young readers book - 'The Queen of our Class', published by Lilach.
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Sophia has a Master’s degree, majoring in Old Testament Studies and Biblical Hebrew. She brings an eclectic background to the ClassicalHebrew.com program, combining extensive teaching experience in dance and Biblical studies, as well as social work and volunteer work abroad. Sophia’s knowledge and love for Biblical Hebrew and her gifts as a teacher are an important contribution to the program.
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David Emanuel gave up a successful career in computing and telecommunications to pursue a new career in Hebrew Bible at the Hebrew University. Whilst at the university, he spent two valuable years at the Orion Center for the Study of the Dead Sea Scrolls. In that time, he managed their website, conducted research for their online bibliography, and provided technical support for their local computer network. Additionally, he worked for three years as a Research Assistant, where his primary duties were to edit articles for the Encyclopaedia Aethiopica, an encyclopedia devoted to providing relatively detailed information on all aspects of Ethiopian society: history, languages, religions, food, wildlife, politics etc. Currently, he completed a Ph.D at the Hebrew University’s Bible department; the dissertation focuses on Biblical Hebrew poetry, and the psalmist’s use of the Exodus motif.
In his copious free time David also sits on the Board of a non-profit organization that provides various types of assistance to the Falasa community here in Israel.
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After two years of MA Studies at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Biblical Studies Luke is now working on his PhD at Wycliffe College in the University of Toronto. Luke is the recipient of several academic awards and his experience in early Israelite religion and ancient languages complement his enthusiasm and passion for teaching. With his extensive background in Biblical Studies Luke is a great addition to the Classicalhebrew.com teaching team and looks to instill his passion for Biblical Hebrew into his students.
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Nechama Parker chose to study linguistics as a result of her life-long fascination with the phenomenon of language. During her studies she had the opportunity to learn many different languages, and chose to focus on Semitic languages. Nechama is about to complete her MA studies in Hebrew language. She feels lucky to have been able to share her passion for language with students.
Nechama has been teaching various levels of Modern Hebrew at the School for Overseas Students at the Hebrew University. Nechama was also a teaching assistant for various courses in Hebrew and Aramaic at the Hebrew Language department, and has been teaching courses in academic reading comprehension and writing skills in the Pre-academic School of the Hebrew University.
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Bronwen Alexandra Manning has experience in teaching biblical Hebrew and has learned other ancient languages, such as Akkadian, Phoenician and Koine Greek. Bronwen earned her Bachelor's degree in Archeology and Jewish Civilization in the University of Cape Town, South Africa and her Masters degree in the Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Studies in the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Besides teaching languages, her professional experience includes prehistoric excavations and research assistance. In her spare time she is an active member of the Women's Rugby Team "Jerusalem Lions".
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Tracy completed her MA at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Biblical Studies in the spring of 2006. Following graduation, she entered the corporate world and is currently working for Eli Lilly & Co., putting her Hebrew skills to good use! Tracy is passionate about language and dedicated to fostering an environment where learning is engaging and relevant, as well as comfortable and inviting. Tracy’s vision is to facilitate a balanced approach to learning where student participation and peer-to-peer learning supplement course material. She looks forward to teaching and sharing her passion with others.
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Mark is currently completing his M.A. degree at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem in the Bible and Its World program. His primary academic emphasis is in Hebrew Bible, with particular interest in its literary art and contextual interpretation. In the near future, he plans to pursue a Ph.D. degree in Near Eastern studies and hopes to become a full-time professor of Hebrew Bible. Mark is interested in archaeology and, in his experience, learning Biblical Hebrew enables students to truly enjoy reading the Hebrew Bible and to find that a growing knowledge of the language both brings to light many details within the text and is also fun.
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In 2007, Stefan completed a MA in the Bible and Its World at the Hebrew University. He focused on Hebrew and the interpretation of the Hebrew Bible. Next to Biblical Hebrew, he studied Biblical and Targumic Aramaic and Koine and Classical Greek. He has honed his teaching skills by giving many presentations on a variety of topics, ranging from resolving the Y2K problem in a telecom business to archeological discoveries in light of Egyptian-Canaanite relations. Stefan worked and studied in Europe, the U.S., Israel and the Caribbean. He plans to start a PhD in comparative religion commencing in the fall of 2008. He is committed to expound his love for Biblical Hebrew to his students.
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Christie finished her Masters degree in archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern languages at Andrews University in Michigan, USA and has started her a PhD in the same university. She has been a teaching for over 10 years - English (as a second language), History, Archaeology, Anthropology and Biblical Hebrew.
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Dan is currently working on archaeological research projects focused on the Philistines and Sea Peoples and how their religion related to native Canaanite religion. As an undergrad, he studied in the US and the UK and has lived in the Netherlands, and brings a balanced approach to research from the US/Israeli and European methods. While he has focused his work on the Ancient Near East and its languages, he has read and trained widely in the natural and computer sciences and enjoys tinkering, probably more than he should.
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Curt completed an MA in Biblical Studies in 2000 -- and kept right on
studying. He has taught Bible classes in Kenya and Germany. He also
has a background in computer technology, having worked for over 8
years as a software engineer at Intel. Curt recently finished 2 years
in Jerusalem, studying mostly Hebrew and archaeology. All told, he
has taken courses at 14 different colleges and universities,
concentrated mostly in Oregon and Jerusalem. He also enjoys the
occasional foray into community theater, most recently as King Duncan
in a Jerusalem production of "Macbeth."
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Fascination with the Bible made Daniel dream that one day he would be highly skilled in reading the Bible in its original languages and contexts. Having fulfilled his dream by studying in Israel, he takes great joy in sharing it by imparting these skills to other dreamers. Daniel earned his B.A. in Theology at the University of Bucharest, Romania and his Masters degree in the Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Currently he is in pursuit of a Ph.D. in apocalyptic literature at the Hebrew University. Daniel has received numerous academic honors and scholarships, and he speaks and/or reads over ten languages. Daniel’s favorite past-times are telling stories to children and playing football.
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Born and raised in the beautiful Western Galilee, I live in the village of Kfar Vradim, overlooking the Mediterranean coast on the West and the Golan Mountains on the East. I am married with three young children, and enjoy going on trips and discovering new places, people and cultures. I also have great passion for the Hebrew language, which has great historic roots and has remarkably revived itself in the past few generations.
I am a graduate of Tel Aviv University in Hebrew Language and in Education, and have been teaching Hebrew for 13 years. We have recently returned from the US, where we lived for five years in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. During that time I gained experience in teaching both modern and biblical Hebrew to non-Hebrew speakers, at the Jewish Community Center of Dallas (adult education) and at the Yavneh Academy of Dallas high school. This was a wonderful opportunity for me to interact with a new culture and feel like an ambassador for Israel and the Hebrew language. Joining the e-teacher team allows me to continue in this path now that I am back home in Israel.
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I was born in Israel but I have lived in Venezuela, Spain, and Kenya; currently I reside in Ramat-Gan.
After graduating the University of Haifa with a B.A. in Hebrew Bible Studies and Jewish History , I taught for many years in both Israeli and Hebrew day schools. While living in Venezuela I obtained an M.A in Organizational Development from the Andrés Bello University, and worked in the Jewish community's educational system where I taught Hebrew and Bible classes. During my last decade in the Moral y Luces y Herzl-Bialik high school, I served as Vice-principal and Director of the Judaic studies Department. I have visited many schools in Jewish communities throughout South America, and I was personally involved in the development of curricula for Hebrew language (for which I wrote a first grade reading book) and Judaic studies. In Madrid I worked as a Coordinator of Hebrew and Judaic Studies in the Estrella Toledano School. In both Madrid and Nairobi I taught in the Israeli school.
Being fluent in Spanish helped me design my own courses for teaching this language to Israeli students, both children and adults, which I have been doing for the last 10 years.
I truly enjoy teaching; from every class I learn something new about people, places, cultures, and life. I believe teaching is as enriching for the teacher as it is for the student.
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