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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Dr. Ohad Cohen is a linguistics researcher at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Ohad earned an undergraduate and masters degree in Bible and Hebrew Language and wrote his doctoral thesis on the verbal tense system in late Biblical Hebrew prose, all at the Hebrew University. He held a research fellowship at Harvard University’s Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations (NELC). Moreover, he has been awarded various research grants and prizes, among them the Warburg Foundation Award and the Research Center for the Hebrew Language’s Eliezer Ben Yehudah Award. Ohad, who has received several honors for excellence in teaching, lectures on a wide range of topics—Biblical Hebrew, Biblical Aramaic, the verbal tense system of Biblical Hebrew, the Tiberian phonetic tradition, and the history of the Hebrew language, among others—at the Hebrew University as well as the university’s Rothberg International School for overseas students. Ohad’s passion for the Hebrew language is one of the main driving forces behind ClassicalHebrew.com’s 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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David Emanuel gave up a successful career in computing and telecommunications to pursue his interest 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 and online discussion group, 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 encyclopaedia devoted to providing relatively detailed information on all aspects of Ethiopian society: history, languages, religions, food, wildlife, politics etc. David has now completed his Ph.D at the Hebrew University’s Bible department. His dissertation falls within the fields of Inner-biblical Interpretation and Biblical Hebrew Poetry. It specifically addresses the psalmist’s use of the Exodus motif.
In 2008 after eleven years of study, David returned to the United Kingdom. He currently works part time for Tyndale House (Cambridge University) on a Bible mapping project, amalgamating both his biblical and computing background. His present research interests are: Inner-biblical Interpretation, Hebrew Poetry, and Biblical Interpretation at Qumran. In his copious free time David is studying for a qualification in technical communications, and also sits on the Board of a non-profit organization
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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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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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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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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 w
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Eli recently completed his MA at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, focusing on the Bible .Nowadays, he teaches Bible, Jewish Philosophy and Mathematics in ”The Beit Hinuch high school” in Jerusalem. Also, he’s a homeroom teacher of the ninth grade pupils and established a special program “excellence in Judaism”. Eli is married and has one child , and he likes to travel in the trail of Israel.
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Dr. Shani Tzoref, an acclaimed specialist in the Dead Sea Scrolls, has been involved in Jewish Studies for over 20 years. Before moving to Israel in August 2007, she was the coordinator of the biblical studies program at the University of Sydney, Australia, where she helped pilot a new textbook for "Early Biblical Hebrew." She is currently working on her second book, an examination of biblical interpretation in the book of Jubilees. Shani has taught Bible and Biblical Hebrew at the undergraduate and graduate levels at a number of universities, including Hebrew University, NYU, and Yeshiva University. Her academic awards include a Fulbright Fellowship (1994), and Rothschild Fellowship (2006), at Hebrew University.
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Cathy’s passion for Biblical Studies was born during her first trip to Israel in 1989 when she spent the summer as part of an archaeological excavation team. Since then she has returned to Israel six times to study and to excavate, and has earned three MA degrees (Hebrew Bible, Biblical Languages and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations). Currently she is a PhD candidate in Hebrew Bible at Harvard University where she specializes in Biblical Hebrew language and exegesis and ancient Near Eastern history. Cathy has enjoyed teaching Classical Hebrew for 15 years in both academic and lay settings, and her enthusiastic yet gentle style earned her Harvard’s coveted “Distinction in Teaching Award”. She has also won multiple scholarships and numerous awards in Biblical studies, and has published several articles in Basics of Biblical Hebrew and the NIV Archaeology Study Bible. In her free time she frequents local museums, zoos and restaurants with her husband and two young children, and cheers for the Boston Red Sox!
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Yahuda is currently studying for his M.A. degree of Biblical studies at the Hebrew University at Jerusalem, where he has achieved his Bachelors degree in Biblical studies and Ancient Near East studies. In 2008, he gained the diploma for teaching Hebrew as a second language at the overseas student school at the Mt. Scopus Campus in Jerusalem. In the course of his studies he has mastered Biblical Hebrew as well as Biblical Aramaic and the Akkadian language. He is well versed in the Yemeni traditions of the Masoretic text of the Bible.
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Ryan believes it is important for anyone who really wants to understand the Bible to know the original languages. Ryan has been studying and teaching the Bible for some time. He is in the process of obtaining his M.A. at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, which will be his third degree in Biblical Studies. He has studied in Washington State, North Carolina, Jerusalem, and Vienna. He has studied biblical Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic, as well as other dead languages. He further invites anyone to have a conversation in Modern Hebrew, Spanish, or German. Ryan plans to continue for Ph.D. soon, and his primary research topics include the book of Job, Psalms, and the discoveries of Qumran.
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Netanel (the Hebrew pronunciation for Nathaniel) is a graduate student at the Department of Bible at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In addition he is participating in the "Revivim" program; "Revivim" (Biblical Hebrew for copious showers) is an innovative honors program that targets the Israeli brightest and best future educators.
Netanel has received the Dvorsky excellence scholarship as well as some other academic honors and hopes to contribute to Bible comprehension amongst the course students and to enrich the already outstanding classical Hebrew.com program.
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I live in Kfar Tavor, a small town in the Lower Galilee located near Mount Tavor which was one of the first settlements of the pioneers in the pre-1948 period.
During my work with children after my army service, I decided to study special education at the Oranim College of Education. Upon graduating, I was the director of special education in my kibbutz for 5 years.
Since 1989, the year that started the large wave of immigration from the former Soviet Union and Ethiopia, I have been teaching Hebrew. For 13 years I taught the language to young students, volunteers and immigrants from all over the world, in the "Youth Ulpan" on Kibbutz Ein Dor . I fell in love with this vocation, enjoying the uniqueness of the Hebrew language which I continued to study in Haifa University.
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As an undergraduate, Annie concentrated on Biblical Hebrew, Judaic Studies, and archaeology in preparation for future graduate work in Near Eastern archaeology. She continued her study of Biblical Hebrew at the University of Chicago, where her graduate specialization in Syro-Palestinian archaeology of the Bronze and Iron Ages was further supplemented with study of Aramaic and Akkadian cuneiform. She has excavated in both Turkey and Israel, and her Master’s thesis presented research on the goddess Asherah in ancient Israelite religion.
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Michael is currently completing two masters degrees in Hebrew Bible and Greek New Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Massachusetts, where he also serves as a teaching assistant for Biblical Hebrew. He has gained proficiency in several ancient languages, including Hebrew, Aramaic and Akkadian, and Koine Greek, and has taken significant coursework in biblical exegesis. His enthusiasm for the Hebrew language stems from its utility for the deep study of Biblical texts, and the fact that it really is a fun language! He is looking forward to the opportunity to share his love of Hebrew with eager learners.
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Richard has spent the last twenty-one years at Harvard University learning all aspects of Hebrew Bible scholarship. He has taught and tutored Classical Hebrew at the elementary and intermediate levels at Harvard Divinity School. Richard presently holds the Jeremy R. Knowles Graduate Student Fellowship to complete his dissertation about the Deuteronomistic history.
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Fiona made Aliyah a year ago from London and now lives in Jerusalem with her family. Hebrew has been her lifelong passion and she holds a masters degree in Hebrew and Arabic from Cambridge University and a PhD from London University, where she lectured in Bible and Hebrew grammar for fifteen years. She has written a coursebook for advanced students which is shortly to be published by Gorgias Press, USA. She is delighted to have the opportunity to continue teaching Biblical Hebrew in Israel.
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I fell in love with biblical literature during my undergraduate career at York University in Toronto, ON, from where I graduated with a BA (Honours) in Creative Writing and Religious Studies. Judges 4 and 5 caught my attention and sparked my desire to continue in academia. Currently, I’m in the midst of working on a Creative and Multi-Media Masters thesis focusing on these two biblical chapters in the Interdisciplinary Studies Programme, also at York University. To enhance my knowledge and my research for my thesis, I participated in an archaeological dig at Tel Hazor in July 2008 then spent a year as a Visiting Graduate at the Rothberg International School of Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Biblical Hebrew quickly became a passion that has helped me broaden and more deeply understand the texts and it is this passion that I look forward to sharing with my students. Plus, Biblical Hebrew is fun!
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Tova Ben David Cohen is an innovative educator and language instructor who uses strategies and diverse teaching approaches to improve knowledge and proficiency of the Hebrew language. Tova has an extensive experience in creating and facilitating curriculum that heighten inter-cultural competency and promote knowledge and understanding of global cultural issues. She has a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics and Teaching English as a Second Language, and a B.A. in Religion with a minor in Jewish Studies. Tova was born and raised on Kibbutz Kfar Blum in northern Israel. She started teaching Modern Hebrew at the Ulpan on the kibbutz. Later, in the United States, she taught in three Jewish Day Schools and then became a lecturer and the coordinator of the Hebrew program at Emory University.
She is married and has two sons.
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Merav has gained her teacher's certificate in English and in teaching Jewish Texts at the Hebrew University's School of Education. Her B.A. in Biblical studies and in English was
also aquired at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
Merav is looking to continue to M.A in Biblical studies.
She lived part of her adolwscent life in Hong Kong and Brazil and since her army service she lives in Jerusalem and has seen this diverse and exciting city through its many recent phases.
Merav is excited with the online teaching experience which enables her to mediate between the English speakers and the Hebrew texts, thus combining her main areas of interests while guiding others in their study of Hebrew and of the Bible.
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I have had the pleasure of teaching Hebrew and Bible for over 40 years. Before my Rabbinical ordination from Hebrew Union College I had already spent years teaching children and adults the Hebrew skills needed for Bar/ Bat Mitzvah. As a congregational Rabbi in Atlanta, Georgia, USA I taught Hebrew language and Jewish studies through the congregation and at several local Universities and Institutions. Since 1984 I and my wife and three daughters have lived in Israel. I continue being a scholar-guide for the teaching of the language, lore, history and peoples of the Land of Israel with the Alexander Muss High School in Israel. I also teach and facilitate the learning of Hebrew and Biblical texts for the Yad Yaakov Center and on occasion, Bar Ilan University, Hebrew Union College, Hebrew University and other educational institutions.
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Eric holds a Bachelors in Judaic Studies with a minor in Linguistics and will soon complete a Masters in Biblical Studies. He has been studying classical Hebrew for over 7 years and teaching it for over 3. He has presented at major scholarly conferences for the study of the Hebrew Bible and remains up to date on the latest of scholarship. But most of all, he loves bringing the ancient language alive for students from all walks of life.
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