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Become a Hebrew Reader
Become a Hebrew Reader
Become a Hebrew Reader
You have the passion to become a Biblical Hebrew reader.
You want to be able to read the Scriptures in its original language. This course will give you exactly that. the ability to read the Scriptures out loud and read the actual Word. you will turn from a non-reader to a reader , and from former reader to fluent reader.
Weekly Hours
1 Hour
Commitment
2 Months
Language
English
Course tuition
$99 USD monthly for 2 months
During the Reading Lab sessions, one of our most experienced teachers will slowly read the text while you read along. Combining the teacher’s guidance and your practical learning, will help you refine your pronunciation and connect with the text at a deeper level. This type of course is something that many Bible scholars practice after their foundational language courses.
As Dr. Eli Lizorken-Eyzenberg, our Head of School, puts it: “We are what we keep on doing. Someone who wants to have an excellent command of Biblical Hebrew must read, read and read.”
Who is this course for?
This special program was designed for our most dedicated and advanced students. There is a focus on analyzing the sentences that will help you to understand the importance of pronunciation, identify grammatical forms and improve your translation abilities. The course is a must for anyone who studied Biblical Hebrew grammar before and wants to maintain and grow their language competency.
What will you learn?
During the Reading Lab sessions, you will see a vast improvement in the following skills:
- Reading: As our expert teacher reads, you will be able to practice your reading and pronunciation out loud.
- Parsing: The process of breaking down Scriptural sentences into shorter components in order to better understand the text.
- Translation skills: Once you become more familiar with parsing and grammatical forms of the Scriptures you read, you will be able to better translate the Biblical Hebrew text. This, in turn, will lead to an improved understanding of the text.
What will you read?
Read the original Hebrew out loud with your teacher. Some of the interesting topics that will be read and studied include:
The birth and binding of Isaac
Balaam and the donkey
The story of Gideon
Elisha and Elijah raising the dead
Naaman’s leprosy
Ezekiel’s vision over the valley of dry bones
Hezekiah and Solomon’s prayers
Isaiah’s prophecy regarding the promise of everlasting salvation
Wise words from Proverbs
When do our courses start?
We have a few starting dates so you can choose the class that best suits your schedule. Our next class starts on Monday, April 25 at 4:00 PM. If you are interested in one of our classes click on the schedule below to start the registration process.
Excited to discover the bible in colour
Netanel is one of the best teachers of Hebrew available. I had him for an advanced Biblical Hebrew class, where we studied the development of the language from archaic times to the post-biblical Dead Sea Scrolls. It was one of the most interesting and enjoyable learning experiences I’ve ever had. He is a native speaker of modern Hebrew and has an expert knowledge of Biblical Hebrew (i.e. best of both worlds). Netanel gave me the confidence to read through the Hebrew Bible on my own, which I have now done five times. I can’t recommend him highly enough.
Gabriela H, May 4
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Syllabus Summary
1
Abraham’s First Steps of Faith
Welcome! After defining the course goals, we begin in Genesis 11-12 with Abraham as he sets out on his journey of faith. Then the focus moves to the Covenant of the Pieces.
2
The Birth of Ishmael
In this unit, we explore the birth of Ishmael including the name given to God by Hagar, and then read of the promise of the birth of Isaac and the command of circumcision.
3
The Birth of Isaac in Gerar
The birth of Isaac is the focus of this unit, along with the departure of Ishmael from Gerar of the Philistines where the family lived – and the covenant with the king of Gerar.
4
The Binding of Isaac
This unit explores the Binding of Isaac and its conceptual and linguistic connections with Abraham’s early call to faith, and the surprising connection with the story of Balaam.
Course Developer
Dr. Eli Lizorkin Eyzenberg
Dr. Eli Lizorkin-Eyzenberg is an Israeli expert scholar in Early and Modern Church History. Dr. Lizorkin-Eyzenberg has received a fair amount of…
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In addition to the course you will gain access to both our live and recorded webinars on fascinating Biblical topics. It’s time to discover new depths in the Scripture and broaden your biblical horizons.
All our courses include
Online Forum Ask questions any time
Teachers and students have open questions regarding course topics
Access to recordings of your live lessons
Missed your live lesson? Don’t worry, simply view the recording
Technical Support available 24/7
We are here to help you with any technical issue
Extra Practice Sessions
A weekly Q&A session in addition to the regular lesson
Have a Question?
We teach live classes online: a teacher and a small group of students meet once a week through their home computer. We use video conference technology that allows live student-teacher interaction. You can fully participate in the lesson by using the microphone or the chat box.
Don’t worry all the live lessons are also recorded and available on demand. You can review them at any time.
All our teachers have a teaching certificate and are approved by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. They are all scholars from leading universities around the world, including the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Harvard and Durham University.
You may cancel your course up to 7 days after registration and get a full refund, unless your course has already started. To see our cancellation policy, click here.
In case you have decided to cancel your participation please note that virtual classrooms, like any other classrooms, have limited capacity. Demand for our classes is high and late cancellation prevent other students from obtaining a spot in the upcoming semester.
Students who wish to cancel their participation are entitled to a partial refund as seen below:
100% Refund (0% of course tuition due): Up to 7 days from the date of your registration, unless your course has already started.
75% Refund (25% of course tuition due): Cancellation prior to your 1st scheduled lesson.
25% Refund (75% if course tuition due): Up to 30 days from your 1st scheduled lesson.
0% Refund (100% of course tuition due): After 30 days from the 1st scheduled lesson.
To read our full cancellation policy, click here.
We teach Sunday to Friday according to your local time zone. You are welcome to check the schedule and assign yourself to a time that’s most suitable to you.
All you need is a working computer with an internet connection and you’re set. We work with Windows and Mac operating systems.
Yes, you can pay in 9 monthly installments.