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Beginning Prayerbook/Biblical Hebrew 1A-1B

This course is no longer offered.

Designed for those with little or no previous exposure to Hebrew, this introductory course will focus on developing the foundation for reading comprehension and a basic Hebrew vocabulary. We will learn the basics of prayerbook Hebrew, beginning with the alphabet and moving through the basic grammar and vocabulary of the Siddur (prayerbook), including the key texts and melodies of some prayers and blessings found in the Siddur.

Required text: Z'man Likro: Time to Read Hebrew Volumes One and Two
These textbooks are not included in the price of the class. Please call 510-845-6420 for more information.

Students may register for individual fall and spring semesters:

Fall: 8 Sessions
October 10 – December 12, 2010

Spring: 11 Sessions
January 23 – May 1, 2011

Cosponsor Temple Isaiah

Category Prayerbook/Biblical Hebrew

Schedule

# Sessions
19
Date & time

Sundays, October 10 – May 1
(no class 11/21, 11/28, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 2/20, 3/20, 4/3, 4/24)
9:15 - 10:15 am

Location
Temple Isaiah
Tuition
$230 for the public
$190 for members
$135 for the public in the spring
$110 for members in the spring
$95 for the public in the fall
$80 for members in the fall
Session Time Days Location Instructors
Oct 10 9:15 AM–10:15 AM Sun Temple Isaiah Rachel Valfer
Oct 17 9:15 AM–10:15 AM Sun Temple Isaiah Rachel Valfer
Oct 24 9:15 AM–10:15 AM Sun Temple Isaiah Rachel Valfer
Oct 31 9:15 AM–10:15 AM Sun Temple Isaiah Rachel Valfer
Nov 07 9:15 AM–10:15 AM Sun Temple Isaiah Rachel Valfer
Nov 14 9:15 AM–10:15 AM Sun Temple Isaiah Rachel Valfer
Dec 05 9:15 AM–10:15 AM Sun Temple Isaiah Rachel Valfer
Dec 12 9:15 AM–10:15 AM Sun Temple Isaiah Rachel Valfer
Jan 23 9:15 AM–10:15 AM Sun Temple Isaiah Rachel Valfer
Jan 30 9:15 AM–10:15 AM Sun Temple Isaiah Rachel Valfer
Feb 06 9:15 AM–10:15 AM Sun Temple Isaiah Rachel Valfer
Feb 13 9:15 AM–10:15 AM Sun Temple Isaiah Rachel Valfer
Feb 27 9:15 AM–10:15 AM Sun Temple Isaiah Rachel Valfer
Mar 06 9:15 AM–10:15 AM Sun Temple Isaiah Rachel Valfer
Mar 13 9:15 AM–10:15 AM Sun Temple Isaiah Rachel Valfer
Mar 27 9:15 AM–10:15 AM Sun Temple Isaiah Rachel Valfer
Apr 10 9:15 AM–10:15 AM Sun Temple Isaiah Rachel Valfer
Apr 17 9:15 AM–10:15 AM Sun Temple Isaiah Rachel Valfer
May 01 9:15 AM–10:15 AM Sun Temple Isaiah Rachel Valfer

Location

Temple Isaiah

3800 Mt. Diablo Boulevard

Lafayette, CA 94549

925-284-9191

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Instructors

Rachel Valfer

Rachel Valfer began learning Hebrew and Tanach at age 5. She lived in Israel for 6 years, where she studied Hebrew and Ladino literature at the graduate level at the Hebrew University. Rachel is a professional musician in classical and folk music of the Middle East.