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Beginning Prayerbook/Biblical Hebrew 1A

This course is no longer offered.

Discover the essentials of Prayerbook Hebrew, starting with the alphabet, vowels, sight reading and basic grammar, all in a friendly, supportive environment. We'll also learn some of the key Prayerbook melodies, and discuss the meaning of the prayers.

Required text: Prayerbook Hebrew the Easy Way is available for sale at Afikomen Judaica. Please purchase the book before the first class session.

Cosponsors Congregation Beth Israel, Congregation Beth El, Congregation Netivot Shalom

Category Prayerbook/Biblical Hebrew

Schedule

# Sessions
8
Date & time

Sundays, October 3 - November 21
3:00 - 4:30 pm

Location
Congregation Beth Israel
Tuition
$110 for the public
$90 for members
$70 Learning for Life (age 65+)
$55 Dynamic Duos (ages 12-17, with parent enrolling)
Session Time Days Location Instructors
Oct 03 3:00 PM–4:30 PM Sun Beth Israel Jehon Grist
Oct 10 3:00 PM–4:30 PM Sun Beth Israel Jehon Grist
Oct 17 3:00 PM–4:30 PM Sun Beth Israel Jehon Grist
Oct 24 3:00 PM–4:30 PM Sun Beth Israel Jehon Grist
Oct 31 3:00 PM–4:30 PM Sun Beth Israel Jehon Grist
Nov 07 3:00 PM–4:30 PM Sun Beth Israel Jehon Grist
Nov 14 3:00 PM–4:30 PM Sun Beth Israel Jehon Grist
Nov 21 3:00 PM–4:30 PM Sun Beth Israel Jehon Grist

Location

Congregation Beth Israel

1630 Bancroft Way

Berkeley, CA 94703

510-843-5246

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Instructors

Jehon Grist

Jehon Grist, Ph.D., is Executive Director of Lehrhaus Judaica. He earned his doctorate in Near Eastern Studies from UC Berkeley, where he was a Regents' Fellow. He has conducted field research in Israel, the Gaza Strip, and the Valley of the Queens in southern Egypt.