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Adult Biblical Hebrew Class Now Forming 

10/28/2021 09:55:41 AM

Oct28

Linda Reivitz

Did you know that biblical (or classical) Hebrew and modern spoken Hebrew are not the same? Biblical Hebrew was the language used by the Hebrews to communicate and to record their history, religion, philosophy, and culture. It evolved beyond recognition during the Roman period but lived on in religious contexts. Importantly, it is the language of the Torah read by congregations around the world each Shabbat.
  
Why take a beginning Biblical Hebrew class? You will learn to read, in Hebrew, prayers like the Sh’ma or mourner’s Kaddish from our prayer book. You will begin a journey toward becoming a b’nai mitzvah as an adult, if that is your goal. And based on past TBE adult Hebrew classes, you will simply have a good time.
  
Can I take the class if I had a b’nai mitzvah at age 12 or 13? What if I know a little Hebrew already? Will the class be in person or online? When will it meet, and how often? What book will be used? These are all good questions, which we will address during an online discussion about the class. Just remember: all beginning levels are welcome. To learn more or express interest, join the Zoom discussion on November 18 at 7:30 pm (register here to receive the link), contact the class instructor, Linda Reivitz (lreivitz@wisc.edu; 608-335-9192), or contact Nicole A. Jahr, TBE director of lifelong learning, at learn@tbemadison.org. The class will begin the first week of December 2021.

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