Read Hebrew? Yes, You Can!

Yes, you can break the Hebrew sight-reading barrier, and this is where it happens. In this focused two-hour workshop, you'll learn to write and recognize every letter of the Hebrew alphabet, master the key vowel symbols and sounds, and start building and reading real Hebrew words. We'll also explore the ancient origins of Hebrew, because understanding where this remarkable language came from deepens everything that follows. This session is the perfect on-ramp for anyone preparing to enroll in Prayerbook/Biblical Hebrew 1, or for anyone who has always wanted to decode the Hebrew they see in synagogue, in texts, and in Jewish life.

• Complete beginners with no prior knowledge of Hebrew who want a confident, structured introduction to the alphabet and sound system.
• Synagogue-goers who want to follow along in the siddur or Torah and finally understand what they're seeing on the page.
• Anyone planning to enroll in Prayerbook/Biblical Hebrew 1 who wants to arrive fully prepared.

• The ability to write and name all the letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
• A working knowledge of Hebrew vowel symbols and the sounds they represent.
• Enough foundation to begin reading Hebrew words, and a clear sense of your next step forward.