Jehon Grist: Prayerbook/Biblical Hebrew 1 (Zoom only)

This three-semester sequence gives you the essential knowledge and skills to read, understand and appreciate Prayerbook texts and the Hebrew Bible. It starts at the beginning, teaching the alphabet and sight-reading skills, then moves on to build both vocabulary and grammar knowledge using the text Prayerbook Hebrew the Easy Way. And along the way, you’ll learn about related topics, from key Prayerbook melodies to the origins of Hebrew to life in the Biblical world.

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

8 Sundays: 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 (prerecorded), 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10 and 12/17 @ 3:30–5pm

Here’s a brief video about the class.