Biblical Hebrew
This successful three term program will be offered again starting in the fall.
Acquire effective learning tools, discover the intricacies of Biblical grammar and get deeper insight into Biblical text in its original Hebrew. Prerequisite: Reading Hebrew well (no knowledge of vocabulary required).
An advanced course for graduates of Biblical Hebrew may be offered upon demand. Level assessment: Rahel: 604 879 2677 or rahel@telus.net

Modern Hebrew
Aleph 1
For beginners and those needing a review of their basics. Learn the Hebrew alphabet, start reading and writing in cursive letters. Begin learning elementary vocabulary and some grammar.
Textbook: Ivrit Alphon $18 +GST
Instructor: Fay Hassall
Tu 7:00-9:00pm 1901
Mar 24–June 9 (11 classes)
no class April 14
M$170/N$187

Aleph 2
Prerequisite: Aleph 1 or equivalent. You will start speaking Hebrew and expand your vocabulary. You will encounter sentences without a verb, but at the same time learn about 15 present tense verbs in verbal sentences. You will learn the numbers 1-10, tell the time and will be able to ask basic questions. Textbook: Ivrit min haHat'halah, Aleph $55 +GST (ch i-vii & review chapter)
Instructor: Shoshana Hofman
We 7:00-9:00pm 1902
Mar 25–June 10 (10 classes)
no class April 8, 15
M$155/N$170

Aleph 3
Prerequisite: Aleph 2 or equivalent. By the end of the course you will be able to use about 30 verbs in present and infinitive forms. You will describe things adding adjectives. You will start finding your way around, going to the stores and buying what you need. Textbook: Ivrit min haHat'halah, Aleph $55 +GST (ch 1-5)
Instructor: Shoshana Hofman
Tu 6:00-8:00pm 1903
Mar 24–June 9 (11 classes)
no class April 14
M$170/N$187

Aleph 5
Prerequisite: Aleph 4, Mini Ulpan Aleph Plus, or equivalent. By the end of this level you will be able to engage in more challenging conversation and read a variety of texts thanks to increased vocabulary and better understanding of grammar.
Textbook: Ivrit min haHat'halah, Aleph $55 +GST (ch 11-15)
Instructor: Haya Newman
Mo 7:00-9:00pm 1904
Mar 23–June 8 (11 classes)
no class May 18
M$170/N$187
Instructor: Naava Soudack
We 9:30-11:30am 1905
Mar 25–June 10 (10 classes)
no class April 8, 15
M$155/N$170

Aleph 7
Prerequisite: Aleph 6 or equivalent, as well as Aleph Plus Mini Ulpan. In this course you will learn less regular verbs of the Pa’al stem in the past tense, will be able to tell infinitives and learn how to revert Present tense sentences into the Past. You will read and talk about places in Israel, Jewish and Israeli history and everyday subjects.
Textbook: Ivrit min haHat'halah, Aleph $55 +GST (ch 21–24)
Instructor: Bella Grinhute
We 7:00-9:00pm 1906
Mar 25–June 10 (10 classes)
no class April 8, 15
M$155/N$170

Bet
Prerequisite: 'Ivrit min haHat'halah' Aleph textbook or equivalent. At this level you will learn the future tense. Better use of verb and richer vocabulary will allow you to read and start to discuss social, historical and cultural topics, dealt with in a variety of adapted articles and stories.
Textbook: Ivrit min haHat'halah, Bet $55 +GST
Instructor: Rahel Halabe
Mo 7:00-9:00pm 1909
Mar 23–June 8 (11 classes)
no class May 18
M$170/N$187

Gimmel
Prerequisite: Ivrit min haHat'halah, Bet textbook or equivalent. Transition from easy to regular Hebrew. The various groups of verbs studied more in depth with the more sophisticated vocabulary will help you to read a greater variety of articles and stories of actual general interest and discuss them seriously. Textbook: TBA
Instructor: Rahel Halabe
Th 9:30-11:30am 1910
Mar 26–June 11 (10 classes)
no classes April 9, 16
M$155/N$170

MODERN HEBREW | BIBLICAL HEBREW | YIDDISH | MINI ULPANIM | INSTRUCTORS

The JCCGV uses the Israeli Ulpan and locally created methods and materials for teaching and improving language skills.

Information:
Daniella Givon
(604) 257-5118

Level placement:
Rahel Halabe
(604) 879-2677