Join our "Biblical Hebrew for Beginners" course at Shir Hatzafon and dive into the rich language of our texts and traditions. In this course, you will learn the fundamental elements of biblical Hebrew, including the alphabet, grammar, and vocabulary, through engaging and interactive methods. Whether you wish to gain a better understanding of the Torah, the siddur, or simply seek to expand your cultural knowledge, we offer an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Unlike other Biblical Hebrew courses, it is structured around a series of vibrant and memorable stories, with each story reinforced by grammar explanations, supportive exercises, and a concluding biblical text. This coherent focus encourages students to engage with the text actively and facilitate their mastery of the language to the full.

Come and explore biblical Hebrew with us!

30 hours, over 20 weeks.
5.500kr (members), 8.500kr (non-members)

The cost of the course includes the purchase of a textbook which will be provided as a PDF.

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The Sh’lichat Tzibbur (f.) or Shaliach Tzibbur (m.) is the person who leads the congregation (tzibbur) in prayers, and someone trained to do so can also work as an effective gabbai.

Our shatz-gabbai course, will teach participants to lead and manage all aspects of a service – including reading from the Torah, and delivering a sermon, so that they can be effective part time service leaders and gabbaim.

Participants will learn about the essential elements of the Progressive Jewish prayer service, and the contents of the siddur. This is a practical course of closely-guided self learning with several ‘checkpoint’ days throughout the year.

Graduates of the course will form a cohort of gabbaim who are responsible for the smooth running of shabbat morning services, and will be eligible for an Adult B’Mitzvah in January or February 2026.

10 lessons of 90 minutes on Sundays
5.500kr (members), 7.000kr (non-members)

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