Please see below for all the course descriptions (click on the plus button (+) to open up each course).
Osian Evans Sharma
YIDDISH – TOTAL BEGINNERS B1
10-week online course
Sunday 7.00-8.00 pm UK time
Dates:
15, 22, 29 October
5, 12, 19, 26 November
3, 10, 17 December 2023
All sessions will be recorded and available to participants for 14 days after the class.
Prerequisites: No textbook is required, but the ability to read the alef-beys (the Hebrew alphabet) is essential.
The price for this 10-week course is £100.
To pre-book your place on this course please email Jarek on lehrhaus@lbc.ac.uk. In the autumn when the course is confirmed we will send you the link to register and pay.
Course Description:
Sholem aleykhem! An opportunity to learn Yiddish!
People start learning Yiddish for many reasons. For some, it is to connect with the mame loshn of relatives. For others, it is to understand the best Yiddish jokes and curses, to learn the lyrics of ballads or to read the original stories of Tevye the Dairyman. The language is, however, a golden key with which to unlock the treasures of a civilisation spread over a thousand years and across the whole world. In this online course you will be guided into the language, gaining access to some of these treasures for yourself.
This 10-week course is for students with no prior knowledge of Yiddish. Each session will be split between conversation, grammar and exploring certain gems of Yiddish culture, including poems, stories and songs. No textbook is required, but the ability to read the alef-beys (the Hebrew alphabet) is essential. Resources will be sent to students before sessions, and homework will be set each week.
Biography:
I’m Osian (pronounced: Osh’n) Evans Sharma. I was born in London and raised in Norwich. I came back to study at King’s College London and later graduated with a Master’s degree in Jewish Studies at University College London. I am first and foremost an enthusiast in Yiddish Studies. I have taught Yiddish at the Jewish Music Institute’s annual Ot Azoy course, and hope to take and make use of the language in further research.
Testimonials:
A fresh and intuitive approach to the language teaching. Osian is a very kind, inspirational and dedicated teacher.
I really appreciated how patient Osian was with us all. I also liked how structured the class was, in terms of covering important aspects of grammar.
Excellent teacher, very patient. Clearly worked hard to prepare the materials.
We will be using ZOOM for all sessions. Here are some steps to take before the start of the course in order to ensure maximum connectivity and experience. To get you started with Zoom, please click on the link below for some basic information:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-
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Dr Benjamin Whittle
BIBLICAL HEBREW – TOTAL BEGINNERS B1
8-week online course
Monday 7.00-8.30 pm UK time
Dates:
16, 23, 30 October
6, 20, 27 November
4, 11 December 2023 (no class on Monday 13 November)
All sessions will be recorded and available to participants for 14 days after the class.
Pre-requisite: Students will need to know their Hebrew alphabet to participate in this course. Please see the details in the course description below.
The price for this 8-week course is £120.
To pre-book your place on this course please email Jarek on lehrhaus@lbc.ac.uk. In the autumn when the course is confirmed we will send you the link to register and pay.
Course description:
In this 8 week course, we will begin to learn the grammar and vocabulary of Biblical Hebrew. Using The Routledge Introductory Course in Biblical Hebrew by Lily Kahn (about £50 on Amazon), we will learn about nouns, including noun gender and pluralisation, the commonest verb forms and conjugations, and other features such as the construct chain, whilst reinforcing our learning by reading excerpts from actual Biblical texts.
No knowledge of Hebrew language is required.
Pre-requisite: Students will need to know their Hebrew alphabet to participate in this course.
Before our Hebrew course begins please view the following online resource which will help you to learn or revise and how to write square script Hebrew efficiently. It will also introduce you to the shapes and use of the vowels and there is even some vocabulary to learn. I’m looking forward to our first meeting after the High Holy days.
Hebrew Alphabet (Alefbet) + Vowels – full tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkxvqIxTE3A&feature=youtu.be
Biography
Ben has a PhD in Biblical Hebrew and Greek from University College London, having written a thesis exploring the translation of Hebrew verbs into Greek. He has several years of experience teaching Biblical Hebrew at various levels, and is delighted to have the opportunity to introduce more people to this fun and interesting language.
We will be using ZOOM for all sessions. Here are some steps to take before the start of the course in order to ensure maximum connectivity and experience. To get you started with Zoom, please click on the link below for some basic information:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-
Please test your connection to Zoom here.
RABBI ROBERTA HARRIS-ECKSTEIN
BIBLICAL HEBREW – INTERMEDIATE
10-week online course
Wednesday 7.30-9.00 pm UK time
Dates:
11, 18, 25 October
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November
6, 13 December 2023
All sessions will be recorded and available to participants for 7 days after the class.
This course is a continuation of Beginners course.
*Students will be assessed by the teacher before entering this level. The price will be adjusted for joining this on-going course mid-way.
We are offering you a first free session to ascertain whether this level is right for you. Book your free session now!
The price for this 10-week course is £150.
To pre-book your place on this course please email Jarek on lehrhaus@lbc.ac.uk.
Biography:
I studied ancient history and archaeology of the Near East, specialising in Israel and then went on to teach Bible and Biblical Archaeology as well as Biblical Hebrew for many years. More recently I studied to become a rabbi at Leo Baeck College and was ordained in 2018.
Testimonials:
”Rabbi Roberta’s classes really are the highlight of my week, and if there was a “rate my Leo Baeck Lehrhaus teacher” page, Rabbi Roberta would get 10 out of 10 stars. She’s strict, but very encouraging, patient, and manages to convey her love for Hebrew on all her students. I would recommend her classes to anyone wanting to learn Biblical Hebrew!”
”Rabbi Roberta is a most helpful and patient teacher; her ability to support those who found studying Hebrew to be a difficult learning experience, while also encouraging students with more experience of language acquisition, is exemplary. I found her to be an excellent tutor.”
”Excellent course. Teacher is very dedicated with great knowledge of subject. Teaching is thorough, systematic and effective. Very good friendly atmosphere in class.”
We will be using ZOOM as our online platform for all sessions. Here are some steps to take before the start of the course in order to ensure maximum connectivity and experience. To get you started with Zoom, please click on the link below for some basic information:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-
Please test your connection to Zoom here.
RABBI ROBERTA HARRIS-ECKSTEIN
BIBLICAL HEBREW – ADVANCED
10-week online course
Tuesday 7.30-9.00 pm UK time
Dates:
10, 17, 24, 31 October
7, 14, 21, 28 November
5, 12 December 2023
All sessions will be recorded and available to participants for 14 days after the class.
This course is the continuation of the Beginner and Intermediate courses.
*Students will be assessed by the teacher before entering this level. The price will be adjusted for joining this on-going course mid-way.
We are offering you a first free session to ascertain whether this level is right for you. Book your free session now!
The price for this 10-week course is £150.
To pre-book your place on this course please email Jarek on lehrhaus@lbc.ac.uk. When the course is confirmed we will send you the link to register and pay.
Biography:
I studied ancient history and archaeology of the Near East, specialising in Israel and then went on to teach Bible and Biblical Archaeology as well as Biblical Hebrew for many years. More recently I studied to become a rabbi at Leo Baeck College and was ordained in 2018.
Testimonials:
”Rabbi Roberta’s classes really are the highlight of my week, and if there was a “rate my Leo Baeck Lehrhaus teacher” page, Rabbi Roberta would get 10 out of 10 stars. She’s strict, but very encouraging, patient, and manages to convey her love for Hebrew on all her students. I would recommend her classes to anyone wanting to learn Biblical Hebrew!”
”Rabbi Roberta is a most helpful and patient teacher; her ability to support those who found studying Hebrew to be a difficult learning experience, while also encouraging students with more experience of language acquisition, is exemplary. I found her to be an excellent tutor.”
”Excellent course. Teacher is very dedicated with great knowledge of subject. Teaching is thorough, systematic and effective. Very good friendly atmosphere in class.”
We will be using ZOOM for all sessions. Here are some steps to take before the start of the course in order to ensure maximum connectivity and experience. To get you started with Zoom, please click on the link below for some basic information:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-
Please test your connection to Zoom here.
RABBI ROBERTA HARRIS-ECKSTEIN
BIBLICAL HEBREW – ADVANCED – BIBLE STUDY
10-week online course
Monday 7.30-9.00 pm UK time
Dates:
9, 16, 23, 30 October
6, 13, 20, 27 November
4, 11 December 2023
All sessions will be recorded and available to participants for 14 days after the class.
This course is the continuation of the Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced courses.
*Students will be assessed by the teacher before entering this level. The price will be adjusted for joining this on-going course mid-way.
We are offering you a first free session to ascertain whether this level is right for you. Book your free session now!
The price for this 10-week course is £150.
To pre-book your place on this course please email Jarek on lehrhaus@lbc.ac.uk.
Biography:
I studied ancient history and archaeology of the Near East, specialising in Israel and then went on to teach Bible and Biblical Archaeology as well as Biblical Hebrew for many years. More recently I studied to become a rabbi at Leo Baeck College and was ordained in 2018.
Testimonials:
”Rabbi Roberta’s classes really are the highlight of my week, and if there was a “rate my Leo Baeck Lehrhaus teacher” page, Rabbi Roberta would get 10 out of 10 stars. She’s strict, but very encouraging, patient, and manages to convey her love for Hebrew on all her students. I would recommend her classes to anyone wanting to learn Biblical Hebrew!”
”Rabbi Roberta is a most helpful and patient teacher; her ability to support those who found studying Hebrew to be a difficult learning experience, while also encouraging students with more experience of language acquisition, is exemplary. I found her to be an excellent tutor.”
”Excellent course. Teacher is very dedicated with great knowledge of subject. Teaching is thorough, systematic and effective. Very good friendly atmosphere in class.”
We will be using ZOOM for all sessions. Here are some steps to take before the start of the course in order to ensure maximum connectivity and experience. To get you started with Zoom, please click on the link below for some basic information:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-
Please test your connection to Zoom here.
Liat Aharonovich
ULPAN – Kita Alef – TOTAL BEGINNERS B1
8-week online course
Sunday 6.00-8.00 pm UK time
Dates:
15, 22, 29 October
5, 12, 26 November
3, 10 December 2023
All sessions will be recorded and available to students for 14 days after each session.
Whether you want to just order a coffee at Machane Yehuda in Jerusalem or talk politics on the beach in Tel Aviv – sign up for one of our courses!
The price for this 8-week course is £160.
To pre-book your place on this course please email Jarek on lehrhaus@lbc.ac.uk. When the course is confirmed we will send you the link to register and pay.
Course Description:
For students who do not know the Hebrew alphabet either in block or script
For students who are unable to communicate at all in Hebrew
Testimonials:
‘’Liat is an excellent teacher and ensured that all of us were working at our own levels. The small group made it possible to practice spoken Hebrew with each other. I enjoyed learning with the group.’’
”The rapport between the students, the pace of learning and the teaching methods of the tutor are excellent.”
”First of all, the fact that it was available on-line! When I found that the LBC Lehrhaus programme was offering weekly online classes in Hebrew for beginners, I had to give it a go, especially as I had had such a positive experience with an online Lehrhaus course in the autumn. As always with these courses, the teacher is the vital element. Liat has been fabulous. Her approach is interesting in that she uses a text that allows us to move forward each week while also revisiting and hopefully consolidating previous learning. She was also encouraging and supportive but focused. I also enjoyed the sense of ‘group-ness’ that Liat created with us. Within a few weeks, the group felt like a safe, supportive space in which to get things wrong and try things out. The creation of a WhatsApp group was a great idea and may have contributed to that sense of group-ness as we exchanged messages in Hebrew, teased each other and did quite an amount of laughing.”
We will be using ZOOM for all our sessions. Here are some steps to take before the start of the course in order to ensure maximum connectivity and experience:To get you started with Zoom, please click on the link below for some basic information:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-
Please test your connection to Zoom here.
LIAT AHARONOVICH
ULPAN – Kita Bet
10-week online course
Tuesday 5.15-7.15 pm UK time
Dates:
October: 17, 24, 31
November: 7, 14, 21, 28
December: 5, 12, 19
Whether you want to just order a coffee at Machane Yehuda in Jerusalem or talk politics on the beach in Tel Aviv – sign up for one of our courses!
All sessions will be recorded and available to students for 14 days after each session.
*Students will be assessed by the teacher before entering this level. The price will be adjusted for joining this on-going course mid-way.
Book your free session now! We are offering you a first free session to ascertain whether this level is right for you. Please email Jarek on lehrhaus@lbc.ac.uk.
The price for this 10-week course is £200.
Course Description:
This course is the continuation of B1-B9 courses but new students are welcome.
Biography:
Liat has been teaching Ivrit for many years in many different contexts, including the World Zionist Organization, the London Jewish Community Centre (JW3) and various synagogue communities.
Testimonials:
‘’Liat is an excellent teacher and ensured that all of us were working at our own levels. The small group made it possible to practice spoken Hebrew with each other. I enjoyed learning with the group.’’
”The rapport between the students, the pace of learning and the teaching methods of the tutor are excellent.”
”First of all, the fact that it was available on-line! When I found that the LBC Lehrhaus programme was offering weekly online classes in Hebrew for beginners, I had to give it a go, especially as I had had such a positive experience with an online Lehrhaus course in the autumn. As always with these courses, the teacher is the vital element. Liat has been fabulous. Her approach is interesting in that she uses a text that allows us to move forward each week while also revisiting and hopefully consolidating previous learning. She was also encouraging and supportive but focused. I also enjoyed the sense of ‘group-ness’ that Liat created with us. Within a few weeks, the group felt like a safe, supportive space in which to get things wrong and try things out. The creation of a WhatsApp group was a great idea and may have contributed to that sense of group-ness as we exchanged messages in Hebrew, teased each other and did quite an amount of laughing.”
We will be using ZOOM for all our sessions. Here are some steps to take before the start of the course in order to ensure maximum connectivity and experience:To get you started with Zoom, please click on the link below for some basic information:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-
Please test your connection to Zoom here.
LIAT AHARONOVICH
ULPAN – Kita Gimmel
10-week online course
Thursday 10.00am-12.00 pm UK time
Dates:
October: 12, 19, 26
November: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
December: 7, 14
Whether you want to just order a coffee at Machane Yehuda in Jerusalem or talk politics on the beach in Tel Aviv – sign up for one of our courses!
All sessions will be recorded and available to students for 14 days after each session.
*Students will be assessed by the teacher before entering this level. The price will be adjusted for joining this on-going course mid-way.
Book your free session now! We are offering you a first free session to ascertain whether this level is right for you. Please email Jarek on lehrhaus@lbc.ac.uk.
The price for this 10-week course is £200.
Course Description:
This course is the continuation of I1-I2 courses but new students are welcome.
Biography:
Liat has been teaching Ivrit for many years in many different contexts, including the World Zionist Organization, the London Jewish Community Centre (JW3) and various synagogue communities.
Testimonials:
‘’Liat is an excellent teacher and ensured that all of us were working at our own levels. The small group made it possible to practice spoken Hebrew with each other. I enjoyed learning with the group.’’
”The rapport between the students, the pace of learning and the teaching methods of the tutor are excellent.”
”First of all, the fact that it was available on-line! When I found that the LBC Lehrhaus programme was offering weekly online classes in Hebrew for beginners, I had to give it a go, especially as I had had such a positive experience with an online Lehrhaus course in the autumn. As always with these courses, the teacher is the vital element. Liat has been fabulous. Her approach is interesting in that she uses a text that allows us to move forward each week while also revisiting and hopefully consolidating previous learning. She was also encouraging and supportive but focused. I also enjoyed the sense of ‘group-ness’ that Liat created with us. Within a few weeks, the group felt like a safe, supportive space in which to get things wrong and try things out. The creation of a WhatsApp group was a great idea and may have contributed to that sense of group-ness as we exchanged messages in Hebrew, teased each other and did quite an amount of laughing.”
We will be using ZOOM as our on-line platform for all sessions. Here are some steps to take before the start of the course in order to ensure maximum connectivity and experience. To get you started with Zoom, please click on the link below for some basic information:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-
Please test your connection to Zoom here.
RABBI DR MICHAEL HILTON
CLASSICAL GREEK – SEPTUAGINT – SUSANNA
4-week online course
Wednesday 2.15-3.15 pm UK time
Dates:
4, 11, 18, 25 October 2023
All sessions will be recorded and available to participants for 7 days after the class.
A reading and some translation knowledge of ancient Greek is essential for this class, and to know the basic grammar of verbs and nouns is highly desirable.
*New students will be assessed by the teacher before entering this level. Please email lehrhaus@lbc.ac.uk for more information.
The price for this 4-week course is £40.
For students joining both Classical Greek courses (2 SEPTUAGINT and CHRISTIAN TEXTS WITH JEWISH COMMENTARIES) we offer a 20% discount (£32 per 4-week course). Please tick the discount box on the registration page.
Course Description:
Susanna is a racy story of corrupt judges found in Greek texts of the Book of Daniel, though it is not in the Bible. It has a historical importance for understanding the civil court system at the time of the Second Temple.
Biography:
Michael is Rabbi Emeritus of Kol Chai Hatch End Reform Jewish Community, Scholar in Residence at the Liberal Jewish Synagogue London and an Honorary Research Fellow of the Centre for Jewish Studies, Manchester University. His research interests include Judaism and Christianity, and Judaism and Islam.
Testimonials:
I have really enjoyed the course and Michael Hilton is an excellent teacher.
It was great learning a new language with other people who were enjoying learning too. Michael is a great teacher.
It has been my favourite course and I was deeply sorry not to have the possibility to study enough and to continue till the last one. The classes during these years were incredible. Rabbi Hilton a really great teacher.
We will be using ZOOM for all sessions. Here are some steps to take before the start of the course in order to ensure maximum connectivity and experience. To get you started with Zoom, please click on the link below for some basic information:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-
Please test your connection to Zoom here.
RABBI DR MICHAEL HILTON
CLASSICAL GREEK – CHRISTIAN TEXTS WITH JEWISH COMMENTARIES
New Testament text – Mark from Chapter 7
8-week online course
Wednesday 3.30-4.30 pm UK time
Dates:
4, 11, 18, 25 October
8, 15, 22, 29 November 2023
(No class on November 1)
All sessions will be recorded and available to participants for 7 days after the class.
A reading and some translation knowledge of ancient Greek is essential for this class, and to know the basic grammar of verbs and nouns is highly desirable.
*New students will be assessed by the teacher before entering this level. Please email lehrhaus@lbc.ac.uk for more information.
The price for this 8-week course is £80.
For students joining both Classical Greek courses (2 SEPTUAGINT and CHRISTIAN TEXTS WITH JEWISH COMMENTARIES) we offer a 20% discount (£64 per 8-week course). Please tick the discount box on the registration page.
Course Description:
Increasingly, Jewish scholars are now teaching and explaining aspects of Judaism to be found in the Christian scriptures. This course will look primarily at extracts from Mark’s Gospel, but may include other texts as requested by the class.
Biography:
Michael is Rabbi Emeritus of Kol Chai Hatch End Reform Jewish Community, Scholar in Residence at the Liberal Jewish Synagogue London and an Honorary Research Fellow of the Centre for Jewish Studies, Manchester University. His research interests include Judaism and Christianity, and Judaism and Islam.
Testimonials:
I have really enjoyed the course and Michael Hilton is an excellent teacher.
It was great learning a new language with other people who were enjoying learning too. Michael is a great teacher.
It has been my favourite course and I was deeply sorry not to have the possibility to study enough and to continue till the last one. The classes during these years were incredible. Rabbi Hilton a really great teacher.
We will be using ZOOM for all sessions. Here are some steps to take before the start of the course in order to ensure maximum connectivity and experience. To get you started with Zoom, please click on the link below for some basic information:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-
Please test your connection to Zoom here.
RABBI DR MICHAEL HILTON
CLASSICAL GREEK – SEPTUAGINT – SELECTIONS FROM THE BOOK OF JUDITH
4-week online course
Wednesday 2.15-3.15 pm UK time
Dates:
8, 15, 22, 29 November 2023
All sessions will be recorded and available to participants for 7 days after the class.
A reading and some translation knowledge of ancient Greek is essential for this class, and to know the basic grammar of verbs and nouns is highly desirable.
*New students will be assessed by the teacher before entering this level. Please email lehrhaus@lbc.ac.uk for more information.
The price for this 4-week course is £40.
For students joining both Classical Greek courses (2 SEPTUAGINT and CHRISTIAN TEXTS WITH JEWISH COMMENTARIES) we offer a 20% discount (£32 per 4-week course). Please tick the discount box on the registration page.
Course Description:
Judith is an ancient novel about a Jewish heroine who single handedly defeats Assyrians besieging her city. Because of the wicked king who gets his comeuppance, the story has become associated with Chanukah.
Biography:
Michael is Rabbi Emeritus of Kol Chai Hatch End Reform Jewish Community, Scholar in Residence at the Liberal Jewish Synagogue London and an Honorary Research Fellow of the Centre for Jewish Studies, Manchester University. His research interests include Judaism and Christianity, and Judaism and Islam.
Testimonials:
I have really enjoyed the course and Michael Hilton is an excellent teacher.
It was great learning a new language with other people who were enjoying learning too. Michael is a great teacher.
It has been my favourite course and I was deeply sorry not to have the possibility to study enough and to continue till the last one. The classes during these years were incredible. Rabbi Hilton a really great teacher.
We will be using ZOOM for all sessions. Here are some steps to take before the start of the course in order to ensure maximum connectivity and experience. To get you started with Zoom, please click on the link below for some basic information:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-
Please test your connection to Zoom here.
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