Approaching Hebrew: Lesson 1: 
"Aleph-Bet" -- Hebrew Alphabet Tutorial & Refresher

*Learning the "Aleph-Bet" and basic formation of words.
*Recognizing Hebrew letters and their phonetics (sounds). 
*Forming simple Hebrew words using Aleph-Bet.
*Introduction of vowels --"Nekudot"  – more specific sounds of letters and basic punctuation.
*Elementary Hebrew conversation.

--> Utilize the Hebrew you already know to create meaningful conversation with instructor.
*Recognizing common Hebrew words and phrases
*Crafting short sentences using basic Hebrew words
*Guided listening exercises utilizing Hebrew multimedia to help build vocabulary and language skills. 
*Project: Audio recording and editing short Hebrew sentences

Approaching Hebrew Lesson 2: Hebrew Speaking Lab

--> Cultivate and improve Hebrew reading skills utilizing elementary Hebrew texts.  
*Developing fluency in reading and understanding Hebrew texts. 
*Understanding structure of words, tenses, sentences, and paragraphs. 
*Intro and tutorial of basic Hebrew grammar "Dikduk." 
*Utilizing knowledge of basic grammar to aid in finer understanding of texts.

Approaching Hebrew Lesson 3: Hebrew Reading Lab

-Expanded analysis of Hebrew grammar through study of biblical passages. 
-Learning to identify roots of Hebrew words.
-Developing proficiency with the 7 "binyanim" (Henrew word-stems).
-Creating simple and complex verb conjugations, proper noun/pronoun-usage, and sentence-building.

Biblical Hebrew Lab 2: Hebrew Grammar Via Bible Study

-->Delve in to basic modern Hebrew utilizing text, audio, and video. 
*Understanding more contemporary words and phrases in modern hebrew.
*Locating earlier sources of word usage, and evolution of word to the way it's used today. 
*Studying modern hebrew through current-day news and entertainment sources. 
*Building reading and listening comprehension through worksheets, interactive exercises.

Continuing Hebrew Lesson 1: Modern Hebrew Workshop

-Familiarize yourself with biblical Hebrew by exploring essential texts from Hebrew scripture.
-Learning to decode and translate scriptual text utilizing key biblical commentators. 
-Develop basic understanding of biblical word structure, syntax, and grammar. 
-Examining the evolution of the Hebrew language from biblical to modern spoken Hebrew.

Biblical Hebrew Lab 1:  All Inside The Words

*Comprehensive review of Hebrew reading: vowels, pronunciation, diction.
*Learning to read "ketav ashurit"-- (Assyrian Script) the way it appears in Torah scroll: without vowels or punctuation. 
*Learning Hebrew cantillation marks "trop" and how it is used to punctuate verses in scripture. 
*Recognizing basic patterns of "trop" punctuation through study of verses from Bar/Bat Mitzvah portion. 
(**Please  reach out to me regarding this course as it requires more careful planning and procedure based on nature of student.**)

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Lab: Hebrew Primer for Reading From Torah Scroll

Bachelor's Program specially geared towards careers in the Rabbinate. 
Studies included: 
-Advanced Hebrew language
-Advanced Jewish Law focusing on Kashruth, officiating Jewish marriage, synagogue & community affairs. 
-Pastoral services at eldercare facilities, hospitals, prisons. 
-Public speaking and ritual practice.

Bachelor's program in Hebrew & Judaic Studies including: 
-Biblical & Modern Hebrew  
-Hebrew Literature 
-Talmud  
-Jewish Law
-Community Engagement

writing

sports

music

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*Teaching modern and biblical Hebrew to students pursuing master’s degrees in 
  theology, linguistics and related academic fields.   

*Instructing young adults and teens in tutorial and elementary level Hebrew. 

*Creating curriculum, cultivating print and computer based materials, conducting 
 assessments  to monitor student progress. 

*Utilizing Hebrew language multimedia to aid study.

*Taught elementary and intermediate level piano to adult and teenage students.
*Specialized in Hebrew and Yiddish genres, liturgical and synagogue music.
*Produced curriculum incorporating: sight reading, ear-training, piano technique, voice coaching. 
*Played on solo instruments together with students to sharpen their accompanying skills.