Israeli Center

Hebrew Learning Programs for Adults

Tachles is a conversational Hebrew program that will teach practical, modern Hebrew for everyday
life in Israel.
Classes are held once a week for an hour and a half.

Ulpan is an Israeli method for teaching and improving all Hebrew language skills—speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing.
Classes are held once a week for an hour.

Women teaching Hebrew learning at the Israeli Center at Kaplen JCC

Classes

Tachles

A conversational Hebrew program designed to build practical vocabulary and develop real Hebrew speaking skills. Sessions focus on fun, game-based learning, interactive role-play, and exposure to authentic Israeli conversation. Participants will expand their vocabulary, begin forming their own sentences, practice real Israeli dialogue, learn useful slang, discover Israeli singers and songs, and enjoy a lively “mini trip to Israel” in every class. It’s a refreshing and enjoyable alternative to the traditional Hebrew classroom.

Feb 5, 2026 – May 14, 2026 (There is no class on 3/5, 4/2, 4/9)
Thursdays, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (12 classes)
Guest $550 / Members $458
Additional costs: $35 registration fee; $35 materials

Feb 5, 2026 – May 14, 2026 (There is no class on 3/5, 4/2, 4/9)
Thursdays, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (12 classes)
Guest $550 / Members $458
Additional costs: $35 registration fee; $35 materials

Around the Table: Hebrew Conversations
A dynamic conversation-based Hebrew course designed for learners who want to truly speak and practice Hebrew in a meaningful way. Each session offers a full hour of immersive, interactive speaking activities centered around real-life themes. This course is ideal for anyone with a basic Hebrew foundation and existing vocabulary, as well as for graduates of the Tachles program who wish to continue practicing, expanding their skills, and gaining confidence in conversational Hebrew.

Feb 2, 2026 – May 4, 2026  (There is no class on 2/16, 3/9, 4/6, 4/20)
Mondays, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (10 classes)
Guest $458 / Members $382
Additional costs: $35 registration fee; $35 materials

Feb 2, 2026 – May 4, 2026  (There is no class on 2/16, 3/9, 4/6, 4/20)
Mondays, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (10 classes)
Guest $458 / Members $382
Additional costs: $35 registration fee; $35 materials

Ulpan
This program is designed for adults with little to no knowledge of the Hebrew language. This semester, we will offer four levels:

Ulpan 1:
We will learn Hebrew letters, vowels (Nikud), how to write and read in Hebrew script, as well as basic vocabulary.

Feb 1, 2026 – Jun 9, 2026
Tuesdays, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (16 classes – There is no class on 2/17, 3/10, 4/7)
Guest $833 / Members $755
Additional costs: $35 registration fee; $80 books & materials

Ulpan 4:
We aim to enhance conversational skills, improve grammatical structure, and practice reading stamina.

Feb 1, 2026 – Jun 9, 2026
Tuesdays, 6:50 PM – 7:50 PM (16 classes – There is no class on 2/17, 3/10, 4/7)
Guest $833 / Members $755
Additional costs: $35 registration fee; $80 books & materials (returning students: $10)

For more details and placement inquiries, please contact Ofir Salomon at osalomon@jccotp.org or 201.408.1469

Get In Touch

Contact Us

Have a question about EMEK? Reach out to our team — we’d love to hear from you!

Please call (201) 408-1469 or email emek@jccotp.org or fill in the form and we will get back to you.

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