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Learn Hebrew in Israel this summer!

  • Small classes, experienced teachers
  • Speaking, reading and writing
  • Three or six weeks
  • Five mornings per week
  • Afternoon text study and volunteer options
  • Experience life in Jerusalem
  • Make friends from around the world
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Summer Hebrew Ulpan

conservative-yeshiva-summer-hebrew-ulpanThe Conservative Yeshiva Summer Hebrew Ulpan, in Jerusalem, Israel, is an opportunity to study Hebrew intensively for a short period of time in a small, congenial class as part of the popular Conservative Yeshiva Summer Program for college and post-college students from around the world. The top-notch Hebrew Ulpan teachers, motivated fellow students, and location in the center of Jerusalem, Israel, combine to make this a premier Hebrew language experience.

Five levels of modern Hebrew study are offered, including reading, writing, speaking, grammar, and Israeli culture.

Session I      June 23 to July 11, 2013
Session II   July 14 to August 1, 2013

Courses are not repetitive – you may attend for three or six weeks. Hebrew Ulpan courses take place Sunday through Thursday, 9 am to 12:30 pm. For those interested in a full-day program, the Summer Hebrew Ulpan can be combined with the Volunteer and Study Summer Program and the Summer Learning Program, which all take place in Jerusalem, Israel.

Tuition 2012

Ulpan only, one session: $550
Ulpan only , both sessions: $800
Ulpan with afternoon classes or volunteering, One session: $800
Ulpan with afternoon classes or volunteering, Both sessions: $1,100
2012 CY Year Program students: $100 per week, full time
Tuition does not include flights, housing, food, health insurance (required), or books (few need to be bought).

Summer Hebrew Ulpan Director

Nitza Shalitin, the Yeshiva’s Ulpan director, has taught Hebrew to overseas students at the Hebrew University One Year Program, the Melton Educators Program and Mechina program, and at Hebrew Union College, all in Jerusalem, Israel. She teaches Hebrew and coordinates the Conservative Yeshiva’s Ulpan programs.

Comments from participants in the Conservative Yeshiva Summer Hebrew Ulpan in Jerusalem

“The Ulpan was far beyond my expectations and Nitza is a fantastic teacher. I hope we can study again soon.”
Marty Newman, Providence, RI

“We attended the 3 week summer program at the Conservative Yeshiva. Our mornings were filled with Ulpan, and our afternoons with studying text, touring the area, and volunteering in the community. We got to know the others in the program, adult students at various stages of life, from different professional backgrounds, and from around the world. At the only egalitarian yeshiva in Israel, we learned with Jews from many different backgrounds: Reform, Conservative, Modern Orthodox, and Masorti, who were involved in many different aspects of Jewish leadership and life. It was an amazing trip!”
Jeff & Hali Goss, Oklahoma City

“I really got way more than your very modest Ulpan tuition should have provided. Yasher Koach on creating and maintaining such a wonderful resource for people like me. I will treasure my experience and start saving for my next visit.”
Mimi Zukoff, Morristown, NJ

“I think we have learned about as much in two weeks as I learned in an entire year of French in High School.”
Sam’s Amazing Summer at Conservative Yeshiva

2013 Dates

Session I June 23 to July 11
Session II July 14 to August 1

Apply Now

We recommend registering at least one month before the program begins. Registration is open until the beginning of the program.
APPLICATION FORM

Cell Phones

Visitors may order phones for Israel through a special arrangement with IsraelPhones. Combine cell phone pick-up with a learning program!

Student Comments

"My summer experience at the Conservative Yeshiva was beyond amazing. I was part of the Volunteer and Study program where I took a Hebrew class in the morning and then did volunteer work in the afternoon. I was nervous about the ulpan class because my conversational Hebrew wasn’t all that great and because I was traveling alone.

It turned out to be the best summer of my life. The 12 of us in the intermediate class came from all over the country and the world. We ranged in age from 17 to 70. Our teacher was both prodding and patient. At the end of our session, I rented a car with two women from my class and we traveled north for a long weekend.

The Yeshiva staff was unbelievably helpful not only in terms of the program but in terms of navigating life in Jerusalem. They arranged Shabbat meals for us, offered special outings and lunch-type programs. Any questions we had, they answered.

My advice to anyone thinking about it: Absolutely go! I hope to return in the summer of 2014."
Lois

“The liberal-yet-traditional atmosphere allows acceptance of all Jews who are looking to learn, at any stage of life, level of learning, or level of observance.”
Micah, Lancaster, PA
Nova Southeastern University, PhD, Clinical Psychology
“I encountered centuries-old texts full of questions and debate, the roots of our practices, beliefs, values and doubts. I ended the summer enriched, not only with memories and new friends, but with ongoing ways to enhance my Jewish life.”
Barbara
Morristown Jewish Center, Beit Yisrael
Morristown, NJ

Summer Sisters

Read about three sets of sisters who got together to learn in the Conservative Yeshiva Summer Program.

Student Blogs

Sam's Summer Blog

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