Focus is on vocabulary development, usage and basic grammar through class sessions, directed readings of biblical texts and audio tapes. Introduces skills necessary for reading and comprehension of biblical texts. Students acquire new vocabulary and learn to isolate roots and to recognize prefixes and suffixes. Basic grammar is presented through reading and translating biblical texts. Focus is on improving translation skills.
Attention is paid to verb paradigms.
Language study is supplemented with readings illustrating usage in the Bible and Siddur. No prior knowledge of Hebrew necessary. Held at Congregation Beth Elohim, 7th Ave. Requires knowledge of alphabet. Hed at Park Slope Jewish Center, 8th Ave.