If you want to read the Old Testament in its original language, this is the course for you. Begin your Hebrew studies with this highly interactive course. You will learn 250 words of core Biblical Hebrew vocabulary, with a focus on concrete nouns as well as some adjectives and verbs. You will also learn the basics of Biblical Hebrew grammar, with a focus on masculine and feminine nouns (regular, irregular, smikhut), verb persons, the perfect, infinitives, and participles. You’ll learn with audio, images, and lots of laughter, as you read fun stories written in simplified Biblical Hebrew, which are approachable for beginners.
In our live sessions students will put what they have learned into practice and use Biblical Hebrew actively in conversational activities that will allow them to internalize the language’s vocabulary and grammar.
Course details:
- Sessions last 1.5 hours
- 1 session per week
- Course lasts 14 weeks
- Term runs Aug. 31, 2025 – Dec. 13, 2025
How ALI courses work:
- ALI courses are live, online classes run by ALI Biblical Hebrew professors. Learn Biblical Hebrew from anywhere.
- Classes run on a trimester basis.
- Fall: September – December
- Spring: January – April
- Summer: May – August
- We want to make sure you’re completely satisfied. If you don’t love your first Biblical Hebrew class, we guarantee a 100% refund. After that, in weeks 2 – 4, refunds will be made on a pro rata basis, based on however many class sessions you’ve attended. We cannot issue refunds after the fourth week of classes.
- Read more on our FAQ page and check out our academic calendar page to see a more detailed schedule
