An Online Course with Dr. David Zev Moster
Ten Thursdays: October 31; November 7, 14, 21; December 5, 12, 19; and January 2, 9, 16
10:00–11:30 a.m. ET

Biblical Hebrew IV is also offered on Thursday afternoons from 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET. Please note that this class has a waitlist.

Solomon seized the throne of Israel during a period of political turmoil. Within a short period of time, he proved to be a powerful, wise, and just ruler. He organized the national government and made the necessary preparations for his crowning achievement, the Temple in Jerusalem. In nine live online sessions, we will read 1 Kings 1–5, focusing on the most difficult words and exploring multiple options for translation and interpretation. Participants are encouraged to create their own translations and research new topics about this striking, positive portrayal of King Solomon.

Sessions will be recorded, and recordings will be shared with registered participants.

Prerequisite: Completion of Biblical Hebrew I, II, and III. If you have not taken these courses but believe you have the equivalent background, please schedule a conversation with the instructor prior to enrollment.

Cost: $415. (Limited financial assistance available)

Earn a 10% DISCOUNT on courses by declaring your candidacy for JTS’s Certificate in Biblical Hebrew. Complete the four-course sequence and optional capstone project. By the conclusion of the program, you will be able to read and understand a book of the Bible from start to finish in the original Hebrew.

* If you have not purchased Accordance Software for a previous course, a coupon will be provided to obtain it at the discounted price of $50. The two Tanakh Cards are $15/each.

Learn about the Certificate in Biblical Hebrew

Dr. David Zev Moster is the Director of Biblical Hebrew at JTS. He also directs the Institute of Biblical Culture, where he teaches Hebrew and creates video materials about ancient Israelite language and culture for the general public. He is the author of Etrog: How a Chinese Fruit Became a Jewish Symbol (2018). He received his PhD from Bar-Ilan University, an MA from New York University, and BA, MA, and MS degrees and rabbinic ordination from Yeshiva University.