An Online Course with Dr. Malka Strasberg Edinger
Eight Thursdays: May 29, June 5, 12, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025
10:00–11:15 a.m. ET  

Learn to read Biblical Hebrew consonants and vowels with confidence. Begin with the Alef Bet and end by reciting entire passages.

Would you like to read the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) in the original but do not know the Hebrew alphabet? In eight live online sessions, you will learn each of the consonants and vowels, as well as many of the special circumstances that affect pronunciation. The course will introduce you to a variety of resources to aid your progress, including Accordance Bible Software, Dr. David Moster’s Tanakh Cards, MP3 recordings, and YouTube videos.* Each session will consist of an instructor-led lesson as well as in-class reading exercises designed to build your skills and support your self-study. You will be encouraged to complete a weekly reading assignment outside of class.

Upon completion of this course, you will be ready to enroll in Biblical Hebrew I: Jumpstart Your Biblical Hebrew.

Recordings will be available for those unable to attend a session. Space is limited.

If you’re not sure whether this course is right for you or if you have additional questions, make an appointment to speak with Dr. David Moster, Director of Biblical Hebrew Instruction.

Cost: $415

* A coupon will be provided for the purchase of Accordance Software at the discounted price of $65. The two Tanakh Cards are approximately $20/each.

Learn about the Certificate in Biblical Hebrew

Dr. Malka Strasberg Edinger earned her doctorate in Bible at JTS where she currently serves as an Adjunct Instructor of Bible. Her research focuses on masoretic notes of the Leningrad Codex as realized in the Biblia Hebraica academic Bible. She has taught classes in Phonetics, Linguistics, Introduction to the Hebrew Bible, and Parshanut (Medieval Jewish Biblical Exegesis).