Ulpan B’Ivrit

Have you always wanted to speak Hebrew with your Israeli friends and family?
Are you married to an Israeli? Having “communication issues” with your Israeli spouse?
Is a trip to Israel on your bucket list?
Are you planning to make Aliya?
Are you looking for an edge with your Israeli customers?
Do you just want to learn a new language?
Whatever your reasons, welcome to Ulpan B’Ivrit!

This year, kick your Hebrew up a notch with Ulpan B’Ivrit. Whether you are starting from scratch or want to build on the language skills you already have, I am ready to help you improve your Hebrew language skills, including conversation, comprehension, grammar, reading, and writing. Courses are taught at all levels in small, interactive classes. Don’t miss out on your chance to learn how to communicate in the language of the Jewish people!

What is My Level?

Unsure of your level? Contact me, we will figure it out together!
Please note you may switch your class if you feel the current level is too easy or hard for you.

ALEPH From Scratch

For those who have no or very little knowledge of the Hebrew language. This class is designed for beginners. Learn conversational Hebrew and build your Hebrew language foundation: grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing modern Hebrew, and basic speaking.

BOOK: Alufim beAlef Bet Authors: Meira Rom and Dalia Roth-Gavison (additional cost)
Contact Orly for orders: Phone: (800) 737-8853 or email her: orlybooksinhebrew@gmail.com

Thursday, Time 6:30 pm, Duration 90 Minutes, Location Zoom. (EST)

Spring Semester 2025

January to May- 13 weeks, each class is 90 minutes (no classes April 13-25).
Tuition is $425 Before January 17 | Tuition is $475 After January 18.
Tuition is refundable until February 3.

Tuition does not include the textbook.
A minimum of 5 students required, time can be adjusted for 60/75 min class if less than 5 students.

NO CLASSES:
April 13-25 Passover.

ALEPH PLUS

For those who have some previous knowledge of the Hebrew language, can read, write, and have very basic speaking skills.
BOOK: Barosh Uvarishona Authors: Goni Tishaler and Ateret Yarden-Barak (additional cost)
Contact Orly for orders: Phone: (800) 737-8853 or email her: orlybooksinhebrew@gmail.com

Mondays, Time 7:30 pm Duration 90 Minutes, Location Zoom (EST).

Spring Semester 2025

January 27 to May 5- 13 weeks, each class is 90 minutes (no classes April-14, 21)
Tuition is $425 Before January 17 | Tuition is $475 After January 18.
Tuition is refundable until February 3.

Tuition does not include the textbook.
A minimum of 5 students required, time can be adjusted for 60/75 min class if less than 5 students.

NO CLASSES:
April 13-25- Passover.

BET

For those able to communicate in simple yet complete sentences. Further develop your vocabulary, speaking and reading skills. Introduction to past tense.
Book: Barosh Uvarishona Authors: Goni Tishaler and Ateret Yarden-Barak (additional cost)
Contact Orly for orders: Phone: (800) 737-8853 or email her: orlybooksinhebrew@gmail.com

Day and Time TBD, Duration 90 Minutes, Location Zoom (EST)

Spring Semester 2025

January to May, 13 weeks, each class is 90 minutes (no classes April 13-25)
Tuition is $425 Before January 17 | Tuition is $475 After January 18
Tuition is refundable until February 3.

Tuition does not include the textbook.
*A minimum of 5 students required, time can be adjusted for 60/75 min class if less than 5 students.

NO CLASSES:
April 13-25- Passover.

BET PLUS

For those with 2+ years of Hebrew learning. Learn to use the language for everyday experiences. Introduction to the future tense.
Book: Barosh Uvarishona Authors: Goni Tishaler and Ateret Yarden-Barak (additional cost)
Contact Orly for orders: Phone: (800) 737-8853 or email her: orlybooksinhebrew@gmail.com

Mondays, Time 6:00 pm, Duration 90 Minutes, Location Zoom. (EST)

Spring Semester 2025

January 27 to May 5- 13 weeks, each class is 90 minutes (no classes April 14, 21)
Tuition is $425 Before January 17 | Tuition is $475 After January 18.
Tuition is refundable until February 3.

Tuition does not include the textbook.
*A minimum of 5 students required, time can be adjusted for 60/75 min class if less than 5 students.

NO CLASSES:
April 13-25- Passover.

GIMMEL

For those with intermediate reading and comprehension skills (including past and future tense). Strengthen your speaking skills with additional vocabulary and new grammatical rules.
Book: Barosh Uvarishona Authors: Goni Tishaler and Ateret Yarden-Barak (additional cost)
Contact Orly for orders: Phone: (800) 737-8853 or email her: orlybooksinhebrew@gmail.com

Wednesdays 8:00 PM, Duration 90 Minutes, Location Zoom. (EST)

Spring Semester 2025

January 29 to May 7- 13 weeks, each class is 90 minutes (no classes April 16, 23)
Tuition is $425 Before January 17 | Tuition is $475 After January 18
Tuition is refundable until February 3.

Tuition does not include the textbook.
*A minimum of 5 students required, time can be adjusted for 60/75 min class if less than 5 students.

NO CLASSES:
April 13-25- Passover.

GIMMEL PLUS

For advanced-intermediate students who would like to expand their vocabulary, grammar and conversational skills utilizing all tenses.

Book: Barosh Uvarishona Authors: Goni Tishaler and Ateret Yarden-Barak (additional cost)
Contact Orly for orders: Phone: (800) 737-8853 or email her: orlybooksinhebrew@gmail.com

Wednesdays, Time 7:00 pm, Duration 90 Minutes, Location Zoom. (EST)

Spring Semester 2025

January 29 to May 7- 13 weeks, each class is 90 minutes (no classes April 16, 23)
Tuition is $425 Before January 17 | Tuition is $475 After January 18.
Tuition is refundable until February 3.

Tuition does not include the textbook.
*A minimum of 5 students required, time can be adjusted for 60/75 min class if less than 5 students.

NO CLASSES:
April 13-25 – Passover.

DALET

This course is designed for students who have completed the previous 5 Levels: Aleph Plus- Gimmel Plus including past and future tenses. The class will focus on reading, grammar rules including conversational Hebrew.

Book: Barosh Uvarishona Authors: Goni Tishaler and Ateret Yarden-Barak (additional cost)
Contact Orly for orders: Phone: (800) 737-8853 or email her: orlybooksinhebrew@gmail.com

Day and Time TBD, Duration 90 Minutes, Location Zoom (EST)

Spring Semester 2025

January to May- 13 weeks, each class is 90 minutes (no classes April 13-25)
Tuition is $425 Before January 17 | Tuition is $475 After January 18
Tuition is refundable until February 3.

Tuition does not include the textbook.
*A minimum of 5 students required, time can be adjusted for 60/75 min class if less than 5 students.

NO CLASSES:
April 13-25- Passover.

Advanced Conversational Hebrew

For those who can read long paragraphs and are able to express themselves in advanced conversational Hebrew. The class will focus on reading and discussing a variety of articles including Hebrew literature, Israeli media, newspapers, and magazines. Continue to improve your fluency, increase comprehension skills, and apply additional grammatical rules.

Tuesdays, Time 10:00 am, Duration 90 Minutes, Location Zoom. (EST)

Spring Semester 2025

January 28 to May 6- 13 weeks, each class is 90 minutes (no classes April 15, 22)
Tuition is $425 Before January 17 | Tuition is $475 After January 18.
Tuition is refundable until February 3.

Tuition does not include the textbook.
*A minimum of 5 students required, time can be adjusted for 60/75 min class if less than 5 students.

NO CLASSES:
April 13-25- Passover.

Teen Plus! (Ages 15 – 20ish)

Teen plus is for young students who already know how to read Hebrew, but would like to learn how to speak Modern Hebrew.

If you are planning on taking a trip to Israel, studying abroad, making Aliya or you just want to learn to speak like an Israeli, then this class is for you.

Learn the essentials of modern spoken Hebrew in a fun, informal, conversational setting.
We focus on essential vocabulary and useful grammar, and help you put it into practice.

Thursday, Time 5:00 pm, Duration 60 Minutes, Location Zoom. (EST)

Spring Semester 2025

January- May 13 weeks, each class is 60 minutes (no classes April 13-25)
Tuition is $425 Before January 17 | Tuition is $475 After January 18.
Tuition is refundable until February 3.
*No book is required.

NO CLASSES:
April 13-25- Passover.

TUITION

Registration is now open for the 2024/2025 session.

All classes begin the week of September 9th, Ulpan will be divided for two semesters, each semester we will meet once a week for 13 weeks. Each class is 90 minutes*.

All classes will take place on Zoom. (EST)
Zoom Link will be sent a week before your class.

Fall Semester 2024/2025:
September to January- 13 weeks, each class is 90 minutes (no classes Sep 30-Oct 3, Oct 14-25, Nov 27-29, Dec 23-Jan 3)
Tuition is $425 Before August 25 | Tuition is $475 After August 26
Tuition is refundable until September 16.

Spring Semester 2025:
January to May- 13 weeks, each class is 90 minutes (no classes April 13-25 Passover)
Tuition is $425 Before January 17 | Tuition is $475 After January 18
Tuition is refundable until February 3.

Tuition does not include the textbook.
*A minimum of 5 students required, time can be adjusted for 60/75 min class if less than 5 students.

Payment methods:
Zelle: kerenashram@gmail.com or 718-926-5799
Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/keren-Ashram
For more information or other payment method request, please contact directly.

ulpanstars2018@yahoo.com

Reviews

I highly recommend Karen’s Ulpan classes. This is my 4th consecutive year in attendance.

They are small group classes .

Even though it’s a group setting I feel like I’m taking private classes with the attention Karen gives to each student’s proficiency. While helping each student she is always involving the group to enhance everyone’s learning experience.

Karen is patient, kind and passionate about teaching! While always maintaining a professional atmosphere.
Susan L. New Jersey

Ulpan Classes

I grew up learning Hebrew in school, but it was never taught well. I wanted to learn Hebrew properly, and finally had some time to do so. I began taking Ulpan with Keren two years ago, and it has been an incredible learning experience since day one. Keren teaches the Hebrew language so well. And, makes sure that her teaching content is relevant to today, so it is more relatable. Keren is warm, kind, patient, and funny. Keren encourages you to constantly participate, but always makes you feel comfortable when mistakes are made. I cannot wait to begin my next Ulpan level with Keren.

Sheila Resnick

Ulpan Classes

It is a great pleasure to write this review for Keren Ashram, my Hebrew teacher.
Keren is interesting, as she is from Israel, and her cultural background is an added benefit to her teaching.
She is a very good teacher, patient, firm, professional, and honest in how she handles her classes – never misses a class.
Keren does not know it, but she is helping me fulfill my destiny.
The proof of the pudding was when I went to Israel solo, I was able to read and understand the signs in Hebrew – thanks to Keren.
I felt confident and blessed her a 1000 times. May you enjoy learning Hebrew with her as I do.. Shalom! 😊

Sarah Souri

Ulpan Classes

A book about the seasons and their colors for the young readers and their parents.
My second grade son enjoyed practicing his reading while his 4 years old friend liked to learn some new things about the 4 season and admire the beautiful pictures.
I really like how beautifully Brian Krumm illustrated the pages and loved the clever use of one black page and a picture of the book cover in the book itself.
I also enjoyed the fact that this was a journey Ericka took with her father, a nice refreshing addition to an over all lovely and educational children book.

Miri

Format: Paperback | Verified Purchase

A very sweet book for children, full of colors and fun images. As reading it children get to learn about colors and the four seasons of the year. Perfect to read for your kids at home or to your students if you are a kindergarten teacher!

Sterna

Format: Kindle Edition | Verified Purchase

This book is beautifully written. I like the overall message of how quickly time goes by – it makes you pause and think about how you must appreciate each moment. This book is a reminder that all seasons, even winter serve their purpose. Great lessons for kids in this book and even adults too. My one year old loved looking at the illustrations, and my older child also enjoyed the book. I highly recommend!

KW

Format: Kindle Edition | Verified Purchase

We love it, my kids and I , sweet simple and beautiful, I will buy the hard-copy to have it on my shelf

Omar

Format: Kindle Edition | Verified Purchase

I bought this book for my son. He really likes this book and he wants me to read it to him constantly. I really like the beautiful and colorful pictures. It talks about different seasons, and how animals go to sleep in winter. I love the close relationship between father and daughter. This is a perfect book for young children to learn colors, and seasons.

FH

Format: Kindle Edition | Verified Purchase

Excellent book for my 2 girls. They are the ages 3 and 5. They both say it’s their favorite and ask me to read it all the time. I would recommend to any parents.

James Lee

Format: Kindle Edition | Verified Purchase

I love this book! It is very well written for kids to appreciate each seasons and its colors. Also this book is written based on conversation with daughter and father….It is very heartwarming. I highly recommend this book!

AKIKO OGAWA

Format: Kindle Edition | Verified Purchase

I purchase this book couple of weeks ago, me and my 3 girls love it, it’s touch few subjects(not like other books) make them to be excited, what’s next? Very colorful,easy to read, highly recommended.

Alexandra Kuvshinova

Format: Kindle Edition

Great book. My kids lover it.

SP

Format: Kindle Edition

Great Graphics, Easy to read, wonderful colors! Perfect for kids and parents to read together. Inspiring to see the father daughter relationship and the stories! Really great job by the Author!

Doug

Format: Kindle Edition

This book is really amazing. It was a joy to read it.

Karen

Format: Kindle Edition | Verified Purchase

Great book for children. lots of fun. buy it and enjoy

David R. Zimm

Format: Paperback | Verified Purchase

Seasons and Colors is such a fun, smart & entertaining book. The main characters, Ericka & her dad, have great senses of humor. The dialogue keeps you engaged and eager to discover how the next season will look and feel for all creation. The illustrations are amazing and very useful for learning. This is an excellent book for all families to enjoy.

Enoch Mateo

Format: Paperback

Ulpan B’Ivrit

What is My Level?

ALEPH From Scratch

ALEPH PLUS

BET

BET PLUS

GIMMEL

GIMMEL PLUS

DALET

Advanced Conversational Hebrew

Teen Plus! (Ages 15 – 20ish)

My Books

Stories Videos

Reviews

Sarah Souri

Miri

Sterna

KW

Omar

FH

James Lee

AKIKO OGAWA

Alexandra Kuvshinova

SP

Doug

Karen

David R. Zimm

Enoch Mateo

Karen Ashram