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Spring 2021 at the Jcc Ulpan Center WINTER/SPRING ULPAN WILL BE OFFERED VIRTUALLY. Times are Eastern Standard Time. SPRING 2021 AT THE Classes start Mon, Mar 1. Weekly classes run for 15 weeks. JCC ULPAN CENTER Sign up by Feb 15 for $25 off with code ULPANWS21. WEEKLY CLASSES beginner aleph advanced beginner gimmel advanced Day Time Instructor Price Day Time Instructor Price Day Time Instructor Price Tuesday 10 am–noon Oron $600/$690 Tuesday 10 am–noon Barbara $600/$690 Monday 6–7:30 pm Rachel $450/$518 Tuesday 7–9 pm Barbara $600/$690 Monday 7:30–9 pm Rachel $450/$518 advanced beginner dalet Tuesday 2–4 pm Marganit $600/$690 beginner bet Day Time Instructor Price Wednesday 7–9 pm Rachel $600/$690 Day Time Instructor Price Thursday 10 am–noon Barbara $600/$690 Thursday 9–11 am Marganit $600/$690 Thursday 10 am–noon Rivka $600/$690 Wednesday 7–9 pm Marganit $600/$690 Friday 10 am–noon Rivka $600/$690 Thursday 7–9 pm Barbara $600/$690 intermediate aleph hebrew newspapers beginner gimmel Day Time Instructor Price Day Time Instructor Price Day Time Instructor Price Wednesday 7–9 pm Oron $600/$690 Monday 6:30–8 pm Orly $450/$518 Monday 7–9 pm Barbara $600/$690 Wednesday 7–9 pm Barbara $600/$690 intermediate gimmel modern hebrew literature Wednesday 7–9 pm Rivka $600/$690 Day Time Instructor Price Day Time Instructor Price Monday 10 am–noon Marganit $600/$690 Tuesday 7–9 pm Anila $600/$690 beginner dalet Tuesday 10 am–noon Barbara $600/$690 Day Time Instructor Price Tuesday 10 am–noon Marganit $600/$690 intermediate dalet special new class: beginner aleph for 60+ Day Time Instructor Price * * Day Times Instructor Price advanced beginner aleph Monday 7–9 pm Tal $600/$690 Tuesday 10 am–noon Orly $300 Day Time Instructor Price Tuesday 7–9 pm Ema $600/$690 Monday 7–9 pm Oron $600/$690 Tuesday 7–9 pm Oron $600/$690 advanced aleph Thursday 7–9 pm Tal $600/$690 Day Time Instructor Price weekly classes run 15 weeks Thursday 7–9 pm Rivka $600/$690 Mondays: Mar 1–Jun 28 (except Mar 29, May 17 + 31) advanced beginner bet Tuesdays: Mar 2–Jun 29(except Mar 30, Apr 13 + May 18) Day Time Instructor Price Wednesdays: Mar 3–Jun 23 (except Mar 31 + Apr 7) Monday 10 am–noon Barbara $600/$690 Thursdays: Mar 4–Jun 17 (except Apr 1) Wednesday 10 am–noon Oron $600/$690 Fridays: Mar 5–Jun 18 (except Apr 2) Wednesday 7–9 pm Tal $600/$690 SPECIAL PROGRAMS REGISTRATION ulpan refund policy The JCC does not issue refunds for classes missed as a result of New to Ulpan? You’ll find small, interactive classes at all levels INFORMATION illness or other circumstances beyond our control. The following taught in a relaxed atmosphere. The emphasis is on learning Hebrew refund policy applies to Ulpan classes exclusively: To receive a conversation, not on exams and grades. • The first price is for members, the second price is for the public. 100% refund, a written request (letter, fax, or email) must be received by the end of the second week of the student’s • Price of book not included in class tuition. Purchase of books will SPECIAL NEW CLASS: BEGINNER ALEPH FOR 60+ enrollment in the class. To receive a 50% refund, written requests * * be discussed in the first class. Are you retired and looking for interesting ways to spend your time must be received by the end of the third week of a student’s • Please note that all students must start at the beginning of the while enhancing your memory? Research suggests that learning a enrollment in the class. No refunds will be given after the third week semester. new language improves memory function! And it’s fun. Take a Hebrew of class. JCC membership fees are not refundable. Please allow Ulpan class with your peers at a relaxed pace and become acquainted • Register early to guarantee a place in the class of your choice. three to four weeks for the processing of refund requests. To with the amazing Hebrew language. Please note that we cannot guarantee a space in any class until withdraw from a class or request a refund, you may contact Ulpan 4 Tuesdays, Feb 2–23, 10 am–noon, $300 we have received payment for that class. Director Anila Solé at [email protected]. HEBREW READING CRASH COURSE what level is right for you? Learn the Hebrew alphabet and how to read in only six weeks! In conjunction with the National Jewish Outreach Program. • Students with no knowledge of the Hebrew alphabet may register for Space is limited; pre-registration is required. the Beginner Aleph classes online or by calling 646.505.5708. 5 Tuesdays, Feb 2–Mar 2, 5–6:30 pm, Free • For new students at all levels above Beginner Aleph: You may download a placement test online at mmjccm.org/hebrew. MODERN HEBREW LITERATURE If you have any questions, call 646.505.4426 or email become a member today and save A new course offered for advanced students, in which you will read [email protected]. The first price is for members, the second price is for the and discuss modern Hebrew literary pieces written by prominent public. Members save on fees for every Ulpan class. Israeli writers. • For students continuing in the Ulpan program: Tuesdays, 7–9 pm If you wish to register for a winter/spring Ulpan class and you studied For rates and information, email [email protected]. during the Fall 2020 semester, please log on to FREE TASTE OF HEBREW mmjccm.org/hebrew and register for the next class in If you’re curious about the Ulpan method, here’s your chance sequence. For example, if you took Beginner Aleph, you may to experience this unique way of learning Hebrew. Sign up for a register for Beginner Bet; if you took Intermediate Bet, you complimentary beginners class that will introduce you to the may register for Intermediate Gimmel. If you have any questions Ulpan method. about your level, please call Ulpan Director Anila Solé at Wed, Feb 17, 2–3 pm, Free 646.505.4426 or email [email protected]. If you do not plan to continue in the same class, please call 646.505.4426 or email TEXTBOOKS [email protected] for a new placement. All levels of Beginner and Advanced Beginner need to purchase Hebrew from Scratch: Part 1 All levels of Intermediate need to purchase Hebrew from Scratch: Part 2 Textbooks can be purchased at Sifrutake (Hebrew Books Warehouse). Mention Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan for a 10% discount. To order, call 1800.737.8853, email [email protected], or go to their website (www.sifrutake.com). can’t study hebrew this winter/spring? our summer classes begin jul 6, 2021. MARLENE MEYERSON JCC MANHATTAN | 334 AMSTERDAM AVENUE | 76TH STREET | 646.505.5708 | MMJCCM.ORG |.
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