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List of Ulpanim
Summer 2010 (This list is updated annually in April)
Owing to the vital role that Hebrew plays in textual study, Pardes requires that students devote part of the summer prior to entrance to improving their Hebrew proficiency. If, for some reason, a student with beginner level Hebrew cannot take this amount of time to improve their language skills, Pardes asks these students to take the Ulpan Or two-week immersion course immediately before arriving at Pardes (see details below).
There are dozens of ulpan programs in and outside of Israel reflecting an enormous range in quality. Pardes directs incoming students to programs with which we have experience as having benefited students in past years.
We highly recommend the programs listed in category A, approve those in category B, and would want to hear more (how many hours per week, how many weeks, what levels are offered, what texts are used) if you request to attend some other program, whether in Israel or elsewhere.
Note: Several of the programs listed below do not decide on times and costs until closer to the summer. Once you decide on one of the programs, contact it directly to confirm all the details.
 Category A
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Mount Scopus - Called the "Jerusalem Ulpan"
Coordinator: Debbie Revital (Tali)
Levels: aleph-hey (option for vav if enough students)
Dates: June 22- July 26, 2010. Registration on June 20-21 (9am-2pm)
Cost: $1400
Accommodation: available housing $750
Times: Sunday to Thursday, 5 hours each morning
Example timetable (A detailed timetable will be distributed at the beginning of the session)
Application Deadline: May 15, 2010
Contact: http://overseas.huji.ac.il
For questions email:
Description:
The Jerusalem Ulpan is an intensive Hebrew language course, consisting of 140 hours. This course is designed for visitors with an academic background who are interested in learning Hebrew through the Jerusalem experience. In the Jerusalem Ulpan you will encounter people, communities, and religions that influenced this city. You will learn Hebrew not only in the classroom. Field trips in Jerusalem are an essential and integral part of the curriculum.
- University of Haifa Summer Ulpan
Location: University of Haifa
Levels: beginner through advanced
Dates: July 5-July 29 and/or August 3-August 26, 2010
Times: Sunday 9:30am-2:30pm; Monday-Thursday 8:30am-1:30pm
Cost: $1100 for one session or $1700 for two sessions (tuition only); $80 non-refundable application fee
Deadline: Received in Haifa by May 1/June 1, 2010
Website: www.uhaifa.org
Accommodation: Dormitories $400/month - Single, $280/month - Double
Contact: info@mail.uhaifa.org
Telephone: 04-824-0766 Fax: 04-824-0391
- The Milah Institute, 5 Ha-Histadrut, Jerusalem
Levels: aleph-dalet
Dates - SUMMER: June 16-September 7, 2010
Times: Monday-Thursday, 9am-12pm (Level Dalet: Sun & Tues 9am-12pm)
Cost: 2440 NIS. (Level Dalet 1430 NIS) NOT including books.
Accommodation: Not available
*No rate reduction for ending the summer session early, and if student plans to continue with Milah in the future, must take level exam at the end of the course. Evening classes and special workshops, including higher levels, also available.
For all further enquiries, please see the website www.milah.org or email
Tel: 02-623-3164 / Fax: 02-624-9834
- UlpanOr
Levels: From total beginner to very advanced, each student gets a personalized individual program after level assessment.
Ulpan-Or locations: Jerusalem and Tel-Aviv, Israel;
At your home anywhere in the world, using advanced personal Guided Distance Learning methods.
Description: Ulpan-Or provides personal Hebrew programs based on the "RLA" Rapid Language Acquisition concept. Progress of one full level is usually achieved in just two weeks. Whether you are a total beginner or have advanced knowledge of Hebrew; Whether you are on a long stay in Israel, or just visiting for a few days, you can learn Hebrew matching your level in a matter of just a few days, using revolutionary methods developed by Ulpan-Or.
Ulpan-Or programs include:
1) Guided Personal Distance Learning: Ulpan-Or's GDL program allows students to be surrounded by Hebrew anywhere in the world. A lot of students choose to start studying by distance learning prior to arriving in Israel. During the course, students receive personal coaching via the internet communication such as Skype or phone, allowing them to advance their Hebrew significantly, and to gain the skills necessary to speak fluently and confidently. The course is based on Ulpan-Or's unique teaching method (utilizing study-kits and one-on-one communication) and provides the attention and intimate feeling of learning with a face-to-face teacher. Usually people advance one full level just after 2-3 such modules.
This monthly module costs $490 and includes shipping of all the books and CDs needed for your level. Follow-up modules cost $365.
The monthly modules start a the beginning of every month and include a total of eight one-on-one sessions.
2) Personal "Mini-Israel" Workshop in Israel: Ulpan-Or's Mini-Israel Hebrew program is an intensive one-on-one program (based in either Jerusalem or Tel Aviv) that combines classroom studies - 3 hours each day with one T-Ulpan or Café-Ulpan outdoor activity per week, allowing our students to be "immersed" in Hebrew and to rapidly and significantly advance their Hebrew skills. Students are usually able to advance one full level in just two weeks!
Mini-Israel workshops start every Sunday throughout the year. Daily session standard options: Morning option: 8:15–11:15am; Noon option: 12-3pm; Afternoon option: 3-6pm
Cost of two-week program is $1370 + VAT and it includes books, CDs, tours and MP4 player. Cost of one-week program is $930 + VAT and it includes books, CDs, tour and MP4 player.
3) One week "Sabra" Immersion Programs: Summer 5 day immersion programs for adults featuring Café Ulpan and T-Ulpan tours around Jerusalem. These workshops have been designed to combine classroom studies Ulpan-Or touring activities letting you be immersed in Hebrew most of the day. A typical "Sabra" day consists of three hours a day of one on one study in the morning, a break, and then you meet again for another 2-3 hours of interactive outdoor activities. Learn, breathe and eat Hebrew for a full day over a period of five days in Jerusalem! Speak to Israelis in live situations. "Sabra" program is one-on-one with your own personal Hebrew coach.
Price: $1370+ VAT
Ulpan Or offers a 5% discount to all Pardes students.
Contact: (972)-2-561-1132, www.ulpanor.com, office@ulpanor.com
Category B
- Beit Ha'am (Gerard Behar Center), Rehov Bezalel 11, Jerusalem
Levels: aleph-vav
Dates: Sessions begin at the beginning of each month (not in August)
Times: 5 days a week, 8:00-12:30
Cost: 800 NIS plus 50 NIS registration fee
Accommodations: Not available
Contact: Telephone: 02-624-0034 Fax: 02-623-4654
- Hebrew Union College, Rehov King David 13, Jerusalem
Dates: July 12-September 1, 2010
Levels: Depend on numbers (in theory, all levels)
Time: Monday and Wednesday 5:20pm-7:50pm
Cost: 1,350 NIS
Registration: From June 16. Call Hannah from Monday to Thursday, 4:30-5:45pm at
972-2-620-3303/3333 to set a time to come take a test. Or email:
- Ulpan Morasha (Touro College), 22 Rechov Shivtei Yisrael, Jerusalem
Levels: Beginners and Advanced beginners
Dates: Ongoing, join anytime (may be closed during the last two weeks of August)
Times: 8:30 - 13:00; 5 days a week
Cost: 600 NIS per month
Contact: 02-628-1032
This ulpan serves English, Russian, and French speakers. Call to register.
- Tel Aviv University School for Overseas Students, Carter Building, Ramat Aviv
Levels: All levels
Dates: Orientation and Hebrew Placement Exam: July 21, Ulpan: July 25–August 19
Accommodation: Available
Cost:$1,700
Contact: E-mail: osptau@post.tau.ac.il, Tel: (03) 640-8639, (03) 640-8118, Fax: (03) 640-9582
NEW options! If you participate, please tell us your feedback:
- Beit Ben Yehuda, 28 Ein Gedi, Jerusalem
Stav Lawrence (Director)
Dates: August 1 - 27, 2010
Level: Beginners only
Times: Sunday - Thursday 8:30-1:00
Cost: 799 Euros without housing (15% discount for Pardes students: 680 Euros), 1199 Euros with housing in double room, 1399 Euros with housing in single room
Accommodation: Available, and only a short walk from Pardes
This ulpan, located a short walk from Pardes, consists of 100 Hebrew hours, weekend trips, and cultural excursions around Jerusalem. Cost of learning materials is not included, and there might be an extra charge for some of the trips.
Tel: (02) 673-0124
Fax: (02) 671-7540
E-mail:
Website: www.beit-ben-yehuda.org
- Ulpan La'inyan
Location:Based at AACI Jerusalem (right next to Pardes). Courses also take place in Tel Aviv and online
Dates: June 6, 2010-July 15 and July 25-Sept 2, 2010
Times: Each course meets 4-5 times each week for six weeks
Levels: 5 levels, in groups of 8+ people with an instructor. Focuses on the essentials and on practical Hebrew.
Accommodation: No
Contact: Ami Steinberger, ami@ulpan.com, www.ulpan.com
- Ulpan Aviv
Location: 58, Rechov Azza, Rechavia, Jerusalem
Dates: Ongoing
Levels: Curriculum developed for each student, personalized and one-on-one.
'Aviv Course': 10 days, intensive option, 3 hours/day. $990 for 30 hours, study kit (incl. text books and MP4 device) and teacher guiding you the whole way. SKYPE courses also available.
Accommodation: No
Contact: Yigael or Gil yigael@ulpanaviv.com, www.ulpanaviv.com
And if you want to go it alone...
- HebrewOnline.com
- Rosetta Stone
- HebrewPodcasts.com. The audio lessons are designed for all ages and consist of a Hebrew dialog with English explanations of the dialogue and the grammar it is using. The goal is to teach contemporary Israeli spoken Hebrew. Students can listen to the audio podcasts on a portable mp3 player or on their computer. Each Hebrew lesson is further enhanced by a lesson guide, video, and flash cards.
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Student Comments
"I would recommend this ulpan because it was very well structured and the teachers were great. Also, it gave me a chance to spend time living in Haifa and explore another part of Israel before coming to Pardes. The other benefit is that housing is available during the ulpan, which gives students stability and a stress-free arrival to Israel; this also provides the ability to look for permanent housing while in the country, instead of doing it all via computer. Overall it was an amazing experience!"
Joanne Loiben, Pardes Year Program 2009-2010 (University of Haifa Ulpan, Summer 2009)
"I really enjoyed the atmosphere at Ulpan Beit Ha'Am. The students at the higher levels were very serious, and there was a great cultural exchange with the Israeli Arabs in my class. Ulpan provided important practical help with listening to radio news, reading the newspaper, etc., and also broadened my exposure to contemporary Israeli writers."
Amy Pearlman, Pardes Year Program 2009-2010 (Ulpan Beit Ha'Am, Summer 2009)
"I had an amazing teacher, who pushed our class and got us to level Bet in only a few weeks. She saw that we could learn more so she just kept teaching. Her style was friendly, helpful and accessible, as well as being challenging. I would love to study with her again!"
Annie Gilbert, Pardes Year Program 2009-2010 (Hebrew Union College Ulpan, Summer 2009)
"I cannot over-emphasize how important and helpful it is for Aleph-level students to take Ulpan before coming to Pardes. If you cannot do these simple things: read and pronounce Hebrew words, and conjugate simple regular present, past, and future tense verbs, you will be wasting a lot of your first (or only!) semester learning those basic things, instead of gleaning the real wisdom of Torah; what a shame! Make your time at Pardes really count and learn the very basics of Hebrew before you come. You'll be so thankful you did."
Jonathan Harris (and wife Fern Reiss)
Pardes Fellows 07-08, Year Program 06-07
"The importance of enrolling in an Ulpan before studying at Pardes cannot be over-estimated, or over-emphasized. As a center for text study, Pardes is a celebrated capital of learning. However, the essential building block for that learning is the Hebrew language. Every source, every class, and just about every conversation to be had at Pardes has its roots in Hebrew. A Hebrew language capacity is essential to tackle and engage the Pardes learning environment. Ulpanim provide students with the building blocks to not just get the most out of their time at Pardes, but also to feel comfortable learning the source texts upon which the learning at Pardes is based. Whether a student has beginning or advanced Hebrew skills, an Ulpan is an essential piece of the Pardes puzzle."
Adam Scheldt
Year Program 06-07
"Attending summer Ulpan gave me the basic tools to enjoy Pardes. I came to Israel with very little Hebrew, and really without the elements of literacy, one cannot get the most out of the Pardes courses."
Joe Bord
Year Program 06-07
"I attended the Hebrew University Summer Ulpan before my year at Pardes began. It was a great experience that was instrumental in helping me prepare for Pardes in a few ways. Most importantly, it allowed me to brush-up on and improve my Hebrew before being placed in a class level at Pardes (which is essentially a function of your level of Hebrew comprehension rather than Jewish knowledge). It was important to me to attain as high a level of learning as possible by the end of the year, and the Ulpan was a crucial first-step in that effort. Hebrew U also has housing available, which proved very convenient as a temporary living arrangement upon my arrival in Israel. The Ulpan thus gave me time to adjust to being in Jerusalem, and gave my breathing room in terms of finding an apartment while being here, rather than having to do it from overseas. Finally, it was a fun and relaxing way to spend my first month in Israel and I was able to make a lot of friends, some of whom I am sure to remain in touch with for years to come."
Robert Blum
Year Program 06-07
"I came to Pardes this fall with very limited Hebrew. There were several reasons why I was not able to go to an Ulpan before starting the year, and so unfortunately, I did not go to one. This ended up being quite problematic and was something I really regretted. Had I taken an Ulpan, I would have entered Pardes at class level Bet, and instead I am in Alef, the level for beginners. The beginning of the year would have been much easier, as I found jumping into classes and all the reading in Hebrew quite difficult. It would have also made the transition into Pardes and the learning itself much smoother. There are many different options for Ulpan, and I am sure that any one of them would have been of help to me. I would highly, highly encourage going to an Ulpan to anyone (especially beginners)."
Annie Grossman
Year Program 06-07
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