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List of Ulpanim
Summer 2008 (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.
Pardes offers a Summer Ulpan a few hours a week. While this ulpan is fast-paced, it is a part-time program which is not appropriate for incoming Pardes Year students. Year students should pursue a full-time, intensive ulpan for two months.
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: Hodaya Kahana Ariel
Levels: aleph-hey (option for vav if enough students)
Dates: June 24- July 31, 2008, registration on June 22-23 (9:00-2:00)
Cost: $1150
Accommodations: available
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, 2008
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 7-July 30 and/or August 4-August 28
Times: Sunday 9:30-2:30; Monday-Thursday 8:30-1:30
Cost: $1000 for one session or $1600 for two sessions (tuition only); $60 non-refundable application fee
Deadline: Received in Haifa by May 15/July 1
Website: www.uhaifa.org
Accommodations: Dormitories $320 - Single, $240 - Double
Contact: Eliza Croen -
Telephone: 04-824-0766 Fax: 04-824-0391
- The Milah Institute, #4 Mevo HaMatmib, Jerusalem
Levels: aleph-vav
Dates - SUMMER: June 29-September 19
Times: Monday-Thursday, 9:00-12:00 (Level Dalet: Sun & Tues 10-1pm)
Cost: 2220 NIS (Level Dalet 1300 NIS) NOT including books.
Accommodations: 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.
Just for August: 1000nis; take exam and join class if space
For all further enquiries, please see the website www.milah.org or email
Tel: 02-623-3164 / Fax: 02-624-9834
- UlpanOr
Hebrew at the speed of light
Ulpan-Or provides personal Hebrew programs based on the "P.I.L.L" concept:
Personal Immersion Language Learning, which has proven to facilitate the participant speaking conversational Hebrew with confidence from the very the first lesson. Progress by one full level is usually achieved in just two weeks
Location: In Jerusalem or from your home anywhere in the world
Levels: From beginner to advanced
Dates and times: Ulpan-Or two-week face-to-face courses start every Sunday.
Distance Learning programs are coordinated with the student.
Cost: Varies based on nature and length of program (see below)
Contact Ulpan-Or Office
Tel: (972)-2-561-1132
Fax: (972)-2-561-1314
Website: www.ulpanor.com
Email:
Description of Ulpan-Or Programs and Materials:
Option 1 - Immersion course in Israel
This intensive and comprehensive two-week immersion course in Israel combines Hebrew studies along with other activities such as touring and meeting other Israeli young people. Studies are done either in a one-on-one setup or in very small groups and take into account each student's level. Participants are expected to advance by one full level with the completion of the program. This ulpan is ~25 academic hours
Discount prices for "Pardes" students (materials included):
Individual course: $525 (Instead of the regular $585)
2 students: $398 each
Group course: 3-4 students: $299
Option 2: T-Ulpan® (Touring Ulpan)
Ulpan-Or unique "Touring Ulpan" is available either as a stand-alone activity, or as a complementary activity to the regular Hebrew program.
Participate in an exciting group activity (3-5 people).
Study and actively practice Hebrew. Improve your level and gain confidence communicating in Hebrew in various situations while exploring charming places in Jerusalem with your Ulpan-Or guide.
Converse in Hebrew, guided by your teacher/guide and connect with the people in Israel while touring and capture various aspects of the complex and intricate mosaic that is Jerusalem!
Each touring session lasts ~ 2 hours.
Get a package of five 2-hour touring meetings (total of 10 hours):
Individual package price: $339 (Instead of the regular $379)
Group package price: $199
A unique Ulpan-Or study kit (Book + Audio CD) is included in the price.
Option 3 - Guided Distance Learning at home - abroad or in Jerusalem
Participants study Hebrew in the States using our GDL - Guided Distance Learning method prior to arriving in Israel or once already in Israel. An individual personal teacher coaches each student over the course of ten 1/2-hour phone or Skype lessons. Between lessons, students are encouraged and guided to dedicate several hours of intense review and practice using unique Ulpan-Or study kit materials. These include study books and audio CDs, designed for English speaking population. The recorded content closely follows written material and provides additional explanations and insights.
Discount price for "Pardes" students: $198 (instead of $220)
Study kit price range (depending on student level): $39-$59
* Note: Prices for programs conducted in Israel are subject to 15.5% tax NOT included in the price
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: 807 NIS plus 51 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 9-September 3
Levels depend on participants (in theory, all levels)
Times: Monday, Wednesday 5:15 pm - 7:50 pm
1,250 NIS
Registration: From June 16th, Call Elena from Monday to Thursday, 4:30-6:00pm at
972-2-620-3303 to set a time to come take a test.
- Ulpan Morasha (Touro College), 22 Rechov Shivtei Yisrael, Jerusalem
Levels: aleph, bet
Dates: Ongoing, join anytime (only first two weeks in August)
Times: 8:30 - 13:00; 5 days a week
Cost: 400 NIS per month
Contact: 02-628-1032
This ulpan serves English, Russian, and French speakers. Call to register.
- Ulpan Akiva, Netanya
Tel: (09) 8350119 (Hadar)
Dates: July 23– August 17 / July 21-August 14
Levels: 9 from beginners to advanced
Accommodation: Available
Contact: www.ulpan-akiva.org
- Beit Ben Yehuda, 28 Ein Gedi, Jerusalem
Line Djamchid (Director)
Dates: August 4 – 28
Times: Sunday - Thursday 8:00-1:00
Just for beginners
Cost: 699 EUROS
Accommodation: Available
Tel: (02) 673-0124
Fax: (02) 671-7540
E-mail:
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Student Comments
“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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