Modern Hebrew is a vibrant language spoken in Israel and by Jews around the world. It was revived as a spoken mother-tongue language at the end of the nineteenth century and has continued to evolve and change quickly since then. Hebrew is a central language for anyone interested in Jewish Studies, Middle East Studies, or Religious Studies, as it opens windows to Jewish tradition, Jewish culture, the field of Jewish Studies, and the language of the Bible. Hebrew is the language of Israel, one of the world’s fastest-growing high-tech economies and of constant importance on the world stage. Knowledge of Hebrew, therefore, opens prospects to careers in politics, journalism, Jewish education, Jewish community services, business, international relations, and international law.
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WHERE TO START
Department:
Mosse/Weinstein Center for Jewish Studies
Advisor:
Dr. Gwen Walker, associate-director@cjs.wisc.edu
Intro Class:
HEBR-MOD 101: First Semester Hebrew
If you have background in Hebrew, either through formal study, informal study, or as a heritage learner, contact the advisor listed above for placement information.
MAJOR
Jewish Studies Major (Tracks: Modern Hebrew Language, Literature, and Israeli Culture)
CERTIFICATES
SUMMER STUDY
Study Hebrew during the summer at the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Language Institute (MEDLI).
GET INVOLVED
UW Hillel is an independent nonprofit that partners with the university and supports students to cultivate a Jewish community, develop leaders, complement the classroom, and embody Jewish values.
TAMID is an apolitical, areligious student-led organization on campus that fosters the next generation of philanthropists, leaders and investors through education, investment and meaningful professional opportunities.
LANGUAGE TABLE
Contact associate-director@cjs.wisc.edu for more information.
Sababa [suh-buh-buh]: “Awesome!” or “Cool!”, can also mean “Sure” or “No problem”!