Shalom ברוכים הבאים and welcome to the Hebrew Language, Literature, and Culture program at Brandeis!

Our program offers close to twenty beginning, intermediate, and advanced level courses to promote your Hebrew language proficiency and cultural understanding. We welcome all levels to our program from beginner to heritage learners to native speakers.

Message from the director

Sara Hascal speaking with students

Professor Sara Hascal

Hebrew Language Courses

The Hebrew Program is interdisciplinary, fostering exploration of Hebrew language, literature, and culture. Students engage with various perspectives including history, literature, theater, film, business, modern Israel, and Jewish culture. Additionally, students have the option to pursue a minor.

Guy Antebi with students at the radio station

Professor Guy Antebi

News and Events

The Hebrew Program produces a class radio show entitled “Shalom Brandeis” and hosts a number of creative and cultural events throughout the year.

Esther Shorr teaching

Professor Esther Shorr

Funding Opportunities

Explore scholarships and fellowships for Hebrew language study and grants to shadow professional native Israeli speakers in your chosen field.

Study Abroad

Gabriel Sanders in a red shirt in Jerusalem
Enhancing Hebrew Skills in Israel

All students are strongly encouraged to study Hebrew in Israel for a semester, a full year, or in intensive summer programs. Many students studying Hebrew choose to take advantage of the great opportunities offered in Israel to bolster their language skills, gain important cross-cultural perspectives, and learn about the politics of the region.