Adults can learn Hebrew at Temple Sinai

Temple Sinai in Cranston is offering two levels of Hebrew study using a curriculum designed for adult learners. This should empower adults to read and understand prayers and passages from the Torah in the original Hebrew and allow them to participate more fully in religious services. Many adult learners have found that the study of Hebrew deepens their relationship with the Hebrew Bible and the prayer book, and invites exploration of the wider world of Jewish life and thought.

Shalav Aleph (Level One) provides a firm grounding in the Hebrew alphabet, the vowels and basic Hebrew reading skills. Shalav Bet (Level Two) enables the student to develop  additional skills in reading, grammar and translation, and introduces key vocabulary from the prayer book and the Torah. Daytime and evening classes are available, based on demand so that a minimum class size can be maintained. Cost of each course, to be taught by Catherine Walters, is $18. 

Registration is now open for a new Shalav Bet class scheduled for Thursday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m., beginning Dec. 8 at Temple Sinai.

For more information on adult Hebrew offerings or to register for a class, contact Catherine at 401-419-7698 or email margalit_rut@hotmail.com.