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About Ivrit B'Ivrit
I was raised in an English speaking home, but I had good opportunities through some years of Day School, after school programs and even summers in Israel to learn Hebrew. Still, I found myself as an adult able to read and write but without the skills to speak. When I had children, I didn't want to miss the opportunity to have them learn when they were young. After searching for resources for myself and my kids to learn conversational Hebrew, I realized how hard it was to find good teachers, good programs and to encourage even Jewish institutions to include ivrit b’ivrit (Hebrew in Hebrew) into their curriculums.
Focusing on Conversational Skills
When I couldn't find an Ulpan in town, I turned to an online program in Israel. When none of the local schools offered programming for toddlers, I hired teachers and created my own wanting to catch the window that exists with our little ones when they are young to absorb a new language rapidly. Realizing that it wouldn't be enough to have only a few hours of instruction each day, I'm now looking for ways for the kids to have fun with other families who speak Hebrew, provide them with fun activities in Hebrew with counselors, outdoor activities and the like during the school year. (As there are ample summer time opportunities through some amazing camps.)
No Need To Go It Alone - There Are Some Great Resources Out There
The people I have met as I work on my programs have been incredible resources. I’ve also learned about some amazing programs elsewhere in the country. This blog was intended to be a way to share what I’ve learned with families attempting to do the same thing; bring more Hebrew into their lives.>
Jennie Starr
ivrit at jenniestarr.com