Tarbuton - Hebrew - Israel - Culture - Community

We will have 3-4 groups of adults this Fall 2009 learning Hebrew in an Ivrit b’Ivrit format in San Diego through the Tarbuton.  Parents with children learning Hebrew in their own classrooms at the same hour, will be learning in an Israeli ulpan program through the Tarbuton the same hour.  Other adults will join them to round out the classes. 

Our goal is to offer a cultural, Israel centric and ivrit b’ivrit format.  The intent is for the program to provide both a community to engage with that is working towards developing their language skills and supplement the course work with the social programs where they can use them too.

http://www.tarbuton.org for more information.

This book looks at the Hebrew language and how it was resurrected to become the State of Israel’s native tongue. Written by this Amherst College professor it covers the history dating back to Eliyezer Ben Yehuda to modern day.  Enjoy.

http://www.tabletmag.com/bookseries/resurrecting-hebrew/

Ran across this site today and think its an interesting choice.  They have some free podcasts for download too.  I had to laugh - they teach the way I talk -  The 1/2 in English, 1/2 in Hebrew.  I love this though because for me - it shows me the way to conjugate the verb - you hear it, then they reinforce it.  For some it might be too distracting to hear the english though.

This camp is offered through Neveh Shalom Congregation but open to the entire Portland Community.  Hebrew Immersion summer camp.

http://www.nevehshalom.org/learning/youth_education/kochavim

This camp is called Israeli Camp and is located at Camp Shomria in Ontario.  Its run in partnership with Kochav Lavan and Israeli Scouts and the local UJF.  More on the camp here:

http://www.kachol-lavan.com/images/stories/campenglish.jpg

This program offers both solid Hebrew language instruction during the year for children but also a summer camp that focuses on Hebrew language as well. 

Read more about the program herE: 

http://www.kesherweb.org/camp.php

This site works like Netflix, letting you browse the library and make a list of books you’d like them to send you.  They send you a book, you read it, then send it back.  When they receive it, you’ll receive the next book on your list.

The company is in Canada. But, they offer their services for all of North America.  Pricing initially is $14.95.  

http://www.theflyinglibrary.com

CAMP NITZAN Hebrew immersion in an informal setting combined with activities that children (ages 4-7) love.(this is from their Ad)

"The nine-day smart start at Camp Nitzan will enrich the Hebrew program your child attends throughout the school year. A day at Camp Nitzan is an integrated Hebrew learning environment using sports, crafts, music, cooking, games and dancing."

http://northernnj.ujcweb.org/page.aspx?id=115273

This store is located on Arjons.

http://hatikva.com/

Located on Morena Blvd, this store offers a variety of Judaica and Israeli items.

http://www.dorldorjudaicaonline.com/

This publication was recommended in a recent meeting of our San Diego "cafe v’Ivrit". It seems to cover Israel along with politics, religion and culture.

http://www.momentmag.com/

This is a weekly publication that is available online and in print. It also provides the ability to hear it online (have it read to you) - i.e. it has audio files available for use.

http://www.shaaronline.com/eng/