Our Approach
Shalom,
My name is Melech ben Ya'aqov of Jerusalem, Israel and I've had a passion for the Hebrew language from the day I stepped off the plane in Tel Aviv in 1993. Even before I knew the language, I would sit up at night under the starry Jerusalem sky listening to Israeli radio, just to hear the words and cadence of Hebrew. Slowly, I started to recognize more and more of the words and this was the first step towards becoming fluent. When the religious studies school I was studying in told me I could learn Hebrew only two hours a week, I effectively quit, taking off most of the day and visiting different places in Jeruslaem where I would sit and study Hebrew, sometimes for up to ten hours a day. When the Rabbis of the school asked me where I was, I replied, "You want me to learn the Hebrew Bible. How can I learn the Hebrew Bible without first knowing Hebrew?"
Over the following years, I made it my personal mission to teach Hebrew to other newcomers to Israel from America and other places. In doing so, I developed my own memorization techniques which rely heavily on visualization, and the relationship of Hebrew words to words in English. I always tell my students, "Don't think of yourself as learning a new language, think of yourself as acquiring an extra word for something you already know how to express." I eventually went on to teach (Mathematics) in the Israeli school system, in Hebrew – a sign that I had become truly fluent in the language. Since then, I have given hundreds of talks online internationally dealing with the Tanach, Biblical archaeology ... and of course, Biblical Hebrew.
As Head Teacher & Hebrew Scholar, I have assembled a team of dedicated Hebrew teachers that have one thing in common: our love for Hebrew. We are all extremely passionate about the Hebrew language and view it as our mission to teach it to those who wish to learn it. This love and enthusiasm for Hebrew will come across in every single session.
We welcome you to this exciting journey into the language, culture and texts of Biblical Hebrew.
Melech ben Ya'aqov
Jerusalem, Israel
Meet the Team
We have assembled a team of highly dedicated and knowledgeable individuals, who's mission is to teach others the beauty and intricacies of the ancient Hebrew language. Our team stands ready to guide you through your journey into Biblical Hebrew, form the first steps in learning the Hebrew alphabet, to advanced classes and seminars on the latest findings. Please don't hesitate to be in contact with us for any inquiries or questions.
Melech ben Ya'aqov
Head Teacher & Scholar
Melech is the Founder of Biblical Hebrew Teacher and its Head Teacher. He has had a love of the Hebrew language since the first day he stepped foot in Israel in 1993, and helped many other new immigrants learn the language. Melech is fluent in both Biblical and conversational Hebrew and has spent much of his adult life living in Israel.
Ya'aqov ben Yisrael
Biblical Hebrew Scholar
Ya'aqov is a true scholar of Biblical Hebrew. Not only is he one of the top experts on all aspects of Hebrew grammar, word origins and meanings, but he is fluent in many other languages including Arabic, ancient Greek, ancient Egyptian and Akkadian. Ya'aqov currently resides in Munich, Germany with his family.
Shia Mandelbaum
Biblical Hebrew Expert
Shia grew up in a religious Jewish family in Brooklyn, New York and ever since he was a child, had a knack for languages, especially Hebrew. Shia is an excellent, patient and engaging teacher with unique insights into the Hebrew language. Shia's brilliance and dedication to the Hebrew language shine through in every interaction with him.
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