Ulpan Gordon Contact Information [2008]
As a student in Ulpan Gordon, I thought I’d post a few bits of information you might not find elsewhere.
Right now, the Education Ministry in Israel is attempting to shut down most of the ulpans across the country. It’s rumored that Gordon will stay active. See the article in Haaretz here for more information as to why they’re closing.
Gordon is starting to see an influx of students who are commuting into Tel Aviv because of the closures and therefore, I believe, the school should be providing clearer information about the school. Unfortunately, most of the information online is outdated.
Here is the most recent and accurate contact information:
Ulpan Gordon
7 Lasalle St, Tel Aviv 63409
Telephone: 03-5223095, Fax 03-5242884
ulpan.gordon@012.net.il
hadas.goren@012.net.il
The pamphlets provided by the school haved not been updated to reflect a change in the classes. Gordon has added a course of study designed for tourists or non-immigrants. All of the intensive classes currently offered are listed below:
UPDATE: Please see new class information for December 2008 – February 2009 here!
Tourists/Non-Immigrant/Olim Wanting Short Study Grade A (aleph) (The class I’m currently enrolled.)
3 months, 4 days a week (Monday-Thursday)
9:00 am – 12:50 pm
Cost: 2100 shekel (Approximately $580 USD)
5 months, 5 days a week (Sunday-Thursday)
8:15am-12:45 pm
Grade A & B (aleph & bet)
6 months, 5 days a week
17:00-20:15
Grade A (aleph)
Beginners class (Level A/aleph) start every month according to demand. Right now the demand is very high at Gordon because of other ulpans closing.
If you need more detailed information regarding the cost of the longer classes, don’t be shy to call the office directly. I don’t think they respond to emails quickly (if at all) so it’s best to just dial the phone. They may be a little gruff but will relay all the information you need to decide which course is best for you. Don’t forget to adjust for the Israeli time zone!
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Question…my wife and I are very seriously considering making the move to Tel Aviv from Washington DC. We were told about Ulpan Gordon. can u offer any advice for us? Like where to live? is it possible to work adn do ulpan? or do we just have to take ulpan and pay rent from our savings? thing sof this nature. thanks,
Avi
Hi there,
I am going to be traveling to Israel in February 2009. I am really interested in attending Ulpon Gordon. Do you have any advise on how I can arrange for a place to live while I attend classes? Is there a lot of housing near the ulpon? I realize it is still pretty early to start working all these details out, but I’d like to know of any resources that you may have found helpful when you were planning your trip.
Thanks!
Heidi
@ hstein
Check your email.
I will also be heading to Tel Aviv in February and attending Ulpan Gordon. What is the best way to find accomodation for at least 6 months near the ulpan?
@ Sara
You should start by searching online here: http://www.janglo.net/index.php/taanglo/
“Janglo” is for Jerusalem and “Tanglo” is for Tel Aviv.
There are lots of apartments being rented to “tourists” for short term use, and I think you’ll have better luck in February when it’s off tourist season.
If you need more than just Tanglo, then simply Google search “Tel Aviv apartments”. Several English language apartment sites will come up for you to search through.
Mazel Tov!
@ Sarah and hstein,
btw, Sarah, if you’re attending Gordon in February, you might be in the same class as another commenter from above, hstein! That would be really interesting!
Is the Ulpan Gordan in Tel Aviv open to non-jewish students also? I’d like to attend the ulpan before it is slated to close…Tuda Ravah!
@ Prof. Janda
Right now it’s still open for non-Jewish students. Although I believe they’re restricted to only the 3 month course.
I could be wrong about this but I was told when I attended Ulpan Gordon (from May-July), the aleph level course (level 1) was taught in 3 or 6 month blocks. Only the olim students (or new immigrants) were allowed to take the 6 month course. The remainder of us “tourists” could only take the 3 month course.
It sorta made sense in a way since the tourist visas are only 3 months long. And since only Jews can make aliya to Israel, then technically the 6 month course is only for Jews.
Again, this may not be entirely accurate as I didn’t get my information directly from the office. You’d be better of simply calling them directly at the number I’ve listed above.
I was actually interested in a less intensive ulpan course on the order of 2 weeks or a month at the very most because of my limited vacation time. Is there a preferred ulpan more suited for this shorter time period?
@ Prof. Janda.
Certainly there are shorter tern ulpan courses! But strangely enough, the shorter term ulpans are actually far more expensive than at Ulpan Gordon. Most of the shorter programs are run by the universities, which as I’m sure you’re aware, tend to have higher price tags.
Check out this website for a comprehensive list of ulpans: http://www.nbn.co.il/site/kb/questions/77/Ulpan+Directory
Scroll down to “Ulpanin in the Central Area” and look into Tel Aviv University. I think you can even request ulpan pamphlets in the mail from TAU on their website. Fair warning about the $$$ though!
Hi. I also am looking to move to Tel Aviv to attend Ulpan Gordon, but am clueless when it comes to housing. I looked at Taanglo, but it didn’t seem that much was available (anything inexpensive enough, at least). I’m just looking for a small 1 bedroom or studio to live in. Nothing big or luxurious. Can anyone recommend an area to live that is close to Ulpan Gordon and not super super expensive? Or a site? Thanks!
@Eli
hmmm… well, I think you would benefit more from someone who is looking to rent out a room in their apartment rather than having a place for yourself. That tends to get really expensive. Especially in Tel Aviv. Have you left a message yet on Tanglo? Just post something along the lines of “looking for a room to rent in TA” and see what sort of responses you get. I’ll ask one of my ulpan buddies how they managed to find rooms during their study. I’ll post the answer here if I get a reply.
@ Eli
Also, I’m not sure if you’ve checked out this site or not but the Craigslist for Tel Aviv is starting to gain popularity:
http://telaviv.craigslist.org/
Check out the ‘housing’ section.
Shalom again Jami. I guess this will help everyone reading. I just spoke with Gordon, and they tell me that all that is available right now for Aleph level is either a 4 month class starting next Tuesday, the 9th in the AM, or a 5 month morning or evening session starting Feb 1, 9-1 4 days per week or 6-8:30 pm 2 days per week. The Dec session is 2400 shekels, the Feb 1 program is 2970 or 1270 shekels. My question to you is what do you know about the Tel Aviv Univ Ulpan? They have a 4 week session in Feb for $1400 USD, or $1800, inc room. Toda raba Keith
@ Keith
Thank you very much for the information! I believe it will help MANY people these next few months. The prices have seemed to fluctuate slightly since the last I checked (by several hundred shkaleem).
When I have a moment, I’ll make a short post with those prices and dates. Crediting you, of course.
Also, at one point I had a bunch of pamphlets from TA University on their ulpans but now can’t seem to find them. The only thing I know about their ulpan is that it’s EXPENSIVE. That turned me off immediately. Perhaps someone over at New in Israel can report on the experience for you, Keith?
Either way, THANK YOU for letting everyone know their aleph level classes for the next few months!
I just moved here…last week. I will be here for four months and would like to get a tourist level knowledge of the language. I understand that the December 9th course is closed to novices. Do you have any advice for another course?
That’s tough timing for you, Niki, since Gordon would be your best option for short term learning.
I would recommend calling or contacting Berlitz in Isreal: http://www.berlitz.co.il/tel_aviv/
They are more expensive than Gordon (if I recall) but I think they specialize in teaching “common phrases” and words designed for tourists.
Let me know of it works out for you!
Hi everybody, my name is Katie and I have been trying to get in touch with Ulpan Gordon for ages. Notwithstanding the fact that it’s been Chanukah, I have had no success at all getting through to them. I have tried the following two numbers: (00972)3522 3095 and (00972) 35223181. Does anyone have any advice about getting in touch? Is it likely to be too late to get myself onto a beginners course starting 1st February? Many thanks for your help! Katie
@ Katie
I’m sorry I haven’t been able to get back to you sooner as work has been keeping me away from my email!
I wanted to ask if you were in a position to go directly to Ulpan Gordon? You mentioned you were in Israel already and they tend to communicate better face-to-face than on the phone.
In the mean time, I’ll see if my partner (who is Israeli) can try and contact someone there (I’m in Chicago currently for the holidays).
Hello,
This is SUCH a great site! Thanks for your time and effort
I am coming to Israel for 4 weeks in April, and really would love to be involved in a Hebrew language course if I can find one. I'm nervous about going with no plans whatsoever, and would really like to find housing and a program before I leave. Any advice on finding a short term program in April, especially one in Tel Aviv that has or recommends housing? Thanks!!
-Rebecca
Hello Rebecca and thank you for commenting on the site!
Well, you can always pay for 1 month at Ulpan Gordon although you may not actually want to study for the whole 4 weeks that you’re here. Gordon will not allow payment for less than one full month of instruction. Previous classmates I’ve met who only want to study there for 3 weeks or so, just bit the bullet on that one… paid for 4 weeks (as Gordon insisted) and then only studied for 3 weeks. (It’s really not that expensive.)
I would also suggest contacting the Berlitz program in Israel at service@berlitz.co.il or visiting their websites:
http://www.berlitz.co.il (although it’s in Hebrew).
Berlitz may have programs that would accommodate you although I’ll warn you that they are MUCH more expensive.
Lastly, short term housing can be found by simply scouring the internet. These websites will help you get started:
janglo.net
telaviv.craigslist.org
hi. i am also just starting a course at gordon and would like to know, if any of you have some advice on how to find a job for non hebrew speakers in tel aviv. thanks. wolfgang
Check out Jacob Share’s site: http://www.jobmob.co.il
You might find a few useful things there.
Hi! Does anyone know which bus goes from Tel Aviv Arlozorov to Ulpan Gordon? Thanks for your help in advance! Sybil
You should just be able to catch a "shared taxi" which is basically just a big yellow mini-van that comes by every 5 minutes. It costs exactly the same as a regular bus.
Just take the shared taxi west on Arlozoroff and get off at Ben Yehuda. Ulpan Goron is only a block or two walk from there going south of Ben Yehuda.
I am so interested in enrolling in ulpan gordon but am having such a hard time regarding a place to live. Can i get a grant from MASA for this ulpan? Does gordon help with finding work while enrolled in the ulpan?
Hi
i would like to know if there will be any courses of Hebrew durin the summer and what is the price of the course?
Thanks a lot!
Shalom!
Bevakashar, ani rotzer laadat matai mat rril et ha ulpanim ba shana 2010, ani nosea la aretz bê april.
Todá rabá
Flavio Hebron