Ulpan La-Inyan...

I’d like to present an alternative to the traditional Israeli Ulpan like Gordon and provide information about a new kind of Ulpan evolving in Israel right now. I don’t have personal experience with them (yet) but I wanted to make sure I give the Hebrew learning population a...

Kita Aleph Students Rai...

Rachel and Olivia are students at Ulpan Gordon in Kita Aleph. As a Hanukkah mitzva, they started a fund-raising project within Ulpan Gordon to buy gifts for the sick children at the Dana Children’s Hospital in Tel Aviv, Israel.  Here is their story and their letter to all who...

So You Want To Learn He...

Guest post by Sarah Rubenstein Before making Aliyah to Israel, my adviser said to me, “You know you can live in Jerusalem, work in English, and never have to speak Hebrew.”  And he was right. I could. But I didn’t want to do that.   I didn’t want to be like so...

Why Hebrew Teachers Lov...

By Rachele Silver ISH Contributing writer I know from some student’s points of view it’s more conducive to learn from the comfort of their own home. You can completely disregard also the pressure of travel and parking. However, as an English teacher, I was interested to hear...

New Flier From Ulpan Go...

My apologies for this flier not being in English but this is what arrived in my mailbox the other day: Ulpan Gordon Flyer 2009...

Classes Starting in Sep...

Here’s a quick update on classes starting soon.  This information is directly from the Ulpan Gordon office and only for 5 month classes starting in September 2009: We will open a class for beginners in the 1/9/09 4 days a week 5 months the price 3115 N.I.S. We also open a class...

Top 5 Difficulties for ...

This list is in no way comprehensive but it’s a good start for new students of the Hebrew language. Consider this more of a warning for those of you just starting to learn: 1. Genderization! In Hebrew the nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns… heck, just about nearly every word...

Map & Photos of Ul...

Are you curious to know what Ulpan Gordon looks like?  I took the liberty of photographing LaSalle Street for you including the entrance to Ulpan Gordon. The first photo set shows the corner of Ben Yehuda Street and Lasalle Street.  I’ve always found that it’s good to have a visual...

2009 Holiday Closing Sc...

It’s hard to argue that Israel knows how to have holidays!    Here I’ve listed all the holidays that Ulpan Gordon is reporting to be closed in 2009.  Plan accordingly because this allows a perfect opportunity to travel, catch up on your studies, or experience the holidays...

7 Websites to help you ...

I’ve received several requests for finding temporary housing in Israel. Since most people are traveling from outside of Israel, the only feasible outlet seems to be the internet. Note:  Do not wire someone money without having the keys to the apartment in your hand.  Please be...