Modern Hebrew
Hebrew is a vibrant language spoken in Israel and by Jews around the world. Revived at the end of the nineteenth century, the language has continued to evolve and change quickly since then. As the official language of Israel, Hebrew opens prospects to careers in politics, journalism, Jewish education, Jewish community services, business, international relations, and international law.
Uncertain which level of Hebrew you should take?
Contact Hebrew lecturer Judith Sone, jsone@wisc.edu
Hear from a current UW-Madison student about their experience learning Hebrew:
Biblical Hebrew
Biblical Hebrew is the language in which most of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament is written. No longer spoken colloquially, it is related to the other Semitic languages (including Modern Hebrew, Aramaic, Arabic, and the Ethiopic languages). Studying Biblical Hebrew is usually an entry-point into two disciplines: studying the languages and literatures of the ancient Near East and entering various confessional professions (e.g., rabbi, priest, or pastor). Study of Biblical Hebrew opens up the horizon of the ancient world and equips students with the basic tools to learn other Semitic languages, read the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible in its original language, and engage more competently with theological and historical literature.
Uncertain which level of biblical Hebrew you should take?
Contact Professor Jeremy Hutton, jmhutton@wisc.edu.
