Learn Hebrew to better understand contemporary Israel, prepare for future travels, make a deeper connection your heritage, or expand your language skills. Find out how UWM can help you.
Class Schedule
First, third, and fifth semesters of Hebrew (Hebrew 101, 201, & 301) are offered in the Fall semesterSecond, fourth, and sixth semesters of Hebrew (Hebrew 102, 202, & 302) are offered in the Spring semester
Why Learn Hebrew?
Deepen your understanding of Judaism, whether or not it is your own tradition.
Enhance your learning in a wide range of subjects and professions — including International Relations, Jewish Studies, Middle Eastern and North African Studies, Religious Studies, Business, Journalism, and many more.
Learn the language of the Bible. While Hebrew 101 and 102 are courses in Modern Hebrew, these courses provide a strong foundation for studying Biblical Hebrew.
Visit Israel: a dynamic, exciting country in the heart of the Middle East, and a world leader in science and technology.
Why Learn Hebrew Online at UWM?
Online classes allow you to fit language learning into the rest of your schedule. With web conferencing, you will also have weekly “face-to-face” learning with your teacher and classmates.
Our Hebrew teacher, Yael Gal, is a native Israeli and a master teacher who is an expert in using technology and making language learning fun.
You will learn Hebrew in relevant contexts, looking at popular culture, news media, and music.
Hebrew is one of the only UWM languages offered fully online at the beginning level, making it ideal for online degree students.
Pricing
UWM is one of the lowest-cost public universities in the Midwest. For fully online students, we offer special pricing on a per credit basis. This is particularly helpful to out-of-state students as it brings the cost close to what Wisconsin residents pay. For 2024-25, the cost is $395 per credit and most classes are four or three credits.
How to Apply
Students from other universities who want to enroll in Hebrew should apply to UWM as a Non-degree student. Qualified high school students are also welcome in our Hebrew classes. See the UWM Undergraduate Admissions Non-Degree webpage for more information and to complete a non-degree application. Out-of-state students must contact the coordinator before registering.
For Further Information
Please contact Dr. Rachel Baum at rbaum@uwm.edu for questions about online Hebrew classes or the Jewish Studies major.
Learn more about how to apply and enroll by contacting our Admissions Counselor at (414) 229-7711 or let-sci@uwm.edu.