Learning Hebrew in Berlin
Updated October 2026
Berlin is home to Hebrew speakers and to Jewish and Israeli cultural life. You can find synagogues, Hebrew courses, Israeli restaurants and cultural events alongside the city’s complex Jewish history.
During my MA studies in Israel, I researched this topic and read about Berlin before reunification, including stories of Israelis and Jews who moved to Germany. I later wrote a novel about three Israelis in Berlin in the years after the fall of the Wall. The connections between Berlin, Israel and Hebrew are personal to me.
Why people in Germany choose to learn Hebrew
People come to Hebrew with different histories and goals. Your reason helps us decide where to begin.
- A partner or your partner’s family: speak with them and feel more at home when visiting Israel.
- Children growing up in Germany: help them keep the Hebrew they learned from a parent or while living in Israel.
- Family history: reconnect with Jewish roots and a language tied to your family.
- A move to Israel for work, study, family or a partner.
- Theology, archaeology or Jewish studies, sometimes with an interest in Biblical Hebrew as well.
Lessons in English or in German
I moved to Germany from Tel Aviv and learned German from scratch. I have studied at university in German and taught students in both English and German. Choose whichever language feels more comfortable for explanations; I use textbooks designed for both English and German speakers.
My German is not perfect. That is also a reminder that I know what it feels like to struggle with pronunciation, make mistakes and spend an hour practising conjugations.
What a trial lesson looks like
The trial is 60 minutes, one to one, €45. We begin by getting to know each other. Tell me about your connection to Hebrew, your goals, your strengths and difficulties, and any materials or previous knowledge you have.
I will assess your reading and speaking level, introduce my teaching methods and materials, and suggest a plan based on your availability, interests and learning goals.
Modern Hebrew and Biblical Hebrew
I teach Modern Hebrew, the living language spoken in Israel today. It shares its alphabet and much of its vocabulary with Biblical Hebrew, so it can provide a foundation for reading older texts later. Biblical Hebrew is usually taught separately.
Lessons for children
I have taught Hebrew to primary school children at a school in Berlin and online. Children’s lessons are often shorter and use more interactive materials: games, comics, pictures and music. The content and pace are adapted to each child.
Questions people ask
Do I have to be in Berlin?
No. Lessons are online, and students join from Germany and around the world. My working hours follow European and Israeli time zones, but we can meet as long as our schedules match.
Can I learn in German?
Yes. I teach in German or English and use materials for speakers of both languages.
Is this Modern or Biblical Hebrew?
I teach Modern Hebrew, the language spoken in Israel today. It shares the alphabet and much vocabulary with Biblical Hebrew, but the two are normally taught separately.
Can my child learn Hebrew with you?
Yes. I have taught primary school children at a school in Berlin and online. Their lessons are usually shorter and include games, comics and music.
How much does a lesson cost?
A 60-minute, one-to-one online lesson costs €45. Ask me about a 25-minute format for young children.