Ulpan (Hebrew Classes) in North America

Ulpan classes offering intensive Hebrew language instruction are available in many communities across the U.S. and Canada. Explore your Ulpan options below!

Many communities in the U.S. offer Ulpan courses. For more information about ulpanim in your area, please contact your local UJA Federation office or JCC. You can find a JCC by clicking here. To search for a UJA Federation, please click here.

In the greater New York City area, you can find information about Ulpan courses at http://www.ha-ulpan.org. Ha-Ulpan offers five convenient locations and multiple levels. Intensive summer courses are available.

In the New Jersey area, you can register for various levels of Ulpan courses through the Kaplen JCC at http://www.hhttps://www.jccotp.org/programs/emek-adult-ulpan/a-ulpan.org.

The Baltimore Zionist District holds a range of Ulpan classes for the Baltimore community. Each class is 12 sessions, twice a week for 6 weeks. For more information and to register online, see the following link.

The JCC in Chicago offers a “Say it in Hebrew” program that emphasizes learning the everyday language spoken in Israel, connecting Hebrew to Israeli culture so that it is practical, relevant, and effective for real life. Students are immersed in a Hebrew-speaking setting in small classes with fellow learners of similar language proficiency. For more information or to register by phone, call 847.763.3627.

The Los Angeles Ulpan offers Hebrew classes in the heart of Pico Robertson. Using materials developed by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, students learn to read and write either in group classes or in private tutoring sessions. Call 310-717-3458 or check out their website for more information.

In addition, local colleges and universities frequently provide both classroom instruction and individual tutoring resources. In some programs, the cost is heavily subsidized for students who meet eligibility requirements.

Another excellent source that lists local Hebrew language options is available at Language-Schools-Teachers.com, which is a language exchange marketplace for teachers, tutors, and schools.

Many communities in Canada offer Ulpan courses. For more information about ulpanim in your area, please contact your local UJA Federation office or JCC. You can find a JCC by clicking here. To search for a UJA Federation near you, please click here.

Toronto

Ulpan at the Hillel House

Contact: Esther Mendelsohn
Email: [email protected]

Kachol Lavan – The Centre for Hebrew and Israel Studies

Hebrew classes
Contact: Ariel Zaltzman, Director
Website: https://srcentre.ca/supplementary-school
Phone: 905-482-1818, extension 207

Hebrew classes are also offered in Toronto by JRoots, Kolel and Bnai Brith.

Montreal

Canadian Zionist Federation

Contact: Florence Simon
Phone: 514-739-7300, extension 3100
Email: [email protected]

* Las updated on June 18, 2025 *

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