Vision Statement

“The Torah is a tree of life to those who take hold of it, and those who support it are praiseworthy. Its ways are ways of pleasantness and all its paths are peace.”
Proverbs 3:17-18

The Baruch HaShem (BHS) Hebrew Department recognizes the role of the Hebrew language as a unique expression of our Jewish heritage, and as a vital link connecting national Israel with the Diaspora. It is the goal, therefore, of the Hebrew Department at Baruch HaShem to equip the Congregation to fully participate in corporate worship of the G-d of Israel, to learn how to study the Tanach in its original language and Hebraic thought, to converse in the modern language in order to share the message of Yeshua HaMashiach with our Jewish brethren in its original Hebraic context, and to pass on to the next generation the rich heritage of the Hebrew language. We also recognize the need for outreach to help educate the community of Believers in Biblical Hebrew in order to better understand the teachings of our Jewish Messiah in their Hebraic context.

As a Messianic Congregation, our worship is expressed through Hebrew liturgy in prayer and song. Most of the time it is through chanting the Hebrew liturgy together with Kavanah (devotion) and worshipful singing that we enter into the depths of worship. Therefore, it is important that congregants understand the origin and significance of the liturgy being used in the Baruch HaShem services, and be able to participate with Hebrew literacy and comprehension. This objective will be met through the Alef Bet and Prayers & Blessings of the Siddur classes.

It is also a major objective of the Baruch HaShem Hebrew Department to help prepare the children of Baruch HaShem to fulfill the mitzvah of making aliyah to the Torah. A course of study including Alef Bet, the Shalom Ivrit series, and Cantillation Tutoring has been established to help impart a love for Torah and the Hebrew language to our children.

The Hebrew department will also assist in preparing adults who have never made aliyah to the Torah in developing the skills necessary through a newly developed Adult B’nei Mitzvah Program.

The knowledge of Biblical Hebrew will enhance the Bible study of Yeshua’s talmidim (disciples) and facilitate accuracy in translation and Hebraic thinking. This objective will be met by providing a course of study in Biblical Hebrew.

Course Descriptions

Class Schedule

Transliteration Standard (PDF file)

Why Learn Hebrew (PDF file)