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This course bridges the gap between structured Beginner Hebrew and the more open, less-filtered world of Intermediate learning. It encourages learners to move beyond fixed patterns, develop creativity in the language, and gain confidence improvising in Hebrew- even outside the comfort zone of everyday topics, while continuing to build and deepen key grammatical structures. Through discussions, video clips, and short texts, the course introduces a broad view of the realities that shape life in Israel. Topics include questions of who lives here and under what conditions, geopolitics and occupation, past and current events, gender and LGBTQ+ life and history, different forms of community, and social dynamics such as center versus periphery, alongside cultural and political expression and an introduction to the political system. Designed for advanced beginners and early intermediate learners, the course combines language development with critical engagement, supporting students in using Hebrew to navigate complex ideas and real-life contexts. Previous knowledge: Ability to read and write in Hebrew, with and without vowels Communicate in a variety of situations in daily life, make basic sentences Use of grammatical structures including: conjugating present & past tense, and infinitive verbs; questions and answers, possession and other prepositions Learning outcomes: Improve reading and writing proficiency, including the ability to engage with real-world Hebrew texts without vowels and develop better listening skills for everyday spoken Hebrew. Communicate with greater fluency, creating longer and more complex sentences, moving beyond scripted dialogues to navigate a wider range of real-life situations. Master advanced grammar structures, including past and future tenses, imperative form, conditional sentences, habitual structures, construct nouns (smikhut), irregular words, and root-based word formation. Express opinions and engage in discussions on Israeli politics, society, and current affairs, gaining a deeper understanding of key social and political issues

Do you have a solid foundation in Beginners Hebrew (see below) but struggle in real life situations? Do you want to be able to express yourself in daily life but also to navigate more unexpected situations? TINAU’s Beginner Plus course will give you tools to seriously level up what you can do and how comfortable you feel speaking and learning Hebrew. We will do this together through plenty of conversational practice and varied activities, learning to use more complex grammatical structures, the past tense, and plenty of reading and writing practice. Of course, This is Not an Ulpan, so - there will be opportunities to suggest topics and influence the pace and methods of the course, and learners will gain insights into the overall cultural and socio-political complexity of Israel. Throughout the course, our kind and creative teachers will support you through the tough parts of language learning so that you can enjoy the journey. Previous knowledge: Ability to read and write in Hebrew (slowly is fine!) Can navigate basic conversations in daily life, such as “small talk” questions and answers, numbers and describing your daily routine Use of grammatical structures including: conjugating present tense and infinitive verbs; questions and answers, possession and other prepositions Learning outcomes: Improve proficiency reading and writing without vowels Ability to create longer and more complex sentences, to go “off script”, to communicate on a wider variety of topics and navigate more situations in daily life Understanding and using more complex grammar, including: past tense verbs, conjugated prepositions, “irregular” nouns Beginning to talk about Israeli social issues and cultural topics *** We have made a small change in our pricing structure and are now offering a sliding scale in order to give you the opportunity to donate 100 or 200 shekels when you buy a course. This money will go toward the TINAU scholarship fund and emergency support for TINAU.

Do you have a solid foundation in Beginners Hebrew (see below) but struggle in real life situations? Do you want to be able to express yourself in daily life but also to navigate more unexpected situations? TINAU’s Beginner Plus course will give you tools to seriously level up what you can do and how comfortable you feel speaking and learning Hebrew. We will do this together through plenty of conversational practice and varied activities, learning to use more complex grammatical structures, the past tense, and plenty of reading and writing practice. Of course, This is Not an Ulpan, so - there will be opportunities to suggest topics and influence the pace and methods of the course, and learners will gain insights into the overall cultural and socio-political complexity of Israel. Throughout the course, our kind and creative teachers will support you through the tough parts of language learning so that you can enjoy the journey. Previous knowledge: Ability to read and write in Hebrew (slowly is fine!) Can navigate basic conversations in daily life, such as “small talk” questions and answers, numbers and describing your daily routine Use of grammatical structures including: conjugating present tense and infinitive verbs; questions and answers, possession and other prepositions Learning outcomes: Improve proficiency reading and writing without vowels Ability to create longer and more complex sentences, to go “off script”, to communicate on a wider variety of topics and navigate more situations in daily life Understanding and using more complex grammar, including: past tense verbs, conjugated prepositions, “irregular” nouns Beginning to talk about Israeli social issues and cultural topics *** We have made a small change in our pricing structure and are now offering a sliding scale in order to give you the opportunity to donate 100 or 200 shekels when you buy a course. This money will go toward the TINAU scholarship fund and emergency support for TINAU.

TINAU’s Beginners course teaches the basics of Hebrew to complete beginners (as well as those who have mastered a few words already!), giving you the tools to feel good speaking and learning this new language. We will get straight into communicating in Hebrew, as well as learning to read and write, and understanding the fundamental grammatical structures. By the end of the course, you'll have learned vocabulary and sentence structures for simple day-to-day interactions and tasks such as introducing yourself, polite requests and shopping. Students will get to enjoy the TINAU style of teaching which is flexible around the interests and needs of the learners, and includes interactively experiencing the new language through songs, games, role-play conversations and more. We know that learning a new language can be tough and anxiety-provoking, so our teachers will support you through the difficulties with kindness and creativity. Come and start your Hebrew journey with us! Previous knowledge: No previous knowledge necessary Learning outcomes: Foundational ability reading and writing Hebrew in block (typing) and cursive (handwriting) letters Basic communicative skills and vocabulary for daily interactions, “small talk” with simple sentences, how to get by as a learner Key grammatical structures, including: present tense, question words, prepositions & conjunctions (from, and, to, etc), possession, noun-adjective agreement, infinitive verbs. *** We have made a small change in our pricing structure and are now offering a sliding scale in order to give you the opportunity to donate 100 or 200 shekels when you buy a course. This money will go toward the TINAU scholarship fund and emergency support for TINAU.

Do you have a solid foundation in Beginners Hebrew (see below) but struggle in real life situations? Do you want to be able to express yourself in daily life but also to navigate more unexpected situations? TINAU’s Beginner Plus course will give you tools to seriously level up what you can do and how comfortable you feel speaking and learning Hebrew. We will do this together through plenty of conversational practice and varied activities, learning to use more complex grammatical structures, the past tense, and plenty of reading and writing practice. Of course, This is Not an Ulpan, so - there will be opportunities to suggest topics and influence the pace and methods of the course, and learners will gain insights into the overall cultural and socio-political complexity of Israel. Throughout the course, our kind and creative teachers will support you through the tough parts of language learning so that you can enjoy the journey. Previous knowledge: Ability to read and write in Hebrew (slowly is fine!) Can navigate basic conversations in daily life, such as “small talk” questions and answers, numbers and describing your daily routine Use of grammatical structures including: conjugating present tense and infinitive verbs; questions and answers, possession and other prepositions Learning outcomes: Improve proficiency reading and writing without vowels Ability to create longer and more complex sentences, to go “off script”, to communicate on a wider variety of topics and navigate more situations in daily life Understanding and using more complex grammar, including: past tense verbs, conjugated prepositions, “irregular” nouns Beginning to talk about Israeli social issues and cultural topics *** We have made a small change in our pricing structure and are now offering a sliding scale in order to give you the opportunity to donate 100 or 200 shekels when you buy a course. This money will go toward the TINAU scholarship fund and emergency support for TINAU.

TINAU’s Beginners course teaches the basics of Hebrew to complete beginners (as well as those who have mastered a few words already!), giving you the tools to feel good speaking and learning this new language. We will get straight into communicating in Hebrew, as well as learning to read and write, and understanding the fundamental grammatical structures. By the end of the course, you'll have learned vocabulary and sentence structures for simple day-to-day interactions and tasks such as introducing yourself, polite requests and shopping. Students will get to enjoy the TINAU style of teaching which is flexible around the interests and needs of the learners, and includes interactively experiencing the new language through songs, games, role-play conversations and more. We know that learning a new language can be tough and anxiety-provoking, so our teachers will support you through the difficulties with kindness and creativity. Come and start your Hebrew journey with us! Previous knowledge: No previous knowledge necessary Learning outcomes: Foundational ability reading and writing Hebrew in block (typing) and cursive (handwriting) letters Basic communicative skills and vocabulary for daily interactions, “small talk” with simple sentences, how to get by as a learner Key grammatical structures, including: present tense, question words, prepositions & conjunctions (from, and, to, etc), possession, noun-adjective agreement, infinitive verbs. *** We have made a small change in our pricing structure and are now offering a sliding scale in order to give you the opportunity to donate 100 or 200 shekels when you buy a course. This money will go toward the TINAU scholarship fund and emergency support for TINAU.

TINAU’s beginner Palestinian Arabic course offers a comprehensive foundation in the Palestinian dialect (Amiyya Falstiniyya), focusing on practical vocabulary for daily life. You’ll develop essential speaking, reading, and writing skills while gaining insight into Palestinian society, culture, and politics. In this course, you’ll learn to read and write in Arabic script, with an emphasis on building conversational skills for basic interactions. Led by Palestinian instructors, our immersive classes are taught primarily in Arabic from day one, with English support when needed. Our teachers create a supportive, creative environment to help you overcome challenges and grow in confidence. Previous knowledge: None required. Learning outcomes: Basics of spoken Palestinian Arabic and Arabic script. Essential vocabulary and grammar for daily conversations. Insight into Palestinian society, culture, and politics through language practice. *** Early Bird Price Start at - 2300 NIS - Until 15/03 Reduced Price Start at - 2500 NIS - Until 05/04 Full Price Start at - 2700 NIS - Until the first lesson Our pricing now includes a sliding scale, giving you the option to donate 100 or 200₪ when purchasing a course. Your contribution supports the TINAU scholarship fund and emergency aid. ______ קורס הערבית למתחילים/ות בכזל"א מקנה יסודות הכרחיים להבנת השפה הערבית. במהלך הקורס, נבסס אוצר מילים שרלוונטי לאינטראקציות בחיי היום יום, תוך כדי רכישת ידע אודות החברה, התרבות והפוליטיקה הפלסטינית. הקורס מבוסס על שיחות ושיפור יכולת הדיבור בניב הפלסטיני, אך אנו נלמד גם קריאה וכתיבה בערבית. העקרון המנחה את השיעורים הוא "עקרון הטבילה" שמשמעותו שימוש רב ככל הניתן בשפה הנלמדת, אך במידה ויעלה צורך להסביר בשפה אחרת, השפה שבה נעשה זאת היא אנגלית, על מנת להתאים למגוון בקרב תלמידינו. ידע נרכש: - יסודות השפה הערבית המדוברת וכן קריאה וכתיבה בערבית. - מילים וכללי דקדוק בסיסיים המתאימים לשיחות יומיומיות במסגרות חברתיות ומקצועיות. - תרגול אוצר מילים שרלוונטי לאינטראקציות בחיי היום יום, תוך רכישת ידע רחב יותר אודות החברה, התרבות והפוליטיקה הפלסטינית. *** מחיר הרשמה מוקדמת - 2300 ש"ח - עד ה-15/03 מחיר מופחת - 2500 ש"ח - עד ה-05/04 מחיר מלא - 2700 ש"ח - עד מועד תחילת הקורס עשינו שינוי קטן בשיטת התמחור שלנו. מעכשיו, כאשר תרכשו ותשלמו על קורס, תהיה לכן.ם את האופציה לתרום 100 או 200 ש״ח מעבר לעלות הקורס.

In this course, we’ll look at different theatrical styles and how they’ve been used in political contexts. We’ll get to know specific genres, the ideas behind them, and theatre groups and collectives that have treated theatre as a tool for political action and social change. Along the course, we will engage in creative exercises such as writing, text submission, video work, and other formats, with a focus on the creative side of theatre and its power to generate change through language and beyond. No previous experience in theatre or in any artistic field is required. *** Early Bird Price Start at - 1300 NIS - Until 15/03 Reduced Price Start at - 1400 NIS - Until 05/04 Full Price Start at - 1500 NIS - Until first lesson of the course We have made a small change in our pricing structure and are now offering a sliding scale in order to give you the opportunity to donate 100 or 200 shekels when you buy a course. This money will go toward the TINAU scholarship fund and emergency support for TINAU.

CURIOUS ABOUT WHAT'S GOING ON IN PALESTINE? This course will pave the road to understanding a community made up of many different traditions, beliefs, and opinions. From the traditional ‘Dabkah’ dance to the vibrant music scene, and from traditional cuisines to contemporary politics, our course takes you beyond the surface level attention Palestine usually gets. We will learn Arabic while shuffling our way through the Palestinian media, politics, and try to establish a balanced intellectual inquiry. Come and have an open dialogue with your peers in Arabic, and try to find a new heartfelt understanding of Palestinian society. *** Early Bird Price Start at - 1300 NIS - Until 15/03 Reduced Price Start at - 1400 NIS - Until 05/04 Full Price Start at - 1500 NIS - Until first lesson of the course We have made a small change in our pricing structure and are now offering a sliding scale in order to give you the opportunity to donate 100 or 200 shekels when you buy a course. This money will go toward the TINAU scholarship fund and emergency support for TINAU. ____ רוצה לדעת מה קורה בפלסטין? קורס זה יעסוק בקהילה הפלסטינית המורכבת ממספר רב של מסורות, אמונות ודעות שונות. בקורס נדון במגוון סוגיות, ודרך בחינה של אמצעי התקשורת, המדיה החברתית, החברה והפוליטיקה הפלסטיניות, נלמד ערבית. בואו להכיר מחדש ומקרוב את החברה הפלסטינית ולנהל דיאלוג פתוח בערבית. *** מחיר הרשמה מוקדמת - 1300 ש״ח - עד ה-15/03 מחיר מופחת - 1400 ש״ח - עד ה-05/04 מחיר מלא - 1500 ש״ח - עד מועד תחילת הקורס עשינו שינוי קטן בשיטת התמחור שלנו. מעכשיו, כאשר תרכשו ותשלמו על קורס, תהיה לכן.ם את האופציה לתרום 100 ש״ח או 200 ש״ח מעבר לעלות הקורס. התוספת הזאת תהווה תרומה לקרן המלגות של כזל״א ולתמיכה בשעת חירום.

“Stories from the Qur’an” is a course that explores some of the most important narratives in Islamic tradition -- stories that have shaped religious belief, Arabic culture and language, and Palestinian cultural identity. Through close reading, discussion, and analyzing historical context, we will engage with Qur’anic stories as living narratives that continue to influence ethics, culture, and collective identity. The course focuses on selected stories from the Qur’an and the Hadith, including the story of creation and the first humans, Satan’s disobedience, the stories of different prophets according to Islam (e.g. Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus), and stories from the lifetime of Muhammad, such as Prophet Muhammad’s Night Journey, the Migration to Medina, and other stories. Participants will explore how these stories articulate themes of exile and return, justice and power, faith and doubt, while tracing their effects in Arabic culture, Palestinian storytelling, and everyday language. By the end of the course, students will: - Understand key Qur’anic narratives and their cultural significance. - Develop tools for reading sacred texts analytically. - Explore connections between Qur’anic stories, Arabic culture, and Palestinian identity. - Engage critically with themes of displacement, resilience, and moral struggle. - Expand Arabic vocabulary and knowledge of Islamic narratives and history through story-based learning. *** Early Bird Price Start at - 1300 NIS - Until 15/03 Reduced Price Start at - 1400 NIS - Until 05/04 Full Price Start at - 1500 NIS - Until first lesson of the course We have made a small change in our pricing structure and are now offering a sliding scale in order to give you the opportunity to donate 100 or 200 shekels when you buy a course. This money will go toward the TINAU scholarship fund and emergency support for TINAU. ____ מחיר הרשמה מוקדמת - 1300 ש"ח - עד ה-15/03 מחיר מופחת - 1400 ש"ח - עד ה-05/04 מחיר מלא - 1500 ש"ח - עד מועד תחילת הקורס עשינו שינוי קטן בשיטת התמחור שלנו. מעכשיו, כאשר תרכשו ותשלמו על קורס, תהיה לכן.ם את האופציה לתרום 100 ש״ח או 200 ש״ח מעבר לעלות הקורס. התוספת הזאת תהווה תרומה לקרן המלגות של כזל״א ולתמיכה בשעת חירום.

This course explores the lives, practices, voices, and contributions of Palestinian women across time, geography, and social contexts. Rather than focusing solely on well-known public figures, the course centers women’s everyday experiences alongside moments of visibility, leadership, and cultural production. Through a multidisciplinary approach, students examine how Palestinian women navigate and shape family life, work, education, politics, art, language, care, resistance, and community under conditions of colonialism, displacement, patriarchy, and ongoing political struggle.  The course draws on a wide range of materials, including personal testimonies, interviews, memoirs, scholarly and ethnographic texts, songs, poetry, visual art, and media. While students engage with prominent Palestinian women and cultural figures, equal attention is given to grassroots organizers, mothers, workers, students, and women whose stories are often absent from formal historical narratives. *** Early Bird Price Start at - 1300 NIS - Until 15/03 Reduced Price Start at - 1400 NIS - Until 05/04 Full Price Start at - 1500 NIS - Until first lesson of the course We have made a small change in our pricing structure and are now offering a sliding scale in order to give you the opportunity to donate 100 or 200 shekels when you buy a course. This money will go toward the TINAU scholarship fund and emergency support for TINAU. ____ מחיר הרשמה מוקדמת (עד 15/03) החל מ- 1300 ש"ח מחיר הרשמה מופחת (עד 05/04) החל מ- 1400 ש"ח מחיר הרשמה רגילה (עד התחילה קורס) החל מ- 1500 ש"ח עשינו שינוי קטן בשיטת התמחור שלנו. מעכשיו, כאשר תרכשו ותשלמו על קורס, תהיה לכן.ם את האופציה לתרום 100 ש״ח או 200 ש״ח מעבר לעלות הקורס. התוספת הזאת תהווה תרומה לקרן המלגות של כזל״א ולתמיכה בשעת חירום.

In this course, we will delve into Palestinian folk music, such as wedding songs and the various rituals of farmers and shepherds. In the traditional Palestinian wedding, there are different phases, and each phase has its own song, lyrics, and rhythm. We will get to know them and explore together the social roles of these rituals and how music and lyrics reflect them in particular. At the same time, there are other rituals that relied heavily on improvisation, and over time some of these improvised songs became a lasting part of Palestinian culture, passed down across generations. We will learn their stories together. What are the traditional musical instruments? What is the style of writing? The rhythm? Can wedding music be sung at a funeral? We will explore these questions together - reading, watching, listening, and singing!  *** Early Bird Price Start at - 1300 NIS - Until 15/03 Reduced Price Start at - 1400 NIS - Until 05/04 Full Price Start at - 1500 NIS - Until first lesson of the course We have made a small change in our pricing structure and are now offering a sliding scale in order to give you the opportunity to donate 100 or 200 shekels when you buy a course. This money will go toward the TINAU scholarship fund and emergency support for TINAU. *** מחיר הרשמה מוקדמת - 1300 ש״ח - עד ה-15/03 מחיר מופחת - 1400 ש״ח - עד ה-05/04 מחיר מלא - 1500 ש״ח - עד מועד תחילת הקורס עשינו שינוי קטן בשיטת התמחור שלנו. מעכשיו, כאשר תרכשו ותשלמו על קורס, תהיה לכן.ם את האופציה לתרום 100 ש״ח או 200 ש״ח מעבר לעלות הקורס. התוספת הזאת תהווה תרומה לקרן המלגות של כזל״א ולתמיכה בשעת חירום.