Students say...

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OUR TESTIMONIALS:

“I truly can’t say enough about how grateful I am to the Hebrew department of F&M! I came in as a freshman with some familiarity with Hebrew, but wasn’t able to speak the language. My grandparents are Israeli and usually speak Hebrew to each other and I really wanted to learn Hebrew so that I could speak with them. The Hebrew department at F&M has helped me achieve my goal and so much more. I’m now in my fourth consecutive semester of taking Hebrew at F&M and I couldn’t imagine not being a part of this program!”

—Y.W.

“Hebrew at F&M has been rewarding. I lived in Israel for a year prior to college and have been grateful for the opportunity to build upon the small basis of the language I created while I was in Israel. One thing I particularly appreciate about our Hebrew program is the emphasis on conversation and daily interaction. I am now in my fourth semester of Hebrew and have found that I am able to get around on public transportation, grocery shop, order at a restaurant, and converse with friends about classes and daily life all in Hebrew. I feel con dent that I can leave F&M  fluent in Hebrew upon going through the Hebrew program at F&M.”

—E.M.

“I have really enjoyed having the opportunity to learn Hebrew. Growing up Jewish, I had learned random bits and pieces of Hebrew, but I always wanted to learn more. I really like having a smaller class because everyone has more opportunities to practice speaking. I think the pacing is great and the professors are very helpful and accessible.”

—B.L.

“I came to F&M as someone who at best barely knew the Hebrew alphabet, and I finished the Hebrew language program feeling confident in my speaking and writing skills. Hebrew is a large part of my culture and identity, and it’s been beyond beneficial for me to learn how to speak it and grow. I couldn’t recommend more heavily that anybody who is interested in Hebrew should take it, for all four semesters.”

—C.P.

“Hebrew class for me is fun, educational and a place where I can learn about Israeli culture! I have really enjoyed taking Hebrew for the past two semesters because I have gotten to connect with my Jewish identity while learning a new skill set. Hebrew class is a place where learning and having fun are both taken very seriously. I would recommend everyone to take Hebrew!” 

—S.S.

"The Hebrew department at F&M has given me the opportunity to learn the language of my people and given me the confidence to speak Hebrew with Israeli neighbors and members of my synagogue back home. The faculty members are incredibly welcoming and understanding, and they teach in such a way that you don’t realize you’re learning until you’ve already left the classroom and magically know things you didn’t know before. I can’t say enough good things about my experience with taking Hebrew at F&M!”

 —L.S.