Biblical Hebrew IV: Advanced Reading Seminar—Jeremiah’s Wrath (morning)

Biblical Hebrew IV: Advanced Reading Seminar—Jeremiah’s Wrath (morning)

An Online Course with Dr. David Zev Moster 
Eight Thursdays: October 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19; December 3, 2026 
10:00–11:30 a.m. ET   

We also offer an afternoon session from 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET, as well as a Tuesday evening Biblical Hebrew IV class on the Miracles of Elisha.

Jeremiah has a score to settle with Israel’s wicked kings, its false prophets, and its treacherous neighbors. His ultimatum to them: repent, or God will toss you aside like spoiled figs. But speaking truth to power comes at a cost, as Jeremiah is seized in the Temple and condemned to die. In eight live online sessions, we will read the prophecies and narratives of Jeremiah 23–26. Our focus will be on the most challenging verses as we consider multiple possibilities for translation and interpretation. Participants are encouraged to develop and share their own translations and interpretations of this dramatic section of the Nevi’im (Prophets). 

Recordings will be available for those unable to attend a session.  

Prerequisites: Biblical Hebrew I (Jump Start) and Biblical Hebrew II (Workshop). If you have not completed these courses but believe you have the equivalent background, please schedule a conversation with the instructor prior to enrollment.  Note: Certificate candidates must complete Biblical Hebrew III.  

Cost: $575

Earn a 10% DISCOUNT on courses by declaring your candidacy for the new Certificate in Biblical Hebrew. Complete the four-course sequence and optional capstone project. By the conclusion of the program, you will be able to read and understand a book of the Bible from start to finish in the original Hebrew.   

Learn about the Certificate in Biblical Hebrew

* If you do not already own these materials, a coupon will be provided for the purchase of Accordance Software at the discounted price of $50. The two Tanakh Cards are $15/each.

Dr. David Moster is the Director of Biblical Hebrew Instruction in the Center for Lifelong Learning at JTS and the director of the Institute of Biblical Culture, where he teaches Hebrew and creates YouTube videos for the general public. He is the author ofEtrog: How a Chinese Fruit Became a Jewish Symbol (2018). He received his PhD from Bar-Ilan University, an MA from New York University and BA, MA, MS, and rabbinic ordination from Yeshiva University

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