Biblical Hebrew IV: Advanced Reading Seminar–The Sinai Story Part I (summer morning)
Date: Jun 04, 2026 - Jul 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Online
Category: Biblical Hebrew Online Learning
Biblical Hebrew IV: Advanced Reading Seminar–The Sinai Story Part I
An Online Course with Dr. David Zev Moster
Nine Thursdays: June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026
10:00–11:30 a.m. ET
We also offer a Thursday afternoon session from 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET.
The events that unfolded at Sinai are pivotal for understanding the relationship between God, Moses, and Israel. God is seen, laws are given, and a new nation begins to take shape. In nine live online sessions, we will read the central narrative passages describing the first events and laws at Sinai—Exodus 19–24. 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 pivotal section of the Torah.
Prerequisites: Completion of Biblical Hebrew I, II, and III. If you have not taken these courses but believe you have the equivalent background, please schedule a conversation with the instructor prior to enrollment.
Cost: $480
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.
* If you have not purchased Accordance Software for a previous course, a coupon will be provided to obtain it at the discounted price of $50. The two Tanakh Cards are $15/each.
Learn about the Certificate in Biblical Hebrew
Dr. David Zev Moster is the Director of Biblical Hebrew at JTS. He also directs the Institute of Biblical Culture, where he teaches Hebrew and creates video materials about ancient Israelite language and culture for the general public. He is the author of Etrog: 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, and MS degrees and rabbinic ordination from Yeshiva University.
