Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Mr. Harrison, I don't know if you are a Jew, I am. In response to your interest in studying Hebrew, I did a little research. Most Reform and Conservative congregations offer adult education classes in both modern and biblical Hebrew; the modern language can be quite different from Biblical, but Biblical is easier to learn because of its limited vocabulary and easier syntax. In either case, you begin by learning the alphabet, which is the biggest challenge. If you open the URL http://www.uscj.org/synagogues.html you will go to the site of the organization of conservative congregations which lists 15 congregations in Texas. The URL http://uahc.org/cgi-bin/cong.pl?string=XXTX will take you to the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, which lists more than 35 congregations in Texas. If you call your nearest congregations, ask for the Education Director, or equivalent person, who should be able to tell you what classes are available. In general, I have noticed that non-Jews are welcome for study at most congregations. I hope that you find this information useful. Regards, Buzz Hausner