Recognized by Misrad Haklita. Sun – Thurs 8:00-12:30. New classes begin frequently, and include a full range of levels. Principal: Yehudit Finelt. 25 hours a week. Open to both Jerusalem and non-Jerusalem residents. Located close to the Central Bus Station.
Ulpanit Haoleh
Rechov
Sokolov 15
(Previously called Beit Mitchell)
02-563750502-5618235
052-8313949
02-5634604
Recognized by Misrad Haklita. Non-intensive ulpan, meeting 2 or 3 times a week (mornings or afternoons). Intensive morning classes are also available. Conversational classes are offered in addition to the regular Ulpan. Ten different levels (beginners to advanced). Intensive July ulpan is available. Contact: Haddassah Yaron. The higher-level classes focus on literature, radio and T.V. Additional classes open continually based on the number of people who register.
Ulpan Etzion
6 Gad St.,
Baka
02-6734347
02-6733-633
Recognized by Misrad Haklita. Living accomodations cost is $1200 for 5 months (open to individuals ages 21 to 32 only). You must have an academic degree in order to join. This Ulpan is open to Olim; no tourists allowed. Acceptance to the ulpan must be pre-arranged through the Shaliach. Classes are Sun – Thurs 8:15-12:45. For Winter/Spring 2006, classes run January 15 – June 15. Contact: Ofra Kotz. Director: Anat Uzzan. Write to: mketzion@jazo.org.il
Fanny Kaplan
Ulpan
21 Morris Fisher,
(Tzomet Pat)
St.
02-6799062
Recognized by Misrad Haklita. Sun – Wednesday, 8:30 – 12:45, for 6 months. Beginning levels only (Aleph, Bet & Gimmel). Half the students are English speaking, the other half French and most are religious. Contact: Cecile Gootel.
Hebrew University
Mt. Scopus,
Binyan Goldsmith, School for
Overseas Students
In Israel:02-5882621
In the U.S.:
1-800-404-8622 212-472-2288
In Israel:02-5827078
For Hebrew University students or external students of academic record only. Sun – Thurs, 8:30 – 13:00. Intensive courses offered on six levels, from beginners to advanced, consisting of 200 academic hours. Principal: Carmia Shuvall. Contact: Sarah Tamir. For information see: http://overseas.huji.ac.il. For pre-course information online, see Also see www.overseas.huji.ac.il/hebrew.php.
Ulpan Or
24 Keren Hayessod St. (Entrance from 1 Mendele Mocher Sfarim St.)
02-561-1132
02-561-1314
Private ulpan, not recognized by Misrad Haklita. Cost ranges between $189 and $450. Individual or small-group courses upgrade your Hebrew by one level in just 10 meetings using the “Personal Immersion Language Learning Method”. Programs include “Distance Learning” courses utilizing the Internet and other tools; back-to-school courses for kids; academic courses and hi-tech courses. Contact: See www.ulpanor.com or write to ulpanor@email.com. Educational materials can be purchased at the online store without registering for a course. Director: Orly Ganor.
Beit Canada
Raziel St. 27,
E. Talpiot
02-6734201/2
02-6735261
Recognized by Misrad Haklita. Sun – Thurs, mornings 8:30 – 13:00 and evenings from 5:30 – 8:30pm for 5 months. Beginner levels only. Contact: Ruth Stef. Classes open based on registration.
Hebrew Union
College
13 King David
St.
02-6203333
02-6251478
Private ulpan, not recognized by the Misrad Haklita. Cost is 1,250 NIS per course. Non-intensive program, Mon & Wed., 5;15 – 7:50 pm for 3 months. Principal: Hannah Saggi. Write to: Hsaggie@hotmail.com. Registration is Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm or Sunday, Monday and Wednesday from 4:30-6:00pm. Night Ulpan: 5:15-7:50 p.m.
YMCA Ulpan
26 King David St.
02-5692692052-674770
02-6235192
Private ulpan, not recognized by Misrad Haklita. Special method for English speakers. Classes are in English. Morning classes are held Mon & Wed 8:30-10:00 a.m. and afternoon classes are Mon & Wed 4:30-6:00 p.m. Principal: Rachel Cohen. Additional classes open based on registration. Night Ulpan: 4:30-6:00 pm.
Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center for Conservative Judaism
Agron 8, Rechavia
02-6256386extension 4
02-6234127
Not recognized by Misrad Haklita. “Hebrew for Hebrew speakers”. The opportunity to improve reading comprehension and oral skills. Private Hebrew-study discussion groups for level gimmel and up. Donation of NIS 5.00 per meeting. For English speakers only. Wednesday from 3:30-5:00pm. Contact: Rabbi Romm. See www.uscj.org.il.
The Jerusalem Institute for Education – Milah
4 Mevo
HaMatmid St. (Center of Jerusalem)
02-6233164
02-6249834
A privately run Ulpan (not recognized by Misrad Haklita), with reduced fees for new Olim (up to 4 years). Partial scholarships also available. Intensive morning classes four times a week (9am-12pm), levels Aleph – Daled. Less intensive evening classes twice a week (levels Aleph – Vav). Special courses connected to Israeli culture/literature also offered. Courses run throughout the year, each semester 12-14 weeks long. Includes extra curricular activities. Also offers a free service to new Olim who need help with translation of documents, CVs, navigating Israeli bureaucracy etc. For further information contact the office at 02 623 3164 or milah@milah.org or see our website at www.milah.org.
Ulpan Morasha
(Touro College)
Community Cente22 Rehov Shivtei Yisrael
Jerusalem
02-6281032
Recognized by Misrad Haklita. Intense morning program, 8:30 am -13:00 pm, 5 days a week. For English, Russian, and French speakers. Less intense program also available. Call the Director, Arieh Swerdlow, to register.
Ulpan Eitan
Clal Bldg.
97 Jaffa Rd.
02-6564834
02-6235134
Private ulpan, not recognized by Misrad Haklita. Intensive instruction in small groups or private classes. Most of the learning is one-on-one. Excellent for people looking for significant results in a short period of time. Contact: Shlomo Eitan at hebrew@netvision.net.il or info@MyHebrewTutor.com. For more information see: www.myhebrewtutor.com
Ulpan for Olim
Teenagers
14 Gideon St.,
Baka, Jerusalem
02-6731293052 287 4209
02-6731298
Recognized by Misrad Haklita. For ages 10 – 18. Eases students into the Israeli school system. Each course is 3 – 4 months long. Classes open continuously throughout the year. Director: Yael Shalom. Courses include trips to museums, hikes, etc. Six levels are offered. Emphasis on reading history texts.
Beit Ulpana
Rechov Zerach
Barnett 6
Har Nof
02-6518896050-876-2937
02-6521544
Recognized by Misrad Haklita. Open to women only. Sun – Thurs, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. New classes open based on registration. Contact: Doley Landman. 5 month sessions.
Gilo Community
Center Vardinon
St. 14,
Gilo
02-6768886
02-6763028
Recognized by Misrad Haklita. Beginners classes (Aleph & Bet) in the mornings, advanced classes (Bet, Gimmel & Daled) offered in the evenings. Contact: Sara Maizel.
Baka Community
Center
3 Issachar St.,
Baka
02-673423702-6761396 (Home Number)
02-6718291
Recognized by Misrad Haklita. Classes open mornings 8:30 -13:00, evenings 16:00-18:00. Intensive & non-intensive classes on all levels. New classes open based on registration. Contact: Sarah Maizel.
Tikvatenu5 rechov HaMem Gimel
Romema
02-538-4493
contact: Yedida Shkolnikovulpan meets in the afternoons only
Mercaz Hachvana
5 Rechov haMem Gimel
Romema
02-537-8048
Etgar and physicianscontact: Chaya Avraham
Neve Ya’acov Community Center
38A Sd. Neveh Ya’akov
02 583 3652
02-6566330
Open to olim over 50. Ulpan Director: Yedidya Shkolnik. Contact Yedidya Mon & Tues. between 9:00 and 13:00 or Thurs between 17:00 and 20:00. To register, you must bring your Teudat Oleh.
Neve Ya’acov Matnas Morasha
02-5834473054 433 1257
Contact: Valla Mordavansky. Classes open based on registration. Beginners classes available, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30pm – 12:30pm. Ulpan runs for 10 months.
Pisgat Ze’ev Community Center, Hashisha Asar 2
02-5831456
02-5857068
Not recognized by the Ministry of Absorption. Ulpan for children in 1st through 11th grades. Klita Coordinator: For registration, Varda Eitan is available Tues. 19:00 – 22:00 only. Ulpan Director: Yedidya Shkolnik. To register, you must bring your Teudat Oleh.
BET SHEMESH & RAMAT BET SHEMESH
Ulpan Beit Shemesh
POB 262, Beit Shemesh 99000
02-9914995
02-9914995
Recognized by Misrad Haklita. Classes for Bet Shemesh and Ramat Bet Shemesh residents based on registration. Sun – Thurs, 8:15 – 12:45 or 17:00 – 20:00. Director: Chava Shachar. Classes open based on registration.
Avi Perez’s
Conversational
Hebrew Lessons
02 9990716
Ask for Avi
Private ulpan, not recognized by Misrad Haklita. Cost: individuals 60 NIS per lesson; groups (up to 5 people) 50 NIS per lesson. Classes run for 1 hour. Offers a constructive and caring environment to develop and nurture conversational Hebrew skills. Official Location: Nahal Maor, Ramat Bet Shemesh Aleph. Prepared to go to Bet Shemesh, Raanana and Modiin. Email nilicounseling@012.net.il.
MAALE ADUMIM
Ma’ale
Adumim
Center for
Adult
Education
02-541-8848Department of Education
02-5353446
Open to senior citizens only. Contact: Zehava Shavit. Classes meet three times a week.
Ma’ale Adumim
02-5418848
Ma’ale Adumim sends students to ulpanim in Jerusalem. Contact: Luba, who can be reached on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.
GUSH ETZION AND EFRAT
Gush Etzion
Matnas
Alon Shvut
057-7-71871402 993 9969
Recognized by Misrad Haklita. Sun – Thurs, 8:00 – 13:00. Contact: Shani Simkovitch or Yair Wolfe, Asst. Head of Moatzah, 993 9933. Classes open based on registration. Semester starts beginning of September.
Kiryat Arba and Alon Shvut – Kiryat Arba Community Center, Alon Shvut
02 996 1666
Contact: Sarah Yitzchak
MODIIN AREA
Modiin
Municipality,
Klitah Department
Trailer Site
052 6220945
08-9727528
Recognized by Misrad Haklita. Ulpan Aleph, Bet and Gimmel. Before registering, you must meet with Misrad Haklita, on Wednesdays 9 am – 6 pm, to be referred to a class. To make an appointment for this meeting call Liora at 08-978-9066 between 8:30am – 12:30pm. Evening classes are 3 or 4 times a week 16:30 – 20:00, for Ulpan Bet and Gimmel. Contact: Rosita Berlin, Director; Rita on 08 – 9726198
Hashmonaim
08-9791743
Daled and Heh level classes. Each meets twice a week in the morning. Contact Caryn Gale at caryngale@netscape.net.
Medical Ulpan is designed for health care professionals including doctors, dentists, nurses, therapists and technicians. To be eligible for the Medical Ulpan, you must have completed Ulpan Aleph, or be on a comparable level. You will be required to take a Hebrew placement test in order to qualify. The Ulpan level varies according to the class; though usually it is at Level Aleph.
Misrad Haklita starts a new Medical Ulpan class whenever 10 people register (in the same city). To register:
Jerusalem: Contact Arina at 02 621 4555 or 02 621 4614 or by email at arina@moia.gov.il.
Raanana: Contact Miriam Shachar at 09 774 4928.
Tel Aviv: Contact Yona Sandman of Ulpan Degania at 03 517 0441 (between 8 am and 1 pm) or 03 517 3670 (leave a message and she’ll get back to you).
Recognized by Misrad Haklita. Medical Ulpan opens in September and at regular intervals throughout the year. Regular Ulpan is also available, at different Hebrew levels. Classes are 8:15 – 12:00 daily. Also have options to study 3 times a week instead of daily. Director: Yona Peretz.
Municipal Ulpan
Office
Iriyat Tel Aviv,
Kikar Malchei
Yisrael St.
Binyan Ha’iriya,
Room 1147
03-5218270
03-5218389
Call for more information about all Tel Aviv Municipal ulpanim.
Misrad Haklita
Rechov Esther
HaMalka 6
Tel Aviv
03-5209175
03-5209173
Sign up for Ulpanim in the the Tel Aviv area.
Ulpan Gordon
7 La Salle St.,
Tel Aviv
03-522309503-5223181
03-5242884
Session begins July 3. Classes offered mornings 8:15 – 12:45 or & evenings 17:00 – 20:15, Sunday – Thurs.; Twice a week also available in the evenings from 18:00-20:30 based on registration. Course run 5 months for the morning ulpan and 6 months for the evenings. Principal: Miri Cohen. Olim must bring confirmation from Misrad Haklita.
Ulpan Maale
Rechov Hatikva 78
Shikuna Hatikva
03-6879822
03-6397255
Sun -Thurs. Classes offered mornings 8:15-12:45 and evenings 17:00-20:15. Intensive classes. Olim must sign up at Misrad HaKlitah (tel: 03-5270854). Southern Tel-Aviv. Classes open based on registration (minimum 20 participants). Academic studies offered as well (for teachers, doctors, etc.). Building Director: Tina.
Tel Aviv
University
Ulpan
03-6408639
03-6409582
Tel Aviv University offers 3 intensive ulpanim a year. Summer: A large Ulpan with classes on all levels from complete beginners to very advanced, beginning August 1. January: 4 week Ulpan during the break between semesters at the regular university; levels are much more limited. June/July: 4 week ulpan held during June and July; only for beginners. Ulpanim are open to anyone with a high school diploma.The university has offices abroad in New York and Canada, and Olim can register either through these offices or through the Israel office. Cost: $ 2100 dollar including dorms for the longer sessions and $1830 for 4-week ulpanim. Refer to www.tau.ac.il/overseas or www.telavivuniv.org for application forms. Refer to for application forms, prices and additional information. If you have questions write to: barel@post.tau.ac.il. Contact: Rachel Barel.
RISHON LETZION
Ulpan Achva
Beit Seffer
Be’eri,
Borochov St.
18
Rishon Letzion
03-9662482
(same number for
the ulpan of
technology)
03-9565864
Recognized by Misrad Haklita. Sun – Thurs. Classes offered mornings 8:00-13:00 for 5 months or evenings 17:00-20:30 for 6 months. An Ulpan for technology is also offered, which includes computer classes twice a week. Director: (Technology Ulpan and morning Ulpan) Israela Rosenzweig and (evenings) Miri Lezarovitch. Ulpan for Olim is for residents of Rishon Letzion but Technology Ulpan is open to everyone in the center.
HOLON
Ulpan Ha-oleh
Holon
25 Geuluim
Holon
03-550-726503 5561523
052 289 4897
Recognized by Misrad Haklita. Classes open monthly. All levels available. Morning classes are offered Sun to Thurs, 8:00-13:00 for 5 months. Evening classes are offered 17:00 – 20:00 for 6 months. Director Amalia Banur. Director: Hadassah Etya.
Ulpan Sharret
Yud Lamed Peretz 15
Bat Yam
(Corner of Dalia St.)
03-5519959
03-5520072
03-5519877
Sun – Thurs. Classes are offered mornings 8:15 – 12:45 or evenings 17:00 – 20:15. Principal: Chedva Charisky. Classes open based on registration.
Recognized by Misrad Haklita. Kita Aleph only. 8:30-13:00, Sun-Thurs. Director: Rivka Bondi. Office hours 17:00 – 19:00 on Wednesdays only. Accommodations available for olim. Students can combine a year of ulpan with university studies. Students ages 18 to 30 with a higher level of Hebrew can attend yeshiva courses in “Yeshivat Shevei Shomron”. Cultural and social gatherings are held. A conversion program is also available (including accommodations).
RA’ANANA
Ra’anana Municipality Ulpan,
75 Keren
Hayesod St.
Ra’anana
09-7713161
09-7712917
This Ulpan is expensive. Non-intensive. Morning 9:00-11:30 twice a week, evenings 18.00-20.30 (depending on sign-up). Director: Alon Hazani. All levels of Hebrew taught. Courses include conversational classes and Judaic classes. Includes cultural events, such as Tiyulim. Cost: 1,250 NIS per year. See www.raanana.muni.il or write to mevugarim@raanana.muni.il.
Ulpan Raanana
Raanana Mercaz
Klita
Rechov Hasharon
13, Raanana
09-774-4928
09-7745740
09-7745742 (Matnas)
09-7713171
Recognized by Misrad Haklita. Classes on Sun, Mon, Wed from 8:00 – 13:15, and Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 – 11:30. Evenings every day from 17:00 pm for level Aleph, Twice a week for other levels. Secretary: Shani Manno, Director: Miriam Shachar. See www.geocities.com/tali-avidov. Ulpan for medical professionals also available.
KFAR SABA
Ulpan Ironi
31 Meyiyasdim
Kfar Saba
09-767-3660
09-765-3281
They offer both a full time morning program as well as an evening one (5-8:30 p.m. 3 times a week). Recognized by the ministry of education. Aviva Friedman is the director- 052-222-1418. They will not have an August session, and are taking enrollment for September 2006.
Ulpan Mercaz
Klita Sapir
Moshe Dayan
St 30
Kfar Saba
44238
09-7671077
09-7650580
Ulpan for Olim between the ages of 18-35 who live at the Merkaz Klita (450 nis rent). Beginners classes only. Sun – Thurs. 8:00 – 12:30. Principal: Aviva Friedman.
NETANYA
Ulpan Be’eri,
Beit Sefer
Be’eri
Rechov Bar Ilan
Netanya
09-8341223
Director: Michael Lifshitz. Mornings 8:00-12:40 or evenings 17:00-20:30. Registration office is located at the Misrad Haklita, 13 Rav Kook St.
Ministry of
Absorption
Rav Kook 13,
Netanya
09-8890300
09-8629435
Director: Motti Cohen. Ulpan Coordinator: Avi Ephraimov. Reception hours: Sun, Mon, Wed, and Thurs, 8am – 1pm and Mon & Wed 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Telephone queries between 1:30-3:30. Call Misrad Haklita for details and registration.
Ramat Poleg
Rechov
Shulamit
(a winding
beach road
upon which
the ulpan is the
only thing)
Netanya
Ulpan Akiva,
POB 6086
Netanya 42160
09-8352312/3/409-8350325
09-865291909-8652919
Not recognized by Ministry of
Absorption. Principal: Esther Person.
Web site: http//
www.ulpan-akiva.org.il. Evening
classes on Mon and Wed 18:15 -21:30
beginning in September. Morning
classes Sun – Thurs 8:00-13:00, Friday
8:00 – 10:30. For summer 2005,
semesters opening on July 18, August
13 and September 5. Different
afternoon activities are available.
Ulpan Noar (for olim teens) through Ulpan Akiva in the Summers only.
Ulpan Family- for entire family
Classes offered on all levels. To coordinate partial funding by misrad haklita, contact Mr. Yossi A’rari.
PARDES CHANA, BINYAMINA & ZICHRON
Chadera
Merkaz Klita
Bet Eliezer
04-620-7925054-5-584-978
Currently closed. Contact: Michal Brondi for more information or other options in the area. In general, central Ulpan for olim from the area, including Zichron Ya’acov, Or Akiva, Binyamina and Pardes Chana. Mornings 8:00-12:30, 5 times a week or evenings 17:15-20:30, 4 times a week. Classes open upon demand providing there are at least 15-25 participants. Write to b_michel@walla.co.il or etyr@zahav.net.il.
RECHOVOT
Rechovot
Register through the Ministry of Absorption at 08-937-8000 or call Galya:
Recognized by Misrad Haklita. Director: Galya. There are several ulpanim in Rechovot, all coordinated through the Rakezet Ulpanim at the Ministry of Absorption. The most popular ulpan is in Beit Hatarbut, 11 Habanim St., Phone: 08-9452413.
HAIFA & THE NORTH
Address
Tel #
Fax #
Comments
Beit Erdstein
Rechov
Yud Lamed
Peretz 20
Haifa
33041
04-8625840054-466-6637
04-8625810
Recognized by Misrad Haklita. Director: Ilana Mor. Contacts: Marina/Eti. Opens upon demand providing there are at least 25 participants. Mornings: 8:00-12:30 for 5 months. Evenings: 17:00-20:15 for 6 months. English classes available for English speakers in groups.
Ulpan Bet Aba Hushi
Rechov Hamaginim 131
Haifa
04- 8567602
04-8567647
Contact: Orly Zukerman. Email: orlyz@jazo.org.il.
Ulpan Rambam
Rechov HaTichon 39
Neve Sha’anan
050-2200755 Mika
04-9888581
Contact: Mika Okavi. You can also register through Sara at 04-8226517.
Ministry of
Absorption
Haifa Regional Ulpanim
7 Palyam St.
Binyan Zim
04-8631111/117
04-8681337
Contact: Janna. First floor. Thursdays 08:00-13:00. Call Misrad Haklita for details and registration.
University of
Haifa
Department
of Overseas
Studies, Mount Carmel
University of
Haifa
04-8240766
052-866-6406
Ulpan costs $800 plus registration fee for
Intensive Ulpan; $700 for Non-Intensive.
Contact: Lisa Kama, Director of Admissions. For
2007, Intensive Hebrew Ulpan August 5 – August
30; Fall semester Ulpan October 14 –
January 3. For 2008, Intensive Winter Ulpan
January 27 – February 21; Spring semester Ulpan
February 24 – June 5. Intensive ulpan classes
held on Sun – Thurs, 5 hours per day.
Non-Intensive 4 days a week, 2 hours in the
morning. Write to:
info@mail.uhaifa.org or see
www.uhaifa.org. Offer all levels of Hebrew,
from elementary to advanced.
KRAYOT & AKKO
Ministry of
Absorption
7 Hamiasdim
Kiryat Bialik
04-8807400
04-8742957
Contact: Tzvia Sekel. Call Misrad Haklita for details and registration.
AFULA
Ministry of
Absorption
Afula
04 6098300
Contact: Yosef or Beatrice. Directs olim to Ulpanim in the area of Afula, Rechov Shchunat HaOvdim.
WIZO
Rechov Omer,
Shikun Ovdim
Afula
04-6591325052-236-9794
04-6597477
Contact: Zvira. Ulpan opens upon demand providing there are at least 15-20 participants. Classes run Sun- Thurs, 5 hours a day, 25 hours a week for 5 months. All classes open based on registration.
NAHARIYA
Nahariya
Ministry of
Absorption,
Rosh Hanikra
Rd.
04-992687604-9927618
054-453-0817.
04-9922303
Contact: Carmella Rosenson or Michaela Morning hours:. 8:00-12:30. Opens upon demand providing there are at least 15 participants.
CARMIEL
Ulpan Carmiel
Merkaz Klita
Carmiel
Sderot Nesiel
Israel 3,
Carmiel
04-9088296052 392 7041
04-9985533
Recognized by Misrad Haklita. Sunday – Thursday 8:00-12:30, 5 days a week. Opens based on demand.
TIBERIAS
Tiberias
Absorption
Center
Rechov
HaShomer 47
04-672204804-6792041
04-6724483
06-6724058
Contact: Leah Beitner. Olim Le’tiveria” program For young Olim. Contact: Smadar Perach. Sun –Thur, 8.00-12.30. Classes open based on registration.
KIRYAT SHMONA
Kiryat HaNoar
Eshkol Aleph
04-6941680
04-6950780
Recognized by Misrad Haklita. Director: Dani Levi. Local Central Ulpan for olim from Chazor, Rosh Pina and Tzfat,etc. Mornings 8:00-13:00 5 days a week. Opens based on demand.
MA’ALOT
Community
Center
Maalei
Habanim 302,
Maalot
04-9974048
04-9973004
Contact: Chana Kedar, during morning hours only. Classes are offered mornings, Monday and Wednesday 10:00 am – 13:15. Ulpan Aleph is also available in the evenings 17.00- 20:15, 2 days a week. Classes Bet + Gimmel are available for a price based on registration. Next semester will probably begin in in October. Write to: matnas@maltar.co.il. Cost: 80 shekels per month. Ulpan is geared towards Olim who have been in Israel for a while, and are more advanced in their knowledge and understanding of Hebrew. If there are not enough students, olim attend ulpan in Nahariya.
NAZERET ILLIT
Ministry of
Absorption
HaMelecha St.
52
Binyan Lev
Hasachim
04-6025300/04
06-6564019
Contact: Mya Merna or Ora. Regional ulpan which accepts olim from places including Migdal HaEmek, Zfat and Afula. For details see www.moia.gov.il. Classes open based on registration.
Contact: Sima Fruvovitz. Directs Olim in Ashkelon to Ulpanim available in the area (mostly level Aleph) based on registration. Call to get a referral.
Mercaz Klita
Beit Canada
Barnea,
Bar Kochba 209,
Ashkelon
08-6730153
08-6738633
Director: Nissim.
Morning hours 8:00-13:00, Sun- Thurs
Opens upon demand providing there are at least 20 participants. Those who live in the Misrad Haklita can register.
Ulpan Kalanit
Merkaz Klita
Kalanit
307 Berger St.,
Ashkelon 78211
08-673737308-6736317
08-6736317
Contact: Avi Kadosh. Academic ulpan (pre-university course). See www.mkw.jafe.org.il or write to mkcalanit@jazo.org.il. All levels of Hebrew study. Open to academic students only. 1st semester: Sept – March; 2nd semester March – August. Morning hours 8:00-13:00, Sun – Thurs.
ASHDOD
Ulpan Mercazit
Rechov Atzma’ut
54
08-8559882
08-8665474
Free Ulpan for beginning students; tuition is charged for more advanced students. Beginner’s class begins almost monthly. The course continues for 5 months. Principal: Zahava Segal. Mornings 8:00-13:00 and evenings 17:30-20:45. Classes start frequently.
Ulpan Division of
Ashdod Municipality.
08-8545394
BEER SHEVA
Mercaz Klitah
Ye’elim
Rechov Ye’elim 3,
Beer Sheva
08-6414955
08-6439756
Contact: Director Edna Lev or assistant Ravit Berry. Olim must get referral from Misrad Haklita. Ulpan Aleph is 5 months (500 hours) from the time the class is opened, ends with a test. 5 days a week, Sunday – Thursday, 8:15 – 12:45. Classes open based on registration and groups are welcome to register for their own ulpanim. For academics only, meaning those who have learned in University abroad. Other people should refer to Ulpan Altshul (see below).
Ulpan Altshul
11 Rechov
Yitzchak
Sadeh
Beer Sheva
08-6654375
08-6654375
Recognized by Misrad Haklita. Contact: Shuli. Mornings 8:15-12:45, Evenings 16:00-20:00. Beginning level classes. High level classes are available in the evenings from 17.00-19.30. Opens upon demand providing there are at least 25 participants. An alternative for non-Academics.
EILAT
Kibbutz Yotvata
D.N. Chevel Eilat
88820
08-6357303
08-6357400
Director: Ofra Gal. Two mornings a week participants work on the kibbutz, 3 mornings a week participants study in ulpan from 7:15-12:30. Twice a week evening classes take place from 17:00-19:30.
ULPANIM FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Ulpan Taka is a program for students who completed Ulpan and want to attend an Israeli university. The program includes 20 hours a week of Ulpan, preparation for the psychometric exams, English lessons (only for those who don’t speak fluent English), mathematics, etc. In Jerusalem, the program is hosted by Michlelet Hadassah (on Neviim St.). The program last 5 months. To be accepted to the program, speak to Minhal Hastudentim (the Student Authority) at 15 Hillel St., second floor or phone 621-4538 or 621-4543.