Playing with Hebrew: Texts, literature, and Conversation
Description
We will meet once a month for conversations in Hebrew through poetry, short stories, or excerpts from plays. Each session will introduce a short text that will serve as a starting point for discussion in Hebrew.
Moving between culture and language, between language and speech, between the sacred and the everyday (קודש לחול), and between Jerusalem and Washington, we will explore and play with words together.
The meeting is open to anyone with a basic level of Hebrew or higher who wishes to practice the language while also engaging with others, and with themselves, through and within the language.
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Ran Bechor is an educator, Hebrew playwright, and theater director. He serves as the Artistic Director of Adam Theater, a nonprofit theater for young audiences.
Over the past three and a half years, he has taught Modern Hebrew at Harvard University. Earlier in his career, he was the principal of a school for gifted students in Jerusalem. He has written and directed several plays. His Boston production “Library Lion” (2026) is running for the third time and is scheduled to return in 2027.
He is a former fellow of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership and holds a B.A. in Philosophy and Theater, as well as an M.A. in Sociology and Anthropology from Tel Aviv University. Following his graduate studies, he was appointed as a lecturer in the Department of Social Studies.
FAQs
- Who are these classes for?
Our classes are for everyone—whether you’re brand new to the topic or have been engaging with it for years, we encourage participation from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experience levels. Unless otherwise noted, no prior knowledge or experience is needed. Not sure if a class is for you? Email us at Learning@Lehr.haus!
- Why are there tickets at different prices?
Our tickets utilize a Pay-What-You-Can model so attendees can pay a range of prices based on what they are able to pay to allow for greater accessibility. Please select the price point that feels right for you.
- Can I eat during class?
While we do not serve food in the study, you are welcome to order and enjoy drinks during class and join us for a meal before or after class. We highly recommend making a reservation if you know you'll be dining with us. Visit www.lehr.haus/reservation to check availability and book a table.
- Getting to Lehrhaus?
Street parking is readily available on Washington Street or Beacon Street (Map). The meters all take quarters or can be paid through the ParkBoston or ParkMobile apps. The closest T stops are Union Square (Green Line D & E, 0.8 mile walk, or #109 bus) and Harvard Square (Red Line, 0.8 mile walk, or the #109 bus). There is a bus stop just out front, on Washington (#83 and #109).
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