[HANASHIR:15464] Re: how much Hebrew? in what form?

[rysaa <rysaa...>]

Hi Laura,

when I changed carrers, I already knew how to read Hebrew, but if your friend 
does not, that is a good place to start. Many of the Hebrew courses in colleges 
have that as a requirement, as well as Hebrew writing.  In other words, many of 
these courses are not 100% ulpan.  Also, I taught myself the knowedge of 
liturigcal and Torah Hebrew which in most cases is diffeent than everyday 
conversational Hebrew.  Although I cannot translate every single word in the 
prayers that I lead for my congregation (hoepfully one day I will), I have 
studies the concept and meaning of all the prayers so I can chant them with 
cavanah.

I hope this helps some.

I wish your friend much success.

Risa
> From: Laura Ferguson <allenderl (at) acm(dot)org>
> Date: 2003/09/29 Mon PM 12:02:50 EDT
> To: hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org
> Subject: [HANASHIR:15458] how much Hebrew?  in what form?
> 
> A friend of mine, an opera singer who is attempting a new start, is 
> interested in becoming a cantorial soloist.  Her Hebrew knowledge is vary 
> limited and we were discussing what she might need to do to learn enough.
> 
> My tendency was to suggest taking a college level Hebrew course, since the 
> courses offered at the synagogue are not very in depth.  I could also tutor 
> her some, but I thought she would do better off with a real class.  A 
> Hebrew Ulpan (like that offered at the JCC) is another possibility.
> 
> What do you think?  If you were starting from almost no Hebrew background, 
> what would be the most efficient route?  What is sufficient?  What would be 
> a good start?
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Risa Askin

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