The Jewish Studies Blog

What Is A Bible School? Programs, Costs, And How It Differs From Online Courses

What Is A Bible School? Programs, Costs, And How It Differs From...

A lot of people want to go deeper into Scripture but aren’t sure where to start. Bible schools seem like the obvious answer, but the moment you look into them, things get confusing. How much do they cost? Do they actually teach you to read Hebrew and Greek? And are online courses a real alternative […]

The Best Way To Start Learning Biblical Hebrew (a Beginner Roadmap)

The Best Way To Start Learning Biblical Hebrew (a Beginner Roadmap)

Imagine holding a letter written by a dear friend, but you can only read a summary written by someone else. You still get the core message, but you miss the unique tone, the subtle wordplay, and the deep emotion of the original voice. For many bible enthusiasts, reading the Old Testament in translation feels exactly […]

Biblical Hebrew Courses: How To Choose The Right Program (and Start)

Biblical Hebrew Courses: How To Choose The Right Program (and...

Learning Biblical Hebrew is a wonderful way to deepen your connection to Scripture. Reading the Bible in its original language can reveal shades of meaning that don’t always come through in translation, helping familiar passages feel new again. If you’ve started looking for a Biblical Hebrew course, you’ve probably noticed there are plenty of options […]

The God Who Comes In The Heat

The God Who Comes In The Heat

There are chapters in the Bible that are so familiar that we almost stop expecting them to surprise us. Genesis 18 is certainly one of them: Abraham sitting at the entrance of his tent, three mysterious visitors appearing before him, the hurried preparation of the meal, Sarah listening from behind the tent door, and finally […]

Biblical Hebrew Alphabet: Letters, Sounds, And How To Start Reading Scripture

Biblical Hebrew Alphabet: Letters, Sounds, And How To Start Reading...

Most people experience the Bible through translation. While translations make Scripture accessible to millions, some of the richness of the original language is difficult to fully capture. Biblical Hebrew contains layers of meaning, word connections, and poetic nuances that often become less visible in English. Learning the Hebrew alphabet is the first step toward discovering […]

When God Has More To Say

When God Has More To Say

One of the greatest challenges in reading familiar biblical stories is that we know too much. We know where the story is going long before the biblical characters do; we know who will be born, who will inherit the promise, who will become the central figure of the next chapter, and because we know the […]

What Is Biblical Studies? (and Where Biblical Hebrew Fits In)

What Is Biblical Studies? (and Where Biblical Hebrew Fits In)

Biblical Studies is an academic field that explores the Bible in its original context, using a range of methods and perspectives instead of relying on any single approach. Most modern readers assume they understand the Bible because they can recognize the words on the page. But reading an English translation is not the same as […]

How To Learn Biblical Hebrew Effectively (without Getting Overwhelmed)

How To Learn Biblical Hebrew Effectively (without Getting...

Learning Biblical Hebrew can feel overwhelming at first. The unfamiliar alphabet, the right-to-left reading, and the vowel markings often make beginners feel like they are stepping into a completely different world. But Biblical Hebrew doesn’t have to feel intimidating. When approached step-by-step, it becomes much more accessible and rewarding than many people expect. More importantly, […]

The Night Abraham Complained To God

The Night Abraham Complained To God

When we think of Genesis 15, our minds almost instinctively travel to the stars. We picture Abraham standing beneath the magnificent Canaanite sky while God tells him to look toward heaven and count the stars, if he is able, before making one of the most breathtaking promises in the entire Bible: “So shall your descendants […]

How Many Letters Are In The Hebrew Alphabet? (plus Final Letters And Vowels)

How Many Letters Are In The Hebrew Alphabet? (plus Final Letters...

Ask anyone how many letters are in the Hebrew alphabet and you’ll hear the same answer: 22. That’s technically correct, but incomplete. The alphabet most people picture is missing key pieces that shape how Hebrew is actually read: final letter forms, a separate vowel system, and centuries of evolution that gave each letter its current […]

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