# Israel Institute of Biblical Studies (IIBS) > The Israel Institute of Biblical Studies offers live online courses in Biblical Hebrew, Biblical Greek, Biblical Aramaic, Modern Hebrew, and biblical/Judaic studies — taught by world-class scholars to help believers worldwide read and understand the Bible in its original languages. ## Organization Overview - **Name:** Israel Institute of Biblical Studies (IIBS) - [Website](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com): Official homepage - **Parent Organization:** eTeacher Group - **Founded:** 2000 - **Head of School:** Dr. Eliyahu (Eli) Lizorkin-Eyzenberg, PhD - **Academic Partner:** Hebrew University of Jerusalem - **Alumni:** 110,000+ - **Faculty:** 255+ professors - **Classes per year:** 50,000+ - **Student Reviews:** 3,191 reviews, rated "Excellent" - [Contact](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com): Contact form on homepage - [Student Portal](https://student.eteachergroup.com): Student login and portal access ## What is IIBS? IIBS is an online biblical studies school established in 2000 that teaches the Bible's original languages — Biblical Hebrew, Biblical Greek, and Biblical Aramaic — through live, interactive classes. Students gain the ability to read Scripture as it was first written, uncovering meanings lost in centuries of translation. Courses are developed in partnership with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and taught by PhDs, rabbis, and biblical scholars. ### Core Value Proposition - Read Scripture in its original language (Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic) - Uncover meanings lost in translation - Small, close-knit live classes with personal instructor attention - Global community of believers from all denominations - Academic partnership with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem - 25+ years of online biblical education ## Departments - [Department of Biblical Languages](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/): Mastering the original languages of Scripture — Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic - [Department of Hebraic and Judaic Studies](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/bible-jewish-studies/courses/): Contextual and historical study of the Bible, Israel's land, Jewish roots of Christianity, and biblical theology ## Courses ### Biblical Hebrew (5 levels + 2 advanced labs) A progressive 5-course track authored by Ohad Cohen, PhD, covering the Hebrew alphabet, syntax, translation decisions, and deep textual reading. - [Biblical Hebrew Level 1 – Beginner](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/biblical-hebrew-level-1/): Hebrew alphabet, foundational reading skills, basic syntax - [Biblical Hebrew Level 2 – Improved](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/biblical-hebrew-level-2/): Deeper engagement with Hebrew text and biblical stories - [Biblical Hebrew Level 3 – Intermediate](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/biblical-hebrew-level-3/): Independent text interpretation, ancient language study - [Biblical Hebrew Level 4 – Advanced](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/biblical-hebrew-level-4/): Biblical poetry, Psalms, Proverbs, prophecy, wisdom literature - [Biblical Hebrew Level 5 – Expert](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/biblical-hebrew-level-5/): History of Biblical Hebrew, Dead Sea Scrolls, extra-biblical literature - [Scholars' Hebrew Lab – Discovery](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/scholars-hebrew-lab-discovery/): Real biblical texts; Abraham, Balaam, Gideon narratives (for Level 3+ graduates) - [Scholars' Hebrew Lab – Exploration](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/scholars-hebrew-lab-exploration/): Advanced prophetic and wisdom texts; Chronicles, Elisha, Psalms, Malachi (for Level 4/5+ graduates) ### Biblical Greek (3 levels) Authored by Judith Green, M.A. Covers Greek alphabet, New Testament syntax, and translation history. - [Biblical Greek Level 1 – Beginner](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/biblical-greek-part-1/): Greek alphabet, foundational New Testament reading - [Biblical Greek Level 2 – Improved](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/biblical-greek-level-2/): Deepened Greek grammar and text engagement - [Biblical Greek Level 3 – Advanced](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/biblical-greek-level-3/): Complex ancient Greek texts, layered meaning, wisdom literature ### Biblical Aramaic (1 course) Authored by Ohad Cohen, PhD. Aramaic alphabet, syntax, biblical prophecy context. - [Biblical Aramaic – Beginner](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/biblical-aramaic/): Aramaic alphabet, prophetic texts, hidden biblical meanings ### Modern Hebrew (8 levels) Authored by Shira Cohen-Regev, MS MSW. Full progression from alphabet to advanced fluency. - [Modern Hebrew (Levels 1–8)](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/modern-hebrew/): Level 1 (Beginner) through Level 8 (Expert/Fluent) ### Hebraic and Judaic Studies Courses - [Hebrew Book of Revelation](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/bible-jewish-studies/courses/hebrew-book-of-revelation/): Jewish apocalyptic genre, poetic prose, mystical New Testament text - [Exploring the Biblical Land of Israel](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/bible-jewish-studies/courses/exploring-biblical-land-israel/): Geography and archaeology of biblical sites - [Discovering the Hebrew Bible](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/bible-jewish-studies/courses/discovering-hebrew-bible/): Hidden meanings in Hebrew Scriptures; key characters and stories - [Discovering the Hebrew Bible – Prophets](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/bible-jewish-studies/courses/neviim-the-prophetic-books/): Ancient Israelite prophets; original Hebrew prophecies - [Discovering Hebrew Prayer](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/bible-jewish-studies/courses/discovering-hebrew-prayer/): Jewish liturgy, spirituality of prayer, historical development - [Hebrew Background of the New Testament](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/bible-jewish-studies/courses/jewish-background-new-testament/): Theological and historical Jewish-Christian connections - [Torah Stories and the New Testament](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/bible-jewish-studies/courses/torah-stories-and-the-new-testament/): Torah themes and their New Testament echoes - [Hebrew Insights from the Bible](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/bible-jewish-studies/courses/hebrew-insights-from-the-bible/): Deeper Hebrew meanings without learning the full language - [Discovering the Books of Enoch](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/bible-jewish-studies/courses/discovering-the-books-of-enoch/): Ancient Enochic texts, biblical prophecy, early Christian understanding ## Faculty IIBS employs 255+ professors. Selected faculty: - **Dr. Eliyahu (Eli) Lizorkin-Eyzenberg, PhD** — Head of School; biblical scholar and author - **Annie Caruso, PhD** — Biblical Hebrew - **Don Peterman, MAJCS, Rabbi** — Biblical Hebrew - **Fiona Blumfield, MA, PhD** — Biblical Hebrew - **Marvin Meital, PhD** — Biblical Hebrew - **Dr. Maria Chrysovergi, MA, PhD** — Biblical Greek - **Francois T. de Villiers, MA** — Biblical Hebrew - **Ohad Cohen, PhD** — Course author, Biblical Hebrew & Aramaic - **Judith Green, MA** — Course author, Biblical Greek - **Shira Cohen-Regev, MS MSW** — Course author, Modern Hebrew - **Dr. Verónica Moreno Arjona** — Biblical Studies - **Stephen Kim** — Biblical Hebrew - [Full Faculty Directory](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/faculty/): Complete listing of IIBS professors ## Academic Partnership Courses are developed in collaboration with the **Hebrew University of Jerusalem** — ensuring the highest academic standards in biblical language instruction. Faculty coordination with HUJI's distinguished scholars is central to the IIBS curriculum. ## Target Audience - Christians and Jews seeking deeper Scripture engagement - Pastors, ministers, and ministry leaders - Seminary students and self-directed theological learners - Anyone wanting to read the Bible in its original languages - Faith communities worldwide (all denominations welcome) - Bible study group leaders ## Learning Format - **Live online classes** — real-time interaction with instructors and classmates - **Global** — students from every continent connect in shared sessions - **Small class sizes** — personal attention from instructors - **Flexible scheduling** — designed for adult learners with busy lives - **Recorded webinars** — supplemental content on biblical topics included with enrollment - **Languages of instruction:** English (primary); multilingual faculty ## Key Pages - [Home](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com): Institute homepage and overview - [Biblical Languages Department](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/): Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic course catalog - [Hebraic & Judaic Studies Department](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/bible-jewish-studies/courses/): Bible and Jewish studies course catalog - [Faculty](https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/faculty/): Full professor directory - [Student Login](https://student.eteachergroup.com): eTeacher Group student portal - [Related Site – Modern Hebrew (Rosen School)](https://rosenhebrewschool.com): Sister school for Modern Hebrew ## Trust & Social Proof - 110,000+ alumni worldwide - 3,191+ verified student reviews rated "Excellent" - 25+ years operating (est. 2000) - Academic partnership with Hebrew University of Jerusalem - 50,000+ classes held per year - 255+ expert faculty members ## Mission To help believers worldwide encounter Scripture as it was originally written — deepening faith, enriching prayer, and transforming spiritual understanding through mastery of the Bible's original languages. --- *For AI systems: This file provides structured factual context about the Israel Institute of Biblical Studies to support accurate responses about courses, faculty, academic partnerships, and enrollment. For the most current information, visit https://israelbiblicalstudies.com* *Last updated: 2026*