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You can fulfill your language requirement at the College of Charleston with Modern Hebrew, a fascinating language.

For information, contact:
Enid Idelsohn
phone: 843.953.5682
e-mail: idelsohne@cofc.edu

  • The original language of the Old Testament
  • Was it the language of Adam and Eve?
  • The language of Kaballah and medieval alchemy
  • A modern language in a modern culture
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Learning Hebrew, as opposed to the more common languages, sets you apart from the crowd when you enter the job market.

You will also learn about the history and culture of Hebrew-speaking people, and have the chance to study abroad in Israel or Jordan. Immerse yourself in the culture by immersing yourself in the language.

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 Minor in Jewish Studies

Jewish studies focuses on the religion, history, philosophy, and literature of Judiaism. Minoring in Jewish Studies allows students to greater appreciate the diversity within the Western tradition. Understanding such diversity fosters a deeper and more self-conscious appreciation of one's own traditions.