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Shelley Shloush Vanden Broucke
Born in: Israel.
Education: First degree in English and Education, Masters in English, teaching certificate in English. Currently completing Masters in Hebrew Language.
Shelly has been teaching Hebrew as a second language since 1991, in the Hebrew University, Melton Institute, Pardes Institute, David Yellin College, the Theological Institute and at Milah.
Teacher’s comment: “I think teaching can be very fulfilling. I try to remember that each class is a first time experience for the student sitting opposite me, and I strive as a teacher to approach it as if it’s the first time, with patience and
love”.
Student feedback: “Shelly is a really great teacher, very helpful, clear and patient. She takes time to check that everyone has understood the exercises we follow in class. A great learning experience, highly recommended”.
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Eilat Elkana Ben-Aron
Born in: Canada.
Education: First degree in Jewish History, Masters in Hebrew Language and Language Editing.
Eilat has been teaching Hebrew as a second language since 1993, at the Hebrew University and at Milah. She also lectures about Jerusalem and guides tours for Ulpan students.
Teacher’s comment: “I love the Hebrew language. It is very fulfilling to see how the students progress and witnessing their own sense of accomplishment when they do so. Everyone learns Hebrew differently – it is my job to adapt myself to the needs of the individual and to find the right method each time”.
Student feedback: “Eilat is an excellent teacher!”
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Gershon Lanzberg
Born in: Israel.
Education: Certificate in Copy Editing and a Masters degree in Hebrew language from the Hebrew University. Gershon has been teaching Hebrew as a second language since 2003, at the Hebrew University and at Milah.
Teacher’s comment: ”I regard teaching Hebrew as a mission that is incredibly satisfying, and hope to impart a love of the language to all my students”.
Student feedback: “This class was excellent. The material was both interesting and challenging”.
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Dana Spektor
Born in: Israel.
Education: First degree in the Origins of Theatre and Hebrew Literature, Masters degree in Hebrew Literature. Qualified to teach Hebrew literature at High school level, qualified to teach Hebrew as a second language.
Dana has been teaching Hebrew as a second language since 1995, at the Hebrew University and Milah.
Teacher’s comment: “My aim is to teach Hebrew as an integral part of Israeli culture, and to teach it with happiness”.
Student feedback: “I could follow Dana better than all the Ulpan teachers I have had in the past, she speaks slowly and clearly enough for us to understand. Great!”
“I loved studying at Milah, it was the best Ulpan I have ever studied at in Israel. Dana was great, the classes were always interesting and never long enough! I feel like I have learnt a lot and am only sorry that I cannot continue my studies with you in the near future”.
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Rachel Peretz Wagner
Born in: Israel.
Education: First degree in French Literature and English linguistics, Masters in German Literature. Rachel has been teaching Hebrew as a second language since 1998, in the Jewish History and Culture Department at the University of Munich, Hebrew University and at Milah.
Teacher’s comment: ”I love working with people, and enjoy seeing the progress that the students make. Through teaching Hebrew at Milah I can really enjoy teaching about our culture, in an open atmosphere which respects other cultures”.
Student feedback: ”Rachel did great work in dealing with broad and sensitive subjects in class and created a warm atmosphere in the classroom in which students could take chances, and be successful”.
“Rachel is a very good teacher. You can see she has a lot of experience in teaching and because of this I learnt a lot of grammar from her, and found her style to be very clear. She really knows the source of the language and wasn’t afraid to explain it to us, even though we were only level Gimmel”.
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Ronit Cohen
Born in: Jerusalem (Israel).
Education: First degree in Education and Hebrew Language and qualified to teach Hebrew as a second language. Studying for a Masters in Hebrew Editing.
Ronit has been teaching Hebrew as a second language since 2006, at the Hebrew University and at Milah.
Teacher’s comment: “My love for teaching Hebrew began when I taught new immigrant soldiers in the Army. Teaching the Hebrew language is something I enjoy, particularly as I view it as a means to connect students to Israeli culture. I enjoy meeting people from all over the world and crossing cultural and linguistic boundaries”.
Student feedback: “One of the best teachers I have ever studied with, and I’ve been in a few ulpanim…”
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Michal Ashkenazi
Born in: Israel.
Student feedback: “Michal was a great teacher, everyone enjoyed her classes. She teaches in such an interesting way that it was a pleasure to just come to listen to her, you learn without realising it. I really felt that I got a lot from her classes”.
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Tami Chayat- Shapira
Born in: Israel.
Student feedback: “I am very glad that I chose to study at Milah. Tami is great and made me feel good in the class. Tami is an excellent teacher”.
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Nomi Drachinsky
Born in: Moscow, immigrated to Israel in 1985.
Education: MA in History. Currently studying for a Masters degree in Hebrew Language.
Neomi has been teaching Hebrew as a second language since 2003 at the Hebrew University, and at MILAH.
Teacher’s comment: “Teaching Hebrew in Jerusalem, in a special place like Milah where students are interesting and diverse, is a unique experience that constantly reminds me how special both my language and my city are, and that my work is not just work, but life itself”.
Student feedback: “Nomi is an excellent teacher!”
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Yonat Moalem
Born in: Israel.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Talmud, Jewish History and Masters and teaching certificate in Talmud.
Yonat has been teaching Hebrew as a second language since 2006 at the Hebrew University, Young Judea and at MILAH.
Teacher’s comment: “I am happy to always be teaching new things to my students and to learn from them as well”.
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Shlomit Hazani
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Sharon Peleg-Sheffer
Born in: Israel to parents from the U.S and Belgium.
Education: Sharon began her studies in the Acting studio Nissan Nativ. After two years of intensive studying and performing she took some time out and began to study at the Hebrew University. She completed a B.A in Jewish philosophy and History along with the studies for the certificate of teaching Hebrew as a foreign Language.
Sharon has been teaching Hebrew since 2006 in the Hebrew University, Netzer Olami movement, Excellence college, Ramah, Young Judea and is teaching in Milah since 2010.
Teacher’s comment: I love teaching, especially in Milah since the students are all interesting people from different backgrounds. I feel their appreciation constantly and it warms my heart. I think the method which we teach in is proving itself. I feel very fortunate to be teaching the most beautiful and holly language in the world. It is unnecessary to mention that the whole world is a stage and we are all actors.
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Avishag Rosenberg
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Inbal Blass
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Yanna Levy
Born in: Ukraine.
Education: First degree in International relations and in Islam and Middle East studies, Masters in Special Education. I have been teaching Hebrew as a second language since 2007.
Teacher’s comment: I love Hebrew and love teaching Hebrew, l get the chance to meet people from all over the world and to expose them to a new language and to a new culture. l love to teach and to learn from each one of my students.
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Liron Afek
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Ketty Ben-Yaish
Born in: Hadera (Israel).
Education: BA in Psychology and Hebrew language Hebrew University.
Ketty has been teaching Hebrew as a second language since 2008 at the Hebrew University, and at MILAH.
Teacher’s comments: Ulpan Milah allows me to deal with my favorite language, meet people from around the world, teach them and learn them on a daily basis. My friends always tell me I’m the only person they know, (Except Hugh Hefner maybe) who goes to work every day with a huge smile  .
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Elisheva Rubin
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