I’m T’helah Ben-Dan
Language Educator, Coach + Consultant
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Hebrew Learning
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I offer private lessons, group classes, and self-paced courses.
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Recent Blog Posts
Bite-Sized Hebrew Lesson #1 { htr series }
I recently told you about the Hebrew reading strategies I use to increase my vocabulary, comprehension, and overall Hebrew language skills. I figured, why not help you along by providing some short Hebrew quotes or verses that you can practice translating? Allow me to...
Kefar Parsha Quizzes – Parashat Behar & Parashat Bechukotai
The Kefar Parsha Quizzes for this week have been posted! We will be studying two Torah portions: Behar, which is in Vayikra [Wayikra] (Leviticus) chapter 25 vs 1 to chapter 26 vs 2, and Bechukotai, which is in Vayikra [Wayikra] (Leviticus) chapter 26 vs 3 to chapter...
About Me
I’m T’helah Ben-Dan, Founder + Director of The Kefar. I’ve worked in education since 2007, having the pleasure of teaching and coaching in both the US and Israel.
I founded The Kefar in 2012 to provide diverse Hebrew learning materials. I began teaching Hebrew online in 2015, while operating an in-person immersive Hebrew preschool to grade 1 program. After four years of teaching in both physical and virtual classrooms in the US and Israel, I transitioned fully into teaching Hebrew online. In 2017, I also began designing curricula for English and Hebrew language programs, and language consulting.
On a more personal note: I love to read; I’m a fantastic baker (cinnamon rolls and challah bread are my specialties); I’m learning Spanish with the goal of achieving advanced proficiency; and I enjoy leisure travel with family and friends.
Features + Achievements
Magazine Feature
Featured in Isha, a women’s magazine in Israel, for successes in teaching English
Certification
Classkick is a versatile platform that language teachers can leverage to create a wide variety of activities. As a Certified Classkick Coach, I train teachers on innovative ways to use Classkick in the online language classroom.
Podcast Feature
Featured Guest on Kid World Citizen’s Language Latte Podcast to discuss strategies + pitfalls of teaching online
15 Teachers to Follow
Included in Judaica In The Spotlight’s list of 15 Hebrew teachers to work with