[mellowami]

Looking for Hebrew language tutor. I have basic knowledge on reading, listening, and speaking. Am wanting to improve in conversational Hebrew.

[Franek]

I know there are some Jewish temples, so perhaps you could go along and ask (if you have not already)?

[PDLM]

Er, a Jewish "temple" would be a synagogue.

Try starting from the contact info here: http://www.jcc.org.hk/

[vmlinuz]

There are some vague plans for a conversational Hebrew course at the JCC at the moment - I'm down as a potential 'student'...

I don't have the details to hand, but if you drop me a line, mellowami, I can make sure I find out and let you know.

[tvrlover]

Originally Posted by PDLM

Er, a Jewish "temple" would be a synagogue.

thank you

I was about to blow....

[KnowItAll]

Just like a christian temple would be a church?

[vmlinuz]

Except for the minor point that a significant number of Jewish places of worship, particularly in the USA, are called temples by their communities. Personally, I think it's silly, verging on sacreligious, but it's actually an entirely valid word to use.

And synagogue, of course, is a Greek word, and therefore not necessarily appropriate either - the most correct terms would be [i]Bet Kenesset (Hebrew) or shul (Yiddish).

[Franek]

"temple" is the word my Jewish friend uses to describe his place of worship in Hong Kong. Apologies for any offence caused. I was just trying to be helpful.

[tvrlover]

no biggie, temple, synagogue etc.. all places to worship god

I learned something new today, as I always believed synagogue was the only appropriate word

[mellowami]

i know jcc had a course earlier this year. in september, i asked them again about a fall class, but they said they had no plans as of then. i'll be happy to hear any news about it if they offer it again this winter/coming spring.
thanks.