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
What is את and how do we use it?
The Hebrew word אֶת - pronounced /et/ - doesn't have a translation in English, and that makes it one of the more difficult grammar points for Hebrew learners. It's a major part of Hebrew speech, though - you can't learn Hebrew without learning how to use את. So what...
3 Ways to Teach Hebrew with Pictures
I love to teach Hebrew in Hebrew, even to beginners. It’s not as hard as you might think - and that’s not to say it’s easy - but with pictures and drawings, body language and facial expressions, real artifacts and other supports, students can learn Hebrew with minimal...
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
Podcast Feature
Featured Guest on Kid World Citizen’s Language Latte Podcast to discuss strategies + pitfalls of teaching online
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.
15 Teachers to Follow
Included in Judaica In The Spotlight’s list of 15 Hebrew teachers to work with