Hebrew Immersion Retreat in Israel | Dec 27–Jan 3 | Home Ulpan
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Hebrew Immersion
Retreat in Israel

Home Ulpan · December 27, 2026 – January 3, 2027 · Israel

For intermediate & advanced Hebrew learners who want to truly live the language — inside a warm, authentic Israeli family home.

The only program of its kind in the world: you learn Hebrew inside your teacher's home, surrounded by real Israeli family life — Shabbat, breakfast, conversations, laughter — all in Hebrew, all day long.

Investment ₪10,000 Full week · Max. 6 participants

Claim My Spot — Only 6 Places Left ↗
📅 1 full week 🏡 Israeli family home 👥 Max. 6 participants 🌍 International group 🎓 Intermediate – Advanced
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Sound familiar?

You've been studying Hebrew for years. You know the words. But the moment you open your mouth with an Israeli — they switch to English. Your Hebrew stays frozen. This retreat exists to fix exactly that.

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Israelis have no patience for Hebrew learners and immediately switch to English

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You understand textbook Hebrew but real spoken Israeli Hebrew feels out of reach

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You've never experienced the language inside its natural cultural context

The Home Ulpan difference

Why this retreat is unique in the world

Hebrew class

You live inside Hebrew

You don't come to a classroom — you move into your teacher's Israeli home. Hebrew surrounds you all day, naturally. At the breakfast table, during workshops, during Shabbat — always in Hebrew.

Garden conversation

Real conversation, finally

Here, everyone speaks Hebrew with you — patiently, warmly, without switching to English. 3 hours of classes every morning, workshops every afternoon. This is what you've been missing.

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Shabbat & Israeli culture

Kiddush, Friday evening, Israeli breakfast — you experience Israel from the inside, not as a tourist.

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Truly intimate — max. 6

Only 6 participants maximum. Every person gets real attention, real conversation, real progress.

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International community

English and French speakers from across the world, united by one language.

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25+ years of expertise

Home Ulpan has been perfecting immersive Hebrew teaching since 1999.


What's included

One price, total clarity

Included ✓

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Accommodation in an authentic Israeli family home
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Israeli breakfast every weekday morning (Sun–Thu)
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Dinner every weekday evening (Sun–Thu)
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Friday evening dinner — Shabbat table
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Saturday lunch — Shabbat midday meal
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Shabbat Kiddush & Friday evening experience
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3 hours of Hebrew classes every morning
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Afternoon immersion workshops, daily
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Evening cultural activities in Hebrew
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All-day Hebrew conversation environment
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25+ years of Home Ulpan teaching expertise

Not included

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Lunches (great cafés and restaurants nearby)
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Flights & transport to Israel

Daily schedule

A full day of living in Hebrew

Morning — Hebrew classes

09:00–09:30
Israeli breakfast together — the day starts in Hebrew
09:30–11:00
Hebrew classes — conversation, listening comprehension, reading, everyday vocabulary
11:00–11:30
Break ☕
11:30–13:00
Hebrew classes continue — living Hebrew in a natural context

Afternoon — free time & rest

13:00–18:00
Free afternoon — rest, explore the area, lunch at a nearby café, review Hebrew, enjoy the garden or the neighbourhood

Evening — activities & culture

18:00–19:30
Evening activity in Hebrew — karaoke, movie night, theater workshop, board games & more
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Dinner together — conversation in Hebrew around the table 🍽
🎤 Israeli songs karaoke
🎬 Hebrew movie night
🎭 Theater workshop in Hebrew
🎲 Board games in Hebrew
💡 Hebrew quizzes & games
✏ Creative writing workshop
🗣 Israeli culture discussions

Life at Home Ulpan

Real moments, real Hebrew

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Real results

What Home Ulpan students say

Real people. Real results. Real Hebrew.

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"I skipped one whole year of Hebrew at university after just 3 weeks with Shlomit. The results far exceeded what I thought possible."

Edi Johnson — USA
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"I learned to write Hebrew in 3 days. I am actually talking Hebrew now — and understand so much more than before."

Jessy Magel — USA / Germany
Samuel review
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"I was part of the family's real life in Israel — singing, eating, celebrating holidays, playing games. I improved my Hebrew skills in a short time. Very very special is the Israeli food — everything is delicious."

Samuel H — Germany
Read Samuel's full story →

The spirit of the retreat

More than a language course

This retreat is for people who love Hebrew, love Israel, and are ready to step fully inside the language — not just study it.

It is an invitation to enter an Israeli home, speak Hebrew naturally, laugh, share breakfast, create memories, and experience Israel through real human connection.

This is not a course you take. It's a week that changes how you feel about Hebrew — and about Israel — forever.

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Intermediate or advanced Hebrew level required. Maximum 6 participants — this is an intimate, personal experience. Spots are first come, first served.

Mylene Hebrew teacher Israel

Your teacher

Mylene — Hebrew teacher since 2004

Over 20 years of experience teaching Hebrew with joy, patience and a deep love for the language. Hundreds of students. One home. Endless conversations in Hebrew.

Meet Mylene →

⚡ Only 6 spots available — December 27, 2026 – January 3, 2027

Ready to live your Hebrew?

December 27, 2026 – January 3, 2027 · Israel · Home Ulpan

One week that will change how you feel about Hebrew — forever.

₪10,000 full week · max. 6 participants
Yes, I Want This Experience ↗

Questions? shlomit@homeulpan.com · +972-5-23703196

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