Academic and cultural activities in the department are supported by the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, whose activities are primarily funded by a federal Title VI grant.

The Modern Hebrew Project, which produces tools for the study of Modern Hebrew language and linguistics, is currently in progress at the University of Texas Linguistics Research Center. This project is supported by the University of Texas Vision Plan and the College of Liberal Arts.

The materials available on this site are intended for use by the general public as well as UT students. While they may supplement any curriculum, the tutorials and other resources offered here work best within the framework of the curriculum developed at the University of Texas at Austin. Materials for Esther Raizen's Modern Hebrew for Beginners (UT Press, 2000, third reprint 2006), and Modern Hebrew for Intermediate Students (UT Press, 2001, third reprint 2006) are included in the Tutorials and Video Clips sections of this site (see left navigation bar).

While we do not provide technical support in conjunction with the site, we have included a page of Frequently Asked Questions and helpful hints. To enjoy the full functionality of the resources, you will need the RealPlayer, Quicktime, Shockwave, and Flash players, all available for free download. Links to the players will be provided on the relevant pages.

Not all content can be accessed in every format, because of the need to target specific learning strategies and because of the restrictions placed on the display of content using the Hebrew orthography. We hope, however, that you can find something on this site for your learning and access preferences.

Material on this site may be used, quoted, or linked to for educational purposes without prior permission, provided appropriate credit is given to Dr. Raizen and the University of Texas at Austin. Commercial use of this material or its duplication in any form are strictly prohibited.