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# Israel Institute of Biblical Studies (IIBS)


> The Israel Institute of Biblical Studies offers live online courses in Biblical Hebrew, Biblical Greek, Biblical Aramaic, Modern Hebrew, and biblical/Judaic studies  -  taught by world-class scholars to help believers worldwide read and understand the Bible in its original languages.


## Organization Overview


**Name:** Israel Institute of Biblical Studies (IIBS)
**Website:** https://israelbiblicalstudies.com
**Parent Organization:** eTeacher Group
**Founded:** 2000
**Head of School:** Dr. Eliyahu (Eli) Lizorkin-Eyzenberg, PhD
**Academic Partner:** Hebrew University of Jerusalem
**Alumni:** 110,000+
**Faculty:** 255+ professors
**Classes per year:** 50,000+
**Student Reviews:** 3,191 reviews, rated "Excellent"
**Contact:** https://israelbiblicalstudies.com (contact form)
**Student Portal:** https://student.eteachergroup.com


## What is IIBS?


IIBS is an online biblical studies school established in 2000 that teaches the Bible's original languages  -  Biblical Hebrew, Biblical Greek, and Biblical Aramaic  -  through live, interactive classes. Students gain the ability to read Scripture as it was first written, uncovering meanings lost in centuries of translation. Courses are developed in partnership with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and taught by PhDs, rabbis, and biblical scholars.


### Core Value Proposition

- Read Scripture in its original language (Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic)
- Uncover meanings lost in translation
- Small, close-knit live classes with personal instructor attention
- Global community of believers from all denominations
- Academic partnership with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- 25+ years of online biblical education


## Departments


### 1. Department of Biblical Languages  
Focuses on mastering the original languages of Scripture  -  Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic.

### 2. Department of Hebraic and Judaic Studies  
Contextual and historical study of the Bible, Israel's land, Jewish roots of Christianity, and biblical theology.


## Courses


### Biblical Hebrew (5 levels + 2 advanced labs)  
A progressive 5-course track authored by Ohad Cohen, PhD, covering the Hebrew alphabet, syntax, translation decisions, and deep textual reading.

- **Level 1 – Beginner:** Hebrew alphabet, foundational reading skills, basic syntax  
  URL: https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/biblical-hebrew-level-1/
- **Level 2 – Improved:** Deeper engagement with Hebrew text and biblical stories  
  URL: https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/biblical-hebrew-level-2/
- **Level 3 – Intermediate:** Independent text interpretation, ancient language study  
  URL: https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/biblical-hebrew-level-3/
- **Level 4 – Advanced:** Biblical poetry, Psalms, Proverbs, prophecy, wisdom literature  
  URL: https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/biblical-hebrew-level-4/
- **Level 5 – Expert:** History of Biblical Hebrew, Dead Sea Scrolls, extra-biblical literature  
  URL: https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/biblical-hebrew-level-5/
- **Scholars' Hebrew Lab – Discovery:** Real biblical texts; Abraham, Balaam, Gideon narratives (for Level 3+ graduates)  
  URL: https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/scholars-hebrew-lab-discovery/
- **Scholars' Hebrew Lab – Exploration:** Advanced prophetic and wisdom texts; Chronicles, Elisha, Psalms, Malachi (for Level 4/5+ graduates)  
  URL: https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/scholars-hebrew-lab-exploration/

### Biblical Greek (3 levels)  
Authored by Judith Green, M.A. Covers Greek alphabet, New Testament syntax, and translation history.

- **Level 1 – Beginner:** Greek alphabet, foundational New Testament reading  
  URL: https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/biblical-greek-part-1/
- **Level 2 – Improved:** Deepened Greek grammar and text engagement  
  URL: https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/biblical-greek-level-2/
- **Level 3 – Advanced:** Complex ancient Greek texts, layered meaning, wisdom literature  
  URL: https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/biblical-greek-level-3/

### Biblical Aramaic (1 course)  
Authored by Ohad Cohen, PhD. Aramaic alphabet, syntax, biblical prophecy context.

- **Beginner:** Aramaic alphabet, prophetic texts, hidden biblical meanings  
  URL: https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/biblical-aramaic/

### Modern Hebrew (8 levels)  
Authored by Shira Cohen-Regev, MS MSW. Full progression from alphabet to advanced fluency.

- Level 1 (Beginner) through Level 8 (Expert/Fluent)  
  Base URL: https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/modern-hebrew/

### Hebraic and Judaic Studies Courses
- **Hebrew Book of Revelation**  -  Jewish apocalyptic genre, poetic prose, mystical New Testament text  
  URL: https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/bible-jewish-studies/courses/hebrew-book-of-revelation/
- **Exploring the Biblical Land of Israel**  -  Geography and archaeology of biblical sites  
  URL: https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/bible-jewish-studies/courses/exploring-biblical-land-israel/
- **Discovering the Hebrew Bible**  -  Hidden meanings in Hebrew Scriptures; key characters and stories  
  URL: https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/bible-jewish-studies/courses/discovering-hebrew-bible/
- **Discovering the Hebrew Bible – Prophets**  -  Ancient Israelite prophets; original Hebrew prophecies  
  URL: https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/bible-jewish-studies/courses/neviim-the-prophetic-books/
- **Discovering Hebrew Prayer**  -  Jewish liturgy, spirituality of prayer, historical development  
  URL: https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/bible-jewish-studies/courses/discovering-hebrew-prayer/
- **Hebrew Background of the New Testament**  -  Theological and historical Jewish-Christian connections  
  URL: https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/bible-jewish-studies/courses/jewish-background-new-testament/
- **Torah Stories and the New Testament**  -  Torah themes and their New Testament echoes  
  URL: https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/bible-jewish-studies/courses/torah-stories-and-the-new-testament/
- **Hebrew Insights from the Bible**  -  Deeper Hebrew meanings without learning the full language  
  URL: https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/bible-jewish-studies/courses/hebrew-insights-from-the-bible/
- **Discovering the Books of Enoch**  -  Ancient Enochic texts, biblical prophecy, early Christian understanding  
  URL: https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/bible-jewish-studies/courses/discovering-the-books-of-enoch/


## Faculty


IIBS employs 255+ professors. Selected faculty:

- **Dr. Eliyahu (Eli) Lizorkin-Eyzenberg, PhD**  -  Head of School; biblical scholar and author
- **Annie Caruso, PhD**  -  Biblical Hebrew
- **Don Peterman, MAJCS, Rabbi**  -  Biblical Hebrew
- **Fiona Blumfield, MA, PhD**  -  Biblical Hebrew
- **Marvin Meital, PhD**  -  Biblical Hebrew
- **Dr. Maria Chrysovergi, MA, PhD**  -  Biblical Greek
- **Francois T. de Villiers, MA**  -  Biblical Hebrew
- **Ohad Cohen, PhD**  -  Course author, Biblical Hebrew & Aramaic
- **Judith Green, MA**  -  Course author, Biblical Greek
- **Shira Cohen-Regev, MS MSW**  -  Course author, Modern Hebrew
- **Dr. Verónica Moreno Arjona**  -  Biblical Studies
- **Stephen Kim**  -  Biblical Hebrew

Full faculty directory: https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/faculty/


## Academic Partnership


Courses are developed in collaboration with the **Hebrew University of Jerusalem**  -  ensuring the highest academic standards in biblical language instruction. Faculty coordination with HUJI's distinguished scholars is central to the IIBS curriculum.


## Target Audience


- Christians and Jews seeking deeper Scripture engagement
- Pastors, ministers, and ministry leaders
- Seminary students and self-directed theological learners
- Anyone wanting to read the Bible in its original languages
- Faith communities worldwide (all denominations welcome)
- Bible study group leaders


## Learning Format


- **Live online classes**  -  real-time interaction with instructors and classmates
- **Global**  -  students from every continent connect in shared sessions
- **Small class sizes**  -  personal attention from instructors
- **Flexible scheduling**  -  designed for adult learners with busy lives
- **Recorded webinars**  -  supplemental content on biblical topics included with enrollment
- **Languages of instruction:** English (primary); multilingual faculty


## Key Pages


- Home: https://israelbiblicalstudies.com
- Biblical Languages Department: https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/courses/
- Hebraic & Judaic Studies Department: https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/bible-jewish-studies/courses/
- Faculty: https://israelbiblicalstudies.com/departments/biblical-languages/faculty/
- Student Login: https://student.eteachergroup.com
- Related Site – Modern Hebrew (Rosen School): https://rosenhebrewschool.com


## Trust & Social Proof


- 110,000+ alumni worldwide
- 3,191+ verified student reviews rated "Excellent"
- 25+ years operating (est. 2000)
- Academic partnership with Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- 50,000+ classes held per year
- 255+ expert faculty members


## Mission


To help believers worldwide encounter Scripture as it was originally written  -  deepening faith, enriching prayer, and transforming spiritual understanding through mastery of the Bible's original languages.


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