High Impact Practices Student Showcase Spring 2026

Teaching Hebrew and Building Community

Teaching Hebrew and Building Community

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Course Code

LDR

Course Number

3950

Faculty/Instructor

Dr. Virginia Koch

Faculty/Instructor Email

Virginia.koch@ucf.edu

About the Author

Hi, my name is Eitan, and I’m a student at UCF. This semester, I had the opportunity to complete my service-learning hours at Temple Judea, where I helped teach Hebrew to younger students. I want to give a big thank you to my supervisor, Gaby Enser, for being so welcoming and supportive throughout the experience. She took the time to guide me, answer my questions, and make sure I felt comfortable in my role. I also appreciate everyone at Temple Judea for creating such a positive environment and allowing me to be part of their community. This experience meant a lot to me, and I’m grateful for everything I learned while working with the students and staff.

Abstract, Summary, or Creative Statement

My service-learning project took place at Temple Judea, where I assisted in teaching Hebrew to younger students. The purpose of my project was to support the learning environment by helping students build their language skills while also making lessons more engaging and approachable. Throughout my time there, I worked closely with students during lessons, helped them practice reading and pronunciation, and provided one-on-one support when they needed extra help. I also assisted the instructor in keeping the class organized and making sure students stayed focused and involved. One of the most important things I learned from this experience was how to communicate more effectively with younger students, especially when explaining concepts in a way that is simple and encouraging. I also learned the importance of patience, since every student learns at a different pace. Overall, this project helped me develop stronger leadership and communication skills while giving me the opportunity to make a positive impact in the classroom.

Keywords

Service; Hebrew

Teaching Hebrew and Building Community


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