Blend in, stand out
Learn the most practical, immersive, and modern Hebrew with our groundbreaking method that teaches you to speak Hebrew with more ease and confidence. Join us from anywhere in the world or learn with us in-person at our campus in the heart of Tel Aviv!
Our Method
Our method is based on three guiding principles that fall under the category of social-emotional learning
Real-Life Hebrew
Our lessons are built upon relevant, everyday dialogues that combine culture with language, lifestyle with art, and proper Hebrew with slang.
Real-Time Dynamics
Our classes are high-energy and rhythmic in order to create a fun environment for trial and error and boost participation.
Real Moments of Success
Our courses are designed to be a rewarding process so that you can build your speaking muscle and gain immediate value and confidence.
Our Hebrew Courses
Our 10-week in-person and online Hebrew lessons are offered at 11 levels that we divide into three tiers: Foundation, Flow, and Freedom. Whether you’re just starting out on your Hebrew journey or looking to gain more fluency, we’ve got a unique approach that will help you seriously boost your confidence.
Our Teachers
Our teachers come from diverse backgrounds (think actors, journalists, and musicians), and have all undergone extensive training in the Citizen Café teaching methodology.
You’ve got options
Online
Learn Hebrew online from anywhere in the world with live classes taught by our local teachers!
On-Campus
Join us IRL at our Tel Aviv campus with intimate class sizes and our amazing community of locals.
Trusted by the Best
A Word From Our Founder
What makes Citizen Café special?
Citizen Life
Our Students Span 30+ Countries
40+
Diverse Hebrew
Teachers
55
Classes Taught
Per Day
400+
Courses
offered a year
30K+
Hours of
Hebrew taught
The 5-Star Reviews Speak For Themselves
"What I like about Citizen Café is the focus on conversation and repetition. It feels like a safe space to practice all the new vocabulary I'm learning and gives me the confidence I need to speak more in public."
"Citizen Cafe has gone above and beyond my initial expectations. Seamlessly learning to speak, listen, and interpret a new language has made learning Hebrew not only fun but actually successful. I cannot recommend it highly enough. The teachers truly understand what it means to teach someone a new language"
"Citizen Cafe is some kind of magician, turning classroom learning into a dynamic environment to get excited about where I could find a voice in Hebrew too. It's truly a great experience."
"Citizen Café’s method has pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best way. It has given me the confidence to speak with my family, on the streets, and with new friends"
"My experience with Citizen Café - at first on Zoom and since recently also on-campus - has been mind-blowing..."
"When I found Citizen Café and saw how they not only taught Hebrew but focused on the culture of Tel Aviv, I knew this is where I wanted to study."
"Love the vibes and energy learning as a team as well as learning the real Telavivian language!"
"When you can understand Hebrew in a movie after just one semester you realize their method really works!"
"I've only started at Citizen Café and I'm already getting over my fear of speaking in front of people!"
"I love that I can do [the classes] on Zoom from my apartment in New York - it makes me feel so close to Israel even when I'm far away!"
"My experience studying Hebrew at Citizen Café was amazing. I’d never tried that way of learning and I was surprised by the results. Also, I loved attending Citizen because I got to spend a great time with [my teacher] Yaaley and my classmates."
"I had the best learning experience with Citizen Café. The course taught me how to speak like an Israeli... I use most of the phrases that I learn from them on a daily basis."
See for yourself
“For me, our method really transformed the way I think about language learning. I love the pace of our classes and the relevance of the material we teach.”
– Dani, Hebrew Teacher 
"I love teaching people from all over the world. I get to learn a lot about our students' professions, cultures and fields of interest."
– Yehonatan, Hebrew Teacher 
"While 'fun' is not a word usually associated with studying, it is one of our method's main guidelines. I love joking and playing around with our students during classes!"
– Yaaley, Hebrew Teacher 
"During classes I get to see our students struggling, challenging themselves and succeeding. It's such a great feeling, knowing I help people achieve their goals of learning Hebrew."
– Emily, Hebrew Teacher 