ulpan

[ ool-pahn, ool-pahn ]

noun

, plural ul·pa·nim [ool-pah-, neem].

1. an institute or school for intensive study of Hebrew, especially by immigrants to Israel.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ulpan¹

1945–50; < Modern Hebrew: literally, instruction < Aramaic ūlpān

Example Sentences

Kostsewa, the director of Ulpan Etzion, who has handled thousands of new migrants and promoted Aliyah in Australia and the United States, is straight-forward about the difficulties.

From Reuters

Many young graduates and professionals arriving for the first time head straight for Ulpan Etzion in Jerusalem, the original residential school and absorption center that has taught Hebrew to tens of thousands of arrivees since 1949.

From Reuters

His books included “Ulpan: How to Learn Hebrew in a Hurry!”

From Washington Post

The students on his tours want terms they can use in everyday life; many are dropouts from ulpan, the immersion classes that are free for new immigrants.

From New York Times