Warsaw Ulpan – Hebrew Summer School 2026

The second edition of the international Hebrew summer school, Warsaw Ulpan 2026 – Hebrew Summer School, took place from July 5–17, 2026. It was organized by the Department of Hebrew Studies at the Faculty of Asian and African Cultures at the University of Warsaw. The event received financial support from the Faculty of Cultural and Academic Excellence at the University of Warsaw as part of the Teaching Excellence Fund.

The summer school, attended by 35 people from eight countries, comprised three groups, each of which completed 60 hours of language classes. The intensive Hebrew language course was led by teachers from the Department of Hebrew Studies and native speakers, providing participants with the opportunity to learn in direct contact with the language and culture. Furthermore, participants participated in the afternoon Jewish Warsaw Program – a series of meetings, walks, and additional activities in Hebrew that allowed them to combine language learning with learning about the history, heritage, and contemporary Jewish life in Warsaw.

The closing graduation ceremony was attended by Professor Agata Bareja-Starzyńska, Dean of the Faculty of Asian and African Cultures at the University of Warsaw, who presented the graduates with certificates confirming completion of Warsaw Ulpan 2026. The ceremony marked the culmination of two weeks of intensive teaching and provided a platform for summarizing learning outcomes, exchanging experiences, and emphasizing the importance of the international summer school for the development of linguistic competences and intercultural dialogue.

The Warsaw Ulpan – Hebrew Summer School contributes to increasing the visibility of the Faculty of Asian and African Cultures at the University of Warsaw in the international community, strengthening its recognition as a leading center for Hebrew language teaching in Europe. At the same time, the project contributes to the development of the University of Warsaw as a key center for Jewish studies in the Central and Eastern European region.