The classes at WUJS are very good. Your first semester you are required to take a Hebrew Ulpan (about 25 hours a week), five other classes and an independent study. The independent study is a great opportunity because you can choose to study almost any topic. Your second semester you are not required to do as much academically because you are expected to be looking for a job. Usually WUJS offers three levels of Hebrew Ulpan, and has a reputation for excellent Hebrew classes. The classes concentrate on practical topics in modern Hebrew. The teachers are well experienced in teaching visitors and new immigrants. They don't lecture or concentrate on memorization of new vocabulary words. Often they use games to get students involved in what they are learning. Sometimes the teacher begins a discussion about Israeli society, something everyone seems to have an opinion on. So in Hebrew class you can learn about religous and secular Israelis, the West Bank, the army, and Yordim (Israelis who leave Israel). Friday classes end early and the teachers try to incorporate an extra game or have students bring in snacks. The other classes cover Israeli history, Israeli politics, and Judaism. Classes that might be offered while you are at WUJS could include:Through the Looking Glass - How Jews represent themselves in literature, film, and music; Who's Who in the Middle East - Getting to know the political leaders in the Middle East; Perspectives on Israeli democracy - Israel wrestles with its role as a democratic nation; Hebrew Literature - In Hebrew with lots of translation help from the teacher; Contemporary Issues in Halacha - What ancient Jewish laws have to say about our lives today; and The First 50 Years - Looking at the major events in modern Israeli history.