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Yoel Halevi is an academic and educator, specializing in Biblical Hebrew, Biblical Studies, and History at Hebrew in Israel, an Israel-based school committed to making the Hebrew Bible accessible to individuals of all backgrounds. With a bachelor’s degree in History and Biblical Studies from The Open University of Israel and advanced studies in the Bible and its world at Haifa University (M.A), Yoel has cultivated a profound expertise in the Hebrew Bible.

His academic journey includes significant contributions to research on the Dead Sea Scrolls as a member of the international SQE team at Haifa University (https://www.qumranica.org/blog/?page_id=533). This extensive background underpins his years-long dedication to teaching, where he offers a wide range of courses focusing on Biblical Hebrew and the historical context of the Bible.

Born in Israel to British Sephardic parents, Yoel’s deep-rooted connection to Hebrew and Jewish culture began in childhood through the Israeli education system and continued through his years of study at Yeshivah. He also served as a combat soldier in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) until an injury led to his reassignment to an administrative role, where he managed and supported hundreds of soldiers.

Through his work at Hebrew in Israel, Yoel provides not only in-depth courses but also a wealth of resources including blog posts and recorded lectures on topics such as Biblical Hebrew, ancient history, and biblical culture. His international teaching experience has equipped him to help students from diverse faiths and backgrounds understand and appreciate the Hebrew Bible from both linguistic and cultural perspectives.