Michal Strier

Professor Strier is amazing. Professor Strier makes it more than just a class, and it is a lot of fun (and includes baked goods and Professor Strier has created an amazing community for anyone interested in Hebrew and/or Israeli culture, both in and outside the classroom). It was a small class, which made it even better to learn Hebrew. The class becomes focussed on topics you are most interested in learning. If you want to learn to talk about sports, politics, or whatever it is you are interested in, you will get to do just that!

Professor Strier is amazing. Professor Strier makes it more than just a class, and it is a lot of fun (and includes baked goods and Professor Strier has created an amazing community for anyone interested in Hebrew and/or Israeli culture, both in and outside the classroom). It was a small class, which made it even better to learn He …Read more

MICHAL IS THE GOAT!!!! So sweet, super fun, and class content is largely self-directed. Emphasis is on grammar and writing, with board games, plays, songs, and research projects. Michal makes her classes feel like a family, and she's become a mother figure to me over the course of my time here. Anytime I'm missing home she invites us over to her house for home cooked Israeli dinners, and she also makes the best cakes and bedouin tea. Less focus on vocab acquisition than other language classes, but you'll learn a ton about Israeli culture and gain a wonderful community. Absolutely take a class with Michal if you get a chance!

MICHAL IS THE GOAT!!!! So sweet, super fun, and class content is largely self-directed. Emphasis is on grammar and writing, with board games, plays, songs, and research projects. Michal makes her classes feel like a family, and she's become a mother figure to me over the course of my time here. Anytime I'm missing home she invites us …Read more

Michal is the chillest teacher at Middlebury and is so beyond accommodating that she would do pretty much anything to make sure students are enjoying the classes. There are no homework or tests if you don't want there to be, and vice versa. This class has you as the captain of the ship.