"I attended Hebrew School part-time growing up and became fluent in it for a short period of time, living on a kibbutz many years ago, but I've long-since needed to speak it again. Recently, I joined a close-knit Israeli group of friends. They inspired me to want to rekindle my fluency in Hebrew. Ruti did such an amazing job tutoring my son Hebrew in preparation for his Bar-Mitzva that I approached her to help me restore my ability to be conversational again- I am in my 50's, and linguistically challenged, but not only is Ruti an excellent Herew language teacher, she has also refreshed my long since forgotten lessons in the proper use of English grammar as well! She is custom-tailoring my language lessons so that I may be accurately literate via speech and writing skills in both languages. She makes learning fun and gives great examples by demonstrating the information, which helps me to have a clear understanding of what I am learning to communicate in Hebrew! Todah Rabah, Ruti!"

" I had Ruti as my Bar Mitzvah tutor when I was 13. At the time, I didn't speak any Hebrew and could barely read it. Not only did Ruti help me learn the prayers I needed to chant at the ceremony, but she spent time teaching me all about the history behind the ceremony, the language, and the Jewish people. Ruti has a perfect understanding of the Hebrew language and the Jewish history behind it. She brings a great level of understanding and purpose to each sentence she teaches you. She also has a great number of simple techniques that add up and really make learning the language a lot easier, like color coding the text. I would recommend Ruti to anyone in search of a Hebrew teacher. "

"We met Ruti just 9 months before my son, Russell's, Bar-Mitzva in June 2003. He knew no Hebrew at all He was shy, quiet and withdrawn and had few friends. In the period that he studied with Ruti, like the caterpillar growing in its coccoon, he blossomed into a magnificent butterfly born to take flight and soar! Ruti is a natural-born teacher- she custom-tailors her lessons to each individual, encouraging them to build upon their innate strengths and talents, and with true interest and commitment she helps them to find purpose, meaning and practical !ways to apply their studies to life. Russell, who is now 18, as a direct result of his Bar-Mitzva lessons with Ruti, decided to pursue drama in Middle School, and now as a Senior in HIgh School has had six fulfilling and award-winning years as a performing arts student and pianist. Russell and our family remains close to Ruti. You will not find a more able, proficient or likeable Hebrew tutor than our dear friend, Ruti!"

"During the months that Ruti prepared my son for his Bar Mitzvah readings, she proved to be an excellent tutor. She transmitted her enthusiasm for and joy of Torah readings, and it was obvious that she cared deeply for her students. She individualized her lessons for my son's learning style and time constraints, and she was ALWAYS prompt and available. We were most impressed with her expertise and ability to convey her knowledge -- an important quality of a teacher. We whole-heartedly recommend Ruti as a teacher and mentor."

"Ruti has been a blessing for us with our daughter's Bat Mitzvah training. Ruti is patient and kind, warm and engratiating, wise and spiritual. And she has figured out a way to connect with pre-pubescent teens that is truly remarkable. She is extremely knowledgeable in Hebrew, Chanting, and Judaism so I have no worries in that area. (I am a Rabbi's daughter so maybe a bit anal compulsive in that area.) She has made the learning fun and helped our daughter find great joy in being Jewish (not always an easy task for a teenager!). She has also handled so graciously all of the ups and downs and protestations of a teenager having to learn a foreign language, and even sing in a foreign language. Ruti demands a high level of performance and accomplishment and she very slyly doesn't settle for less. Thus it raises our daughter's confidence as she has learned the skills. We are very lucky to have found such a marvelous Hebrew tutor. "

"Ruti Udovich is great Ruti is flexible for scheduling purposes and always wants to make sure you understand the background of what you are learning. Her personality also makes working with her a pleasure. Sincerely Lee Lewis"

"Ruti Udovich is great Ruti is flexible for scheduling purposes and always wants to make sure you understand the background of what you are learning. Her personality also makes working with her a pleasure. Sincerely Lee Lewis"