Bio

Born and raised in Tel Aviv, Israel, Michal Downie has been teaching at Syracuse University since 2000. With over 25 years of experience, she has taught Hebrew and Jewish Studies to learners of all ages in both university and community settings.

Michal holds a B.S. from SUNY Cortland, an M.S. in Teaching and Curriculum from Syracuse University, and Certificates of Advanced Studies in TESOL/TLOTE and Designing Digital Instruction. She is the recipient of the 2019 Teaching Recognition Award from the Maxwell School’s Middle Eastern Studies program.

She currently serves as the Hebrew liaison for SUPA and facilitates Hebrew language tables on campus. Michal is dedicated to creating an engaging and supportive learning environment that integrates language with cultural experience.

Outside the classroom, she enjoys staying active and connected to community through yoga, cycling, kayaking and Israeli dancing.

Courses

HEB 101
HEB 102