On February 10, we hosted the Board of Directors of the Seed Company for a Shabbat/Biblical meal in the rock chapel room of our Log Home dormitory at Yad Hashmonah (around 30 people with family members attended). The evening was warm and informal, yet informative. The whole event was the favor of God. It happened because Samuel Chang, CEO of Seed Company, …
Teaching Videos on “Context” of Psalms 23
In a new series of videos, Halvor is guiding us to the world of Judean Desert of Bible times. He shows us the importance of the shepherd in finding the path, grass and water and avoiding the dangers of shadowy ravines. The video series is produced by Ants Seiler. This is the first video in this series – please enjoy! …
Service for Deaf Bible Translators & Consultants Continues
The Historic 2016 JCBT Course for Deaf Bible Translators and Consultants An historic study-tour by JCBT for Deaf Bible Translation Consultants happened in September, 2016. Thirteen deaf participants had access to the Land of the Bible in a 4 week intensive course. We thank God for this unique and empowering opportunity for the Sign Language translation projects in Kenya, India, Ethiopia, and …
Introductory Video about JCBT
Jerusalem Center for Bible Translators (JCBT) has published a new introductory video. You can find it also in our Youtube channel and in Facebook. Feel free to share it with your friends.
HBT expands into “Jerusalem Center for Bible Translators” (JCBT)
Dear Friends, Concurrently with our name change, JCBT has expanded significantly. We had been considering a name change to reflect our expanding work and after several considerations and advise from our colleagues and Advisory Board we decided on: Jerusalem Center for Bible Translators, with the subtitle retaining our “brand” name: The Home for Bible Translators – an accredited Hebrew University program since 1995. …
Online! – HBT’s 20th Anniversary Conference Celebration
The Celebration is now online on HBT’s video page! The Home for Bible Translators and Scholars celebrated 20 years of training translators in the land of the Bible (1995-2015). While much more took place – with a celebratory 10-day study tour as well as special gatherings – the academic celebration was focused on the 29th March Conference held in cooperation …
20th Anniversary Celebration
The Home for Bible Translators is celebrating 20 years of training translators in the land of the Bible, Israel (1995-2015). The program includes a day of lectures by distinguished HBT lecturers and alumni. You are welcome to attend (free). Please sign up! Happy to see you or hear from you! Halvor and Mirja Ronning & staff.
Students at University Class
2016 students at Hebrew University Class
Daily van trip to Hebrew University – 2013
JCBT daily van trip to Hebrew University – 2013
Students in Library
Spring 2016 students are working in the HBT library (Mevasseret Zion).