Only in Israel - Google Buying Wiz for $32b, Israeli High School Students Launch Nanosatellites, Bamba Passover Edition

Hi Everyone!

I added 3 new items to my "Only in Israel" page at:
https://jr.co.il/only-in-israel/

* Google Buying Wiz for $32b

* Israeli High School Students Launch
Constellation of 9 Research Nanosatellites

* Bamba Pyramid Passover Edition

Enjoy!
Please share. Thank You!

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/

May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May the hostages be freed now.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.

Have a good day!
Jacob

Photos of the Good Deeds Day Fair in Ma'ale Adumim

Hi Everyone!

Today, there was Good Deeds Day fair
in the Merkaz Karaso Mall in Ma'ale Adumim.
I posted photos at:
https://jr.co.il/ma/pic/2025/ma1572.htm

Enjoy the photos.
Please share. Thank you!

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/

May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May the hostages be freed now.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.

Have a safe and quiet night.
Jacob

Photos of Purim Happening in Ma'ale Adumim

Hi Everyone!


Today, we had a Purim Happening in Ma'ale Adumim.
It was a Purim carnival and the start of the 50th Anniversary celebrations
of the founding of Ma'ale Adumim.
I took photos and posted them at:
https://jr.co.il/ma/pic/2025/ma1571.htm


Last Friday was Purim in Ma'ale Adumim.
I took photos and posted them at:
https://jr.co.il/ma/pic/2025/ma1570.htm


Purim night, I took photos in two shuls and posted them at:v https://jr.co.il/ma/pic/2025/ma1569.htm


Enjoy the photos!
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Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/


May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May the hostages be freed now.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.

Shavua Tov!
Jacob

In memory of my father

Shalom Everyone!

Wednesday, the 12th of Adar, is my father's 35th yahrzeit.
Please put a few coins in any charity box in memory of:
Avraham Itzhak ben Yaakov Meir z"l
Thank you!

You can read an article I wrote in memory of my father at:
https://jr.co.il/richman/in-memory-of-my-father.htm

May his memory be for a blessing.

Updated: Educational and Fun Resources for Purim:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm

Updated: Over 750 Purim Videos:
https://jr.co.il/videos/purim-videos.htm

Updated: Purim Photo Gallery
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim-photos.htm

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/

May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May the hostages be freed now.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.

Happy Purim!
Purim Sameach!
Jacob

In memory of my mother

Shalom Everyone!

Wednesday, the 5th of Adar - March 5, is my mother's 12th yahrzeit.

Please put a few coins in any charity box in memory of:
Hennia Rachel Bat Shmuel Moonie a"h
Thank you!

You can read an article I wrote in memory of my mother at:
https://jr.co.il/richman/in-memory-of-my-mother.htm

May her memory be for a blessing.

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/

May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May the hostages be freed now.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.

Have a good night,
Jacob

Educational and Fun Resources for Purim

Hi Everyone!

Purim, the fun-filled Jewish holiday, falls on the
14th of the Hebrew month of Adar. This year Purim
begins Thursday night - March 13, 2025.
In Jerusalem it begins on Saturday night.
 
The following resources will help you appreciate and 
enjoy the holiday.
 
The Jewish Trivia Quiz
https://jewish-trivia.com
 
Purim Trivia
Why do people eat poppy seeds on Purim ? 
From what tribe was Mordecai ? 
Why was Haman angry at Mordechai ? 
Who was queen of Persia before Esther ? 
Esther had another name, what was it ? 
How many times is Haman's name mentioned in the megillah ? 
What did the king do when he couldn't sleep ? 
What does the word "Esther" mean ? 
How many advisors did king Achashverosh have ? 
 
The above questions are examples from the multiple choice 
quiz. There are two levels of questions, two timer settings.
Both kids and adults will find it enjoyable.
 
Learn Hebrew Words - Purim
https://jr.co.il/hebrew/purim.htm
 
Free Purim Clipart 
https://jewish-clipart.com/
 
Whether you need a picture to attach to your "Mishloach Manot",
a picture for your child's class project, a graphic for your 
synagogue, Hillel or JCC Purim announcement, the Jewish Clipart 
Database has the pictures for you. 
You can copy, save and print the graphics in three different sizes. 
 
Purim Stickers for Whatsapp
https://jr.co.il/stickers


Purim Stickers for Telegram
https://t.me/addstickers/Jholidays


Purim Humor Files - Purim Shpiel / Plays and funny stuff
https://jr.co.il/humor/purim.htm
Worth printing several to entertain your guests at the 
Purim Seudah - festive meal.
 
Purim Videos on YouTube
https://jr.co.il/videos/purim-videos.htm
Over 700 videos ranging from Purim Shpiels to funny gags.
For 2025, the Hebrew song "Tamid Ohev Oti" - Always Loves Me
is featured by 3 groups: Six13, The Maccabeats and TV Newscasters.
New videos will be added as we get closer to Purim.
 
My Playlist of Purim Songs on Spotify
http://bit.ly/spotify-jrichman-purim

Purim Photo Gallery
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim-photos.htm


Purim Coloring Pages:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm#coloringpages


Megilat Esther - Online and PDF - English and Hebrew Versions
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm#megilatesther

Purim Hebrew song pages.
including Hebrew videos, Hebrew lyrics,
English translations and English transliterations
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm#songs


To learn more about Purim, I posted on my website 
94 site links, ranging from from laws and customs to games and 
recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian, 
Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Italian.
The address is:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm
All the links in this message are included on the hotsites page.
 
Feedback is welcome.
Enjoy!

Please share. Thank you!

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/
May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May the hostages be freed now.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.

Shavua Tov!
and an early Happy Purim!
Jacob 

New Book Recommendation

Hi Everyone!

This week, I updated my book recommendations at:
https://jr.co.il/recommend/books.htm

There are 10 books on the list which I highly recommend.
The links I put with each book are not affiliate links.
I do not sell books. I simply like the books.

The latest addition is:
Jewish & Israel Trivia
by Ben Herskowitz

Back in the old country, one of the games we played at home
was Trivial Pursuit. I remember that we also had the extra
Silver Screen card set.

This new book, just published in Israel and will be available
in March in the USA, reminds me of the game.
The author, Ben Herskowitz, lives in my neighborhood, so I was
able to get a copy right off the press.
If you like learning interesting facts with twists of humor, you will
like this book.

Enjoy!
Please share. Thank You!

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/

May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May the hostages be freed now.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.

Stay warm and have a good night!
Jacob