Second Temple Era Seal Discovered

Hi Everyone!

The Israel Antiquities Authority unveiled a rare ancient seal that underscores the bond of the Jewish people to Jerusalem. The tiny seal, that likely certified the purity of ritual objects used in the Second Temple, was discovered in an excavation near the Temple Mount.

Photos and details at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/things/second-temple-era-seal.htm

Please share with friends.

Chag Chanukah Sameach and Chodesh Tov,
Jacob

The Giant Chanukiah in Mevaseret Adumim

Hi Everyone!

This evening, 2nd candle lighting of Chanukah, a group of enthusiastic youths and adults from Ma'ale Adumim built a giant Chanukiah in Mevaseret Adumim.
The Chanukiah was made with approximately 400 candles with sand in falafel bags placed on the side of the mountain. Anyone traveling tonight and tomorrow night on the Jerusalem - Dea Sea highway will be able to see the lit Chanukiah. This is a unique way to publicize the miracle of Chanukah.

Photos of the above can be seen at:
http://www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2011/ma661.htm

and a 10 minute video can be viewed at:
http://www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2011/ma664.htm

Enjoy and have a Happy Chanukah,
Jacob

129 Chanukah Hotsites, 276 Chanukah Videos and a Virtual Chanukah Party

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Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, is observed for eight days, beginning on the evening of the 25th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev. This year Chanukah starts Tuesday evening, December 20, 2011.

Chanukah is a wonderful holiday of renewed dedication, faith, hope and spiritual light. It's a holiday that says: "Never lose hope." Chanukah commemorates the victory of a small band of Maccabees over the pagan Syrian-Greeks who ruled over Israel.

The Jewish Trivia Quiz
www.jewish-trivia.com

What does the Hebrew word Chanukah mean ?
What type of foods do we specificaly eat on Chanukah ?
What activities are forbidden during Chanukah ?
Are woman obligated to light the menorah ?
How many candles do we need for all of Chanukah ?
Which family was Judah the Maccabee from ?
How many branches did the menorah in the temple have ?

The above questions are examples from the multiple choice Flash quiz. There are two levels of questions, two timer settings. Both kids and adults will find it educational and enjoyable.

Free Chanukah Clipart
www.jewish-clipart.com

Whether you need a picture for your child's class project, a graphic for your synagogue, Hillel or JCC Chanukah announcement, the Jewish Clipart Database has the pictures for you. You can copy, save and print the graphics in three different sizes.

There are now 276 (yes, 276!) Cool Chanukah video links at:
www.jr.co.il/videos/chanukah-videos.htm

There is something for everyone.
This year's new videos include:
The Yeshiva Boys Choir - "Those Were The Nights (of Chanukah)"
Chanukah Jewish Rock of Ages - Official Hanukkah Video
The Shlomones - The Rocky Hora Chanukah Song
Crash Course on Chanukah
The Maccabeats - Miracle - Matisyahu - Hanukkah
Six13 - Chanukah Rights!
Chanukah 2011 - Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County
All I do is spin- Hannukah Parody (all i do is win)
Shalom Sesame: Making Olive Oil
Happy Chanukah decoration for 2011
Hanukkah 2011 - All Of The Lights
Learn Hebrew Chanukah Video
Mama Doni's "The Legend of Sour Cream Vs. Apple Sauce"
Chabad of BelAir - A True Chanukah Story
The Miracle of Hanukkah
Happy Chanukah from the Jewish Home!
Eat In Good Health! A Cooking Show in Yiddish with English subtitles
Failed Hanukah Classics
MEF Band - Dreidel Dance (in Okinawa Japan on Camp Foster)
Maoz Tzur Yeshuati - Meni Maimon Cohen
and many more....

To learn more about Chanukah, I posted on my website 129 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:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdaych.htm


Last but not least, you are cordially invited to the 3rd Annual Virtual Chanukah Party. No entrance fee and you may bring all your friends.
The virtual party address is listed at:
www.jr.co.il/cparty.htm

See you online.

Please forward this message to relatives and friends, so they may benefit from these holiday resources. Thanks!

Happy Chanukah!
Chag Sameach!
Jacob

New Israeli Stamps

Hi Everyone!

I scanned and posted on my website the new Israeli stamps that were issued in December 2011.

I included the stamp itself, the first day cover,
and an English and a Hebrew flyer about the stamp.

- The Valley Railway

- The Israel Philharmoic Orchestra 75th Anniversary

- Rescue Forces - Giving It Their All

- Israeli Football Legends
Avi Cohen (1956-2010)
Menachem Ashkenazi (1934-2000)
Nahum Stelmach (1936-1999)
Jerry Beit Halevi (1912-1997)
Eli Fuchs (1924-1992)
Shmuel Ben-Dror (1924-2009)
Natan Panz (1917-1948)
Ya'akov Grundman (1939-2004)
Avi Ran (1963-1987)
Ya'akov Hodorov (1927-2006)

The new stamp images are located at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/stamps/index-2011.html

I also uploaded the images to Facebook.
The Facebook address is:
http://on.fb.me/israeli-stamps-2011


Please share the page. Thanks!

Shavua Tov,
Have a good week,

Jacob

The Jewish Wisdom Database

Hi Everyone!

The Jewish Wisdom database lets you search over 3,000 Jewish proverbs, sayings and quotations.

The quotations in the database range from the serious to the humorous.

Authors include: The Talmud, The Bible, Proverbs, Psalms, Maimonides, The Chofetz Chaim, Albert Einstein, Elie Wiesel, David Ben-Gurion, Arthur Miller, Sigmund Freud, Golda Meir, Achad Ha'am, Chaim Nachman Bialik, Rodney Dangerfield, Groucho Marx, Milton Berle, Phyllis Diller, Mel Brooks, Ann Landers, George Burns, Fran Lebowitz, Henry Youngman, Gilda Radner, Jackie Mason, Jerry Seinfeld and many more.

The address is:
www.jewish-wisdom.com

Please share this educational resource with your friends.
Thanks!

Enjoy the database and have a good day,
Jacob

New: Learn Hebrew Chanukah Video

Hi Everyone!

I created a new learn Hebrew video about Chanukah.

You can view the video on the website at:
www.in-hebrew.co.il/videos/index.html

or
directly on Youtube at:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EEyF45pn4w


If you enjoy the video, please share it with friends and give it a "like" on Youtube. Thanks!

Have a good day!
Jacob

The Noach Page

Hi Everyone!

I updated the Noach Page which has links to children parsha pages, commentary pages, songs, humor items (including the Bill Cosby Noach skit), and a section on Noach stamps, graphics and clipart.

The address is:
www.jr.co.il/t/noach.htm
Enjoy!
Jacob

Photos of Second Hakafot

Hi Everyone!

Tonight (Thursday night after chag in Israel) I took photos of the second hakafot in the S'deh Chemed schoolyard in Ma'ale Adumim.
I posted the 132 photos on my website at:
www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2011/ma650.htm

Enjoy!

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

New Video: The Jerusalem Sukkot March

Hi Everyone!

Today I went to the Jerusalem Sukkot March on King George Street. I took 25 video clips of the march and edited them into one 16 minute video.

I posted the video online at:
www.jr.co.il/videos/jerusalem-sukkot-march.htm

You can also view the video on Youtube at:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ_kMFXy-LQ

Note: The first time you watch this video, there may be downloading delays due to the large file size (506 meg). The second time you watch it, the video will play smoothly from your local disk cache. If your Internet connection is below 5 meg, the download may take a long time.

If you like the video, please share it with friends and give it a "like" on Youtube, Facebook or Google Plus.
Thanks!

Enjoy!

Moadim L'Simcha!
Jacob

Educational Resources and 34 Cool Videos for Sukkot

Hi Everyone!

Sukkot is the Jewish holiday that commemorates how protective "Clouds of Glory" surrounded the Jewish people after leaving Egypt during the forty years of wandering in the desert. It also commemorates how the Jews lived in temporary dwellings during that same time. Sukkot begins Wednesday night, October 12, 2011.

The Jewish Trivia Quiz
www.jewish-trivia.com
has 35 multiple choice questions about Sukkot.

What is the Hebrew date of the first day of Sukkot ?
What is another name for the Sukkot holiday ?
What does Sukkot commemorate ?
What is the minimum area of a Sukkah as defined in the Talmud ?
What is the maximum height of a Sukkah ?
What does the Aramaic word "Ushpizin" mean ?
Who gets called to the Torah reading on Simchat Torah ?

The above questions are examples from the multiple choice Flash quiz. There are two levels of questions, two timer settings. Both kids and adults will find it enjoyable.

Free Sukkot Clipart
www.jewish-clipart.com

Whether you need a picture for your child's class project, a graphic for your synagogue, Hillel or JCC Sukkot announcement, the Jewish Clipart Database has the pictures for you. You can copy, save and print the graphics in three different sizes.

Sukkot Cool Videos
www.jr.co.il/videos/sukkot-videos.htm

I created a list of 34 cool Sukkot video links.
There is something for everyone.

The list includes:
How to Build a Sukkah - Moishe House Rocks
Sukkot Fun for Kids - Learn about Sukkahs!
Sukkot: The Ultimate Shelter
Shalom Sesame Sneak Peek: Monsters in the Sukkah
Shalom Sesame: Noam's Sukkot
Learn Hebrew - Sukkot Video
Sukkot Preparations
Speed Sukkah
The Sukkot Shake (in Jerusalem)
Big Etrog
Halacha Yomit: Sukkot - Living in the Sukkah - Rabbi Chaim Brovender
Sukkot - Rabbi Shlomo Riskin
13 reasons to build a Sukkah
Learn How to Make A Lulav Ring In 25 Seconds
Chabad UCSB Lulav Shake
Frumsatire: Sukkos Thoughts
Shlomo Carlebach - Hoshana Raba
Ushpizin - movie trailer
Sukkot in Israel
and many others.....

To learn more about Sukkot, I posted on my website 58 site links, ranging from from laws and customs to games and recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Italian.

All 58 links have been reviewed / checked.
The address is:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdaysu.htm

Enjoy!
Happy Sukkot!
Jacob

New: Learn Hebrew Sukkot Video

Hi Everyone!

I created a new learn Hebrew video about Sukkot.

You can view the video on the website at:
www.in-hebrew.co.il/videos/index.html
or
directly on Youtube at:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ_MIGv-rDg

If you enjoy the video, please share it with friends and give it a "like" on Youtube. Thanks!

Chag Sukkot Sameach!
Have a Happy Sukkot!

Jacob

145 Rosh Hashana Videos including 38 new ones

Hi Everyone!

I have been updating the Rosh Hashana video list at:

www.jr.co.il/videos/rosh-hashana-videos.htm
I have been updating the Rosh Hashana video list at:

The updated list has 38 new videos for
Rosh Hashana including these:

- Dip Your Apple - Fountainheads Rosh Hashanah
- Rosh Hashanah Rock Anthem
- The Maccabeats - Book of Good Life
- Shofar FlashMob at Wrigley Field Chicago
- Shofar FlashMob Budapest 2011 (5771-72)
- Shofar FlashMob at NYC
- Shofar Flash Mob - Alamo Square, San Francisco
- Rosh HaShana Rap
- Crash Course on Rosh HaShana
- The Most Annoying High Holiday Fruit
- Dipping the Apple into Honey
- The Apple iDip (Happy New Year!)
- High Holidays Bloopers
- Rosh Hashanah Blow Shofar The Shlomones
- Jewish Calendar: Month of Tishrei
- Shalom Sesame: Rosh Hashanah Hannah
- Avar Pashut: Shana Tova - Postcards from the past
- SKA Rosh Hashana 5772
- The one word that can change your life
- Shana Tova - Pardes
- Shana Tova - Shalom Hartman Institute
- Shana Tova (animation)
- Shana Tova 2011 with Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz
- How to Braid a Round Challah - Quick & Easy
- Naamation Puppets: Shana Tov
- The Elul Teshuvah Soul Kit
- Shana Tova 5772 - Chabad of East Boca Raton
- Shana Tova 2011 (songs and postcards)
- CJE: Rosh Hashanah and Ten Days of Awe
- Shana Tova from Keshet Rahitim
- Apples Dipped in Honey - Doda Mollie
- Honey Cake Recipe for Rosh Hashanah
- Shana Tova from Knesset Members (Hebrew)
- Uncle Jay Explains: High Holidays
- Rosh Hashanah Greetings - Akiba-Schechter School

and many more...

Enjoy!

Shana Tova!
Jacob

Educational Resources and Cool Videos for the Jewish New Year

Hi Everyone!

Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year 5772, begins Wednesday night, September 28, 2011.

The Jewish Trivia Quiz
www.jewish-trivia.com
has 55 multiple choice questions about Rosh Hashana.

Which special prayer is said in the days before Rosh Hashana ?
Which group of foods is customary to eat on Rosh Hashana ?
What are the other three names of Rosh Hashana ?
How many times is the shofar sounded during Rosh Hashana ?
Which food is customary NOT to eat on Rosh Hashana ?

The above questions are examples from the multiple choice
Flash quiz. There are two levels of questions and two timer settings. Adults and children will find The Jewish Trivia Quiz entertaining and educational.

Rosh Hashana Clipart
www.jewish-clipart.com
Whether you need a picture for your child's class project, a graphic for your synagogue, Hillel or JCC New Year announcement, the Jewish Clipart Database has the pictures for you. You can copy, save and print the graphics in three different sizes.

Rosh Hashana Cool Videos

www.jr.co.il/videos/rosh-hashana-videos.htm
The list has 131 cool Rosh HaShana videos.
There is something for everyone.

To learn more about Rosh Hashana , I posted on my website 75 links ranging from laws and customs to games and recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, French, German, Italian, Portugese, Russian and Spanish.
All 75 links have been reviewed / checked this week.
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdayrh.htm

Last but not least, the 3 Year Jewish Holiday Calendar is located at:
www.jr.co.il/calendar.htm

For best printed results use the Acrobat PDF file. When printing the PDF file use the print option "fit to print margins".

Please share this message with your friends and relatives.
Thanks!

Enjoy!
Shana Tova - Have a Good Year!
Jacob

New Israeli Stamps for Rosh Hashana

Hi Everyone!

I scanned and posted on my website the new Israeli stamps that were issued in September 2011.

I included the stamp itself, the first day cover, and an English and a Hebrew flyer about the stamp.

- Festivals 2011 - The Rosh Hashanah Feast

Apple and Honey
Fish Head
Pomegranate

The flyers on the website explain each custom.

- Chidren's Games

- Israel, New OECD Member

- Israeli Music - Selected Albums
12 stamps including Arik Einstein and Shalom Hanoch,
Shlomo Artzi, Jo Amar, Kaveret, Yehuda Poliker,
Ehud Banai, Yehoram Gaon and others.

The new stamp images are located at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/stamps/index-2011.html

I also uploaded the images to Facebook.
The Facebook address is:
http://on.fb.me/israeli-stamps-2011

Please share the page. Thanks!

Shana Tova - Have a Good Year,
Jacob

Job Hunting Tips

Hi Everyone!

Last night I gave a presentation on job hunting in Israel at the Jerusalem Business Network Forum. I placed the presentation points online at:
www.cji.co.il/tips.htm

I thought that people that did not attend the session would benefit from the summary of points.

Feedback is welcome.

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

New: Learn Hebrew Rosh Hashana Video

Hi Everyone!

I created a new learn Hebrew video about Rosh Hashana.

You can view the video on the website at:
www.in-hebrew.co.il/videos/index.html
or
directly on Youtube at:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN299GoLSHA

If you enjoy the video, please share it with friends and give it a "like" on Youtube. Thanks!

Have a good day,
Jacob

New: MAchat - Ma'ale Adumim English Speakers Community Website

Hi Everyone!

Today I launched a new website called MAchat:
www.machat.co.il

MAchat is a community website for English speakers in Ma'ale Adumim. The site has an active message board, phone book (including over 500 yellow pages entries) and a news blog.

If you plan to visit or live in Ma'ale Adumim or you just want to know what is going on in our community, you are welcome to visit the new site.

Feedback is welcome.

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

Video: My Ride on the Jerusalem Light Rail

Hi Everyone!

This evening I took a free ride on the Jerusalem Light Rail. I started at Shuk Machane Yehuda and ended at Amunition Hill. The ride took 33 minutes. Once the traffic lights are adjusted, the ride should be much faster.
I took a video of the whole trip and edited it down to 12 minutes.
I posted the video online at:
www.jr.co.il/videos/jerusalem-light-rail.htm

You can also view the video on Youtube at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaNOhhcbZtQ

Note: The first time you watch this video, there may be downloading delays due to the large file size (344 meg). The second time you watch it, the video will play smoothly from your local disk cache. If your Internet connection is below 5 meg, the download may take a long time.

If you like the video, please share it with friends and give it a "like" on Youtube, Facebook or Google Plus.
Thanks!

Enjoy!

An early Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

27 years in Israel

Hi Everyone!

27 years ago, on August 30, 1984, I made aliyah. It was one day after my English birthday and I remember that my uncle came to meet me at the airport.
I did not take photos and I do not remember anyone else there. However, it was one of the most important days of my life and it was the start of a great adventure.
This is the place were Jewish history is being made and I believe that this is the only place to really live a full Jewish life.

May the aliyah from all over the world grow and bring more Jews back to their homeland, Eretz Yisrael.

Chodesh Tov,
Jacob

New Video Online: Learn Hebrew Phrases - Computers and the Internet

Hi Everyone!

I created a new learn Hebrew video about computers and the Internet.

You can view the video on the website at:
www.in-hebrew.co.il/videos/index.html
or
directly on Youtube at:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIT0MSykYWU

If you enjoy the video, please share it with friends and give it a "like" on Youtube. Thanks!

Have a good day,
Jacob

Welcome Home to the New Olim (and 276 photos)

Hi Everyone!

Congratulations and welcome home to the 360 new olim that made aliyah to Israel from North America. The NBN aliyah charter flight arrived in Israel on Tuesday morning and included 120 children in 52 families and 133 singles. The youngest oleh in the group is 5 months old and the oldest oleh is 82 years old. The flight also included 10 dogs, 1 cat and 1 snake.

I took 276 photos of the exciting, historic event and I posted them online at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/history/2011/a682.htm

I also posted the 276 photos on Facebook for name tagging. There are two sets of photos and you can access the albums via: http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
http://on.fb.me/olim-aug16-2011-facebook-1
and
http://on.fb.me/olim-aug16-2011-facebook-2

If you have a Facebook account and you are in the photos or see someone you know, please feel free to name tag the photos.

May the aliyah from all over of the world grow and bring more Jews back to their homeland, Eretz Yisrael.

Have a good day,
Jacob

Shalom.

Tisha B'Av is the saddest day on the Jewish calendar because of the incredible series of tragedies which occurred on that date throughout Jewish History.

Tisha B'Av means "the ninth (day) of the Hebrew month of Av." Tisha B'Av primarily commemorates the destruction of the first and second Temples, both of which were destroyed on the ninth of Av (the first by the Babylonians in 586 B.C.E.; the second by the Romans in 70 C.E.).

Although this day is primarily meant to commemorate the destruction of the Temple, it is appropriate to consider on this day the many other tragedies of the Jewish people, many of which occurred on this day, most notably the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492.

You can learn more about this Jewish fast day (begins Monday evening, August 8, 2011) at:
http://www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdayav.htm

May we see the rebuilding of the Temple in our days and that Tisha B'Av becomes a day of celebration.

If you are fasting: Have a meaningful fast.

Jacob

Computer Nostalgia

Hi Everyone!

While clearing out a room, I found some interesting items. If you took any computer courses in the late 70's you may remember these.

www.jr.co.il/t/computer-nostalgia/index.html

Shavua Tov,
Jacob

Video: Jerusalem Basketball Derby

Hi Everyone!

Last week I went out to eat with friends in Jerusalem. After dinner, we stopped off to watch part of the Jerusalem Basketball Derby in Kikar Safra.

I took a short video and posted it at:
www.jr.co.il/videos/jerusalem-basketball-derby.htm

You can also watch it directly on Youtube at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmiIHYEFtF8

If you like the video, please give it a "like" on Youtube.
Thanks!

Have a good night,
Jacob

Learn Hebrew Phrases - Hotel Check-In

Hi Everyone!

I just created a new phrase album called:
Learn Hebrew Phrases - Hotel Check-In

The address:
http://on.fb.me/learn-hebrew-phrases-hotel

You do not need to be a Facebook member to view the phrases. If you are a Facebook member, you are welcome to post feedback on the wall at:
www.facebook.com/inhebrew

Have a good night,
Jacob

Welcome Home to the New Olim (and 317 photos)

Hi Everyone!

Congratulations and welcome home to the 245 new olim that made aliyah to Israel from North America. The NBN aliyah charter flight arrived in Israel on Tuesday morning and included 103 children in 45 families and 51 singles. The youngest oleh in the group is 2 months old and the oldest oleh is 81 years old.
The flight also included 6 dogs and 1 cat.

I took 317 photos of the exciting, historic event and I posted them online at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/history/2011/a655.htm

I also posted the 317 photos on Facebook for name tagging. There are two sets of photos and you can access the albums via:

http://on.fb.me/olim-july12-2011-facebook-1
and
http://on.fb.me/olim-july12-2011-facebook-2

If you have a Facebook account and you are in the photos or see someone you know, please feel free to name tag the photos.

May the aliyah from all over of the world grow and bring more Jews back to their homeland, Eretz Yisrael.

Have a good day,
Jacob

New Video Online: Learn Hebrew Riddles

Hi Everyone!

I created a new video to learn six Hebrew riddles.

You can view the video on the website at:
www.in-hebrew.co.il/videos/index.html
or
directly on Youtube at:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=juTJCvL5rZI

If you enjoy the video, please share it with friends and
give it a "like" on Youtube. Thanks!

Shavua Tov - Have a good week,
Jacob

Photos of the English Speakers Summer Kickoff Event - Ma'ale Adumim, Israel

Hi Everyone!

The Ma'ale Adumim English Speakers Summer Kickoff Event took place today at the community pool in Ma'ale Adumim. The guest speaker was Knesset member and Minister of Hasbara and Diaspora Affairs, Dr. Yuli Edelstein.

I took photos and posted them online at:
www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2011/ma640.htm

Enjoy the photos.

Have a good night,
Jacob

Photos and Videos of the AACI 4th of July Celebration in Jerusalem

Hi Everyone!

Today I went to the AACI 4th of July celebration at the Kraft Stadium in Jerusalem.

I took photos of the happening and posted them at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/jerusalem/2011/jer327.htm

I also posted 4 videos online:
Long Time Gone
- Woodstock
- Stop, Hey What's That Sound

Jerusalem A Cappella Singers
- YoYa
- G-d Bless the Broken Road

www.jr.co.il/videos/jerusalem-4th-of-july-2011.htm

Enjoy the photos and videos.
Happy Birthday America!

Jacob

New Israeli Educational Stamps

Hi Everyone!

I scanned and posted on my website the new Israeli stamps that were issued in June 2011.

I included the stamp itself, the first day cover, and an English and a Hebrew flyer about the stamp.

- Israeli Achivements in Agriculture

Growing Crops in Saline Water
Irrigating with Reclaimed Water
Improving Tomatos through Breeding

- Rabbi Shlomo Goren

- Clown Care

- Beaches in Israel

Sea of Galilee Beach
Caesarea Beach
Tel-Aviv Beach
Dead Sea Beach
Eilat Beach

The new stamp images are located at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/stamps/index-2011.html

I also uploaded the images to Facebook.
The Facebook address is:
http://on.fb.me/israeli-stamps-2011

Please share the page. Thanks!

Have a good day,
Jacob

Learn Hebrew Phrases - Medical Help and Pharmacy

Hi Everyone!
I created two new Learn Hebrew Phrases albums on Facebook:
Medical Help
http://on.fb.me/learn-hebrew-medical-help
and
Pharmacy
http://on.fb.me/learn-hebrew-pharmacy

There are now 22 Learn Hebrew Phrases albums on Facebook at:
www.facebook.com/inhebrew

You do not have to be a Facebook member to view the images
at the above addresses.

To hear all the phrases visit:
www.in-hebrew.co.il

Enjoy!
Shavua Tov - Have a good week,
Jacob

Photos and Video of the Jerusalem Festival of Light and the Lunar Eclipse

Hi Everyone!

Tonight, June 15, I went to see the Jerusalem Festival of Light in the Old City of Jerusalem.

I took photos of the festival (and the lunar eclipse) and posted them online at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/jerusalem/2011/jer317.htm

The same photos are in a Facebook album at:
http://on.fb.me/jerusalem-light

I also took several movie clips and I created a short video at:
www.jr.co.il/videos/jerusalem-light-festival.htm

Enjoy!
Have a good day,
Jacob

New Learn Hebrew Food Shopping Video

Hi Everyone!

I created a new learn Hebrew video about food shopping.

You can view the video at:
www.in-hebrew.co.il/videos/index.html

You can also view it directly on Youtube at:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OWJ1u8ri2I

For those on Facebook, you can view and share the video at:
www.facebook.com/inhebrew

If you enjoy the video, please share it with friends and give it a "like" on Youtube and/or Facebook. Thanks!

Have a good day,
Jacob

New: Learn Hebrew Phrases on Facebook

Hi Everyone!

I created a Facebook fan page for Learn Hebrew Phrases with Audio.
You are welcome to join at:
www.facebook.com/inhebrew

On the new fan page, I posted 8 photo albums with Hebrew / English images from the website
www.in-hebrew.co.il

The topics include:
- At the Restaurant
- Best Wishes
- Buses, Trains and Taxis
- Business Meeting
- Computers and Internet
- Eilat
- Food Shopping
- Greetings
- Hebrew Tongue Twisters
- Israeli Sayings
- Jerusalem
- Jewish Proverbs
- Sports
- Tel Aviv
- Weather

Additional topics will be added on an ongoing basis.

You do not have to be a Facebook member to view
the images. The albums are located at:
http://on.fb.me/learn-hebrew-phrases

There is an option to download images to your computer, as long as you do not remove the website address line from them.

If you are a member of Facebook, you can post / share any image on your Facebook wall or send specific images to Facebook friends.

Examples:

- If your friend is having a celebration, you can share / send them any of the Hebrew / English "Best Wishes" images.



- If your friend is visiting Jerusalem, Tel Aviv or Eilat, you can send them tourist sites phrase images listed in those topics.



- Sharing Jewish Proverbs can enlighten you and your friends.



Please share this new educational resource with family and friends.
Thanks!

Have a good day,
Jacob

Photos of the Jerusalem Day Flag March and Jerusalem Day T-Shirts

Hi Everyone!
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Today, June 1, I took photos at the Jerusalem Day Flag March. I posted them online at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/jerusalem/2011/jer299.htm

I also uploaded to Facebook, 24 photos of Jerusalem Day T-Shirts.
The address of the Facebook album is:
http://on.fb.me/Jerusalem-tshirts

Enjoy the photos!

Have a good day,
Jacob

Regional Councils Salute to Jerusalem Parade

Hi Everyone,

Today (May 30) I took photos of the Regional Councils Salute to Jerusalem Parade. The 161 photos were taken on Agron Street where the parade started.

I posted the photos at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/jerusalem/2011/jer285.htm

Jerusalem Day (Yom Yerushalayim) is celebrated on the 28th of the Hebrew month of Iyar. This year (5771 / 2011) the day falls on Wednesday, June 1. Below are educational resources about Jerusalem.

The Jewish Trivia Quiz
www.jewish-trivia.com
has over 100 multiple choice questions about Jerusalem.

Who built the first temple ?
How many people were involved in constructing the first temple ?
What are the colors of the Jerusalem Beitar soccer team ?
Which animal is on the emblem of the Municipality of Jerusalem ?
What three Jewish holidays is Jerusalem the focal point ?
How long ago was Jerusalem established ?
On what mountain was King David buried ?
How high is Jerusalem above sea level ?
What is the name of the famous art school in Jerusalem ?
What is the length of the wall surrounding the old city ?
When was Hebrew University established ?
Which group defended Jerusalem in 1948 ?
How many open gates does the old city of Jerusalem have ?
What is the name of the largest shopping mahttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifll in Jerusalem ?
Who was the first mayor of Jerusalem ?
What was Jerusalem called in the days of Abraham our patriarch ?
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The above questions are examples from the multiple choice Flash quiz. There are two levels of questions and two timer settings. Adults and children will find The Jewish Trivia Quiz entertaining and educational.

To learn more about Jerusalem, I posted on my website 228 links, ranging from history and tourism to photographs and stamps.

The web address is:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/i-jer.htm

I also posted links to 27 Youtube videos about Jerusalem at:
www.jr.co.il/videos/jerusalem-videos.htm

Enjoy!

Happy Jerusalem Day,
Chag Sameach,
Jacob

Shavuot Educational Resources and Videos

Hi Everyone!

Shavuot is the Jewish holiday that celebrateshttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif the giving of the Torah, the first harvest, and the ripening of the first fruits. The two day festival (1 day in Israel) begins on Tuesday night, June 7, 2011.

The Jewish Trivia Quiz
www.jewish-trivia.com
has a selection of multiple choice questions about Shavuot.

What are the five names of Shavuot ?
On what mountain did Moses receive the Ten Commandments ?
How many letters are there in the Torah ?http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
In the days of the Temple what did people do on Shavuot ?
Who married Ruth ?
Who was Ruth the great-grandmother of ?
What is the connection between the number 7http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif and Shavuot ?

The above questions are examples from the multiple choice Flash quiz. There are two levels of questions and two timer settings. Adults and children will find The Jewish Trivia Quiz entertaining and educational.

Free Shavuot Clipart
www.jewish-clipart.com

Whether you need a picture for your child's class project, a graphic for your synagogue, Hillel or JCC Shavuot announcemhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifent, the Jewish Clipart Database has the pictures for you. You can copy, save and print the graphics in three different sizes.

My Jewish Games - Shavuot Games
www.my-jewish-games.com

The Multilingual Word Search Game (Englishhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif / Hebrew / Russian)
My Jewish Coloring Book (online / offline)

18 Cool Shavuot Videos
www.jr.co.il/videos/shavuot-videos.htm
(including a new Learn Hebrew Shavuot video I made)

To learn more about Shavuot, I have on my website 56 links, ranging from laws and customs to games and recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, French and Portuguese. All 56 links have been reviewed and checked this week.

The website address is:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdaysh.htm

Please forward this message to relatives and friends, so they may benefit from these holiday resources.

Have a Happy Shavuot!
Chag Sameach!
Jacob

Photos of the Olim Arts and Crafts Fair in Ma'ale Adumim

Hi Everyone!

Today there was an olim arts and crafts fair between 10:00 and 14:00 in the area between the Canion and City Hall.

I took photos towards the end of the fair and posted them at:
www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2011/ma636.htm

Enjoy the photos.
Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

Educational Resources and Videos for Jerusalem Day

Hi Everyone!

Jerusalem Day is celebrated on the 28th of thhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gife Hebrew month of Iyar. This year (5771 / 2011) the day falls on Wednesday, June 1.

The Jewish Trivia Quiz
www.jewish-trivia.com
has over 100 multiple choice questions about Jerusalem.

Who built the first temple ?
How many people were involved in constructing the first temple ?
What are the colors of the Jerusalem Beitar soccer team ?
Which animal is on the emblem of the Municipality of Jerusalem ?
What three Jewish holidays is Jerusalem the focal point ?
How long ago was Jerusalem established ?
On what mountain was King David buried ?
How high is Jerusalem above sea level ?
What is the name of the famous art school in Jerusalem ?
What is the length of the wall surrounding the old city ?
When was Hebrew University established ?
Which group defended Jerusalem in 1948 ?
How many open gates does the old city of Jerusalem have ?
What is the name of the largest shopping mall in Jerusalem ?
Who was the first mayor of Jerusalem ? http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
What was Jerusalem called in the days of Abraham our patriarch ?

The above questions are examples from the multiple choice Flash quiz. There are two levels of questions and two timer settingshttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif. Adults and children will find The Jewish Trivia Quiz entertaining and educational.

To learn more about Jerusalem, I posted on my website 228 links, ranging from history and tourism to photographs and stamps.

The web address is:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/i-jer.htm

I also posted links to 24 Youtube videos about Jerusalem at:
www.jr.co.il/videos/jerusalem-videos.htm

Enjoy the celebrations!

Have a good day,
Jacob

Photos of the Lag Ba'Omer Parade and Celebration and a Fire Juggling Video

Hi Everyone!
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On Sunday, May 22, there was a Lag Ba'Omer parade / celebration in Ma'ale Adumim. The parade started at 17:00 from Kikar Yahalom and proceeded to the Canion (mall). The celebration, sponsored by Chabad of Ma'ale Adumim, included a juggling show.

I posted 120 photos of the parade and celebration at:
www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2011/ma625.htm

I also posted a short video of the fire juggling at:
www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2011/ma635.htm

Enjoy!

Shavua Tov / Have a Good Week,
Jacob

Educational websites about Lag Ba'Omer

Hi Everyone!

The Jewish festival "Lag Ba'Omer" is Sunday, May 22, 2011. To avoid desecration of Shabbat, celebrations this year will take place Sunday night and Monday.

If you are flying over Israel on Sunday night (May 22) and you look down out of your plane, you will see thousands of bonfires dotting the landscape as far as the eye can see. There are various customs and explanations for these celebrations.

I posted on my website 38 links to learn about "Lag Ba'Omer". All 38 links have been reviewed / checked this week.

The web address is:

www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdayla.htm

Enjoy the bonfires!
Jacob

"Lights of Hope", 720- meter-long flag on the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem

Hi Everyone!

Last night, the eve of Israel Independence Day, I was in Jerusalem and on the way home I took photos of the "Lights of Hope", a 720- meter-long flag on the walls of the Old City near Jaffa Gate. The flag project is to raise awareness and funds for at-risk youth.

I posted the photos at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/jerusalem/2011/jer284.htm

I also posted them in a Facebook album at:
http://on.fb.me/lights-of-hope

Enjoy!
Off to a barbecue in Ma'ale Adumim.

Happy Israel Independence Day!
Jacob

Educational Resources and Cool Videos for Israel Independence Day

Hi Everyone!

Israel Independence Day is celebrated this year on Tuesday, May 10, 2011.

I posted on my website 118 links about Israel, ranging from history and tourism to photographs and stamps. All 118 links have been reviewed / checked this week.

The web address is:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdayil.htm

and......

I gathered links to 135 cool YouTube videos about Israel.
Enjoy the videos at:
www.jr.co.il/videos/israel-videos.htm

Please forward this message to relatives and friends, so they may benefit from these holiday resources.

Happy Israel Independence Day!
Jacob