Passover Educational Resources and 122 Passover Videos

Hi Everyone!

Passover is a Jewish holiday, of Biblical origin, marking the birth of the Jews as a people and their emergence as a unique nation in history, devoted to G-d's will. It celebrates the liberation of the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt over 3000 years ago, under the leadership of Moses.

This year Passover begins on Monday night, April 18, 2011.

The Jewish Trivia Quiz
http://www.jewish-trivia.com

Passover Trivia
In what Hebrew month is Passover celebrated ?
Why do we eat matzah during Passover ?
How old was Moshe's mother when she gave birth to Moshe ?
How long did the Jews' exile in Egypt last ?
Where did the Jews live in Egypt ?
How many days did the plague of blood last ?
What happened to Pharoh's daughter, Batiya, when the
Jewish people left Egypt ?

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 Passover Clipart
www.jewish-clipart.com

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

My Hebrew Songbook
www.my-hebrew-songbook.com/

Hebrew Passover Songs with Vowels (Nikud)

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

The Multilingual Word Search Game (English / Hebrew / Russian)
My Jewish Coloring Book (online / offline)

Cool Passover Videos
www.jr.co.il/videos/passover-videos.htm

122 Cool Passover video links.
There is something for everyone.
(including a new Learn Hebrew Passover video I made)

The Passover Humor Files
www.jr.co.il/humor/passover.htm

74 Passover humor files ranging from funny jokes and stories to song parodies. You may want to print several of them before Passover and distribute copies to your family and guests between the seder meal courses. Both kids and adults will find them entertaining (and sometimes educational).

To learn more about Passover, I posted on my website 146 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 146 links have been reviewed / checked this week.
The web address is:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdaypa.htm

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

Enjoy!
An early Happy Passover!
Jacob

New Online: Learn Hebrew Phrases with Audio

Hi Everyone!

Today, I launched a new website called:
Learn Hebrew Phrases with Audio
www.in-hebrew.co.il

Learn Hebrew Phrases with Audio is a free, on-line, educational resource to learn Hebrew phrases and sentences. The flash site incorporates 54 topics with 2,000 Hebrew phrases and sentences. The Hebrew phrases are presented as an images
with nikud [vowels]. There are English translations and transliterations. The high quality audio was created in a sound studio. The site includes 152 Hebrew study sheets for learning offline.

Both the student and the teacher will find the site easy to use and very educational. As mentioned, the site is free to all.

Feedback is welcome.

Please forward this message to anyone that may be interested in learning Hebrew. There are social media buttons on the site to share the site with friends. Please share. Thanks!

Have a good day,
Jacob

Video: Ice Skating in Jerusalem

Hi Everyone!

Today, March 22, 2011, I was in Jerusalem taking photos for a new website. I stopped by Safra Square and saw the large tent in the main square. I went in and I was amazed on the very cool skating rink they setup.

I took a video and posted it online at:
www.jr.co.il/videos/jerusalem-ice-skating.htm

Enjoy the video.

Have a good night,
Jacob

495 Photos and a Video of the Purim Parade in Ma'ale Adumim

Hi Everyone!

On Sunday, March 20, there was a Purim parade in Ma'ale Adumim.
The parade (called "Adloyada") started at 10:00am.

I posted 495 photos of the parade at:
www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2011/ma556.htm

When the first page comes up, press the F11 key on the top of your keyboard for a full page view. Use the icon buttons on the bottom of each page to navigate.

I also posted a short video of the Purim parade and happenings at:
www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2011/ma042615.htm

Enjoy!

Shavua Tov - Have a Good Week,
Jacob

CJI - Computer Jobs in Israel - Annual Salary Survey Results

Hi Everyone!

I just posted on the Computer Jobs in Israel (CJI) website the results of the annual salary survey. 519 readers took part in the salary survey this year. Each person answered 24 questions about their salaries and their work benefits.

Thanks!! to everyone that participated.

The results are posted (in English and Hebrew) on the
CJI resource page at:
www.cji.co.il/docs.htm

BTW - The updated Purim video list has 96 cool Purim videos.
www.jr.co.il/videos/purim-videos.htm
Enjoy!

Have a Happy Purim,
Jacob

New: Learn Hebrew Purim Video

Hi Everyone!

Tonight I uploaded to the Internet a new video about Purim. The video includes Hebrew with nikud (vowels), high quality audio, English translations and transliterations.

The address is:
www.jr.co.il/videos/purim-videos.htm
Feedback is welcome.

The page also includes 68 Cool Youtube videos about Purim.
Please share the page. Thanks!

Enjoy!

Shabbat Shalom,
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 Saturday night March 19, 2011. (In Jerusalem it starts Sunday night March 20)

The following resources will help you appreciate and enjoy the holiday.

The Jewish Trivia Quiz
www.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 Flash quiz. There are two levels of questions, two timer settings.Both kids and adults will find it enjoyable.

Free Purim Clipart
www.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.

My Hebrew Songbook - Purim Songs
www.my-hebrew-songbook.com

Enter the songbook and choose the category Purim. You can view any song online or create printed song sheets with several songs together for a sing along. All Hebrew is graphic so you do not need Hebrew support to view or print the songs. All songs include Hebrew nikud (vowels).

Purim Humor Files
www.jr.co.il/humor/purim.htm
Worth printing several to entertain your guests at the Purim Seudah (festive meal).

My Jewish Coloring Book - Purim
www.my-jewish-games.com
Kids love to color, need I say more.

Purim Videos on YouTube
www.jr.co.il/videos/purim-videos.htm
65 videos ranging from Purim Speils to funny gags.

To learn more about Purim, I posted on my website 80 site links, ranging from from laws and customs to games and recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, French, Portuguese and German.

All 80 links have been reviewed / checked this week.
The web address is:

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

Feedback is welcome.

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

Enjoy!

An early Happy Purim!
Jacob