New Video: Learn Hebrew Phrases - Cooking and Baking

Hi Everyone!

I created a new learn Hebrew video called "Cooking and Baking".
The video includes 18 Hebrew phrases with Hebrew audio,
Hebrew text with vowels, English translations and transliterations.

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=HfOen5UlmU4

Feedback is welcome.

Please forward this message to anyone that may be interested in learning Hebrew. Thank you!

Have a good night.
Jacob

New: My English Hebrew Dictionary - Legal Vocabulary Study Sheets

Hi Everyone!

This week, I created a set of 20 English Hebrew legal vocabulary study sheets with 150 legal - law related words.

The address of the first study sheet is:
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/legal-1.htm

Use the arrow icons on the top of the page to navigate to the other study sheets.

To view the list of all the words on the site, visit:
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/sitemap.htm

Feedback is welcome.

Please forward this message to anyone that may be interested in learning Hebrew. Thank you!

Have a good day,
Jacob

New Israeli Educational Stamps (including a joint issue with India)

Hi Everyone!

I scanned and posted on my website the new Israeli stamps that were issued in December 2012.

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

- The High Priest's Breastplate - Souvenir Sheet

- Festival of Lights - 20 Years of Diplomatic Relations
Israel - India Joint Issue

- Koren Jerusalem Bible - 50 Years

- Wildlife Conservation

- Energy Resources in Israel

The new stamp images are located at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/stamps/index-2012.html

I also uploaded the images to Facebook.
The Facebook address is:
http://on.fb.me/israeli-stamps-2012

Please share the page. Thanks!

Have a good night,
Jacob

Video: World Bible Quiz for Adults 2012

Hi Everyone!

Israel Educational TV uploaded the World Bible Quiz to Youtube.
Twenty-seven contestants from around the world were brought
to Israel to compete in the event, 16 of whom made it to the
final round.

The video is very good!

It is 2 hours 22 minutes in Hebrew.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrcEQs3Xzjo
Enjoy!

Chanuka Sameach,
Chodesh Tov,
Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

366 Chanukah Videos including 51 new ones for 5773

Hi Everyone!

The Chanukah video list is growing every day.
The list now has 366 videos including 51 new ones for 5773 / 2012.
www.jr.co.il/videos/chanukah-videos.htm

The new videos include:

Shooby Doob Shloimy - "The Chanukah Miracle"
The Yeshiva Boys Choir - "Daddy Come Home"
StandFour - Eight Nights - Hanukkah Mashup
Six13 - Haneirot Halalu
Racing Home: A Hanukkah Surprise
(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Dreidel), Hanukkah Song 2012
Matisyahu "Happy Hanukkah"
Pella Productions - 8 Nights Of Hanukkah A Capella Mashup
Shimi Azuli - Chanukah Songs (Hebrew)
Rube Goldberg Machine Technion Israel a Hanukkah Chanukah Miracle
Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks: The Hidden Story of Chanukah
Marolin Hebrew Academy: Those Were the Nights of Chanukah
Chanukah Means Dedication - Musical Greeting - Rabbi David Sirull
The What's Up Band: Pass It On Chanukah 2012
Shalom Sesame: The Missing Menorah
"Gangnam Chanukkah"
Chanukah The Festival of Lights Overture
Source of Chanukah name - skit and songs (in Hebrew)
Generation's Flame
Maoz Tzur - Schwebel Scharf & Levine IV
Why is Chanukah a nice holiday (street interviews in Hebrew)
Yerachmiel Zigler - "Kavoo Shir" (Hebrew song)
Making Sufganiot in Chaya's Kindergarten
Chanukah Oy Chanukah (in Yiddish)
Maoz Tsur - Nitsan Khen Razel
Happy Hanukkah from Mevaseret Band
Best Potato Pancakes/Latkes
Chanukah Remix - Sevivon Sov Sov Sov
Chanukah Medley performed by the London Jewish Male Choir
Chanukah Time - Josh & The Jamtones
Beit Chana: Chanukah and Family (Hebrew)
Maran Rabbi Ovadia Yosef on Mitzvat Chanukah (Hebrew)
Kerner Songs: It's Chanukah Yippie i Oh!
How to Make Potato Latkes - Hanukkah Recipe
Car Menorah sync with blinkers
The Wondering Jew: Assimilation
Chanukah Is All About YOU
Ocean County College Concert Band: Fanfare on Maoz Tsur
A Good Old Down Home Country Chanukah (Lauren Mayer)
Chana Zelda (Hebrew song / skit)
Michelle Citrin - Hanukkah Lovin'
Chanukah 2012 - Jewish Federation San Diego
Happy Chanukah from the Ramaz 6th Grade!
We're Lighting The Menorah - Reishit Yerushalayim
Channel 2: Expensive Dreidel / Menorah (Hebrew)
Breslev: The Secret of the Chanukah Miracle (Hebrew)
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy: Chanukah 2012
Mission Impossible 5.773 - Hanukkah Miracle
Happy Chanukah from the Moledet School in Be'er Sheva
LaTkE Night
Spin To Win - The Sababas (Featuring The Chanukah Chipmunks)!

Enjoy!

Please share with friends. Thank you.

Happy Chanukah!
Jacob

Chanukah Educational Resources and 335 Chanukah Videos

Hi Everyone!

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
Saturday night, December 8, 2012.

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 335 (yes, 335!) Cool Chanukah video links at:
www.jr.co.il/videos/chanukah-videos.htm

There is something for everyone.
This year's new videos include:
Shooby Doob Shloimy - The Chanukah Miracle
The Yeshiva Boys Choir - "Daddy Come Home"
StandFour - Eight Nights - Hanukkah Mashup
Matisyahu "Happy Hanukkah"
(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Dreidel)
Rube Goldberg Machine Technion Israel - A Chanukah Miracle
"Gangnam Chanukkah"
Chanukah The Festival of Lights Overture
Marolin Hebrew Academy: Those Were the Nights of Chanukah
Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks: The Hidden Story of Chanukah
Making Sufganiot in Chaya's Kindergarten
Chanukah Oy Chanukah (in Yiddish)
Happy Hanukkah from Mevaseret Band
and many more....

To learn more about Chanukah, I posted on my website
125 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

Chanukah Humor (including lyrics to Chanukah songs)
www.jr.co.il/humor/chanuka.htm

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

Happy Chanukah!
Chag Sameach!
Jacob

English - Hebrew Civil Defense Vocabulary

Hi Everyone!

I created a set of English Hebrew "Civil Defense" vocabulary
study sheets. The address is:
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/civil-defense-1.htm

For an index of all 204 English Hebrew study sheets visit:
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/sitemap.htm

Please forward this message to anyone that may be interested in learning Hebrew. Thank you!

Have a good night and stay safe.
Jacob

New Video: Learn Hebrew Phrases - Shabbat

Hi Everyone!

I created a new learn Hebrew video called "Shabbat".
The video includes 18 Hebrew phrases with Hebrew audio, Hebrew text with vowels, English translations and transliterations.

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=LMLSEc-bT5M

Feedback is welcome.

Please forward this message to anyone that may be interested in learning Hebrew. Thanks!

Have a good day.
Jacob

English - Hebrew Chanukah Vocabulary

Hi Everyone!

I created a set of English Hebrew Chanukah vocabulary
study sheets. The address is:
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/chanukah-1.htm

This week, I also updated the Chanukah educational resources list at:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdaych.htm

Please share these educational resources. Thank you!

Have a good weekend.
Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

Hebrew Jokes - Learn Hebrew and Laugh

Hi Everyone!

I have a website called:
Hebrew Jokes - Learn Hebrew and Laugh
www.hebrew-jokes.com

Each joke is displayed in Hebrew with Nikud, and there is an English translation of the joke. The jokes are suitable for all ages.

The bilingual menus allow you to browse through the jokes, choose a specific topic or click on the random button for a joke. If you do not have time to read all the jokes at once, when you return to the site you can continue where you left off (next joke number). The system, also, has a joke basket where you can add your favorite jokes and then print them out.

Reading jokes in Hebrew can be a fun activity in your ulpan or Hebrew class. Even native Hebrew speakers will find jokes that are worth telling their friends.

In the About / Help page of the site, there are buttons where you can share this unique site with friends on your favorite social networks. Thanks!

Enjoy!

Have a good day,
Jacob

New Video: Learn Hebrew Phrases - Medical Help

Hi Everyone!

I created a new learn Hebrew video called "Medical Help".
The video includes 25 Hebrew phrases with Hebrew audio,
Hebrew text with vowels, English translations and transliterations.

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=sBUBlyg29kM

There are 42 Hebrew "Medical Help" phrases on the free site at:
www.in-hebrew.co.il

Feedback is welcome.

Please forward this message to anyone that may be interested
in learning Hebrew. Thanks!

Have a good weekend.
Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

New: Elections Vocabulary

Hi Everyone!

I created a set of English Hebrew "elections" vocabulary
study sheets.

The address is:
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/elections-1.htm

Please forward this message to anyone that may be interested
in learning Hebrew. Thanks!

Have a good night,
Jacob

New Video: Learn Hebrew Phrases - Shopping for Clothes

Hi Everyone!

I created a new learn Hebrew video called "Shopping for Clothes".
The video includes 15 Hebrew phrases with Hebrew audio,
Hebrew text with vowels, English translations and transliterations.
The phrases in the new video include:
Which clothing store do you recommend?
Which different colors do these short sleeve shirts come in?
Do you have long sleeve white shirts?
The suit fits you perfectly.
Do you have a tie that matches my shirt?
How much does it cost?
All summer clothes are now on the end of season sale.
You look great in that dress.
Where can I try it on?
Do you have cotton socks?
The black belt is good for all types of pants.
Do you do alterations?
It is too small. I need a bigger size.
Where are the washing instructions?
The garment is perfect for you.
Enjoy your new (something)!

There are additional Hebrew "shopping for clothes" phrases
on the free site.

You can view the video on the website at:
http://www.in-hebrew.co.il/videos/index.html
or
directly on Youtube at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkjpUud7WiA

Feedback is welcome.

Please forward this message to anyone that may be interested
in learning Hebrew. Thanks!

Have a good night,
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:
http://www.jr.co.il/t/noach.htm

Enjoy!
Jacob

New: English - Hebrew Winter Vocabulary

Hi Everyone!

I created a set of English Hebrew winter vocabulary
study sheets with 82 winter related words.

The address is:
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/winter-1.htm

Please forward this message to anyone that may be interested
in learning Hebrew. Thanks!

Have a good weekend.
Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

Photos of Second Hakafot in Ma'ale Adumim

Hi Everyone!

Tonight (Monday night after chag in Israel), I took photos of the Second Hakafot in the S'deh Chemed schoolyard in Ma'ale Adumim.

The festive evening included a performance by the Jerusalem boys choir Pirchei Yerushalayim

I posted the 140 photos on my website at:
www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2012/ma740.htm

Enjoy the photos!

Have a good week,
Jacob

Opening of "Exhibition - Fire" in the Moshe Castel Museum of Art in Ma'ale Adumim

Hi Everyone!

Tonight, I attended the opening of the "Exhibition - Fire" in the Moshe Castel Museum of Art in Ma'ale Adumim.
The exhibition will continue till November 30.

I posted photos at:
www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2012/ma735.htm

Moadim L'Simcha and Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

Photos of the Children's Sukkot Parade in Ma'ale Adumim

Hi Everyone!

Tonight, Musar Avicha had their annual children's Sukkot parade.
The parade took place in the Klei Shir neighborhood and
finished with a gathering at Rav Katz's sukka.

I took photos of the festive event and posted them at:
http://www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2012/ma730.htm

Moadim L'Simcha!
Jacob

Educational Resources and 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 Sunday night, September 30, 2012.

My English Hebrew Dictionary - Sukkot Vocabulary Study Sheets
http://www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/sukkot-1.htm

Each Hebrew word has vowels, as well as an English transliteration.
The Hebrew words are displayed as graphics. This means you don't need special fonts to view them.
To view the list of all the words on the site, visit:
http://www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/sitemap.htm

The Jewish Trivia Quiz
http://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
http://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
http://www.jr.co.il/videos/sukkot-videos.htm
47 cool Sukkot video links.
There is something for everyone.
The list includes:
Livin' in a Booth - Fountainheads Sukkot
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
56 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 56 links have been reviewed / checked.
The address is:
http://www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdaysu.htm

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

Enjoy!
Happy Sukkot!
Jacob

221 Rosh Hashana Videos

Hi Everyone!

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

The updated list has 221 videos including these new videos:

- What Makes Rosh Hashana Beautiful
- Rosh Hashanah Robot Hip Hop Dance Happy New Year (Technion)
- Shana Tova from KTM and the Montreal Shlichim
- The Maccabeats - Rosh Hashanah Card
- Because It's Rosh Hashanah! A Musical Video Greeting
- I Just Called to Say Shana Tova
- Stop-motion Rosh Hashana - Scopus Rosario!
- Changing Our Destiny During Elul
- Call Me Maybe-Chana Tova (French)
- El Al Worldwide Managers Wish a Shana Tova
- Street Shofar
- A Rosh Hashana Song from Latma
- Shana Tova from Rabbi Riskin and Ohr Torah Stone 5773
- Knesset members wishing you shana tova!!
- Shana Tova played by Swing De Gitanes
- Shana Tova from Herzlia Loves Animals
- Rosh Hashannah Aliyah Video
- Shana Tova From Solomon Schechter Day School
- Shana Tova Animation from Shai Perchik
- Raising Bees (learn Hebrew words)
- Chag Sameach to the animals at the Safari
- Shana Tova! from Pardes
- Six13 - Shema (Live)
- Rosh Hashanah Innovative Meals with Doris Schechter
- Rosh Hashanah Message with Rabbi Benji Levy

and many more...

Enjoy!

Shana Tova!
Jacob

Educational Stamps, Websites and Videos for the Jewish New Year

Hi Everyone!

Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year 5773, begins Sunday night, September 16, 2012.

I scanned and posted on my website the new Israeli stamps that were issued in September 2012.

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

- Festivals 2012 - The Month of the Tishrei
Rosh Hashanah, Tashlikh
Yom Kippur, Kol Nidrei Prayers
Sukkot, Bear the Lulav

- Thanks to Them - Senior Citizens Contribution to Israel

- 100 Years - Hadassah
The Women's Zionist Organization of Ameica

- The Highest and Lowest Places on Earth
Israel-Nepal Joint Issue

- Tourism - Visit Israel
Rosh Hanikra
Jaffa
Timna

- IPA - International Police Association, Israel - 50 Years

The new stamp images are located at:
http://www.jr.co.il/pictures/stamps/index-2012.html

I also uploaded the images to Facebook.
The Facebook address is:
http://on.fb.me/israeli-stamps-2012

The Jewish Trivia Quiz
http://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
http://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
http://www.jr.co.il/videos/rosh-hashana-videos.htm
The list has 173 cool Rosh HaShana videos.
There is something for everyone.

To learn more about Rosh Hashana , I posted on my website
74 links ranging from laws and customs to games and recipes.
Site languages include English, Hebrew, French, German, Italian,
Portugese, Russian and Spanish.

http://www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdayrh.htm

Last but not least, the 3 Year Jewish Holiday Calendar
is located at:
http://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 the resources. Thanks!

Enjoy!
Shana Tova - Have a Good Year!
Jacob

My English Hebrew Dictionary - Rosh HaShana vocabulary study sheets

Hi Everyone!

I just added Rosh HaShana vocabulary study sheets to
My English Hebrew Dictionary.

The first study sheet is located at:
http://www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/rosh-hashana-1.htm

Use the arrow icons on the top of the page to go to the other sheets.

To view the list of all the words on the site, visit:
http://www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/sitemap.htm

Please forward this message to anyone that may be interested in learning Hebrew. Thanks!

Have a good day,
Jacob

Jewish Holiday Calendar Card

Hi Everyone!

I created a new, three year, Jewish holiday calendar card which I posted on my website for you to view, download or print.
The address is:
http://www.jr.co.il/calendar.htm

There are two image sizes and an Acrobat PDF file.

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. Thank you.

Have a good day,
Jacob

Welcome Home to the New Olim (and photos)

Hi Everyone!

Congratulations and welcome home to the 351 new olim that made aliyah to Israel from North America. The NBN aliyah charter flight arrived in Israel on Tuesday morning and included 93 children in 48 families and 154 singles. The youngest oleh in the group is one month old and the oldest oleh is 85 years old. A record 127 of the olim will be joining the IDF.

I took 300 photos of the exciting, historic event and I posted them online at:
http://www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/history/2012/a735.htm

I also posted the 300 photos on Facebook for name tagging.
The Facebook album address is:
http://on.fb.me/olim-august14-2012-facebook

If you have a Facebook acccount 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: Learn Hebrew Phrases - Israeli Sayings

Hi Everyone!

I created a new learn Hebrew video called "Israeli Sayings".
The video includes 26 Hebrew phrases with Hebrew audio,
Hebrew text with vowels, English translations and transliterations.

There are additional Hebrew "Israeli Sayings" on the free site.

You can view the video on the website at:
http://www.in-hebrew.co.il/videos/index.html
or
directly on Youtube at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB7Dv_3hJ2Y

Feedback is welcome.

Please forward this message to anyone that may be interested in learning Hebrew. Thanks!

Have a good day,
Jacob

Hotsites and Oldies for Tu B'Av

Hi Everyone!

Here are the hotsites for Tu B'Av:
http://www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-htubav.htm

I also created an Oldies for Tu B'Av video list:
http://www.jr.co.il/videos/oldies-for-tu-bav.htm

Enjoy!
Happy Tu B'Av,
Jacob

Educational Resources about Tisha B'Av

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 Saturday evening, July 28, 2012) at:
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

Welcome Home to the New Olim (and 300 photos)

Hi Everyone!

Congratulations and welcome home to the 229 new olim that made aliyah to Israel from North America. The NBN aliyah charter flight arrived in Israel on Thursday morning and included 99 children in 38 families and 59 singles. The youngest oleh in the group is 6 months old and the oldest oleh is 86 years old. The flight also included 6 dogs.

I took 300 photos of the exciting, historic event and I posted them online at:
http://www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/history/2012/a705.htm

I also posted the 300 photos on Facebook for name tagging. There are two sets of photos and you can access the albums via:

http://on.fb.me/olim-july12-2012-facebook-1
and
http://on.fb.me/olim-july12-2012-facebook-2

If you have a Facebook acccount 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: Learn Hebrew Phrases - Business Meeting

Hi Everyone!

I created a new learn Hebrew video called "Business Meeting". The video includes 18 Hebrew phrases with Hebrew audio, Hebrew text with vowels, English translations and transliterations.

The phrases in the new video include:

What time does the meeting start?
What is today's agenda
What are our goals?
Our sales team had a great year.
Our revenues grew during the last quarter.
How can we improve our sales?
Here are some new marketing ideas.
We need to vote on the proposal.
We need to cut costs.
We need a competitive advantage.
What are the results of the marketing survey?
What is the size of the market?
We need to build brand loyalty.
What is the advertising budget?
We will raise money via the stock market.
Any questions?
Thank you all for attending.
The meeting is over.

There are additional Hebrew "business meeting" phrases on the free site.

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=0mM9mgz3tGw

Feedback is welcome.

Please forward this message to anyone that may be interested in learning Hebrew. Thanks!

Have a good day,
Jacob

New Video: Learn Hebrew Phrases - Hiking and Camping

Hi Everyone!

I created a new learn Hebrew video called "Hiking and Camping".

You can view the video on the website at:
www.in-hebrew.co.il/videos/index.html
or
directly on Youtube at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDgid7GUX1o#!

Feedback is welcome.

Please forward this message to anyone that may be interested in learning Hebrew. Thanks!

Have a good week,
Jacob

New Israeli Educational Stamps (including Olympics 2012)

Hi Everyone!

I scanned and posted on my website the new Israeli stamps
that were issued in June 2012.

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

- The High Priest's Breastplate (part 3)

Gad
Asher
Yosef
Benyamin

- The Olympic Games - London 2012

Artistic Gymnastics
Athletics - The High Jump
Taewondo

- Teddy Kollek (1911-2007)

The new stamp images are located at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/stamps/index-2012.html

I also uploaded the images to Facebook.
The Facebook address is:
http://on.fb.me/israeli-stamps-2012

Please share the page. Thanks!

Have a good day.
Jacob

New Video Online: Learn Hebrew Phrases - Sports

Hi Everyone!

I created a new learn Hebrew video called Sports.

You can view the video on the website at:
www.in-hebrew.co.il/videos/index.html
or
directly on Youtube at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9sjH7EcL34

Feedback is welcome.

Please forward this message to anyone that may be interested
in learning Hebrew. Thanks!

Chodesh Tov,
Jacob

My English Hebrew Dictionary - 188 Computer Related Words

Hi Everyone!

My English Hebrew Dictionary has 24 free study sheets with 188 computer related words.

The first study sheet is located at:
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/computers-1.htm

Use the arrow icons on the top of the page to go to the other sheets.

To view the list of all the words on the site, visit:
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/sitemap.htm

Please forward this message to anyone that may be interested in learning Hebrew. Thanks!

Shavua Tov - Have a good week,
Jacob

New Video Online: Learn Hebrew Phrases - At the Restaurant

Hi Everyone!

I created a new learn Hebrew video called "At the Restaurant".

You can view the video on the website at:
http://www.in-hebrew.co.il/videos/index.html
or
directly on Youtube at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8Is6g9LVa4

Feedback is welcome.

Please forward this message to anyone that may be interested in learning Hebrew. Thanks!

Have a good day,
Jacob

New: My English Hebrew Dictionary - Summer Vocabulary Study Sheets

Hi Everyone!

I created a set of English Hebrew summer vocabulary
study sheets with 65 summer related words.

The address is:

www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/summer-1.htm

Feedback is welcome.

Please forward this message to anyone that may be interested in learning Hebrew. Thanks!

Have a great summer,
Jacob

New: My English Hebrew Dictionary Jerusalem Study Sheets

Hi Everyone!

In honor of Jerusalem Day (this Sunday), I created a set of English Hebrew Jerusalem vocabulary sheets.
The address is:
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/jerusalem-1.htm

If you like the pages, please click "like" on the main page and please "share" with your friends. Thanks!

Have a good night,
Jacob

Educational Resources and Videos for Jerusalem Day

Hi Everyone!

Jerusalem Day is celebrated on the 28th of the Hebrew month of Iyar. This year (5772 / 2012) the day falls on Sunday, May 20.

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 ?
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 settings. Adults and children will find The Jewish Trivia Quiz
entertaining and educational.

To learn more about Jerusalem, I posted on my website 222 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 49 Youtube videos about Jerusalem at:
www.jr.co.il/videos/jerusalem-videos.htm

Enjoy!

Have a good day,
Jacob

Educational websites about Lag Ba'Omer

Hi Everyone!

The Jewish festival "Lag Ba'Omer" is Thursday, May 10, 2012. If you are flying over Israel on Wednesday night (May 9) 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 33 links to learn about "Lag Ba'Omer".
All 33 links have been reviewed / checked this week.

The web address is:

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


Enjoy the bonfires!
Jacob

Educational Resources and Cool Videos for Israel Independence Day

Hi Everyone!

Israel Independence Day is celebrated this year on Thursday, April 26, 2012.

I posted on my website 116 links about Israel, ranging from history and tourism to photographs and stamps. All 116 links have been reviewed / checked this week.

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

I gathered links to 190 cool YouTube videos about Israel. Enjoy the videos at:
http://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

Educational Resources about the Holocaust

Shalom.

Holocaust Remembrance Day is Thursday, April 19, 2012.
I posted on my website 175 links to learn about the Holocaust.
Site languages include English, Hebrew, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

The website address is:

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

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

We must not forget.

Jacob

Photos and a Video of the Jerusalem Ice Festival

Hi Everyone!

Today, I went to the Jerusalem Ice Festival near the old train station in Jerusalem. The weather outside was very hot but inside it was -10 degrees Celsius. The organizers provided warm coats but I brought my own.

I posted photos of the cool event at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/jerusalem/2012/jer335.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 ten minute video of the Ice Festival at:
www.jr.co.il/videos/jerusalem-ice-festival-2012.htm


Enjoy and please share with friends.

Have a good night,
Jacob

New Israeli Educational Stamps (including Children's Books)

Hi Everyone!

I scanned and posted on my website the new Israeli stamps that were issued in March 2012.

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

The High Priest's Breastplate (part 2)
- Issachar, Zevulun, Dan, Naftali

- The Chain of Generations Center, The Western Wall

- Memorial Day 2012

The Renaissance of Jewish Seamanship
- Hehalutz, 1919, Jaffa
- Sarah A, 1936, Haifa
- Har Zion, 1936, Tel-Aviv

- Symbols of Peace: The Dove and the Waxwing
20 Years of Diplomatic Relations Israel-China Joint Issue

Children's Books
- Come to Me, Nice Butterfly
- The Lion that Loved Strawberries
- Hot Sweet Corn
- Itamar Walks on Walls
- Raspberry Juice
- A Tale of Five Balloons
- The Absent-Minded Guy from Kefar Azar
- Caspion the Little Fish

The new stamp images are located at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/stamps/index-2012.html

I also uploaded the images to Facebook.
The Facebook address is:
http://on.fb.me/israeli-stamps-2012

Please share the page. Thanks!

Happy Passover!
Moadim L'Simcha!
Jacob

New: My English Hebrew Dictionary with 150+ Study Sheets

Hi Everyone!

I have launched a new website called:
My English Hebrew Dictionary
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com

My English Hebrew Dictionary is a free on-line educational site, which can help one to learn Hebrew vocabulary in an easy manner. Each Hebrew word has vowels, as well as an English transliteration. The Hebrew words are displayed as graphics. This means you don't need special fonts to view them. The dictionary is organized by subjects, ranging from animals to weather. The site includes 150+ printable study sheets. There will be additional subjects added in the near future.

Feedback is welcome.

Please forward this message to anyone that may be interested in learning Hebrew. Social media buttons are on each page to enable you to share this site with friends. Thanks!

Happy Passover / Chag Pesach Kasher v'Sameach,
Jacob

Hi Everyone!

There are now 199 Cool Passover Videos listed at:

www.jr.co.il/videos/passover-videos.htm

The updated list includes these new videos:

- Passover Rhapsody - A Jewish Rock Opera
- "Mission Immatzoble" Passover song by Mama Doni
- Breakin' Free - Fountainheads Passover
- Supersol Deal Hebrew Commercial
- Street Survey about Pesach (Hebrew)
- Baking Matzot at Orot Eliyahu
- Aviv AMCG Passover Wishes (Echad Mi Yodeah)
- Betzet Yisrael Mimitzraim - Yoni Ganot
- Recipe for Passover Marzipan Cookies (Hebrew)
- Happy Passover from Mever Lareshet
- Alim Passover Trailer
- Libyan Passover Customs (Hebrew)
- How to Bake Matzos (Meirovitz matzoh bakery)
- Passover Greetings from Dizengoff Center - Leket Israel
- Gaming the 10 Plagues
- The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington 2012 Passover Video
- Gesher: Passover Seder for People with Disabilities
- Happy Pesach from Ripple Productions
- Mah Nishtanah (trance music)
- Pesach and your Pets
- Rabbi Yonah Metzger on Mah Neshtana (Hebrew)
- Weitzman School singing Echad Mi Yodeah
- Ambassador Shapiro and his wife on an insightful tour of Meah She'arim
- Medieval Passover Song - TanenbaumCHAT

Oldies but goodies include:

- Google Exodus
- Shalom Sesame - Les Matzarables
- Dayenu, Coming Home - The Fountainheads Passover Song
- Crash Course on Passover
- Learn Hebrew Passover Video
- Rashi Second Graders Sing: "Let My People Go"
- Mah Nishtanah
- Jewish Federation: This Passover 2011/5771
- Shalom Sesame - Jake Gyllenhaal and the Afikomen
- Passover 2011 - Seder Plate - The Macaroons
- Best Seder in the USA (The Passover Song)
- China TV - Cleaning before Passover
- London Matzo Packing
- Matzah Madness
- The Passover Seder Symbols Song
- Manischewitzville
- 20 Things To Do With Matzah
- AskMoses: Passover - what is it?
- Matzo Man
- Who Let The Jews Out
- Sixty Second Seder
- Jib Jab Matzah!
- The Story of Passover in 7 minutes
- Race of "Had Gadya Song" for Passover Seder
- The Prince of Egypt - The Plagues
- Moshe's Rap
- Passover Recipe - Kosher Brownies
- The Aviv Matzha Story
- Uncle Jay Explains Passover
- Robotic Seder
- KJJL 12 Chad Gadya
- Survivor Seder

and many more....

Enjoy!

Happy Passover!

Jacob

Passover Educational Resources and 177 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 Friday night, April 6, 2012.

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.

My English Hebrew Dictionary - Passover Words
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/passover-1.htm


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.

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

177 Cool Passover video links.
There is something for everyone.

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

79 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 128 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 128 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

Photos of the A.H.A.V.A. Readathon Awards Ceremony in Ma'ale Adumim

Hi Everyone!

Today, I took photos of the A.H.A.V.A. Readathon Awards Ceremony at Eshkol Hapayis in Ma'ale Adumim.

You can view the photos at:
www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2012/ma703.htm

Congratulations to everyone that participated in the readathon.

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

Photos of the Purim Parade in Ma'ale Adumim

Hi Everyone!

On Thursday, March 8, there was a Purim parade in Ma'ale Adumim. The parade (called "Adloyada") started at 10:00am. The weather was great and thousands enjoyed the parade and the Purim activities in Central Park.

I posted 364 photos at:
www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2012/ma672.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.

Please share the photos with your friends.
Enjoy!

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

Computer Jobs in Israel (CJI) - Annual Salary Survey Results

Hi Everyone!

I just posted on the Computer Jobs in Israel (CJI) website the results of the annual salary survey. 524 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 138 cool videos.
www.jr.co.il/videos/purim-videos.htm
Enjoy!

Have a Happy Purim,
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 Wednesday night March 7, 2012.
(In Jerusalem it starts Thursday night March 8)

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
120 videos ranging from Purim Speils to funny gags.

To learn more about Purim, I posted on my website 76 site links, ranging from from laws and customs to games and recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, French, Portuguese and German.

All 76 links have been reviewed / checked.
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

New Video Online: Learn Hebrew Phrases - Hotel Check-In

Hi Everyone!

I created a new learn Hebrew video called Hotel Check-In.

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=nWNaBXaEMOk

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

Have a good day,
Jacob