Photos of the Jerusalem Day Flag March

Hi Everyone!

Today, May 28, I took photos of the Jerusalem Day Flag March.
I posted them online at:
www.history-of-israel.co.il/jerusalem/2014/jer379.htm

Enjoy the photos!

Have a good night,
Jacob

Educational Resources for Jerusalem Day - May 28, 2014

Hi Everyone!

Jerusalem Day is celebrated on the 28th of the Hebrew month
of Iyar. This year (5774 / 2014) the day falls on Wednesday,
May 28.

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.

Learn Hebrew Phrases with Audio - 46 Jerusalem Phrases
www.in-hebrew.co.il/he475.htm

My English Hebrew Dictionary - Jerusalem Words
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/jerusalem-1.htm

Youtube videos about Jerusalem
www.jr.co.il/videos/jerusalem-videos.htm

To learn more about Jerusalem, I posted on my website 202 links,
ranging from history and tourism to photographs and stamps.

The address is:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/jerusalem.htm

Please share the resources. Thank you!

Happy Jerusalem Day,
Jacob

Educational Resources for Lag Ba'Omer

Hi Everyone!

The Jewish festival "Lag Ba'Omer" is Sunday, May 18, 2014.
If you are flying over Israel on Sunday night 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.

BTW - Usually the bonfires are the night before but the
Chief Rabbinate decided to move celebrations to Sunday night
to avoid desecration of the Shabbath.
The Ministry of Education delayed the Lag B'Omer school
holiday in anticipation of students staying up late at the bonfires.

I posted on my website 43 links to learn about "Lag Ba'Omer".

The address is:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/lag-ba-omer.htm

Enjoy the bonfires!
Jacob

Hatikvah, Israel's National Anthem - sung by Barbra Streisand, Dudu Fisher, Enrico Macias

Hi Everyone!

I added Hatikvah, Israel's National Anthem, to my
Hebrew Language song section.
www.hebrew-language.com/hebrew-songs/song40.htm

The page includes the Hebrew lyrics (with Nikud - vowels) and
an English translation

There are 4 Hatikvah videos embedded on the page including:

- Barbra Streisand singing at the conclusion of the
1978 Stars Salute Israel show.

- Dudu Fisher and March of the Living Choir in Krakow, Poland
April 2012

- Enrico Macias (audio with lyrics)

- EL AL Hatikvah clip saluting Israel


FYI: Tonight, Google posted a Google Doodle for Israel Independence Day.

I also posted it at:
www.jr.co.il/t/doodles/index-2014.htm

Please share the pages. Thank You!

Happy Israel Independence Day!
Chag Sameach!
Jacob

Educational Resources for Israel Independence Day

Hi Everyone!

Israel Independence Day is celebrated this year on
Tuesday, May 6, 2014.

I posted on my website 158 links about Israel, ranging from
history and tourism to photographs and stamps.
All 158 links have been reviewed / checked this week.

The address is:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/israel-resources.htm

Please share this message. Thank you!

Happy Israel Independence Day!
Jacob