613 Chanukah Videos including 34 new ones for 5777

Hi Everyone!

The Chanukah video list is growing every day.
The list has 613 videos including 34 new ones for 5777 / 2016.

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

The new videos include:
* Hanukkah oh Hanukkah - Shir Soul
* The Maccabeats - Hasmonean - A Hamilton Hanukkah
* Six13 - A Hamilton Chanukah
* Boys Town Jerusalem Hanukkah 5777
* Lighting the Hanukkah Candles Faster Technion Rube Goldberg Machine
* I Have a Little Dreidel - Listen Up! Jewish Vocal Band
* Chabad of Pinellas County: "Grow" presents "It's Chanukah!"
* Weston/Westport Hebrew School "Those Were the Nights of Chanukah" Video
* 15 Minutes Hanukkah Songs for Preschoolers - The Kiboomers
* Chanukah (for) Dummies!
* Chanbalayla!
* Blindfold Deep Fried Chanukah Challenge
* Winter Wonderland Hanukkah Party - Joy of Kosher
* Hanukkah oh Hanukkah! Lyrics in English and Yiddish
* Shevet Achim: The Day of Chanuka (instrumental)
* Disney Springs Chanukah (instrumental)
* Chabad of Chatsworth Chanukah Video
* Chanukah Headstart project for The Shevet Achim Ensemble with - Chilik Frank
* BBYO Hungary Chanukah game
* Count Me In Too this Chanukah! Jgive campaign Chanukah 2016
* Chanukah world by Dylan Nassir
* Hebrew Promo for Chanukah in Chevel Modi'in
* 8 Epic Latke Toppers - Joy of Kosher
* CBS New York: Chanukah Recipes - Susie Fishbein
* Dreidel Dancing Game for Chankah!
* The Non-Jewish History of Chanukah Traditions
* I Love Latkes
* Sufganiyot Recipe for Hannukah - In A Bag
* Chanukah Sameach from Hebrew Academy Montreal
* Chef "Leibish Lokshin" Chanukah Cooking Special
* Morah Shifras Chanukah Song
* Chabad Olney Hebrew School of the Arts - Chanukah Music Video
* Latkes, Donuts and Drinks for Your Hanukkah Party (Yiddish)

If you see a new good video that is not on the list,
please let me know.

Additional Chanukah resources at:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/chanukah.htm

Enjoy!

Please share. Thank you!

Happy Chanukah!
Jacob

Educational resources about Chanukah and over 500 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 24, 2016.

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 Chanukah Page includes lesson sites in several languages, videos, songs, Chanukah trivia quiz, English Hebrew vocabulary lists,
recipes, games, humor, photos, clipart, coloring pages and a map of the sites of the Maccabees 166-161 BCE.

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

The Chanukah Video Page has links to over 500 cool Chanukah videos:
www.jr.co.il/videos/chanukah-videos.htm

The video page will be updated several times a week as we get closer to Chanukah.
Suggestions for new video additions are welcome.

Enjoy!

Please share these holiday resources. Thank You!

Have a good day,
Jacob Richman
jrichman@jr.co.il

Photos of Cinema City in Jerusalem

Hi Everyone!

Today, I had a meeting at an office in Cinema City in Jerusalem. This was my first time at the movie complex and I took my camera.
The place is really nice!! When I have a chance, I will go there to see a movie.
I posted photos at:
www.history-of-israel.co.il/jerusalem/2016/jer498.htm

As many of you know, I am a movie buff. You can check out my movie recommendation list at:
www.jr.co.il/recommend/movies.htm

Enjoy the photos and movies.

Please share. Thank you!

Have a good night,
Jacob Richman
jrichman@jr.co.il

English - Hebrew Winter Vocabulary

Hi Everyone!

Do you know the Hebrew words for:
blanket, blizzard, boots, cloudy, coat, cold, cough, fireplace, floods, flu, fog, frozen, gloves, hail, hat,
ice, insulation, quilt, rain, scarf, shovel, ski lift, slippery, snow, snowball, snowplow, socks, soup, storm, umbrella,
wind, wintry?

Start learning 84 winter related words at:
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/winter-1.htm

Please share. Thank You!

Stay warm and Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

100 Outlook Keyboard Shortcuts and New Training Sections with Videos and Articles

Hi Everyone!

I created five training sheets with 100 Outlook keyboard shortcuts:
www.jr.co.il/training/outlook-keyboard-shortcuts.htm

I also created on my website new training sections with videos and articles:
www.jr.co.il/training/resources.htm

Feedback is welcome.
Please share. Thank you!

Have a good week!
Shavua Tov!
Jacob Richman
jrichman@jr.co.il

60 Pegasus Mail Keyboard Shortcuts

Hi Everyone!

I created three training sheets with 60 Pegasus Mail keyboard shortcuts.
www.jr.co.il/training/pegasus-mail-keyboard-shortcuts.htm

Feedback is welcome.
Please share. Thank you!

Have a good week!
Shavua Tov!
Jacob

Prepare for Thanksgiving....English Hebrew Thanksgiving Vocabulary

Hi Everyone!

Thanksgiving is this Thursday.
Prepare wth the Thanksgiving vocabulary section on my English Hebrew Dictionary site.
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/thanksgiving-1.htm

Please share. Thank you!

Shavua Tov and
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jacob

12 Free and Useful Android Applications

Hi Everyone!

Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google. It is installed on smartphones and tablets. My Samsung 3 cellphone uses the Android operating system. There are thousands of free Android applications at the Google store. The link below describes 12 free and useful applications that I recommend.
www.jr.co.il/training/free-android-applications.htm

Feedback is welcome.
Please share. Thank you!

Have a good day,
Jacob

10 New Israeli Educational Stamps including Mosaics in Eretz Israel

Hi Everyone!

I scanned and posted on my website the new Israeli stamps that
were issued in November 2016.
I included the stamp itself, the first day cover, and an English and a
Hebrew flyer about the stamp.

Mosaics in Eretz Israel
- Synagogue, Maon (Negev), 6th Century
- Villa, Lod, 3rd Century
- Synagogue, Gaza, 6th Century

- King Solomon's Ships - Souvenir Sheet

Tourism in Jerusalem
- Ramparts Promenade
- Jaffa Road
- Via Dolorosa
- First Train Station
- Jerusalem Biblical Zoo

- Yitzhak Navon 1921-2015

The new stamp images and flyers are located at:
www.history-of-israel.co.il/stamps/index-2016.html
Short sharing address:
http://bit.ly/israel-stamps-2016

Images are also posted on Facebook at:
http://bit.ly/israeli-stamps-2016

Please share the pages. Thank you.

Have a good day,
Jacob Richman
jrichman@jr.co.il

60 Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts

Hi Everyone!

I created three training sheets with 60 Gmail keyboard shortcuts.
www.jr.co.il/training/gmail-keyboard-shortcuts.htm

Feedback is welcome.
Please share. Thank you!

Have a good day,
Jacob

10 Free and Useful Windows 10 Applications

Hi Everyone!

Windows 10 is bundled with useful applications and utilities that many users are not aware of. The link below describes 10 useful applications that you can launch from the Windows main menu.
www.jr.co.il/training/10-free-windows10-applications.htm

Feedback is welcome.
Please share. Thank you!

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

40 VLC Media Player Keyboard Shortcuts

Hi Everyone!

Today, I created two training sheets with 40 VLC Media Player keyboard shortcuts.
www.jr.co.il/training/vlc-media-player-keyboard-shortcuts.htm

Feedback is welcome.
Please share. Thank you!

Have a good month!
Chodesh Tov!
Jacob Richman
jrichman@jr.co.il

The Noach Page

Hi Everyone!

I updated the Noach Page which has links to commentary pages, children parsha pages, videos, songs, humor items, graphics, clipart, stamps,and English - Hebrew animal vocabulary sheets.

The address is:
http://www.jr.co.il/t/noach.htm

In addition to the main Noach page, I have a humor section with a collection of Noach Cartoons from around the net:
www.jr.co.il/humor/noach-cartoons.htm

Enjoy and please share the pages with friends. Thank you!

Have a good week!
Shavua Tov!
Jacob Richman
jrichman@jr.co.il

Educational Resources, Videos and a Cool Photo Gallery about 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, October 16, 2016.

All the links and resources below are posted on the Sukkot resources page at:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/sukkot.htm

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 quiz. There are two levels of questions and two timer settings. For teachers, there is a special print function to select questions and print your own customized quiz. Adults and children will find the quiz entertaining and educational.

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

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
74 cool Sukkot video links.
There is something for everyone.

This week, I posted new photos to the Sukkot Photo Gallery at:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/sukkot-photos.htm

To learn more about Sukkot, I posted on my website 52 site links, ranging from from laws and customs to games and photos. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Italian.
The address is:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/sukkot.htm

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

Happy Sukkot!
Chag Sukkot Sameach!
Jacob

The Rosh Hashana Trivia Quiz and over 520 Videos about Rosh Hashana

Hi Everyone!

Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year 5777, begins Sunday night, October 2, 2016.

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

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 quiz.
There are two levels of questions and two timer settings.
For teachers, there is a special print function to select questions
and print your own customized quiz.
Adults and children will find the quiz entertaining and educational.

Over 520 Rosh Hashana Cool Videos
There is something for everyone.
www.jr.co.il/videos/rosh-hashana-videos.htm

New videos added this month include:
- Rosh Hashanah: Can’t Stop the Feeling
- Shana Tova from Meitar Opera Studio - Hebrew
- Shana Tova from the Lone Soldiers 5777
- Chief Rabbi Goldstein's Rosh Hashanah Message 2016
- Shana Tova KTM Montreal 2016!
- Technion's Rosh Hashanah Beat Shana Tova 2016
- How, What and Why You Need to Change
- 1 Minute Insight: Closeness to Hashem in Elul
- Rosh HaShana Special: Feeling the Love on the Day of Judgement - animation
- Rosh Hashana Game
- Etnika - Shana Tova Songs - instrumental
- KEF Se viene Roshashana
- Shofar Shrills / Cheap Thrills - Sia Rosh Hashanah Parody by the Singers
- Joan Nathan's Moroccan Carrot Salad for Rosh Hashanah
- Shana Tova from Yad Eliezer
- Shana Tova 5777 - Sharing the Apple
- Shana Tova from Prigat - Hebrew
- Rabbi Shlomo Riskin speaks about Rosh Hashanah 5777
- Magen David Adom Volunteers Collecting Food for the Needy
- Motty Steinmatz, Yedidim Choir "Rosh Hashanah Medley"
- Shana Tova Greetings from JobKatif
- Pomegranate Cupcakes - Hebrew
- Special Har Hermon Holday Wine Bottles - Donation to Alut - Hebrew
- Shana Tova at Jewish Care
- Shana Tova from the Rashi Foundation
- Shana Tova from Morasha
- Shana Tova First Grade - Hebrew
- Happy New Year from The Hebrew University
- Dip Your Apple - Madison Wisconsin Jewish Community
- Jew in the City: 50 Second Rosh HaShanah Recipe: Fried Apple Rings
- KMTV Action 3 News: Rosh Hashana Dishes
- Speaker of the Knesset Yuli Edelstein visiting Yad B'Yad Food Distribution Center
- Shana Tova from the Nickelodeon Channel
- Harry's Video Blog - Rock Stars: Rosh Hashana

Additional videos will be added before Rosh Hashana.

Want to improve your Hebrew for the new Jewish year? 
Sign up to the Hebrew word-a-day email list to improve your vocabulary. 
It's free to join, here:
http://ModernHebrew.co.il

I posted on my website 70 links about Rosh Hashana, ranging from
laws and customs to games and recipes. Site languages include English,
Hebrew, French, German, Italian, Portugese, Russian and Spanish.
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/rosh-hashana.htm

Please share the resources. Thank you!

Enjoy!

Have a Good Year!
Shana Tova!
Jacob Richman
jrichman@jr.co.il

New Israeli Educational Stamps including Yom Kippur Poem Stamps

Hi Everyone!

I scanned and posted on my website the new Israeli stamps that were issued in September 2016.
I included the stamp itself, the first day cover, and an English and a Hebrew flyer about the stamp.

Festivals 2016 - Yom Kippur Poem
- "As the clay in the hand of The Potter"
- "As the glass in the hand of The Glazer"
- "As the silver in the hand of The Silversmith"

Parables of the Sages
- The Fox in the Vineyard
- The Lion and the Heron
- The Reed and the Cedar

- Casualties of War and Terror Appreciation Day

- Israel-Bulgaria Joint Issue: Bird Migration

- Seasons in Israel - Autumn

- Seasons in Israel - Souvenir Sheet

The new stamp images and flyers are located at:
www.history-of-israel.co.il/stamps/index-2016.html
Short sharing address:
http://bit.ly/israel-stamps-2016

Images are also posted on Facebook at:
http://bit.ly/israeli-stamps-2016

Selected stamp images are on Instagram at:
http://instagram.com/jrichman2003/

Please share the pages. Thank you.

Get ready for the 5777 Jewish New Year by printing the new free 3 Year Jewish Holiday Calendar at:
www.jr.co.il/jewish-calendar.htm

Shana Tova!
Have a Good Year!
Jacob

Educational Resources and Cool Videos about Rosh Hashana - The Jewish New Year

Hi Everyone!

Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year 5777, begins Sunday night, October 2, 2016.

I posted on my website 70 links about Rosh Hashana, ranging from laws and customs to games and recipes.Site languages include English, Hebrew, French, German, Italian, Portugese, Russian and Spanish.

The address is:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/rosh-hashana.htm

This week, I started to add new photos to the Rosh HaShana Photo Gallery at:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/rosh-hashana-photos.htm

and finally.....
Over 450 Rosh Hashana Cool Videos
There is something for everyone.
http://www.jr.co.il/videos/rosh-hashana-videos.htm

Additional videos will be added before Rosh Hashana.

Please share the holiday resource pages. Thank you!

Enjoy!

Have a Good Year!
Shana Tova!
Jacob

3 Year Jewish Holiday Calendar: 5777-5779 / 2016-2019

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:
www.jr.co.il/jewish-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. Thank you.

Have a Good Year!
Shana Tova!
Jacob

English - Hebrew "School" Vocabulary Study Sheets

Hi Everyone!

Get ready for the new school year with the English - Hebrew "School" vocabulary study sheets at:
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/school-1.htm

Please share.
Thank you!

Have a good year,
Jacob

Welcome Home to the New Olim and photos

Hi Everyone!

Congratulations and welcome home to the 233 new olim that made aliyah to Israel from North America. The NBN aliyah charter flight arrived in Israel this morning, Wednesday - August 17.

I took 388 photos of this historic and exciting event and I posted them online at:
http://www.history-of-israel.co.il/aliyah/2016/a937.htm

I also uploaded the photos to Facebook for name tagging.
The Facebook album address is:
http://bit.ly/olim-august17-2016-facebook

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

Please share the photos with friends. Thank you!

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

Have a great day,
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 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.

This year 5776 - 2016, we observe the fast day of Tisha B'Av starting from Shabbat after nightfall, August 13, until nightfall on Sunday, August 14.

You can learn more about this Jewish fast day at:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/tisha-b-av.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 photos at the airport

Hi Everyone!

Congratulations and welcome home to the 218 new olim that made aliyah to Israel from North America. The NBN aliyah charter flight arrived in Israel this morning, Tuesday - July 19.

I took 327 photos of this historic and exciting event and I posted them online at:
www.history-of-israel.co.il/aliyah/2016/a909.htm

I also uploaded the photos to Facebook for name tagging.
The Facebook album address is:
http://bit.ly/olim-july19-2016-facebook

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

Please share the photos with friends. Thank you!

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

Have a great day,
Jacob

Free online book: Sermons The Year 'Round by Rabbi Bernard L. Berzon

Sermons The Year 'Round
by Rabbi Bernard L. Berzon
www.jr.co.il/books/rberzon/index.html

I grew up in Brooklyn, New York. During my high school years and college years, 1972-1980,
I lived at home and attended the shul Ahavath Israel, on East 29 and Avenue K in Brooklyn. Rabbi Bernard L. Berzon was the rabbi of the shul for 43 years.

The sermons that Rabbi Berzon z"l gave where very good. He would talk to you as opposed to above you. His love for Israel and the Jewish people was very evident in the words he spoke. Over 37 years ago Rabbi Berzon gave my father z"l a copy of his book. Even though times have changed, since the book was published 38 years ago, the messages, anecdotes, and stories are still very enjoyable. I felt that many people that otherwise would not have access to this book may benefit by having access to it on the Internet. I contacted Jonathan David Publishers and they gave me permission to scan, format and post it on the Internet.

Enjoy and please share. Thank You!

Have a good day,
Jacob

English - Hebrew "Hiking and Camping" vocabulary

Hi Everyone!

Before you plan your next hike or camping trip, prepare yourself with the "Hiking and Camping" vocabulary section of My English Hebrew Dictionary.

There are 12 study sheets with 100 words and terms related to hiking and camping.
Each word is show in Hebrew with nikud and there is an English translation and transliteration.

Do you know the Hebrew words for:
campfire, canteen, cave, cliff, dawn, equipment, fire, first-aid, flashlight, food, forest, guide, hat, hike, knot, mountain, national park, nature, pace, penknife, nature reserve, rope, safety, sandwich, shade, sleeping bag, snack, stars, sunglasses, sunrise, sunset, tent, trails, view, waterfall, weather ?

Start learning new words at:
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/hiking-and-camping-1.htm
Feedback is welcome.

Have a great summer!
Jacob Richman
jrichman@jr.co.il

Israeli Asimonim and Telecards

Hi Everyone!

I continue to find interesting things while opening / reviewing boxes of stuff that I kept over the years. The idea is reduce the load before I move at the end of next month.
I found many asimonim (Israeli pay phone tokens) and interesting Israeli telecards from the 1990s. I posted 20 of them online at:
www.jr.co.il/t/israeli-asimonim-telecards.htm
Enjoy the memories.

Have a good week!
Shavua Tov,
Jacob

New Israeli Educational Stamps and Nostalgic Internet Postings

Hi Everyone!

I scanned and posted on my website the new Israeli stamps that were issued in June 2016.
I included the stamp itself, the first day cover, and an English and a Hebrew flyer about the stamp.

Service Dogs
- Guide Dogs
- Search and Rescue

- World War One in Ezretz Israel Centenary
1916 - Aerial Warfare

Olympic Games - Rio 2016
- Track and Field - Triple Jump
- Judo
- Sailing - RS:X Windsurfing

- Seasons in Israel - Summer

The new stamp images and flyers are located at:
www.history-of-israel.co.il/stamps/index-2016.html
Short sharing address:
http://bit.ly/israel-stamps-2016

Images are also posted on Facebook at:
http://bit.ly/israeli-stamps-2016

Please share the pages. Thank you.

BTW - Over the past 10 days, I started to empty many boxes of "stuff" that I kept over the years. I scanned several nostalgic items that you may find amusing / interesting:

- JR Internet Promotions and Cool Stuff
including the 1994 smiley card

- 1993 Israeli Computer / IT Wanted Ads - before CJI

- My 1994 Internet Lecture / Big Event

- My 1995 Intro to the Internet Seminar

Links to these items are located on my topics page at:
http://www.jr.co.il/t/index.html

Enjoy!

Have a great summer!
Jacob

English - Hebrew "Summer" Vocabulary

Hi Everyone!

Do you know the Hebrew words for:
air conditioner, bathing suit, beach, fan, flip-flops,
ice, ice cream, kite, lifeguard, shade, sun, sunglasses,
suntan, swimming pool, waves ?

Start learning 63 summer related words at:
http://www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/summer-1.htm

Please share with friends. Thank you!

Stay cool and have a great summer,
Jacob

Educational Resources for Shavuot

Hi Everyone!

Shavuot is the Jewish holiday that celebrates 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 Saturday night, June 11, 2016.

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 ?
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 7 and Shavuot ?

The above questions are examples from the multiple choice 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 announcement, the Jewish Clipart Database has the pictures for you. You can copy, save and print the graphics in three different sizes.

English Hebrew Shavuot vocabulary study sheets.
Learn Hebrew words related to Shavuot:
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/shavuot-1.htm

My Jewish Games - Shavuot Games (in flash)
www.my-jewish-games.com
- The Multilingual Word Search Game (English / Hebrew / Russian)
- My Jewish Coloring Book (online / offline)

Cool Shavuot Videos
www.jr.co.il/videos/shavuot-videos.htm

The Shavuot Photo Gallery
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/shavuot-photos.htm

Shavuot Photo Gallery on Facebook:
http://bit.ly/Facebook-Shavuot

To learn more about Shavuot, I posted on my website 54 links, ranging from laws and customs to games and recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

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

Please share the holiday resources. Thank you!

Have a Happy Shavuot!
Chag Sameach!
Jacob

Photos of the Jerusalem Day Flag March

Hi Everyone!

Today, at 17:35, I boarded the Ma'ale Adumim bus 174 to Jerusalem. When the bus driver reached Jerusalem he announced that he will not be stopping at the light rail station. He said that if you wanted the light rail station you need to get off at the Hebrew University stop or Ramat Eshkol. I did not give it much thought because I knew many buses were being rerouted for the Jerusalem Flag March and other Yom Yerushalayim events.
I got off at Ramat Eshkol and walked back to the light rail station. It was around 18:00 and I found out, due to the march, the light rail was suspended for the next few hours. The next surprise was that there were no buses operating in the area.
I walked from Ramat Eshkol to Sha'ar Shechem of the old city.
Back in 1987-1989, I lived in Ramat Eshkol and every so often I would walk on Shabbat to my uncle in the old city. I remember the walk was not so difficult. 27 years later......
I arrived at Sha'ar Shechem just in time to join the marchers entering the old city. We marched through the old city and met the large crowd at the Kotel plaza. I was tired but it was great!!!

I took photos of the flag march and the Yom Yerushalayim celebration at the Kotel. It is 2:00am and the photos are now online at:
www.history-of-israel.co.il/jerusalem/2016/jer487.htm
I also created a short address for sharing on social media:
http://bit.ly/Yom-Yerushalayim-5776

Please share the photos with friends. Thank you!

Next Year in Jerusalem, the Rebuilt!

Have a good week!
Shavua tov!
Jacob

Educational Resources for Jerusalem Day - June 5, 2016

Hi Everyone!

Jerusalem Day is celebrated on the 28th of the Hebrew month
of Iyar. This year (5776 / 2016) the day falls on Sunday, June 5.

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
quiz. There are two levels of questions and two timer settings.
Adults and children will find The Jewish Trivia Quiz
entertaining and educational.

English Hebrew Jerusalem vocabulary study sheets.
Learn Hebrew words related to Jerusalem.
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 227 links,
ranging from history and tourism to photographs and stamps.
All links have been reviewed / checked this week.

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

Shavuot is just around the corner and I updated the Shavuot hotsites at:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/shavuot.htm

Please share the resources. Thank you!

Happy Jerusalem Day!
Yom Yerushalayim Sameach!

Jacob Richman
jrichman@jr.co.il

English / Hebrew Business Vocabulary

Hi Everyone!

Do you know the Hebrew words for:

business, advertising, asset, bill of lading, brand loyalty, budget, cash, cash flow, capital, colleague, company, competitive advantage, competition, contract, corporation, cost, credit, debit, deficit, department, economy, equipment, expense, export, financing, forecast, goals, growth, import,inventory, invoice, loan, management, market, marketing research?

Start learning 83 business related words at:
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/business-1.htm

Feedback is welcome.

Please share with friends. Thank you!

Have a good day,
Jacob Richman
jrichman@jr.co.il

Educational Resources for Lag Ba'Omer

Hi Everyone!

The Jewish festival "Lag Ba'Omer" is Thursday, May 26, 2016. If you are flying over Israel on Wednesday night (May 25) 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 43 links to learn about "Lag Ba'Omer".

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

I also created English Hebrew vocabulary sheets at:
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/lag-baomer-1.htm

Enjoy the bonfires!

Reminder: Lag Ba'Omer, May 26, 2016, is also International Museum Day in Israel, and there will be over 60 museums around Israel open to the public for free!
See the free museum list at:
http://bit.ly/free-museum-day-may26
Enjoy!

Shavua Tov,
Jacob

Educational Resources and Cool Videos for Israel Independence Day

Hi Everyone!

Israel Independence Day is celebrated this year
on Thursday, May 12, 2016.

The Jewish Trivia Quiz - topic: Israel
www.jewish-trivia.com

What is the national emblem of Israel ?
"Pehsek Zeman" and "Egozi" are what type of Israeli foods ?
Who was the first president of Israel ?
What was the 1917 British Balfour Declaration ?
What is Israel's Internet country code ?
What was "Operation Babylon" ?
Who were the first two countries to recognize Israel ?
What are Amos and Offeq ?
How many lanuages are engraved on Israeli coins used today ?

The above questions are examples from over 200 multiple-choice questions about Israel. There are two levels of questions, two timer settings. Both kids and adults will find it entertaining and educational.

English Hebrew Israel vocabulary study sheets.
Learn Hebrew words related to Israel Independence Day.
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/israel-1.htm

Free Israel Clipart
www.jewish-clipart.com

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

Israel Videos on YouTube
www.jr.co.il/videos/israel-videos.htm
There are now over 450 videos about Israel on the site.
There is something for everyone.
Additional new videos will be added this week.
Enjoy!

Last but not least, I posted on my website 150 links about Israel, ranging from history and tourism to photographs and stamps. All 150 links have been reviewed / checked this week.

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

Please forward this message. Thank You!

Happy Israel Independence Day!
Yom Ha'Atzmaut Sameach!
Jacob Richman
jrichman@jr.co.il

Educational Resources about the Holocaust

Shalom.

Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, is Thursday, May 5, 2016.
I posted on my website 176 links to learn about the Holocaust.
Site languages include English, Hebrew, Arabic, French, German,
Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
All links have been reviewed and verified this week.

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

Please forward this message.
Thank you.

We must not forget.

Jacob Richman
jrichman@jr.co.il

New Israeli Educational Stamps including Jerusalem, Acre and Jaffa Markets

Hi Everyone!

I scanned and posted on my website the new Israeli stamps that were issued in April 2016.
I included the stamp itself, the first day cover, and an English and a Hebrew flyer about the stamp.

Markets in Israel
- Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem
- Ancient Acre Market
- Flea Market, Jaffa

- Knesset Building, Jerusalem Jubilee

- Israel Memorial Day 2016

- Israel-Spain Joint Issue: 30 Years of Diplomatic Relations
Bridge of Strings, Jerusalem

Israeli Achievements - Printing
- Digital Prepress
- Digital Printing

- Seasons in Israel - Spring

The new stamp images and flyers are located at:
www.history-of-israel.co.il/stamps/index-2016.html
Short sharing address:
http://bit.ly/israel-stamps-2016

Images are also posted on Facebook at:
http://bit.ly/israeli-stamps-2016

Selected stamp images are on Instagram at:
http://instagram.com/jrichman2003/

Please share the pages. Thank you.

Moadim L'Simcha!
Happy Paasover!
Jacob

444 Passover Videos including 32 new ones

Hi Everyone!

I have been updating the Passover video list at:
www.jr.co.il/videos/passover-videos.htm

The updated list has 32 new videos for
Passover including these:

- Passover Pesach Technion 2016 Breakdance High Tech Haggadah
- Boys Town Jerusalem - Ma Nishtana - The Four Questions
- Boys Town Jerusalem - Chad Gadya
- Passover Songs Mashup - Dance Spectacular!
Elliot Dvorin - Key Tov Orchestra
- Y-Studs - Seder - Passover
- Shtar - Ma Nishtana
- The Safer Seder
- The Adele/Bieber Passover Mashup
- Colel Chabad - Preparing Food Crates
- 5 Passover Seder Hacks
- Happy Passover from Omaha Nebraska
- Rose Blumkin Jewish Home
- Hebrew Passover Commercial for Israel Railways Library in the Station
- The Passover Recipe That You DON'T Want to Miss!
- Hebrew Commercial for Machsanei Chashmal
- Jewish Music Toronto: Vehi Sheamda - A Passover Seder Multitrack
- 10 Facts You Definitely Don't Know About Pesach
- Passover Message from Rabbi Styner
- Passover in Yad Beyad
- Making Matzah at Kfar Chabad in Israel
- Passover Matzah Rolls with Meat Stuffing Recipe
- Passover Freedom - Nissim Black
- Spinach Feta Mini Quiches for Passover
- #MatzahSmile - Lets put a smile on families in need
- A Dash of Eve - Pesach Is Coming
- Jew in the City: Top 3 Pesach Cleaning Hacks
- Matzah and Wine 11 Second Animation (Hebrew)
- UJS Charoset!
- Matzo Medley From Three Gold Bros
- Pesach Seder- Passover video Rova School, Rochester NCSY
- Why we keep our kids up for the Seder - Rabbi Lawrence - JEC
- How to Make Coconut Macaroons for Passover
- RRIS students wish you a happy Passover!

Enjoy!

Happy Passover!
Chag Sameach!
Jacob

Educational Resources for Passover

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 22, 2016.

The Jewish Trivia Quiz - Passover Trivia
www.jewish-trivia.com

In which 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 quiz. There are two levels of questions, two timer settings. Both kids and adults will find it enjoyable.

My English Hebrew Dictionary - Passover Vocabulary
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
400 Cool Passover video links.
There is something for everyone.
Additional videos will be added as we get closer to Passover

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

120 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 even educational).

Passover Photo Gallery
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/passover-photos.htm

To learn more about Passover, I posted on my website 114 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 114 links have been reviewed / checked.

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

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

Enjoy!

Happy Passover!
Jacob Richman
jrichman@jr.co.il

298 Purim videos and counting....

Hi Everyone!

The Purim video list is growing every day.
There are now 298 Purim videos at:
www.jr.co.il/videos/purim-videos.htm

New ones include:
- Shir Soul: Chag Purim - a percapella Purim grogger mash-up
- Esther vs. Haman: A Modern-Day Purim
- Achim Freund & Yanky Briskman - Purim Medley
- Promo for Shuk Purim (Hebrew)
- Esther's A Jew - Purim Parody
- Katz Hillel Day School Purim Video
- Purim at My House - Rosenblum Shaloch-E-Manos
- Quick Craft: Two-Minute Grogger for Purim!
- Purim at Chabad Stony Brook
- Eliana Light: 4 Mitzvot 4 Purim! New Children's Purim Song
- Purim Happy Session
- Oorah: 3,000 Purim Packages!
- Franciska Kay - Avadti (Megilat Esther)
- Jewish Music Toronto: Shoshanat Yaakov - Purim Multitrack
- Elan Mazer Dvar Torah Purim
- Layehudim - Hillel Kapnick
- Aish: My Father's Best Marriage Advice & the Power of Purim
- The Caps Band: The Purim Song
- Purim Message from ProMedia
- Purim - A Nation Among Nations: Weekly Insights with Rabbi Lankry
- Stanford College Jewish Studies Students: Purim 2016!
- BMAD Wilkes Purim Music Video
- Purim Parade in Ariel
- Ramzor Adom - Purim Songs Remix 2016
- Purim with Fairy Tales (Hebrew)
- Special Purim #2: Indian Makeup (Hebrew)
- Makeup for Superman Costume (Hebrew)
- Mabat News Report: Inexpensive Purim Costumes (Hebrew)
- Have Fun It's Chag Purim - Holliswood Youth Department
- Inside Israel: Purim Happiness from Israel

Tonight, I added a cool "Pillsbury" photo to the Purim Photo Gallery at:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/purim-photos.htm

Enjoy the videos and photos.

Happy Purim!
Purim Sameach!
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 23, 2016.(In Jerusalem it starts Thursday night March 24)

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

English Hebrew Purim vocabulary study sheets.
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/purim-1.htm

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
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
277 videos ranging from Purim Speils to funny gags.

To learn more about Purim, I posted on my website 75 site links, ranging from from laws and customs to games and recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, French, Portuguese and German.

All 75 links have been reviewed / checked this week.
The web address is:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm

Feedback is welcome.

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

Enjoy!

Happy Purim!
Jacob Richman
jrichman@jr.co.il

Photos of Good Deeds Day in Ma'ale Adumim

Hi Everyone!

Today, March 15, was Good Deeds Day.
There were many events in Ma'ale Adumim.
I visited the happening in Kikar Yahalom and I posted photos at:
www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2016/ma1080.htm
Enjoy!

Please share with friends. Thank you!

Have a good night,
Jacob

New Israeli Educational Stamps including Turtles in the Marine Environment

Hi Everyone!

I scanned and posted on my website the new Israeli stamps
that were issued in February 2016.
I included the stamp itself, the first day cover,
and an English and a Hebrew flyer about the stamp.

- Seasons in Israel - Winter

Pioneering Women
- Nehama Pohatchevsky
- Zelda

- Ephraim Kishon

- Israel-Greece Joint Issue - 25 Years of Diplomatic Relations
Haifa and Thessaloniki Ports

Turtles in the Marine Environment
- Loggerhead Turtle - Caretta caretta
- Green Turtle - Chelonia mydas
- Hawksbill Turtle - Eretmochelys imbricata
- Leatherback Turtle - Dermochelys coriacea

The new stamp images and flyers are located at:
www.history-of-israel.co.il/stamps/index-2016.html
Short sharing address:
bit.ly/israel-stamps-2016

Images are also posted on Facebook at:
bit.ly/israeli-stamps-2016

Selected stamp images are on Instagram at:
instagram.com/jrichman2003/

Please share the pages. Thank you.

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob Richman
jrichman@jr.co.il

English - Hebrew Tu B'Shvat Vocabulary and the Tu B'Shvat Trivia Quiz

Hi Everyone!

Tu B'Shvat is this Monday, January 25, 2016

Do you know the Hebrew words for:
agriculture, almond, almond tree, apple, apricot, banana, barley, blossom, branch, bud, carob, cherry, date, figs, fruit, forest, garden, gardener, gardening, grape, greenery, ground, hoe, Land of Israel, leaves, lemon, lime, nature, nature reserve, nuts, oak, olives, orange, peach, pear, pineapple, pitchfork, plant, raisins, rake, ripe, root, seed, seedling, soil, spade, sprout, tree, vine, walnut, willow, wine, semi-dry wine?

Start learning 100 Tu B'Shvat related words at:
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/tu-bshvat-1.htm

There is a Tu B'Shvat custom of eating jam or a similar delicacy made from a certain fruit. What is the fruit ?
Check out your answer at the Jewish Trivia Quiz:
www.jewish-trivia.com/q453

For additional Tu B'Shvat educational and fun resources visit:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/tu-b-shvat.htm

Happy Tu B'Shvat!
Jacob