Sunday, January 28, 2024

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


 

Hi Everyone!


I grew up in Brooklyn, New York. 

During my high school years and college years (72-80) 

I lived at home and attended the shul Ahavath Israel 

on East 29 and Avenue K in Brooklyn.


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 45 years ago, Rabbi Berzon gave my father z"l 

a copy of his book. Even though times have changed, 

since the book was published 46 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.

Sermons The Year 'Round

by Rabbi Bernard L. Berzon

https://jr.co.il/books/rberzon/index.html


Enjoy and please share. Thank You!


Please continue to pray for and support Israel.

https://jr.co.il/prayers/


May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.

May the hostages be freed now.

May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces

and all of Am Yisrael.


Shavua Tov,

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il


Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Updated: The Tu B'Shvat Page, Videos, Images, Humor, The Seven Species



 Hi Everyone!


Tu B'Shvat, the New Year for Trees, falls on the 15th of the

Hebrew month of Shvat, January 25 this year - 5784/ 2024.

This Jewish mini-holiday is of major importance to our

appreciation of nature and our relationship to it.

It is customary to plant trees and partake of the fruits of

the land of Israel to mark the occasion. 

Many people in Israel and all over the world will participate in 

eating fruits at a Tu B'shvat Seder.


Here are the latest Tu B'Shvat Updates:


The Tu B'Shvat Page

https://jr.co.il/hotsites/tu-b-shvat.htm


77 Tu B'Shvat Videos

https://jr.co.il/videos/tu-bshvat-videos.htm


The Tu B'Shvat Humor Page

https://jr.co.il/humor/tu-bshvat.htm


Tu B'Shvat Photo Gallery

https://jr.co.il/hotsites/tu-b-shvat-photos.htm


The Seven Species

https://jr.co.il/stamps/7species-stamps.htm


Enjoy eating an Israeli fruit!


Please share. Thank You!


Please continue to pray for and support Israel.

https://jr.co.il/prayers/


May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.

May the hostages be freed now.

May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces

and all of Am Yisrael.


Tu B'Shvat Sameach!

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il


Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Educational and Fun Resources for Tu B'Shvat



 Hi Everyone!


Tu B'Shvat, the New Year for Trees, falls on the 15th of the

Hebrew month of Shvat, January 25 this year - 5784/ 2024.

This Jewish mini-holiday is of major importance to our

appreciation of nature and our relationship to it.

It is customary to plant trees and partake of the fruits of

the land of Israel to mark the occasion. 

Many people in Israel and all over the world will participate in 

eating fruits at a Tu B'shvat Seder.


The Jewish Trivia Quiz: Tu B'Shvat

https://jewish-trivia.com


Which fruit is used to make wine ?

When did Kabbalists originate the Tu B'shvat Seder ?

How many glasses of wine are drunk at the Tu B'Shvat seder ?

What branch of a tree did the dove bring back after the flood ?

How many days does the Hebrew month of Shvat have ?

What is associated with both Chanukah and Tu B'Shvat ?

In Israel, what happens to trees starting on the 15th of Shvat ?

Since 1901, how many trees has the Jewish National Fund

planted in Israel ?

According to the Torah, which fruits did the spies bring to the

children of Israel in the wilderness ?


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 - Tu B'Shvat Vocabulary Study Sheets

101 Tu B'Shvat related words

https://english-hebrew-dictionary.com/tu-bshvat-1.htm


Free Tu B'Shvat Clipart

https://jewish-clipart.com


Whether you need a picture for your child's class project,

a graphic for your synagogue, Hillel or JCC Tu B'Shvat

announcement, the Jewish Clipart Database has the pictures

for you. You can copy, save and print the graphics in

three different sizes.


Tu B'Shvat Photo Gallery

https://jr.co.il/hotsites/tu-b-shvat-photos.htm


76 Tu B'Shvat Videos

https://jr.co.il/videos/tu-bshvat-videos.htm


To learn more about Tu B'Shvat, I posted on my website

88 links about Tu B'Shvat, ranging from Tu B'Shvat Seders and 

customs to graphics and recipes and songs. Site languages include 

English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, French, 

Portuguese and German.


The web address is:

https://jr.co.il/hotsites/tu-b-shvat.htm


Enjoy!


Please share. Thank You!


Please continue to pray for and support Israel.

https://jr.co.il/prayers/


May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.

May the hostages be freed now.

May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces

and all of Am Yisrael.


Tu B'Shvat Sameach!

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il


Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Updated: Hebrew Song Page: Lecha Dodi


 

Hi Everyone!


I updated the Hebrew song page Lecha Dodi at:

https://jr.co.il/lecha-dodi.htm


The page contains Hebrew lyrics with English transliteration

and translation and 34 unique videos of the traditional Jewish

song welcoming the Shabbat.


FYI: There are 14 Hebrew Shabbat song pages - Zemirot Shabbat at:

https://jr.co.il/shabbat.htm#songs


Listening to and understanding Hebrew songs

is a fun way to improve your Hebrew.

Enjoy!


Please share. Thank You!


Please continue to pray for and support Israel.

https://jr.co.il/prayers/


May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.

May the hostages be freed now.

May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces

and all of Am Yisrael.


Shabbat Shalom,

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il


Tuesday, January 2, 2024

166 Anniversary of Eliezer Ben Yehuda, the father of modern Hebrew



 Hi Everyone!


The 21st of Tevet, January 2, 2024, is the 166th anniversary of

Eliezer Ben Yehuda, the father of modern Hebrew.

Israel marks Hebrew Language Day every year on the birthday

of Eliezer Ben Yehuda.


https://jr.co.il/t/eliezer-ben-yehuda.htm


Click on the link to watch Hebrew and English Videos about

his life and watch Matti Caspi and Chava Alberstein sing

"Eliezer Ben Yehuda"


Please share. Thank You!


Please continue to pray for and support Israel.

https://jr.co.il/prayers/


May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.

May the hostages be freed now.

May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces

and all of Am Yisrael.


Have a safe and quiet day.

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il


Monday, January 1, 2024

Photos of the Business Fair to support Southern Merchants



 Hi Everyone!


Today, I went to the business fair for southern merchants

that took place in the Amit Eitan Boys School, Ma'ale Adumim.

I posted the photos at:

https://jr.co.il/ma/pic/2024/ma1538.htm


Please share. Thank You!


Please continue to pray for and support Israel.

https://jr.co.il/prayers/


May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.

May the hostages be freed now.

May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces

and all of Am Yisrael.


Have a safe and quiet night.

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il