Good News from Israel

Photos of the Ma'ale Adumim Blood Drive

2012-01-25T12:13:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

Today, January 25, there was a blood drive in the Ma'ale Adumim Canion. I took photos and posted them online at:

www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2012/ma670.htm

Kol Hakavod to the staff, volunteers and donors.

Chodesh Tov - Have a good month (Shevat),
Jacob

Tu B'Shvat Educational Websites and Videos

2012-01-23T02:11:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

Tu B'Shvat, the New Year for Trees, falls on the 15th of the Hebrew month of Shvat, February 8 this year (5772 / 2012). This Jewish mini-holiday is of major importance to our appreciation of Nature and our relationship to it.

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

Free Tu B'Shvat Clipart
www.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.

My Jewish Games
www.my-jewish-games

Multilingual Word Search Game: Tu B'Shvat
Enter the Multilingual Word Search game and choose the language you would like to play in: English, Hebrew or Russian. There is an easy mode for the kids and a harder
mode for us big kids. Each game is randomly generated.You can even print out a blank game (and the solution page) for offline playing.

44 Cool Tu B'Shvat Videos
www.jr.co.il/videos/tu-bshvat-videos.htm

To learn more about Tu B'Shvat, I posted on my website 56 links about Tu B'Shvat, ranging from history and customs to graphics and recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish,French, Portuguese and German
The web address is:

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

Please share this message with friends, so they may benefit from these holiday resources.

Enjoy!
Jacob

New Video Online: Learn Hebrew Phrases - Jewish Proverbs and Sayings

2012-01-16T11:26:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

I created a new learn Hebrew video about Jewish Proverbs and Sayings.

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=76mKL7bRKaM

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

Have a good day,
Jacob

2012-01-10T09:45:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

English literacy Institute A.H.A.V.A. has launched its seventh annual read-a-thon by inviting local school children to help create what is expected to be the biggest book ever made in Israel.

The book titled "The Giant's Book" about a giant who can't find a book big enough to read, measures almost two meters tall, over one meter wide and is being made by school children from over 13 schools in Ma'ale Adumim who will be given words to write and design.

Children's author and illustrator Netanel Epstein has created the front cover for the book which was unveiled at the Nofei HaSelah School in Ma'ale Adumim.

I took photos of the event and posted them online at:
www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2012/ma665.htm

Enjoy the photos.

Have a good night,
Jacob

2012-01-09T15:07:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

I updated the Hebrew Language movie page with Hebrew dubbed trailers of popular animated movies.

www.hebrew-language.com/movies.htm

Feedback and additions are welcome.

Enjoy!
Have a good night,
Jacob

Second Temple Era Seal Discovered

2011-12-25T18:09:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

The Israel Antiquities Authority unveiled a rare ancient seal that underscores the bond of the Jewish people to Jerusalem. The tiny seal, that likely certified the purity of ritual objects used in the Second Temple, was discovered in an excavation near the Temple Mount.

Photos and details at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/things/second-temple-era-seal.htm

Please share with friends.

Chag Chanukah Sameach and Chodesh Tov,
Jacob

The Giant Chanukiah in Mevaseret Adumim

2011-12-21T16:16:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

This evening, 2nd candle lighting of Chanukah, a group of enthusiastic youths and adults from Ma'ale Adumim built a giant Chanukiah in Mevaseret Adumim.
The Chanukiah was made with approximately 400 candles with sand in falafel bags placed on the side of the mountain. Anyone traveling tonight and tomorrow night on the Jerusalem - Dea Sea highway will be able to see the lit Chanukiah. This is a unique way to publicize the miracle of Chanukah.

Photos of the above can be seen at:
http://www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2011/ma661.htm

and a 10 minute video can be viewed at:
http://www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2011/ma664.htm

Enjoy and have a Happy Chanukah,
Jacob

129 Chanukah Hotsites, 276 Chanukah Videos and a Virtual Chanukah Party

2011-12-11T15:20:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!
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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 Tuesday evening, December 20, 2011.

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 276 (yes, 276!) Cool Chanukah video links at:
www.jr.co.il/videos/chanukah-videos.htm

There is something for everyone.
This year's new videos include:
The Yeshiva Boys Choir - "Those Were The Nights (of Chanukah)"
Chanukah Jewish Rock of Ages - Official Hanukkah Video
The Shlomones - The Rocky Hora Chanukah Song
Crash Course on Chanukah
The Maccabeats - Miracle - Matisyahu - Hanukkah
Six13 - Chanukah Rights!
Chanukah 2011 - Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County
All I do is spin- Hannukah Parody (all i do is win)
Shalom Sesame: Making Olive Oil
Happy Chanukah decoration for 2011
Hanukkah 2011 - All Of The Lights
Learn Hebrew Chanukah Video
Mama Doni's "The Legend of Sour Cream Vs. Apple Sauce"
Chabad of BelAir - A True Chanukah Story
The Miracle of Hanukkah
Happy Chanukah from the Jewish Home!
Eat In Good Health! A Cooking Show in Yiddish with English subtitles
Failed Hanukah Classics
MEF Band - Dreidel Dance (in Okinawa Japan on Camp Foster)
Maoz Tzur Yeshuati - Meni Maimon Cohen
and many more....

To learn more about Chanukah, I posted on my website 129 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

Last but not least, you are cordially invited to the 3rd Annual Virtual Chanukah Party. No entrance fee and you may bring all your friends.
The virtual party address is listed at:
www.jr.co.il/cparty.htm

See you online.

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

Happy Chanukah!
Chag Sameach!
Jacob

New Israeli Stamps

2011-12-04T15:47:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

I scanned and posted on my website the new Israeli stamps that were issued in December 2011.

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

- The Valley Railway

- The Israel Philharmoic Orchestra 75th Anniversary

- Rescue Forces - Giving It Their All

- Israeli Football Legends
Avi Cohen (1956-2010)
Menachem Ashkenazi (1934-2000)
Nahum Stelmach (1936-1999)
Jerry Beit Halevi (1912-1997)
Eli Fuchs (1924-1992)
Shmuel Ben-Dror (1924-2009)
Natan Panz (1917-1948)
Ya'akov Grundman (1939-2004)
Avi Ran (1963-1987)
Ya'akov Hodorov (1927-2006)

The new stamp images are located at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/stamps/index-2011.html

I also uploaded the images to Facebook.
The Facebook address is:
http://on.fb.me/israeli-stamps-2011

Please share the page. Thanks!

Shavua Tov,
Have a good week,

Jacob

The Jewish Wisdom Database

2011-11-28T10:37:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

The Jewish Wisdom database lets you search over 3,000 Jewish proverbs, sayings and quotations.

The quotations in the database range from the serious to the humorous.

Authors include: The Talmud, The Bible, Proverbs, Psalms, Maimonides, The Chofetz Chaim, Albert Einstein, Elie Wiesel, David Ben-Gurion, Arthur Miller, Sigmund Freud, Golda Meir, Achad Ha'am, Chaim Nachman Bialik, Rodney Dangerfield, Groucho Marx, Milton Berle, Phyllis Diller, Mel Brooks, Ann Landers, George Burns, Fran Lebowitz, Henry Youngman, Gilda Radner, Jackie Mason, Jerry Seinfeld and many more.

The address is:
www.jewish-wisdom.com

Please share this educational resource with your friends.
Thanks!

Enjoy the database and have a good day,
Jacob

New: Learn Hebrew Chanukah Video

2011-11-08T09:05:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

I created a new learn Hebrew video about Chanukah.

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=3EEyF45pn4w

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

Have a good day!
Jacob

The Noach Page

2011-10-25T07:59:00.000-07:00

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:
www.jr.co.il/t/noach.htm
Enjoy!
Jacob

Photos of Second Hakafot

2011-10-20T17:42:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Tonight (Thursday night after chag in Israel) I took photos of the second hakafot in the S'deh Chemed schoolyard in Ma'ale Adumim.
I posted the 132 photos on my website at:
www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2011/ma650.htm

Enjoy!

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

New Video: The Jerusalem Sukkot March

2011-10-18T18:08:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Today I went to the Jerusalem Sukkot March on King George Street. I took 25 video clips of the march and edited them into one 16 minute video.

I posted the video online at:
www.jr.co.il/videos/jerusalem-sukkot-march.htm

You can also view the video on Youtube at:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ_kMFXy-LQ

Note: The first time you watch this video, there may be downloading delays due to the large file size (506 meg). The second time you watch it, the video will play smoothly from your local disk cache. If your Internet connection is below 5 meg, the download may take a long time.

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

Enjoy!

Moadim L'Simcha!
Jacob

Educational Resources and 34 Cool Videos for Sukkot

2011-10-09T15:16:00.000-07:00

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 Wednesday night, October 12, 2011.

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

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

I created a list of 34 cool Sukkot video links.
There is something for everyone.

The list includes:
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 58 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 58 links have been reviewed / checked.
The address is:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdaysu.htm

Enjoy!
Happy Sukkot!
Jacob

New: Learn Hebrew Sukkot Video

2011-10-05T05:05:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

I created a new learn Hebrew video about Sukkot.

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=oQ_MIGv-rDg

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

Chag Sukkot Sameach!
Have a Happy Sukkot!

Jacob

145 Rosh Hashana Videos including 38 new ones

2011-09-25T17:10:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

I have been updating the Rosh Hashana video list at:

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

The updated list has 38 new videos for
Rosh Hashana including these:

- Dip Your Apple - Fountainheads Rosh Hashanah
- Rosh Hashanah Rock Anthem
- The Maccabeats - Book of Good Life
- Shofar FlashMob at Wrigley Field Chicago
- Shofar FlashMob Budapest 2011 (5771-72)
- Shofar FlashMob at NYC
- Shofar Flash Mob - Alamo Square, San Francisco
- Rosh HaShana Rap
- Crash Course on Rosh HaShana
- The Most Annoying High Holiday Fruit
- Dipping the Apple into Honey
- The Apple iDip (Happy New Year!)
- High Holidays Bloopers
- Rosh Hashanah Blow Shofar The Shlomones
- Jewish Calendar: Month of Tishrei
- Shalom Sesame: Rosh Hashanah Hannah
- Avar Pashut: Shana Tova - Postcards from the past
- SKA Rosh Hashana 5772
- The one word that can change your life
- Shana Tova - Pardes
- Shana Tova - Shalom Hartman Institute
- Shana Tova (animation)
- Shana Tova 2011 with Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz
- How to Braid a Round Challah - Quick & Easy
- Naamation Puppets: Shana Tov
- The Elul Teshuvah Soul Kit
- Shana Tova 5772 - Chabad of East Boca Raton
- Shana Tova 2011 (songs and postcards)
- CJE: Rosh Hashanah and Ten Days of Awe
- Shana Tova from Keshet Rahitim
- Apples Dipped in Honey - Doda Mollie
- Honey Cake Recipe for Rosh Hashanah
- Shana Tova from Knesset Members (Hebrew)
- Uncle Jay Explains: High Holidays
- Rosh Hashanah Greetings - Akiba-Schechter School

and many more...

Enjoy!

Shana Tova!
Jacob

Educational Resources and Cool Videos for the Jewish New Year

2011-09-19T10:34:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year 5772, begins Wednesday night, September 28, 2011.

The Jewish Trivia Quiz
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
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

www.jr.co.il/videos/rosh-hashana-videos.htm
The list has 131 cool Rosh HaShana videos.
There is something for everyone.

To learn more about Rosh Hashana , I posted on my website 75 links ranging from laws and customs to games and recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, French, German, Italian, Portugese, Russian and Spanish.
All 75 links have been reviewed / checked this week.
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdayrh.htm

Last but not least, the 3 Year Jewish Holiday Calendar is located at:
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 this message with your friends and relatives.
Thanks!

Enjoy!
Shana Tova - Have a Good Year!
Jacob

New Israeli Stamps for Rosh Hashana

2011-09-15T13:27:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

I scanned and posted on my website the new Israeli stamps that were issued in September 2011.

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

- Festivals 2011 - The Rosh Hashanah Feast

Apple and Honey
Fish Head
Pomegranate

The flyers on the website explain each custom.

- Chidren's Games

- Israel, New OECD Member

- Israeli Music - Selected Albums
12 stamps including Arik Einstein and Shalom Hanoch,
Shlomo Artzi, Jo Amar, Kaveret, Yehuda Poliker,
Ehud Banai, Yehoram Gaon and others.

The new stamp images are located at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/stamps/index-2011.html

I also uploaded the images to Facebook.
The Facebook address is:
http://on.fb.me/israeli-stamps-2011

Please share the page. Thanks!

Shana Tova - Have a Good Year,
Jacob

Job Hunting Tips

2011-09-15T01:06:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Last night I gave a presentation on job hunting in Israel at the Jerusalem Business Network Forum. I placed the presentation points online at:
www.cji.co.il/tips.htm

I thought that people that did not attend the session would benefit from the summary of points.

Feedback is welcome.

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

New: Learn Hebrew Rosh Hashana Video

2011-09-12T19:02:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

I created a new learn Hebrew video about Rosh Hashana.

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=SN299GoLSHA

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

Have a good day,
Jacob

New: MAchat - Ma'ale Adumim English Speakers Community Website

2011-09-08T03:38:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Today I launched a new website called MAchat:
www.machat.co.il

MAchat is a community website for English speakers in Ma'ale Adumim. The site has an active message board, phone book (including over 500 yellow pages entries) and a news blog.

If you plan to visit or live in Ma'ale Adumim or you just want to know what is going on in our community, you are welcome to visit the new site.

Feedback is welcome.

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

Video: My Ride on the Jerusalem Light Rail

2011-08-31T19:13:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

This evening I took a free ride on the Jerusalem Light Rail. I started at Shuk Machane Yehuda and ended at Amunition Hill. The ride took 33 minutes. Once the traffic lights are adjusted, the ride should be much faster.
I took a video of the whole trip and edited it down to 12 minutes.
I posted the video online at:
www.jr.co.il/videos/jerusalem-light-rail.htm

You can also view the video on Youtube at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaNOhhcbZtQ

Note: The first time you watch this video, there may be downloading delays due to the large file size (344 meg). The second time you watch it, the video will play smoothly from your local disk cache. If your Internet connection is below 5 meg, the download may take a long time.

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

Enjoy!

An early Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

27 years in Israel

2011-08-30T17:24:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

27 years ago, on August 30, 1984, I made aliyah. It was one day after my English birthday and I remember that my uncle came to meet me at the airport.
I did not take photos and I do not remember anyone else there. However, it was one of the most important days of my life and it was the start of a great adventure.
This is the place were Jewish history is being made and I believe that this is the only place to really live a full Jewish life.

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

Chodesh Tov,
Jacob

New Video Online: Learn Hebrew Phrases - Computers and the Internet

2011-08-23T09:12:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

I created a new learn Hebrew video about computers and the Internet.

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=eIT0MSykYWU

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

Have a good day,
Jacob

Welcome Home to the New Olim (and 276 photos)

2011-08-16T07:47:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Congratulations and welcome home to the 360 new olim that made aliyah to Israel from North America. The NBN aliyah charter flight arrived in Israel on Tuesday morning and included 120 children in 52 families and 133 singles. The youngest oleh in the group is 5 months old and the oldest oleh is 82 years old. The flight also included 10 dogs, 1 cat and 1 snake.

I took 276 photos of the exciting, historic event and I posted them online at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/history/2011/a682.htm

I also posted the 276 photos on Facebook for name tagging. There are two sets of photos and you can access the albums via: http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
http://on.fb.me/olim-aug16-2011-facebook-1
and
http://on.fb.me/olim-aug16-2011-facebook-2

If you have a Facebook account 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

2011-08-02T02:56:00.000-07:00

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 Monday evening, August 8, 2011) at:
http://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

Computer Nostalgia

2011-07-24T16:09:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

While clearing out a room, I found some interesting items. If you took any computer courses in the late 70's you may remember these.

www.jr.co.il/t/computer-nostalgia/index.html

Shavua Tov,
Jacob

Video: Jerusalem Basketball Derby

2011-07-20T15:31:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Last week I went out to eat with friends in Jerusalem. After dinner, we stopped off to watch part of the Jerusalem Basketball Derby in Kikar Safra.

I took a short video and posted it at:
www.jr.co.il/videos/jerusalem-basketball-derby.htm

You can also watch it directly on Youtube at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmiIHYEFtF8

If you like the video, please give it a "like" on Youtube.
Thanks!

Have a good night,
Jacob

Learn Hebrew Phrases - Hotel Check-In

2011-07-19T16:53:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone!

I just created a new phrase album called:
Learn Hebrew Phrases - Hotel Check-In

The address:
http://on.fb.me/learn-hebrew-phrases-hotel

You do not need to be a Facebook member to view the phrases. If you are a Facebook member, you are welcome to post feedback on the wall at:
www.facebook.com/inhebrew

Have a good night,
Jacob

Welcome Home to the New Olim (and 317 photos)

2011-07-12T11:13:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Congratulations and welcome home to the 245 new olim that made aliyah to Israel from North America. The NBN aliyah charter flight arrived in Israel on Tuesday morning and included 103 children in 45 families and 51 singles. The youngest oleh in the group is 2 months old and the oldest oleh is 81 years old.
The flight also included 6 dogs and 1 cat.

I took 317 photos of the exciting, historic event and I posted them online at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/history/2011/a655.htm

I also posted the 317 photos on Facebook for name tagging. There are two sets of photos and you can access the albums via:

http://on.fb.me/olim-july12-2011-facebook-1
and
http://on.fb.me/olim-july12-2011-facebook-2

If you have a Facebook account 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 Online: Learn Hebrew Riddles

2011-07-10T11:21:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

I created a new video to learn six Hebrew riddles.

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=juTJCvL5rZI

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

Shavua Tov - Have a good week,
Jacob

Photos of the English Speakers Summer Kickoff Event - Ma'ale Adumim, Israel

2011-07-06T13:35:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

The Ma'ale Adumim English Speakers Summer Kickoff Event took place today at the community pool in Ma'ale Adumim. The guest speaker was Knesset member and Minister of Hasbara and Diaspora Affairs, Dr. Yuli Edelstein.

I took photos and posted them online at:
www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2011/ma640.htm

Enjoy the photos.

Have a good night,
Jacob

Photos and Videos of the AACI 4th of July Celebration in Jerusalem

2011-07-04T21:07:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Today I went to the AACI 4th of July celebration at the Kraft Stadium in Jerusalem.

I took photos of the happening and posted them at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/jerusalem/2011/jer327.htm

I also posted 4 videos online:
Long Time Gone
- Woodstock
- Stop, Hey What's That Sound

Jerusalem A Cappella Singers
- YoYa
- G-d Bless the Broken Road

www.jr.co.il/videos/jerusalem-4th-of-july-2011.htm

Enjoy the photos and videos.
Happy Birthday America!

Jacob

New Israeli Educational Stamps

2011-06-30T06:28:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

I scanned and posted on my website the new Israeli stamps that were issued in June 2011.

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

- Israeli Achivements in Agriculture

Growing Crops in Saline Water
Irrigating with Reclaimed Water
Improving Tomatos through Breeding

- Rabbi Shlomo Goren

- Clown Care

- Beaches in Israel

Sea of Galilee Beach
Caesarea Beach
Tel-Aviv Beach
Dead Sea Beach
Eilat Beach

The new stamp images are located at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/stamps/index-2011.html

I also uploaded the images to Facebook.
The Facebook address is:
http://on.fb.me/israeli-stamps-2011

Please share the page. Thanks!

Have a good day,
Jacob

Learn Hebrew Phrases - Medical Help and Pharmacy

2011-06-26T14:01:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!
I created two new Learn Hebrew Phrases albums on Facebook:
Medical Help
http://on.fb.me/learn-hebrew-medical-help
and
Pharmacy
http://on.fb.me/learn-hebrew-pharmacy

There are now 22 Learn Hebrew Phrases albums on Facebook at:
www.facebook.com/inhebrew

You do not have to be a Facebook member to view the images
at the above addresses.

To hear all the phrases visit:
www.in-hebrew.co.il

Enjoy!
Shavua Tov - Have a good week,
Jacob

Photos and Video of the Jerusalem Festival of Light and the Lunar Eclipse

2011-06-15T21:27:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Tonight, June 15, I went to see the Jerusalem Festival of Light in the Old City of Jerusalem.

I took photos of the festival (and the lunar eclipse) and posted them online at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/jerusalem/2011/jer317.htm

The same photos are in a Facebook album at:
http://on.fb.me/jerusalem-light

I also took several movie clips and I created a short video at:
www.jr.co.il/videos/jerusalem-light-festival.htm

Enjoy!
Have a good day,
Jacob

New Learn Hebrew Food Shopping Video

2011-06-15T21:23:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

I created a new learn Hebrew video about food shopping.

You can view the video at:
www.in-hebrew.co.il/videos/index.html

You can also view it directly on Youtube at:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OWJ1u8ri2I

For those on Facebook, you can view and share the video at:
www.facebook.com/inhebrew

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

Have a good day,
Jacob

New: Learn Hebrew Phrases on Facebook

2011-06-13T06:08:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

I created a Facebook fan page for Learn Hebrew Phrases with Audio.
You are welcome to join at:
www.facebook.com/inhebrew

On the new fan page, I posted 8 photo albums with Hebrew / English images from the website
www.in-hebrew.co.il

The topics include:
- At the Restaurant
- Best Wishes
- Buses, Trains and Taxis
- Business Meeting
- Computers and Internet
- Eilat
- Food Shopping
- Greetings
- Hebrew Tongue Twisters
- Israeli Sayings
- Jerusalem
- Jewish Proverbs
- Sports
- Tel Aviv
- Weather

Additional topics will be added on an ongoing basis.

You do not have to be a Facebook member to view
the images. The albums are located at:
http://on.fb.me/learn-hebrew-phrases

There is an option to download images to your computer, as long as you do not remove the website address line from them.

If you are a member of Facebook, you can post / share any image on your Facebook wall or send specific images to Facebook friends.

Examples:

- If your friend is having a celebration, you can share / send them any of the Hebrew / English "Best Wishes" images.

- If your friend is visiting Jerusalem, Tel Aviv or Eilat, you can send them tourist sites phrase images listed in those topics.

- Sharing Jewish Proverbs can enlighten you and your friends.

Please share this new educational resource with family and friends.
Thanks!

Have a good day,
Jacob

Photos of the Jerusalem Day Flag March and Jerusalem Day T-Shirts

2011-06-01T18:20:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!
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Today, June 1, I took photos at the Jerusalem Day Flag March. I posted them online at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/jerusalem/2011/jer299.htm

I also uploaded to Facebook, 24 photos of Jerusalem Day T-Shirts.
The address of the Facebook album is:
http://on.fb.me/Jerusalem-tshirts

Enjoy the photos!

Have a good day,
Jacob

Regional Councils Salute to Jerusalem Parade

2011-05-30T13:55:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Today (May 30) I took photos of the Regional Councils Salute to Jerusalem Parade. The 161 photos were taken on Agron Street where the parade started.

I posted the photos at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/jerusalem/2011/jer285.htm

Jerusalem Day (Yom Yerushalayim) is celebrated on the 28th of the Hebrew month of Iyar. This year (5771 / 2011) the day falls on Wednesday, June 1. Below are educational resources about Jerusalem.

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 mahttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifll in Jerusalem ?
Who was the first mayor of Jerusalem ?
What was Jerusalem called in the days of Abraham our patriarch ?
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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 228 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 27 Youtube videos about Jerusalem at:
www.jr.co.il/videos/jerusalem-videos.htm

Enjoy!

Happy Jerusalem Day,
Chag Sameach,
Jacob

Shavuot Educational Resources and Videos

2011-05-29T16:21:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Shavuot is the Jewish holiday that celebrateshttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif 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 Tuesday night, June 7, 2011.

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 ?http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
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 7http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif and Shavuot ?

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.

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 announcemhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifent, the Jewish Clipart Database has the pictures for you. You can copy, save and print the graphics in three different sizes.

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

The Multilingual Word Search Game (Englishhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif / Hebrew / Russian)
My Jewish Coloring Book (online / offline)

18 Cool Shavuot Videos
www.jr.co.il/videos/shavuot-videos.htm
(including a new Learn Hebrew Shavuot video I made)

To learn more about Shavuot, I have on my website 56 links, ranging from laws and customs to games and recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, French and Portuguese. All 56 links have been reviewed and checked this week.

The website address is:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdaysh.htm

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

Have a Happy Shavuot!
Chag Sameach!
Jacob

Photos of the Olim Arts and Crafts Fair in Ma'ale Adumim

2011-05-27T05:55:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Today there was an olim arts and crafts fair between 10:00 and 14:00 in the area between the Canion and City Hall.

I took photos towards the end of the fair and posted them at:
www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2011/ma636.htm

Enjoy the photos.
Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

Educational Resources and Videos for Jerusalem Day

2011-05-27T05:50:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Jerusalem Day is celebrated on the 28th of thhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gife Hebrew month of Iyar. This year (5771 / 2011) the day falls on Wednesday, June 1.

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 ? http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
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 settingshttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif. Adults and children will find The Jewish Trivia Quiz entertaining and educational.

To learn more about Jerusalem, I posted on my website 228 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 24 Youtube videos about Jerusalem at:
www.jr.co.il/videos/jerusalem-videos.htm

Enjoy the celebrations!

Have a good day,
Jacob

Photos of the Lag Ba'Omer Parade and Celebration and a Fire Juggling Video

2011-05-22T16:33:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!
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On Sunday, May 22, there was a Lag Ba'Omer parade / celebration in Ma'ale Adumim. The parade started at 17:00 from Kikar Yahalom and proceeded to the Canion (mall). The celebration, sponsored by Chabad of Ma'ale Adumim, included a juggling show.

I posted 120 photos of the parade and celebration at:
www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2011/ma625.htm

I also posted a short video of the fire juggling at:
www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2011/ma635.htm

Enjoy!

Shavua Tov / Have a Good Week,
Jacob

Educational websites about Lag Ba'Omer

2011-05-16T11:35:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

The Jewish festival "Lag Ba'Omer" is Sunday, May 22, 2011. To avoid desecration of Shabbat, celebrations this year will take place Sunday night and Monday.

If you are flying over Israel on Sunday night (May 22) 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 38 links to learn about "Lag Ba'Omer". All 38 links have been reviewed / checked this week.

The web address is:

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

Enjoy the bonfires!
Jacob

"Lights of Hope", 720- meter-long flag on the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem

2011-05-10T04:54:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Last night, the eve of Israel Independence Day, I was in Jerusalem and on the way home I took photos of the "Lights of Hope", a 720- meter-long flag on the walls of the Old City near Jaffa Gate. The flag project is to raise awareness and funds for at-risk youth.

I posted the photos at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/jerusalem/2011/jer284.htm

I also posted them in a Facebook album at:
http://on.fb.me/lights-of-hope

Enjoy!
Off to a barbecue in Ma'ale Adumim.

Happy Israel Independence Day!
Jacob

Educational Resources and Cool Videos for Israel Independence Day

2011-05-04T16:00:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Israel Independence Day is celebrated this year on Tuesday, May 10, 2011.

I posted on my website 118 links about Israel, ranging from history and tourism to photographs and stamps. All 118 links have been reviewed / checked this week.

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

and......

I gathered links to 135 cool YouTube videos about Israel.
Enjoy the videos at:
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

New Learn Hebrew Video for Israel Independence Day

2011-05-02T14:34:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

In honor of Israel Independence Day, I created a new video to learn Hebrew.

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

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

Have a good day,
Jacob

Educational Resources about the Holocaust

2011-04-27T13:16:00.000-07:00

Shalom.

Holocaust Remembrance Day is Monday, May 2, 2http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif011. I posted on my website 180 links to learn about the Holocaust. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. All 180 links have been reviewed / checked this week.

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 of Mimouna Celebration in Canion Adumim, Ma'ale Adumim, Israel

2011-04-26T13:12:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Today, there was a Mimouna celebration in Canion Adumim, Ma'ale Adumim, Israel.

I posted 207 photos of the celebration at:
www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2011/ma607.htm

I also copied 17 of the photos to Facebook.
The Facebook album address is:
http://bit.ly/mimouna

Enjoy the photos.

Have a good night,
Jacob

New Video Online: Learn Hebrew Tongue Twisters

2011-04-21T16:33:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

I created a new video to learn Hebrew tongue twisters.

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=Goj-VLdPjk8

The animals in the video were filmed at the Zoology Petting Zoo in Jerusalem.

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

Happy Passover and Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

New Israeli Educational Stamps

2011-04-11T14:27:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

I scanned and posted on my website the new Israeli stamps that were issued in April 2011.

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

- Aliyah of Ethiopian Jewry

- Ephraim Katzir 1916-2009

- Memorial Day 5771 - 2011

- Mount Carmel Training Center 50th Anniversary

- Tourism - Visit Israel

- Butterflies of Israel

The new stamp images are located at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/stamps/index-2011.html

I also uploaded the images to Facebook.
The Facebook address is:
http://on.fb.me/israeli-stamps-2011

Please share the page. Thanks!

Happy Passover!
Chag Sameach!

Jacob

145 Passover Videos including these new ones....

2011-04-05T15:55:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

There are now 145 Cool Passover Videos listed at:
www.jr.co.il/videos/passover-videos.htm

The updated list includes these new videos:

- 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
- Pesach 2011 - Meir Panim Campaign
- 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

Oldies but goodies include:

- 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
- Passover Rhapsody

and many more....

Enjoy!

Happy Passover!

Jacob

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

2011-04-04T13:42:00.000-07:00

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/2011/ma598.htm

Congratulations to everyone that participated in the readathon.

Have a good night,
Jacob

Passover Educational Resources and 122 Passover Videos

2011-03-29T22:16:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

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

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

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

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

The above questions are examples from the multiple choice Flash quiz. There are two levels of questions, two timer settings. Both kids and adults will find it enjoyable.

Free Passover Clipart
www.jewish-clipart.com

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

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

Hebrew Passover Songs with Vowels (Nikud)

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

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

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

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

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

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

To learn more about Passover, I posted on my website 146 site links, ranging from from laws and customs to games and recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Italian.

All 146 links have been reviewed / checked this week.
The web address is:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdaypa.htm

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

Enjoy!
An early Happy Passover!
Jacob

New Online: Learn Hebrew Phrases with Audio

2011-03-27T12:54:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

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

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

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

Feedback is welcome.

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

Have a good day,
Jacob

Video: Ice Skating in Jerusalem

2011-03-22T12:52:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone!

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

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

Enjoy the video.

Have a good night,
Jacob

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

2011-03-20T13:50:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

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

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

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

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

Enjoy!

Shavua Tov - Have a Good Week,
Jacob

CJI - Computer Jobs in Israel - Annual Salary Survey Results

2011-03-17T10:40:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone!

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

Thanks!! to everyone that participated.

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

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

Have a Happy Purim,
Jacob

New: Learn Hebrew Purim Video

2011-03-10T19:10:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

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

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

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

Enjoy!

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

Educational and Fun Resources for Purim

2011-03-03T06:24:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

Purim, the fun-filled Jewish holiday, falls on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar. This year Purim begins Saturday night March 19, 2011. (In Jerusalem it starts Sunday night March 20)

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

The Jewish Trivia Quiz
www.jewish-trivia.com

Purim Trivia
Why do people eat poppy seeds on Purim ?
From what tribe was Mordecai ?
Why was Haman angry at Mordechai ?
Who was queen of Persia before Esther ?
Esther had another name, what was it ?
How many times is Haman's name mentioned in the megillah ?
What did the king do when he couldn't sleep ?
What does the word "Esther" mean ?
How many advisors did king Achashverosh have ?

The above questions are examples from the multiple choice Flash quiz. There are two levels of questions, two timer settings.Both kids and adults will find it enjoyable.

Free Purim Clipart
www.jewish-clipart.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Feedback is welcome.

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

Enjoy!

An early Happy Purim!
Jacob

Video: Jerusalem Light Rail Nighttime Test

2011-02-24T04:06:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

Last night I went out with friends in Jerusalem.
I took with me my new Canon camera.

While we were walking down Yaffo street, the light rail train passed us.
I took a short video of it and posted at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhzsOVV9uzI

One day (maybe August 2011) I will get to make a video riding the train.

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

Photos of A.H.A.V.A.'s Rap and Read in Ma'ale Adumim

2011-02-17T20:17:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

Newly-arrived in Israel British rapper 'Antithesis' performed at the kick-off event of the A.H.A.V.A Read-a-thon.

I took photos of the event and posted them online at:
http://www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2011/ma553.htm

Enjoy the photos!
Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

1,174 questions added to the free, online Bible Quiz

2011-02-09T08:58:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

Today I added 1,174 questions to the online Bible Quiz at:
www.bible-quiz.co.il

The new questions are about:
Yehoshua (Joshua), Shoftim (Judges), Shmuel I (Samuel I),Shmuel II (Samuel II), Melachim I (Kings I), Melachim II (Kings II)

The, free, online Bible Quiz contains 4,327 multiple choice questions about the 5 books of Moses and 6 books of Prophets. Choose a chapter and timer setting, then the fun begins. The quiz, randomly, selects questions from its database, thus no two quizes are alike. There is, also, a database browser for reviewing and printing the questions with the correct answers. Adults, as well as children will find the
quiz entertaining and very educational.

Feedback is welcome.

Please forward this message to other teachers, parents and students so they may benefit from this educational resource.
Thanks.

Have a good day,
Jacob

New Israeli Educational Stamps

2011-02-07T14:46:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

I scanned and posted on my website the new Israeli stamps that were issued in February 2011.

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

- Herod's Building Projects

- The Hebrew Language

- International Year of Chemistry 2011

- 100 Years of Clalit Health Services

- Endangered Species (World Wildlife Fund) - Leopard

The new stamp images are located at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/stamps/index-2011.html

I also uploaded the images to Facebook.
The Facebook address is:
http://on.fb.me/israeli-stamps-2011

Please share the page. Thanks!

Have a good day,
Jacob

Uploaded New Learn English Video - The Letter B

2011-02-01T21:04:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

I uploaded a new learn English video to the Internet.The topic of the new video is: The Letter B.

The 20 words in the learn English video include: ball, balloon, baseball, basketball, bear, bench, bicycle, blender, book, boots, bottle, bowl, box, bracelet, bread, brick, bridge, brush, bus, butter

The new video is located at:
www.my-english-dictionary.com/b-words-video.htm

Feedback is welcome.

Please share the video.
Thanks!

Have a good day,
Jacob

Tu B'Shvat Educational Websites and Videos

2011-01-09T17:18:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

Tu B'Shvat, the New Year for Trees, falls on the 15th of the Hebrew month of Shvat, January 20 this year (5771 / 2011). This Jewish mini-holiday is of major importance to our appreciation of Nature and our relationship to it.

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

Free Tu B'Shvat Clipart
www.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.

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

Multilingual Word Search Game: Tu B'Shvat
Enter the Multilingual Word Search game and choose the language you would like to play in: English, Hebrew or Russian. There is an easy mode for the kids and a harder
mode for us big kids. Each game is randomly generated. You can even print out a blank game (and the solution page) for offline playing.

Cool Tu B'Shvat Videos
www.jr.co.il/videos/tu-bshvat-videos.htm

To learn more about Tu B'Shvat, I posted on my website 51 links about Tu B'Shvat, ranging from history and customs to graphics and recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish,French, Portuguese and German
The web address is:

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

Please share this message with friends, so they may benefit from these holiday resources.

Enjoy!
Jacob

The Alef-Bet Page

2011-01-04T20:17:00.001-08:00

Hi Everyone!

I created on my website a new educational resource called:
The Alef-Bet Page

The Alef-Bet Page has online and printable Hebrew alphabet charts which include the Hebrew letters in three formats: block, script, and Rashi. The charts also have the numeric value of each letter.

The address is:
www.jr.co.il/alef-bet.htm

Please share the page. Thanks!

Have a good day,
Jacob

Uploaded New Learn English Video - Small Things

2010-12-29T17:01:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

I uploaded a new learn English video to the Internet.
The topic of the new video is: Small Things.

The 20 words in the learn English video include: button, candy, coins, cookies, eraser, feather, fingernail gravel, marbles matches, olives, paper clips, peanuts, popcorn, raisins, rice, seashells, teabag, thread, thumbtacks

The new video is located at:
www.my-english-dictionary.com/small-things-video.htm

Feedback is welcome.

Please share the video.
Thanks!

Have a good day,
Jacob

Uploaded New Learn Hebrew Video - Small Things

2010-12-12T11:19:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

I uploaded a new learn Hebrew video to the Internet.
The topic of the new video is: Small Things.

The 20 words in the learn Hebrew video include: button, candies, cherries, coins, cookies, eraser, feather, fingernail, gravel, matches, olives, paperclips, peanuts, raisins, seashells, soup nuts, teabag, thread, thumbtacks, toothpick.

The new video is located at:
www.my-hebrew-dictionary.com/small-things-video.htm

Feedback is welcome.

Please share the video.
Thanks!

Shavua Tov - Have a Good Week,
Jacob

Photos of Chaunkah Hebrew Ads

2010-12-05T20:29:00.001-08:00

Hi Everyone!

I posted on my website 57 Chanukah Hebrew ads:
www.jr.co.il/t/chanukah-hebrew-ads/cha1.htm
I also posted them on Facebook at:
http://on.fb.me/cha-ha

Enjoy!
Please share with friends. Thanks.

Shavua Tov and Chag Sameach,
Jacob

213 Chanukah Videos including these new ones....

2010-11-23T04:45:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

There are now 213 Cool Chanukah Videos listed at:
www.jr.co.il/videos/chanukah-videos.htm

The updated list includes these new videos:

- NBN: Eight Days (2010 - 5571)
- The 8 Robots of Chanukah (5771)
- A Dynamite Hanukkah 2010 Remix - The B-Boyz
- Shalom Sesame - "Chanukah: The Missing Menorah"
- Chanukah Music Video - Eight Candles Burning
- Foodaism's Double Down Latke Sandwich [Recipe]
- Six 13 At Vacation Village: Al Hanisim
- Marcel The Gelt
- (I Can't Believe) It's Chanukah Again
- Howcast: How to Celebrate Hanukkah
- Oorahs Chanukah Clip
- Hanukkah 2010 - Kids eating Sufganiyot with song
- Rock of Ages with Benny the Bull
- This Chanukah..spread the light. Make a difference
- Noa's chanukah party - Gan Tavor

Oldies but goodies include:

- Adam Sandler original Chanukah Song
- Gord Lindsay: Chanuka Funicula
- Chaverim - Ma'oz Tzur
- Chanukah Menorah Lighting Kotel 2009
- Light A Candle - by Sarit Hadad
- 2009 Major League Dreidel at Full Circle Bar
- YUAcapella Maccabeats Chanuka
- Kenny Ellis sings his hit single Swingin' Dreidel
- Left to Right (Michelle Citrin)
- Hanukkah Flash Mob (Jerusalem 5770)
- I Had a Little Dreidl - Bagel Blvd Chanuka Edition
- The Mama Doni' Band's "Chanukah Fever"
- My Menorah - The knack is back! (animation and song)
- Meshugga Beach Party - Oh Hanukkah
- Benji Lovitt: Happy Chanukkah from Jerusalem!
- Episode 27: Hanukkah Special - The Auto Menorah
- Voices of Liberty singing O Hannukah
- "The Latke Song" by Debbie Friedman
- The Eight Nights of Hanukkah by Jewish celebrities
- Belz Chanukah Lighting in Jerusalem
- Chanukah Lighting - Trip to Poland group
- Menorah Lighting on Clearwater Beach
- HaRav Zev Leff Lighting the Menorah
- Shloime Daskal - Al Hanisim
- CNN: Matisyahu lights up
- U.S. Army Band - Sivivon
- Lighting The Menorah Via Satellite in US Army
- Hanukkah With A Chinese Twist
- Chabad Naples Chanukah Menorah Lighting
- Hanukkah Trance Mix
and many more....

Enjoy!
Happy Chanukah!
Jacob

New Israeli Educational Stamps including Bible Stories

2010-11-18T13:14:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

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

- Bible Stories
Adam and Eve
Samson and the Lion
Jonah and the Great Fish
The Parting of the Red Sea

- The Israeli Flag

- Israeli Animation

- Cinemas in Eretz-Israel

- Garden of Gethsemane

The new stamp images are located at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/stamps/index-2010.html

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

Enjoy!

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

Uploaded New Learn English Video - Handheld Items

2010-11-15T12:53:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

I uploaded a new learn English video to the Internet.
The topic of the new video is: Handheld Items.

The 28 words in the learn English video include:
binoculars, brush, calculator, camera, cellular phone, comb, corkscrew, flashlight, hammer, hanger, key, key chain, knitting needles, magnifying glass, pen, pencil, pencil sharpener, pocket knife, rubberband , safety pin, saw, scissors, screwdriver,
soap, sponge, stapler, toothbrush, tweezers

The new video is located at:
www.my-english-dictionary.com/handheld-items-video.htm

Feedback is welcome.

Please share the video.
Thanks!

Have a good day,
Jacob

Invitation to my Virtual Chanukah Party

2010-11-14T16:31:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

You are cordially invited to my Virtual Chanukah Party on Facebook. No entrance fee and you may bring all your friends.

The virtual party address is listed at:
www.jr.co.il/cparty.htm

Chanukah Photos from Around the World
will be posted at: http://on.fb.me/chanukah-photos

See you online.

Shavua Tov - Have a Good Week,

Jacob

Uploaded New Learn Hebrew Video - Handheld Items

2010-11-10T10:07:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

I uploaded a new learn Hebrew video to the Internet.
The topic of the new video is: Handheld Items.

The 28 words in the learn Hebrew video include: binoculars, brush, calculator, camera, cellular phone, comb, corkscrew, flashlight, hammer, hanger, key, key chain, knitting needles, magnifying glass, pen, pencil, pencil sharpener, pocket knife, rubberband , safety pin, saw, scissors, screwdriver, soap, sponge, stapler, toothbrush, tweezers

The new video is located at:
www.my-hebrew-dictionary.com/handheld-items-video.htm

Feedback is welcome.

Please share the video.
Thanks!

Have a good day,
Jacob

Chanukah Educational Resources and 175 Chanukah Videos

2010-11-07T08:34:00.000-08:00

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
Wednesday evening, December 1, 2010.

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.

Cool Chanukah Videos
www.jr.co.il/videos/chanukah-videos.htm

I created a list of 175 (yes 175!) Cool Chanukah video links.
There is something for everyone.

To learn more about Chanukah, I posted on my website 138 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 138 links have been reviewed / checked this week.
The web address is:

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

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

Enjoy!
Chodesh Tov (Kislev) - Have a good month,
Jacob

New website: My Jewish Games and a new video: They Spoke Hebrew #3

2010-11-01T15:40:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

I created a new website called:
My Jewish Games
www.my-jewish-games.com

This free site includes the following games:

Language Match Game

Learning new words in a foreign language is not easy. This Flash game will make learning a fun experience. There is a choice of two languages: Hebrew or English.
The game has 3 levels and 15 card sets to choose from. Pictures of the items are show on the screen and you can hear the words in your selected language.

Multilingual Word Search

Enter the Multilingual Word Search game and choose the language you would like to play in: English, Hebrew or Russian. There is an easy mode for the kids and a harder mode for us big kids. Each game is randomly generated. You can even print out a blank game (and the solution page) for offline playing.

My Jewish Coloring Book

Young kids love to draw and this online coloring book is made just for them. Three different size "brushes" and 24 colors to choose from. You can print the completed color pictures or print black and white outlines to color offline.

Hebrew Hangman

It's the classic Hangman game recreated in an online Flash version. If you expect your simple "hang the man by the rope" drawing then you are in for a surprise.

Israel Geography Game

This Flash game will help you learn about the history and geography of 101 locations in Israel. There is a learning mode and game mode. Find out if you know more about Israel then Jerusalem, Tel-Aviv and Haifa.

Several of the games above are new versions of the orginal games that were on my J site.

Please share this new educational resource with friends, relatives and co-workers. Thank You!

As always, feedback is welcome!
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Today, I also created a third video in the "They Spoke Hebrew" series.

The new 18 minute video is called: They Spoke Hebrew!! #3

* More Hebrew scenes from popular movies and television shows
* Everything from The Dick Van Dyke Show to Coupling
* Something for everyone

The address is:
www.jr.co.il/hebrew.htm#video3

The video is also available on Facebook at:
www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=451129996548

Please note that due to the size of the video, there may be loading delays while you watch the video for the first time. The second time you watch it, the video should play smoothly.

Feedback is welcome.

If you enjoy the video, please share it with friends.
Thanks!

Have a good night,
Jacob

They Spoke Hebrew!! #2

2010-10-27T18:25:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Feedback to my first Hebrew video was great.
Today I created a second video.
The new 10 minute video is called: They Spoke Hebrew!! #2

* More Hebrew scenes from popular movies and television shows
* Everything from Quantum Leap to Covert Affairs
* Something for everyone

The address is:
www.jr.co.il/hebrew.htm#video2

The video is also available on Facebook at:
www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=448963186548

Feedback is welcome.

If you enjoy the video, please share it with friends.
Thanks!

Have a good night,
Jacob

They Spoke Hebrew!!

2010-10-21T11:54:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

I created a 5 minute video called: They Spoke Hebrew!!

* Hebrew scenes from popular movies and television shows
* Everything from MASH to House
* Something for everyone

The address is:
www.jr.co.il/hebrew.htm

Feedback is welcome.

If you enjoy the video, please share it with friends.
Thanks!

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

Uploaded New Learn English Video - In the House

2010-10-20T12:28:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

I uploaded a new learn English video to the Internet.
The topic of the new video is: In the House.

The 28 words in the learn English video include:
air conditioner, bathtub, bed, chair, chandelier closet, clothes dryer, computer, curtains, door, iron, ironing board, monitor, night stand, painting, pillow, plant, radiator, rug, sewing machine, sofa, stairs, table, telephone, television, vacuum cleaner, washing machine, window

The new video is located at:
www.my-english-dictionary.com/in-the-house-video.htm

Feedback is welcome.

Please share the video.
Thanks!

Have a good day,
Jacob

Invitation to Virtual Chanukah Party

2010-10-19T15:16:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone!

You are cordially invited to my Virtual Chanukah Party on Facebook. No entrance fee and you may bring all your friends.

The virtual Facebook address is listed at:
www.jr.co.il/cparty.htm

See you online.

Jacob

Photos of Ma'ale Adumim's Dog Day

2010-10-07T13:28:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Thursday, October 7, 2010 was Dog Day in Ma'ale Adumim.
The best dog contest took place in Central Park near Kikar Yahalom.

I took 168 photos of the event and posted them online at:
www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2010/ma532.htm

I also posted the photos on Facebook for name tagging.
You can access the dog day Facebook album at:
http://on.fb.me/ma-dog-day

Enjoy the photos and
Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

New: Cool Google Doodles

2010-10-06T13:54:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

I opened a new section on my website for Cool Google Doodles.

Over the past 12 years Google has created hundreds of special event logos for its search page.I selected 245 that I thought were very good and placed them on six pages on my website.
The 2010 index is at:
www.jr.co.il/t/doodles/index6.htm

Feedback is welcome.

Enjoy!
Jacob

The Noach Page

2010-10-03T15:19:00.000-07:00

Photos of Second Hakafot

2010-09-30T18:49:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Tonight (Thursday night after chag in Israel) I took photos of the second hakafot at S'deh Chemed in Ma'aleh Adumim. I posted 192 photos on my website at:

www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2010/ma516.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.

Enjoy the photos.

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

507 Photos of the Jerusalem Sukkot Parade

2010-09-28T17:16:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Thousands of people from all over the world marched today in the Jerusalem Sukkot Parade.

I took 507 photos of the celebration and posted them online at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/jerusalem/2010/jer241.htm

I also posted them on Facebook for name tagging.
The Facebook album address is:
bit.ly/jerusalem-parade

Please forward this message to your friends. Thanks.

Moadim L'Simcha,
Chag Sameach,
Happy Holiday,

Jacob

Educational Resources and Cool Videos for Sukkot

2010-09-19T05:55:00.000-07:00

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 Wednesday night, Sepetmber 22, 2010.

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

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

I created a list of 25 cool Sukkot video links.
There is something for everyone.

The list includes:
Sukkot Preparations
Speed Sukkah
The Sukkot Shake (in Jerusalem)
Big Etrog
Halacha Yomit: Sukkot - Living in the Sukkah - Rabbi Chaim Brovender
Sukkot - "Torah Lights" 5771 - 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 58 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 58 links have been reviewed / checked this week.
The address is:
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

Uploaded New Learn Hebrew Video - In the House

2010-09-15T13:11:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

I uploaded a new Learn Hebrew video to the Internet.
The topic of the new video is: In the House.

The 25 words in the learn Hebrew video include: air conditioner, bathtub, bed, chair, charity box, closet, clothes, dryer, computer, curtains, door, electric outlet, painting, pillow, plant, remote control, rug, sewing machine, sofa, stairs, table, telephone, television, vacuum cleaner, washing machine, window

The new video is located on my Learn Hebrew website at:
www.my-hebrew-dictionary.com/videos.htm

I also placed it on my YouTube channel at:
www.youtube.com/user/jrichman2003

Feedback is welcome.

If you like the video, please give it a "thumbs up" / "like it" on Youtube and/or Facebook. Please share the video with anyone interested in learning Hebrew.
Thanks!

Shana Tova - Have a Good Year,
Jacob

New Israeli Educational Stamps for the Jewish New Year

2010-09-06T14:14:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

I scanned and posted on my website the new Israeli stamps that were issued for Rosh Hashana - the Jewish new year. I included the stamp itself, the first day cover, and an English and a Hebrew flyer about the stamp.

- Festivals 2010 - Shofars

- Greetings - "Happy Holidays", "With Compliments"

- 150 Years Outside Jerusalem's Old City Walls

- Tzevet - IDF Veterans Assoctiation 50th Anniversay

- Urban Renaissance in Israel

- Animals and their Offspring - Chickens, Cats, Rabbits

The new stamp images are located at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/stamps/index-2010.html

I also uploaded the images to Facebook.
The Facebook address is:
http://bit.ly/shofar-stamps

Enjoy!

Shana Tova - Have a good year,
Jacob

120 Cool Videos for the Jewish New Year

2010-09-05T14:12:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

I created a list of 120 cool Rosh HaShana videos for the Jewish New Year.
There is something for everyone.

Rosh Hashana Cool Videos
www.jr.co.il/videos/rosh-hashana-videos.htm

The list includes:
Shana tova! Ma chadash, Tapuach Im Dvash Animation
Shana Tova (Hebrew remix of muppets song)
The Four Traditional Shofar Blasts
New Year Greetings 5771 - Rabbi Rubinfeld (tune of "My Way")
Echoes of a Shofar
Shana Tova Top 10 Wishes
Rosh HaShanah 5771 - Rabbi Machlis from Yerushalayim
Kinderland: Shana Tova 5771
Shana Tova - The Little Mermaid Song (Hebrew)
Rosh Hashanah Girl
Shana Tova from Tijuana
Rosh Hashana: Sticky 'n Sweet New Year
Happy New Year for Jewish Mothers
Head of the Year (Rosh HaShana Mix)
Rosh Hashana Rap
Prepare for Rosh Hashanah-Elul JewU
WebYeshiva: Blowing the Shofar in Elul
Rosh HaShana Foods - Sephardi style
Shana Tova Song - Parpar Nechmad (with Ofra Haza)
Bashana Haba'ah - Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme
Bashana Haba'a in Yiddish
The Alexandria Kleztet - Bashana Haba'a (from Chile)
Kol Ish - BaShana HaBa'ah
and many more.....

Enjoy!
Shana Tova!
Jacob

Photos of the Jerusalem Tweetup at the Inbal Hotel

2010-09-02T15:07:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Tonight I went to the Jerusalem Tweetup at the Inbal Hotel.
I posted photos at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/jerusalem/2010/jer237.htm

I also posted the photos on Facebook for name tagging.
The Facebook album address is:
bit.ly/jerusalem-tweetup

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

3 Year Jewish Holiday Calendar

2010-09-02T07:09:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Tonight, September 2, I will be giving out (for free) my Jewish Holiday Calendar Card (magnet version) at the Jerusalem Tweetup at the Inbal Hotel.

On September 5, I will be giving out the calendar at the Jerusalem Business Networking Forum that will take place at Nefesh B'Nefesh in Jerusalem.

If you can not attend these meets, you can still print the online version (minus the magnet) located at:
www.jr.co.il/calendar.htm

Chag Sameach!
Shana Tova!
Jacob

Water Savers in Israel

2010-08-30T07:21:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Today a representative of Mekorot, Israel's National Water Company, came to my home in Ma'ale Adumim and installed two water savers. One was installed in the faucet of my kitchen and one in the bathroom shower handle. The devices and installation were free and it took the Mekorot visitor less than 5 minutes to install them.

I was told that the water savings would be 40%-50%.
There is a national plan that all homes in Israel get the water savers. Kol Hakavod to the people involved in this water saving project.

After 26 years in Israel (made aliyah August 30, 1984) today's unannounced visit by Mekorot was a reminder of the everyday nice surprises you get to experience in Israel.

I posted photos and details of the installation at:
www.jr.co.il/t/water-savers.htm

Have a good day,

Jacob

Welcome Home to the New Olim (and 382 photos)

2010-08-19T06:17:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Congratulations and welcome home to the 239 new olim that made aliyah to Israel from North America. The NBN aliyah charter flight arrived in Israel on Thursday morning and included 103 children in 41 families and 58 singles. The youngest oleh in the group is 7 weeks old and the oldest oleh is 82 years old. The flight also included 4 dogs and 1 cat.

I took 382 photos of the exciting, historic event and I posted them online at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/history/2010/a623.htm

I also posted the 382 photos on Facebook for name tagging. There are two sets of photos and you can access the albums via:

http://bit.ly/olim-aug19-facebook-1
and
http://bit.ly/olim-aug19-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.

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

Educational Resources and Cool Videos for the Jewish New Year

2010-08-16T18:50:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year 5771, begins
Wednesday night, September 8, 2010.

The Jewish Trivia Quiz
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
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
www.jr.co.il/videos/rosh-hashana-videos.htm

The list has 98 cool Rosh HaShana videos. There is something for everyone.

To learn more about Rosh Hashana , I posted on my website 78 links ranging from laws and customs to games and recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, French, German, Italian, Portugese, Russian and Spanish.
All 84 links have been reviewed / checked this week.
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdayrh.htm

Last but not least, the 3 Year Jewish Holiday Calendar is located at:
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 this message with your friends and relatives.
Thanks!

Enjoy!
Shana Tova - Have a Good Year!
Jacob

Today I drove an electric car......

2010-08-10T09:07:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

This morning, I took a bus trip with AACI to the Better Place Center in Pi Glilot, Ramat Hasharon.

Better Place is the company that is working in Israel and abroad to build a transportation infrastructure that supports electric vehicles.

During the visit, each one of us that had a valid drivers license, was allowed to drive an electric car for a few minutes. After driving the car for a few minutes, all I can say is: "Wow!"

I posted photos of the visit at:
http://www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/better-place/index.html

I also uploaded the same photos to a Facebook album at:
http://bit.ly/better-place-august10-2010

Enjoy!

Have a good night,
Jacob

Welcome Home to the New Olim (and 338 photos)

2010-08-03T08:30:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Congratulations and welcome home to the 234 new olim that made aliyah to Israel from North America. The NBN aliyah charter flight arrived in Israel on Tuesday morning and included 70 children in 31 families and 103 singles. The youngest oleh in the group is 5 months old and the oldest oleh is 94 years old. 85 of the olim are joining the IDF.

I took 338 photos of the exciting, historic event and I posted them online at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/history/2010/a594.htm

I also posted the 338 photos on Facebook for name tagging. There are two sets of photos and you can access the albums via:

http://bit.ly/olim-aug3-facebook-1
and
http://bit.ly/olim-aug3-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

Websites and Videos about Tu B'Av

2010-07-22T16:07:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Tu B'Av, the 15th Day of the Hebrew month of Av, is both an ancient and modern holiday. It served as a matchmaking day for unmarried women in the second Temple period. In its modern incarnation, it is gradually becoming a Jewish Day of Love.
This year, Tu B'Av is celebrated on Monday, July 26, 2010.

I posted 21 websites and videos about Tu B'Av at:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-htubav.htm

Enjoy!
Jacob