New Israeli Stamps and Educational and Fun Resources for Tu B'Shvat

Hi Everyone!

I posted online images of the new Israeli stamps that 
will be issued in February 2025.
https://jr.co.il/stamps/index-2025.html

Under each stamp is a link to a Hebrew / English PDF file 
with information about the stamp.

The National Library of Israel
* Reading Hall
* Special Collections Reading Hall
* Central staircase

* Ravshatzim and Standby Teams
- The Local Shield of the State of Israel

Embroidery in Eretz Israel
* Bedouin Embroidery
* Ethiopian Embroidery

The Textile Industry in the Land of Israel
* Printed Fabric, 1936–1938
PTP - Palestine Textile Prints
* Industrial Knitwear
Eld Knitting Factory, 1960s
* Molidor Fabric, 1975, "Rikma"

* 100 Years Since the Technion
Opened its Doors to its First Group of Students

* Blossoming in the South
(ATM Machine Label)

Enjoy!
Please share. Thank You!
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Tu B'Shvat, the New Year for Trees, falls on the 15th of the
Hebrew month of Shvat, February 13 this year - 5785/ 2025.

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.

Learn Hebrew Words - Tu B'Shvat
https://jr.co.il/hebrew/tu-bshvat.htm
Tu B'Shvat Hebrew words and terms
with English transliterations and translations

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
86 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!
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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 forcesv and all of Am Yisrael.

Have a good day,
Jacob

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

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

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 17 this year - 5782 / 2022.

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. 

However, this year is a Shmita (Sabbatical) year where planting 

in the Land of Israel is forbidden. 

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

73 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

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

customs to graphics and recipes. 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!

Stay safe and healthy.

Tu B'Shvat Sameach!

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

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, February 10 this year - 5780 / 2020.
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.

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
100 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

73 Cool 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
80 links about Tu B'Shvat, ranging from Tu B'Shvat Seders and
customs to graphics and recipes. 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!

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

Chodesh Tov and Tu B'Shvat Resources

Hi Everyone!

Rosh Chodesh Sh'vat begins tonight at sundown - 6 January, 2019.
Tu B'Shvat is only 15 days away.

I updated the Tu B'Shvat educational and fun resources at:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/tu-b-shvat.htm
This year I added a new section on Tu B'Shvat Seders.

I also added photos to the Tu B'Shvat Gallery at:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/tu-b-shvat-photos.htm

Enjoy!

Please share the resources. Thank You!

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

New: 20 WhatsApp Tips and Tu B'Shvat Resources

Hi Everyone!

I created a new training page called: 20 WhatsApp Tips.
http://www.jr.co.il/training/whatsapp-tips.htm
This free, popular phone application has over one billion daily users.

Feedback on the tips is welcome.

Rosh Chodesh Shvat begins tonight at sundown - 16 January, 2018.
Tu B'Shvat is only 15 days away.

I updated the Tu B'Shvat educational and fun resources at:
http://www.jr.co.il/hotsites/tu-b-shvat.htm
Enjoy!

Please share the resources. Thanks!

Have a good month!
Chodesh Tov!
Jacob

New Israeli Stamps and Educational Resources for Tu B'Shvat

Hi Everyone!

I scanned and posted on my website the new Israeli stamps that were issued in February 2017.
I included the stamp itself, the first day cover, and an English and a Hebrew flyer about the stamp.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Israel
- Nahal Me'arot Caves
- Bet She'arim Necropolis
- Maresha and Bet-Guvtin Caves

- Brit Hayyale Ha'etsel

- Krav Maga

- 120 Years of the Zionist Organization of America

Aromatic Plants
- Frankincense
- Myrrh
- Balsam

The new stamp images and flyers are located at:
www.history-of-israel.co.il/stamps/index-2017.html
Short sharing address:
http://bit.ly/israel-stamps-2017

Images are also posted on Facebook at:
http://bit.ly/israeli-stamps-2017

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

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Tu B'Shvat, the New Year for Trees, falls on the 15th of the Hebrew month of Shvat, February 11 this year - 5777 / 2017.
This Jewish mini-holiday is of major importance to our appreciation of Nature and our relationship to it.

I posted on my website a large selection of educational resources about Tu B'Shvat:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/tu-b-shvat.htm

Please share the resources. Thank you!

Have a good week,
Shavua Tov,
Jacob

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

Hi Everyone!

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

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

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

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

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

Happy Tu B'Shvat!
Jacob

Educational 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, February 4 this year (5775 / 2015).
This Jewish mini-holiday is of major importance to our
appreciation of Nature and our relationship to it.

I posted on my website a large selection of educational resources about Tu B'Shvat:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/tu-b-shvat.htm

This week, I opened a new Tu B'Shvat photo page at:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/tu-b-shvat-photos.htm

Please share the resources. Thank you!

Happy Tu B'Shvat!
Jacob Richman
jrichman@jr.co.il

Educational Resources for Tu B'Shvat and Flora in Ma'ale Adumim

Hi Everyone!

Tu B'Shvat, the New Year for Trees, falls on the 15th of the
Hebrew month of Shvat, January 16 this year (5774 / 2014).
This Jewish mini-holiday is of major importance to our
appreciation of Nature and our relationship to it.

I posted on my website a large selection of educational
resources about Tu B'Shvat:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/tu-b-shvat.htm

Tu B'Shvat is 11 days away, so I decided to take photos of
flora in Ma'ale Adumim.
I posted the photos online at:
www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2014/ma847.htm

I also uploaded copies to a Facebook album at:
http://bit.ly/flora-in-ma

Please share the resources and photos. Thank you!

Shavua Tov - Have a Good Week,
Jacob

English - Hebrew Tu B'Shvat Vocabulary Study Sheets

Hi Everyone!

I created a set of English Hebrew Tu B'Shvat vocabulary
study sheets. The address is:
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/tu-bshvat-1.htm

Please share this educational resource. Thank you!

Chodesh Tov - Have a Good Month!
Jacob

Tu B'Shvat Educational Websites and Videos

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

Educational Resources for Tu B'Shvat (The New Year for Trees)

Hi Everyone!

Tu B'Shvat, the New Year for Trees, falls on the 15th of the Hebrew month of Shvat, January 30 this year (5770 / 2010). 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. This year Tu B'Shvat falls on Shabbat - therefore many of the holiday activities this year will take place on Thursday, January 28.

Jewish Trivia Quiz: Tu B'Shvat
http://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.

The Jewish Clipart Database: Tu B'Shvat
http://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 Hebrew Song Book - Tu B'Shvat Hebrew songs
http://www.my-hebrew-songbook.com

Tu B'Shvat Hebrew songs (with vowels) for viewing and printing. All songs are in graphic format so you do not need Hebrew installed to view or print them.

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

Over 25 YouTube videos about Tu B'Shvat.

The above sites have something for everyone, but if that is not enough, I posted on my website 48 links about Tu B'Shvat, from history and customs to graphics and recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, French, Portuguese and German
The web address is:

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

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

Enjoy!
Jacob

Tu B'Shvat (The New Year for Trees) on the J Site and 50 Hotsites

Hi Everyone!

Tu B'Shvat, the New Year for Trees, falls on the 15th of the Hebrew month of Shvat, February 9 this year (5769 / 2009). This Jewish mini-holiday is of major importance to our appreciation of Nature and our relationship to it.

The J Site - Jewish Education and Entertainment
http://www.j.co.il

has several entertaining features to celebrate Tu B'Shvat:

Jewish Trivia Quiz: Tu B'Shvat
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.

Tu B'Shvat Clipart
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.

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.

Hebrew Hangman - Tu B'Shvat
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.

My Hebrew Song Book - Tu B'Shvat Hebrew songs (with vowels) for viewing and printing. All songs are in graphic format so you do not need Hebrew installed to view or print them.

The J site has something for everyone, but if that is not enough, I posted on my website 50 links about Tu B'Shvat, from history and customs to graphics and recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, French, Portuguese and German.
All 50 links have been reviewed / checked this week.

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

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

Enjoy!
Jacob

Tu B'Shvat (The New Year for Trees) on the J Site and 48 hotsites

Hi Everyone!

Tu B'Shvat, the New Year for Trees, falls on the 15th of the Hebrew month of Shvat, January 22 this year (5768 / 2008). This Jewish mini-holiday is of major importance to our appreciation of Nature and our relationship to it.

The J Site - Jewish Education and Entertainment
http://www.j.co.il

has several entertaining features to celebrate Tu B'Shvat:
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Tu B'Shvat
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.

Tu B'Shvat Clipart

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.

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.

Hebrew Hangman - Tu B'Shvat

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.

My Hebrew Song Book

Tu B'Shvat Hebrew songs (with vowels) for viewing and printing. All songs are in graphic format so you do not need Hebrew installed to view or print them.

The J site has something for everyone, but if that is not enough, I posted on my website 48 links about Tu B'Shvat, from history and customs to graphics and recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, French, Portuguese and German

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

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