Hi Everyone!
Today, I created 2 new song pages.
The songs are short but the tunes are addictive.
"Lecha Etain et HaAretz Hazot"
I Will Give You This Land
https://jr.co.il/lecha-etain.htm
"Baruch Hagever"
Blessed is the Man who trusts in HaShem
https://jr.co.il/baruch-hagever.htm
Enjoy!
Please share. Thank you.
Have a good night,
Jacob Richman
jrichman@jr.co.il
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 
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
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
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
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 ?
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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
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
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
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
