Photos of the Jerusalem Book Fair

Hi Everyone!

Today, I went to the opening of the Jerusalem Book Fair at The First Station.
It was fun and I always get a kick out of seeing the popular English books that were translated into Hebrew. The Hebrew Disney titles always make me smile. I took photos and posted them online at:
https://history-of-israel.co.il/jerusalem/2018/jer555.htm

I also uploaded the photos to a Facebook album at:
https://bit.ly/jer-book-fair-2018-fb

Enjoy the photos.

FYI - The Jerusalem book fair started tonight and will continue till June 16. Admission is free and there is free entertainment for the kids.
Please share. Thank you!

Have a good night,
Jacob

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

Hi Everyone!

I grew up in Brooklyn, New York.
During my high school years and college years (72-80)
I lived at home and attended the shul Ahavath Israel
on East 29 and Avenue K in Brooklyn.

The sermons that Rabbi Berzon z"l gave where very good.
He would talk to you as opposed to above you. His love
for Israel and the Jewish people was very evident in
the words he spoke.

Over 39 years ago Rabbi Berzon gave my father z"l
a copy of his book. Even though times have changed,
since the book was published 40 years ago, the messages,
anecdotes, and stories are still very enjoyable.
I felt that many people that otherwise would not have
access to this book may benefit by having access to it
on the Internet. I contacted Jonathan David Publishers
and they gave me permission to scan, format and post it
on the Internet.
Sermons The Year 'Round
by Rabbi Bernard L. Berzon
https://jr.co.il/books/rberzon/index.html

Enjoy and please share. Thank You!

Have a good day,
Jacob

Updates to The Shabbat Page

HI Everyone!

I updated The Shabbat Page on my website at:
jr.co.il/shabbat.htm

The page includes Lessons, Parsha pages, Videos, English Hebrew Vocabulary Lists, Recipes, Games and Clipart about Shabbat.

I also made additions to my Shabbat Videos on YouTube page at:
jr.co.il/videos/shabbat-videos.htm

Feedback is welcome.

Please share with friends and on social media. Thank you.

Shabbat Shalom!
Jacob

Photos of the Jerusalem Flag March and Shavuot Educational Resources

Hi Everyone!

Jerusalem Day was on Sunday, May 13, 2018 - 28th of Iyar, 5778.
There was a huge flag march in Jerusalem.
The march started on Yaffo Road, went through Sha'ar Shechem of the old city and then to the Kotel.
I took photos of the march / holiday celebration and posted them at:
https://history-of-israel.co.il/jerusalem/2018/jer541.htm

Saturday night is Shavuot and I updated the following resources:

Shavuot Educational Resources:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/shavuot.htm

Shavuot Photo Gallery
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/shavuot-photos.htm

Shavuot Videos:
https://jr.co.il/videos/shavuot-videos.htm

Enjoy and please share the Jerusalem photos and Shavuot resources.
Thank you!

Chag Sameach!
Jacob Richman
jrichman@jr.co.il

New Israeli Educational Stamps including 16 stamps featuring IDF Berets

Hi Everyone!

I scanned and posted on my website the new Israeli stamps that were issued in April 2018.
I included the stamp itself, the first day cover, and a PDF that includes
an English and a Hebrew flyer.

- Israel - 70 Years of Independence

A Salute to the IDF
- Golani Brigade
- Givati Brigade
- Home Front Command
- Israel Air Force
- Engineering Corps
- Combat Intelligence Collection Corps
- Armor Corps
- Artillery Corps
- Nahal Brigade
- Intelligence Corps
- Paratroopers Brigade
- General Service Corps
- Israeli Navy
- Military Police Corps
- Kfir Brigade
- C4I & Cyber Defense

- Memorial Day 2018

- 70 Years of Civil Aviation in Israel

- Trains in Israel - Steam Locomotive

Spring Flowers
- Tulipa Agenensis
- Centaurea Cyanoides
- Trifolium purpureum
- Chrysanthemum coronarium

The new stamp images and flyers are located at:
https://jr.co.il/stamps/index-2018.html
Short sharing address:
http://bit.ly/israeli-stamps-2018

Images will also be posted on Facebook at:
http://bit.ly/fb-israeli-stamps-2018

Selected stamp images will be posted on Instagram at:
http://instagram.com/jrichman2003/

FYI:
I am currently updating the links for Yom Yerushalayim,
Jerusalem Day, which is celebrated this year on May 13, 2018.

Educational resources:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/jerusalem.htm

Videos about Jerusalem:
https://jr.co.il/videos/jerusalem-videos.htm

Jerusalem Photo Gallery:
https://history-of-israel.co.il/jerusalem/index.html

English Hebrew Jerusalem Vocabulary:
https://english-hebrew-dictionary.com/jerusalem-1.htm

Shavuot begins Saturday night, May 19.
Shavuot educational resources are located at:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/shavuot.htm

Please share the stamps and holiday links. Thank You!

Shavua Tov,
Jacob Richman
jrichman@jr.co.il

Educational Resources for Lag Ba'Omer

Hi Everyone!

The Jewish festival "Lag Ba'Omer" is Thursday, May 3, 2018. If you are flying over Israel on Wednesday night, May 2, 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 40 links to learn about "Lag Ba'Omer".

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

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

Enjoy the bonfires!

FYI:
I am currently updating the links for Yom Yerushalayim,
Jerusalem Day, which is celebrated this year on May 13, 2018.

Educational resources:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/jerusalem.htm

Videos about Jerusalem:
https://jr.co.il/videos/jerusalem-videos.htm

Jerusalem Photo Gallery:
https://history-of-israel.co.il/jerusalem/index.html

English Hebrew Jerusalem Vocabulary:
https://english-hebrew-dictionary.com/jerusalem-1.htm

Please share the links. Thank You!

Chag Sameach!
Happy Holiday!
Jacob Richman
jrichman@jr.co.il

Educational Resources and Cool Videos for Israel Independence Day

Hi Everyone!

Israel Independence Day is celebrated this year on Thursday, April 19, 2018.

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

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

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

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

Free Israel Clipart
http://www.jewish-clipart.com

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

Prayers for the welfare of the State of Israel and for members of the IDF.
http://www.jr.co.il/prayers/index.html
I included the Hebrew prayers and English translations.

Israel Videos on YouTube
http://www.jr.co.il/videos/israel-videos.htm
There are now over 550 videos about Israel on the site.
There is something for everyone.
Additional new videos will be added this week.
Enjoy!

Last but not least, I posted on my website 140 links about Israel,
ranging from history and tourism to photographs and stamps.
The address is:
http://www.jr.co.il/hotsites/israel-resources.htm

Please forward this message. Thank You!

Happy Israel Independence Day!
Yom Ha'Atzmaut Sameach!

Jacob