Updated: Chanukah Educational Hotsites and 1,044 Videos

 Hi Everyone!

Here are the latest additions to the Chanukah Educational Resources at:

https://jr.co.il/hotsites/chanukah.htm

- Philo-Torah - Chanuka File by Phil Chernofsky - pdf, 24 pages

- HaMizrachi Magazine: Chanukah 5781 - pdf, 64 pages

- Torah Tidbits: 1398 - Vayeishev  - pdf, 80 pages

- Rabbi Sacks z"l: Chanukah - Ceremony & Celebration: Family Edition

- Ohrnet: Vayishlach including Chanukah Q&A - pdf, 22 pages

- YU Torah: Chanukah To-Go - pdf, 48 pages

- YU Torah: Chanukah Audio Shiurim

New videos added to Chanukah Videos on Youtube:

 https://jr.co.il/videos/chanukah-videos.htm

- Six13 - Arianukah - An Ariana Grande Chanukah

- The Maccabeats - Candlelight 2020 - Hanukkah

- Kippalive & Beit Issie Shapiro: Be A Light

- Shir Soul: On Chanukkah - a Stevie Wonder Chanukkah 2020 holiday mash-up

- Itzik Eshel - Hanukkah Medley 

- Azi Schwartz - Hanukkah like you’ve never heard before!

- Hanukkah Medley - Hasidic, Yiddish

- Easy Hanukkah Crafts for Kids

- Beit Midrash Rauta: "Maoz Tzur" - Hebrew

- Tizmoret A Cappella: "Al Hanissim" - Hebrew, m&f 

- Izhar Shabi: "Al Hanissim" - Hebrew

- Srutonim: The Annoying Swab from the Menorah - Hebrew Humor

- Barnert Temple - Chanukah Parody  - f

- "Michal Haketana" - Chanukah Medley - Hebrew, f

- Disney: Daveed Diggs - Puppy for Hanukkah

- Rabbi Sacks z"l on Chanukah & Jewish outreach

- Shabbat Chanukah Revisited - Rabbi Shlomo Riskin

- My First Chanukah - Rochester School for the Deaf

Chanukah Photo Gallery

https://jr.co.il/hotsites/chanukah-photos.htm

- Chanukah products and displays in different stores

Chanukah Resources Reminders:

The Chanukah Map - Sites of the Maccabees 166-161 BCE

https://jr.co.il/t/chanukah-map/index.html

English / Hebrew Chanukah Vocabulary

https://english-hebrew-dictionary.com/chanukah-1.htm

Only in Israel: Israeli Chanukah Logos and Posters

https://jr.co.il/only-in-israel/israeli-chanukah-logos-and-posters.htm

The Chanukah Humor Pages

https://jr.co.il/humor/chanuka.htm

Enjoy!

Please share. Thank You!

Happy Chanukah!

Chanukah Sameach!

Jacob Richman

jrichman@jr.co.il

Updated: Chanukah Photos, Humor and Videos

Hi Everyone! 

Here are the latest additions to the Chanukah pages: 

 Chanukah Photo Gallery - Kinder, Mentos, M&Ms, Sufganiyot https://jr.co.il/hotsites/chanukah-photos.htm 

 Chanukah Humor Pages https://jr.co.il/humor/chanuka.htm 

- Current Financial Status - Yarmulkatz Band Candle Holder 

- The Orange Tabby Cat Chanukiyah 

- May The Wifi Last For All 8 Nights 

- Chanukiya 2020 

- If 2020 was a Sufganiya 

 1,005 Chanukah Videos on YouTube 

https://jr.co.il/videos/chanukah-videos.htm 

 2020 video additions: 

 - DoReMi: Chanukah Songs for Kids 

 - Jerusalem Boy's Choir - Chanukah Medley 

 - Evanston Symphony Orchestra - A Chanukah Overture 

- My Jewish Mommy Life: Celebrating Hanukkah at Home 2020 

- What is Maoz Tzur? Eliav Friedman - Chanukah 2020 

- Ofrah and Eidan: Chanukah Medley 

 - Frum It Up: Hanukkah Decorations 

- Frum It Up: Hanukkah Treats 2020 

- Mora Tsipi: Two Stories by Yael Setat 

- The Magical Kitchen: Crisp Chanukah Latkes 

 - Piano Tutorial - Chanukah Songs 

- Music with Mr. Ari: Chanukah, Oh Chanukah 

- Aish Ignite Pittsburgh: Why Do We Spin the Dreidel on Chanukah? 

- Simple and Tasty with Michal: Making Sufganiyot without a mixer 

 - Rami Levy Supermakets: Chanukah Sales 

- How To Make Delicious Latkes For Hanukkah 

 - The Maccabean Revolt - Jewish History Lab 

- Ocho Kandelikas - Isaac Zones - Ladino 

- The BrickTorah Chanukah Story 

 Enjoy! 

Please Share. Thank You! 

 Stay safe and healthy. 

Have a good night, 

Jacob

My New Website: Hear Words - Pronunciation of Hebrew and English Words

Hi Everyone! I created a new website on pronunciation of Hebrew and English words. The high quality audio was produced in a recording studio with two professional readers. There are 14 topics with 210 words. The audio controls are very simple and any browser that supports HTML 5 audio can be used to hear the words. The site address is: https://hear-words.com/index.html Feedback is welcome. Please share. Thank you! Stay safe and have a good night, Jacob Richman jrichman@jr.co.il

Hebrew Greetings and Phrases

Hi Everyone!

I created a page with 60 Hebrew Greetings and Phrases images
from JR Stickers.
https://jr.co.il/stickers/hebrew-greetings-and-phrases.htm

Enjoy!

Stay Safe and Have a Good Week,
Shavua Tov,
Jacob

Educational Resources about Tisha B'Av

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 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.

This year 5780 - 2020, we observe the fast day of Tisha B'Av
starting from Wednesday after nightfall, July 29,
until nightfall on Thursday, July 30.
You can learn more about this Jewish fast day at:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/tisha-b-av.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

43 Lag Ba'Omer Cakes from the around Net. Lag Ba'Omer Sameach!

Lag Ba'Omer 5780: There may not be bonfires and there
may not be parades, but I do declare: there will be first haircuts
and there will be Lag Ba'Omer Cakes!

43 Lag Ba'Omer Cakes from the around Net.
https://jr.co.il/humor/jewish-34.htm

Enjoy!

Lag Ba'Omer Sameach!
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 Wednesday, April 29, 2020.
All the resources and links below are located online at:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/israel-resources.htm

The Jewish Trivia Quiz - topic: Israel
https://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 languages 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.
https://english-hebrew-dictionary.com/israel-1.htm

Free Israel Clipart
https://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.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/index.html
I included the Hebrew prayers with nikud and English translations.

Israel Videos on YouTube
https://jr.co.il/videos/israel-videos.htm
There are now over 690 videos about Israel on the site.
There is something for everyone.
Additional new videos will be added this week.
Enjoy!

Israeli and Hebrew songs.

Jacob Richman's Spotify Hebrew Songs Playlist
http://bit.ly/spotify-jrichman-hebrew

60 Popular Hebrew Songs on Youtube
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/hebrew.htm#Hebrew-Songs-Youtube

The "Hatikvah" Page
https://jr.co.il/hatikva.htm
includes 15 unique videos of Hatikva

The "Hava Nagila" Page
https://jr.co.il/hava-nagila.htm
Hebrew lyrics and English translation
13 unique "Hava Nagila" videos including:
- Danny Kaye & Harry Belafonte sing "Hava Nagila" in 1965
- Bob Dylan accompanies son-in-law Peter Himmelman and
Harry Dean Stanton on Telethon
- Gad Elbaz
- The Barry Sisters
- Taly Kuper sings "Hava Nagila" on Russian talent show

Over 100 Videos of "Adon Olam"
https://jr.co.il/videos/adon-olam.htm
The page includes lyrics in Hebrew with Nikud
and an English translation.
Over 100 melodies to this well know prayer / song.

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:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/israel-resources.htm

Please forward this message. Thank You!

Shabbat Shalom and Chodesh Tov!
Jacob