Monday, March 9, 2026
New Israeli Educational Stamps
Hi Everyone!
I posted online images of the new Israeli stamps that
were issued in January / February 2026.
https://jr.co.il/stamps/index-2026.html
Under each stamp is a link to a Hebrew / English PDF file
with information about the stamp.
Bridges in Israel
* HaKerem Bridge
* Hasalil Hakaful Bridge
* Operation Dugo
* Yahalom Unit - 30 Years
* Operation Am Kelavi - Souvenir Leaf
Israel Nature and Parks Authority
* Hula Nature Reserve
* En Gedi Nature Reserve
* Coral Beach Nature Reserve
* Shlomo Hillel
(ATM Machine Label)
* Tanks in the IDF
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 God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.
Have a good day,
Jacob
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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Free illustrated booklet: The Cat in the Hat and Sirens Galore
Hi Everyone!
This week, I received 2 emails, from 2 different people,
with an attached PDF named: The Cat in the Hat and Sirens Galore.
The content of illustrated booklet was very good.
I contactd the author and she gave me permission
to post the free PDF booklet online. Thank you!
You can read / download the booklet at:
https://jr.co.il/the-cat-in-the-hat-and-sirens-galore.htm
Please share this message. Thank you!
Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.
May everyone have a quiet week and
may the forces of evil be eliminated.
Have a good night,
Jacob
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Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Photos of Purim in Ma'ale Adumim - March 3, 2026
Hi Everyone!
Today, I took Purim photos in Ma'ale Adumim.
Due to the security situation, I stayed on my
street Derech Mitzpe Nevo.
I posted the photos at:
https://jr.co.il/ma/pic/2026/ma1589.htm
I also updated my new humor page:
https://jr.co.il/humor/purim63.htm
Enjoy! Please share. Thank you!
Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.
Purim Sameach!
Jacob
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Sunday, March 1, 2026
In memory of my father
Shalom Everyone!
Today, the 12th of Adar, is my father's 36th yahrzeit.
Please put a few coins in any charity box in memory of:
Avraham Itzhak ben Yaakov Meir z"l
Thank you!
You can read an article I wrote in memory of my father at:
https://jr.co.il/richman/in-memory-of-my-father.htm
May his memory be for a blessing.
I updated the following Purim Pages:
Purim Fun and Educational Resources
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm
Over 800 Purim videos including 36 news ones for 2026:
https://jr.co.il/videos/purim-videos.htm
The Purim Humor Pages:
https://jr.co.il/humor/purim.htm
Enjoy! Please share. Thank you!
Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.
Shavua Tova and Purim Sameach!
Jacob
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Educational and Fun Resources for Purim
Hi Everyone!
Purim, the fun-filled Jewish holiday, falls on the
14th of the Hebrew month of Adar. This year Purim
begins Monday night - March 2, 2026.
In Jerusalem it begins on Tuesday night.
The following resources will help you appreciate and
enjoy the holiday.
The Jewish Trivia Quiz
https://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
quiz. There are two levels of questions, two timer settings.
Both kids and adults will find it enjoyable.
Learn Hebrew Words - Purim
https://jr.co.il/hebrew/purim.htm
Free Purim Clipart
https://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.
Purim Stickers for Whatsapp
https://jr.co.il/wsc.htm
Purim Stickers for Telegram
https://t.me/addstickers/Jholidays
Spotify Purim Playlist - 79 songs
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm#spotify
Purim Humor Files - Purim Shpiel / Plays and funny stuff
https://jr.co.il/humor/purim.htm
Worth printing several to entertain your guests at the
Purim Seudah - festive meal.
I posted several new Purim AI animations at:
https://jr.co.il/humor/purim62.htm
Purim Videos on YouTube
https://jr.co.il/videos/purim-videos.htm
Over 750 videos ranging from Purim Shpiels to funny gags.
I also posted several new animated songs for 2026.
New videos will be added as be get closer to Purim.
Purim Photo Gallery
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim-photos.htm
Purim Coloring Pages:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm#coloringpages
Megilat Esther - Online and PDF - English and Hebrew Versions
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm#megilatesther
Purim Hebrew song pages.
including Hebrew videos, Hebrew lyrics,
English translations and English transliterations
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm#songs
To learn more about Purim, I posted on my website
92 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:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm
All the links in this message are included on the hotsites page.
Feedback is welcome.
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 God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.
An early Happy Purim!
Jacob
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Saturday, February 21, 2026
In memory of my mother
Shalom Everyone!
Sunday, the 5th of Adar, is my mother's 13th yahrzeit.
Please put a few coins in any charity box in memory of:
Hennia Rachel Bat Shmuel Moonie a"h
Thank you!
You can read an article I wrote in memory of my mother at:
https://jr.co.il/richman/in-memory-of-my-mother.htm
May her memory be for a blessing.
Shavua Tov!
Jacob
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Sunday, February 8, 2026
JR Update: Over 300 Purim Whatsapp stickers, Shabbat Shalom Images, The Purim Page
Hi Everyone!
The following Whatsapp sticker sets have been added
to the Whatsapp sticker channel at:
https://jr.co.il/wsc.htm
Feb 4: Likes
Feb 8: Rosh Chodesh Adar
Feb 8: Purim - over 300 stickers
I updated the "Shabbat Shalom" image page with
826 images from around the net.
https://jr.co.il/shabbat-shalom/index.html
The Purim Page will be updated over the next 10 days.
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.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 God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.
Shavua Tov!
Jacob
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