English - Hebrew Winter Vocabulary

Hi Everyone!

Do you know the Hebrew words for:
blanket, blizzard, boots, cloudy, coat, cold, cough, fireplace, floods, flu, fog, frozen, gloves, hail, hat,
ice, insulation, quilt, rain, scarf, shovel, ski lift, slippery, snow, snowball, snowplow, socks, soup, storm,
umbrella, wind, wintry?

Start learning 84 winter related words at:
https://english-hebrew-dictionary.com/winter-1.htm

Please share. Thank You!

Stay warm and have a good day,
Jacob

New Israeli Educational Stamps

Hi Everyone!

I posted online images of the new Israeli stamps that were issued in November and December:

- Israel–USA Joint Issue - Happy Hanukkah

Israeli Achievements - Robotics
- Collision Avoidance System
- Robotic Guidance Of Spine Surgery

Trees Of Israel
- Jedas Tree - Cercis Siliquastrum
- Mount Tabor Oak - Quercus Ithaburensis
- Greek Strwaberry Tree - Arbutus Andrachne

- Israel Securities Authority - 50 Years

- Joint Issue: Israel – Poland

The new stamp images are posted at:
https://jr.co.il/stamps/index-2018.html

In a Facebook album at:
http://bit.ly/fb-israeli-stamps-2018

On Instagram at:
https://www.instagram.com/jrichman2003/

I also added new photos to the Chanukah photo gallery at:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/chanukah-photos.htm
and
the are now over 800 Chanukah Videos at:
https://jr.co.il/videos/chanukah-videos.htm

Please share the stamps and holiday resources. Thank You!

Chanukah Sameach!
Have a Happy Chanukah!
Jacob

Photos of the Jewish People's Parade in Jerusalem

Hi Everyone!

Today, I went to the Jewish People's Parade in Jerusalem.
I posted photos at:
https://jr.co.il/jerusalem/2018/jer581.htm

I posted a very short video of the Police Marching Band at:
https://jr.co.il/jerusalem/2018/jer592.htm

I also uploaded the original high quality photos to a Facebook album at:
http://bit.ly/Jewish-peoples-parade-jerusalem-fb

Enjoy the photos and please share. Thank you!

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

New: My Playlist of 60 Chanukah Songs on Spotify

Hi Everyone!

Tonight, I created a Chanukah playlist on Spotify:
http://bit.ly/spotify-jrichman-chanukah
Free digital music service

Enjoy!
Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

New on my site: Hatikva - Israel's National Anthem

Hi Everyone!

I created a new page on my site about Hatikva - Israel's National Anthem
https://jr.co.il/hatikva.htm

The page has the Hebrew lyrics with English transliteration and translation, historical links and 15 unique videos.

Enjoy and please share. Thank you!

Have a good night,
Jacob

Hebrew Jokes and Riddles with English translations

Hi Everyone!

I have a website called:
Hebrew Jokes - Learn Hebrew and Laugh
http://www.hebrew-jokes.com

Each joke / riddle is displayed in Hebrew with Nikud, and there
is an English translation of the joke.
The jokes are suitable for all ages.

The bilingual menus allow you to browse through the jokes,
choose a specific topic or click on the random button for a joke.
If you do not have time to read all the jokes at once, when you
return to the site you can continue where you left off (next joke number).

The system, also, has a joke basket where you can add your
favorite jokes and then print them out.

Reading jokes in Hebrew can be a fun activity in your ulpan or
Hebrew class. Even native Hebrew speakers will find jokes that
are worth telling their friends.

Enjoy!

Please share. Thank you!

Have a good day,
Jacob

Educational resources about Chanukah and over 750 Chanukah videos

Hi Everyone!

Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, is observed for
eight days, beginning on the evening of the 25th day of
the Hebrew month of Kislev. This year Chanukah starts
Sunday night, December 2, 2018.

Chanukah is a wonderful holiday of renewed dedication,
faith, hope and spiritual light. It's a holiday that says:
"Never lose hope." Chanukah commemorates the victory of a
small band of Maccabees over the pagan Syrian-Greeks who
ruled over Israel.

The Chanukah Page includes lesson sites in several languages, videos, songs, Chanukah trivia quiz, English Hebrew vocabulary lists, recipes, games, humor, photos, clipart, coloring pages and a map of the sites of the Maccabees 166-161 BCE.

The address is:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/chanukah.htm

The Chanukah Video Page has links to over 750
cool Chanukah videos:
https://jr.co.il/videos/chanukah-videos.htm

The video page will be updated as we get closer to Chanukah.
Suggestions for new video additions are welcome.

Enjoy!

Please share these holiday resources. Thank You!

Shavua Tov!
Have a good week!
Jacob

Educational Resources, Videos, Vocabulary Lists, Quizes, Photo Gallery, Humor about Sukkot

Hi Everyone!

Sukkot is the Jewish holiday that commemorates how protective "Clouds of Glory" surrounded the Jewish people after leaving
Egypt during the forty years of wandering in the desert. It also commemorates how the Jews lived in temporary dwellings
during that same time. Sukkot begins Sunday evening, September 23, 2018.

All the links and resources below are posted on the Sukkot resources page at:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/sukkot.htm

The Jewish Trivia Quiz
https://jewish-trivia.com
has 35 multiple choice questions about Sukkot.

What is the Hebrew date of the first day of Sukkot ?
What is another name for the Sukkot holiday ?
What does Sukkot commemorate ?
What is the minimum area of a Sukkah as defined in the Talmud ?
What is the maximum height of a Sukkah ?
What does the Aramaic word "Ushpizin" mean ?
Who gets called to the Torah reading on Simchat Torah ?

The above questions are examples from the multiple choice quiz.
There are two levels of questions and two timer settings.
For teachers, there is a special print function to select questions
and print your own customized quiz.
Adults and children will find the quiz entertaining and educational.

My English Hebrew Dictionary - Sukkot Vocabulary Study Sheets
https://english-hebrew-dictionary.com/sukkot-1.htm

Free Sukkot 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 Sukkot
announcement, the Jewish Clipart Database has the pictures for you. You can copy, save and print the graphics in
three different sizes.

Sukkot Cool Videos
https://jr.co.il/videos/sukkot-videos.htm
93 cool Sukkot video links.
There is something for everyone.

I will be posting new photos to the Sukkot Photo Gallery at:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/sukkot-photos.htm

To learn more about Sukkot, I posted on my website 44 site links, ranging from from laws and customs to games and
photos. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Italian.
The address is:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/sukkot.htm

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

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

740 Rosh Hashana Videos including 101 new for 5779

740 Rosh Hashana Videos including 101 new for 5779
https://jr.co.il/videos/rosh-hashana-videos.htm
Shana Tova!
Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

New Israeli Holiday Stamps

Hi Everyone!

I posted online the new Israeli stamps that were issued in August:

Festivals 5779 / 2018 - The Date Palm
- Lulav and Dates
- Palm Fronds and Fibers
- Roofed with Palm Frond Bases

Pioneering Women
- Ada Sereni
- Recha Freier

Archeozoology in Eretz Israel
- Elephant, Holon, Acheulean Stone-work
- Lioness, Jaffa, Late Bronze Age

Joint Issue: Israel - Estonia Litvinsky House, Tel Aviv
- Israel - 70 years, Estonia - 100 years

- Trains in Israel - Electric Locomotives - ATM Machine Label

The new stamp images are posted at:
https://jr.co.il/stamps/index-2018.html

I posted copies on Facebook at:
http://bit.ly/fb-israeli-stamps-2018

I posted on Instagram at:
https://www.instagram.com/jrichman2003/

Reminders:
3 Year Jewish Holiday Calendar
https://jr.co.il/jewish-calendar.htm

Educational Resources for Rosh HaShana
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/rosh-hashana.htm

Rosh Hashana Photo Gallery
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/rosh-hashana-photos.htm

Over 650 Rosh Hashana Videos:
https://jr.co.il/videos/rosh-hashana-videos.htm

Please share the stamps and holiday resources. Thank You!

Have a good night,
Jacob

English - Hebrew "School" Vocabulary Study Sheets

Hi Everyone!

Get ready for the new school year with the
English - Hebrew "School" vocabulary study sheets at:
https://english-hebrew-dictionary.com/school-1.htm

Please share. Thank you!

Have a good year,
Jacob

Educational Resources and Cool Videos about Rosh Hashana - The Jewish New Year

Hi Everyone!

Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year 5779, begins Sunday night, September 9, 2018.

I posted on my website 62 links about Rosh Hashana, ranging from laws and customs to games and recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, French, German, Italian, Portugese, Russian and Spanish.

The address is:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/rosh-hashana.htm

Last week, I started to add new photos to the Rosh HaShana Photo Gallery at:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/rosh-hashana-photos.htm

and finally.....
Over 650 Rosh Hashana Cool Videos
There is something for everyone.
https://jr.co.il/videos/rosh-hashana-videos.htm

Additional videos will be added before Rosh Hashana.

Please share the holiday resource pages. Thank you!

Enjoy!

Have a Good Year!
Shana Tova!
Jacob

Welcome Home to the New Olim and photos and Rosh Hashana Resources

Hi Everyone!

Congratulations and welcome home to the 239 new olim that
made aliyah to Israel from North America. The NBN aliyah charter
flight arrived in Israel this morning, Wednesday - August 15.

I took 280 photos of this historic and exciting event and
I posted them online at:
https://jr.co.il/aliyah/2018/a1030.htm


I also uploaded the photos to Facebook for name tagging.
The Facebook album address is:
http://bit.ly/olim-august15-2018-facebook

If you have a Facebook account and you are in the photos or
you see someone you know, please feel free to name tag the photos.

Please share the photos with friends. Thank you!

May the aliyah from all over the world grow and bring
more Jews back to their homeland, Eretz Yisrael.

Rosh Hashana is just around the corner.
I updated the educational resources at:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/rosh-hashana.htm

I will be updating the Rosh Hashana Video list during the
next 3 weeks. There are currently over 650 videos.
https://jr.co.il/videos/rosh-hashana-videos.htm

The free 3 Year Jewish Holiday Calendar: 5779-5781 / 2018-2021
is posted at:
https://jr.co.il/jewish-calendar.htm

Please share the resources. Thank you!

Time to get some sleep.
Have a good night,
Jacob Richman
jrichman@jr.co.il

Welcome Home to the New Olim and photos

Hi Everyone!

Congratulations and welcome home to the 232 new olim that made aliyah to Israel from North America. The NBN aliyah charter
flight arrived in Israel this morning, Wednesday - July 25.

I took 278 photos of this historic and exciting event and I posted them online at:
https://history-of-israel.co.il/aliyah/2018/a1006.htm

I also uploaded the photos to Facebook for name tagging.
The Facebook album address is:
http://bit.ly/olim-july25-2018-facebook

If you have a Facebook account and you are in the photos or you see someone you know, please feel free to name tag the photos.

Please share the photos with friends. Thank you!

May the aliyah from all over the world grow and bring more Jews back to their homeland, Eretz Yisrael.

This Friday is Tu B'Av.
The Tu B'Av websites, images and videos are posted at:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/tu-b-av.htm

Enjoy!
Happy Tu B'Av,
Jacob Richman
jrichman@jr.co.il

Hotsites, Images and Videos for Tu B'Av

Hi Everyone!

Tu B'Av is this Friday, July 27, 2018.
Here are the websites, images and videos for Tu B'Av:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/tu-b-av.htm

12 Oldies - song videos for Tu B'Av:
https://jr.co.il/videos/oldies-for-tu-bav.htm

9 Romantic Comedies Music Videos:
https://jr.co.il/videos/music-videos-romantic-comedies.htm

12 Israeli - Hebrew Love Songs
https://jr.co.il/videos/hebrew-love-songs.htm
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Not related, but enjoyable, I updated my Oldies Music Video List.
There are now 250 oldies to watch and listen at:
https://jr.co.il/videos/oldies-music-videos.htm

and.....
I created a new video page on the "60 Minutes" commentator Andy Rooney at:
https://jr.co.il/videos/andy-rooney.htm
Short clips that will put a smile on your face.

Enjoy!

Happy Tu B'Av,
Jacob

Learn Hebrew Signs #454 - Summer! Hot! Put Me Straight into the Freezer

Hi Everyone!

This week, I was shopping at the Rami Levy supermarket and I noticed a sticker on several items in the freezer section.
I took a photo and created Learn Hebrew Signs #454:
Summer! Hot! Put Me Straight into the Freezer

http://www.learn-hebrew-signs.com/s454.htm

Please share. Thank you!

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

3 Year Jewish Holiday Calendar: 5779-5781 / 2018-2021

Hi Everyone!

I created a new, three year, Jewish holiday calendar card which I posted on my website for you to view, download or print.
The address is:
https://jr.co.il/jewish-calendar.htm

There are two image sizes and an Acrobat PDF file.

For best printed results use the Acrobat PDF file.
When printing the PDF file use the print option "fit to print margins".

Please share. Thank you.

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

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 5778 - 2018, we observe the fast day of Tisha B'Av starting from Saturday after nightfall, July 21,
until nightfall on Sunday, July 22.
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

Hebrew Short Stories with Nikud - vowels

Hi Everyone!

I added three news sections to my Learn Hebrew hotsites page.
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/hebrew.htm

- Rechov SumSum Videos - Hebrew Sesame Street
- Short Hebrew Stories with Nikud
- Short Hebrew Stories with Nikud on Youtube

Feedback and additions are welcome.

Please share. Thank you.

Have a good night,
Jacob

New Israeli Educational Stamps including Jerusalem of Gold

Hi Everyone!

At the beginning of May, I placed on my website the new stamps issued in April. Today, I found out that additional stamps were issued at the end of May. Tonight, I posted them on my website.

- Jerusalem of Gold by Naomi Shemer

- The Menorah - From the Temple to Israel's National Symbol

Innovation in the IDF
- Iron Dome
- Cyber Defense

Israel in Comics and Caricatures - 70 Years
- Establishment of the State
- Defense and Security
- Progress and Development

- Trains in Israel - Diesel Locomotives

- World Stamp Championship Israel 2018

- 70 Years of Independence

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

I posted copies on Facebook at:
http://bit.ly/fb-israeli-stamps-2018

I posted on Instagram at:
https://www.instagram.com/jrichman2003/

Please share. Thank You!
Have a good night,
Jacob

New and Free: Jewish Stories including 70 audio files

Hi Everyone!

I created a new hotsites page with links to Jewish stories. The English stories range from Hassidic tales to English
translated Yiddish stories.
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/jewish-stories.htm

The audio section has over 70 stories written by well known writers like Sholom Aleichem, I. L. Peretz, and S. Y. Agnon.
Many of the stories from Eastern Europe and beyond were recorded as a co-production of the National Yiddish Book Center
and radio station KCRW Santa Monica. The stories were read by famous actors and actresses like Alan Alda, Harold Gould,
Jeff Goldblum, David Margulies, Jerry Stiller, Julie Kavner, Joanna Gleason, Alan King, Lauren Bacall, Walter Matthau and others.

Feedback and additions are welcome.

Please share the new page. Thank you!

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

Watch: U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman blesses the USA and recites the Hebrew blessing on wine

Hi Everyone!

I posted the Facebook video on my site at:
https://jr.co.il/hebrew.htm#ambassador-david-friedman
I also posted it on Youtube at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--mGbDuK5II

Please share. Thank you.
Happy 4th of July!
Jacob

Happy Birthday America - 4th of July Videos

13 videos in honor of the United States of America Independence Day
http://bit.ly/happy-birthday-america
Happy 4th of July!
Jacob

Video and photos of the 10th International Light Festival in the Old City of Jerusalem

Hi Everyone!

Last night, I went to the International Festival of Light exhibition in the Old City of Jerusalem.
I did not get to view all the light exhibits but the video and photos will give you a good overview of the festival.
The video is about 16 and a half minutes. I placed the Rainbow exhibit of the Hurva Square at the end of the video.
The same group that made last year's Solaris exhibit made the Rainbow exhibit. It is very nice!

I posted the video and a link to the photos at:
http://www.jr.co.il/videos/jerusalem-festival-of-light-2018.htm

Enjoy!
Please share, Thank You!

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

New: Funny Quotes

New: Funny Quotes
https://jr.co.il/humor/funny-quotes.htm

Funny quotes by Groucho Marx, Joan Rivers, George Burns, Mel Brooks, Milton Berle, Howard Cosell, Ann Landers, Gilda Radner, Rodney Dangerfield, Albert Einstein, Buddy Hackett, Jerry Seinfeld, Phyllis Diller

Enjoy!
Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

Buy Blue and White! Over 150 Israel Gifts / Shopping Sites

Hi Everyone!

Today, I spent several hours updating
the Israel Gifts / Shopping Sites page at:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/israel-gifts.htm

There were many old links on the page and I checked and updated each link.

Feedback and additions are always welcome.

Please share the page. Thank you!

Have a good day,
Jacob

82 Adon Olam Videos on Youtube

Hi Everyone!

I updated the video list.
82 Adon Olam Videos on Youtube
https://jr.co.il/videos/adon-olam.htm

Enjoy!
Shavua Tov!
Jacob

The Jewish Trivia Quiz includes 70 multiple choice questions about Jewish food

Hi Everyone!

The Jewish Trivia Quiz includes 70 multiple choice questions about Jewish food.
There are two levels of questions and three timer settings.

Level 1 sample questions:
What is the name of the Shabbat stew made with beans, beef,
barley and potatoes?
What is a babka?
What food is considered Jewish penicillin?
What is the name of the most popular Israeli peanut butter-flavored snack?
What is the name for kosher slaughtering?

Level 2 sample questions:
What are the two main ingredients of shakshuka?
What are the main ingredients of the Libyan Jewish Sephardic dish called mafrum?
When did American style bagels start to be popular in Israel?
What type of soup is Krupnik?
What are some Sephardic names for cholent?

Take a 10 or 25 question quiz at:
https://jewish-trivia.com

Feedback is welcome!

Enjoy and please share the site with friends. Thank you!

Have a good day,
Jacob

52 Instrumental Music Videos

Hi Everyone!

I created a new playlist / video page of 52 instrumental music
videos on YouTube. Something for everyone.
https://jr.co.il/videos/instrumental-music-videos.htm
Relax and enjoy the music.

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

English - Hebrew "Summer" Vocabulary and additions to my free Learn Hebrew resources

Hi Everyone!

Do you know the Hebrew words for: air conditioner, bathing suit, beach, fan, flip-flops, ice, ice cream, kite, lifeguard, shade, sun, sunglasses, suntan, swimming pool, waves ?

Start learning 63 summer related words at:
https://english-hebrew-dictionary.com/summer-1.htm

I added several new sections to my free resources to learn Hebrew page at:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hebrew.htm
The sections include:
- Selected Hebrew Alef Bet Songs on Youtube
- Selected Hebrew Songs on Youtube
- Free Hebrew Phone Apps
- Free Hebrew Fonts
- Free Hebrew Virtual Keyboards and Programs

Not related to Hebrew, but something you may find enjoyable, I updated my Oldies Music Videos on YouTube page at:
https://jr.co.il/videos/oldies-music-videos.htm

There are now 115 cool songs on the embedded playlist. You can play the list directly on the page or click to
watch individual videos on Youtube.
Enjoy!

Please share with friends. Thank you!

Stay cool and have a great summer,
Jacob

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

Educational Resources about the Holocaust

Shalom.

Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, is Thursday, April 12, 2018.
I posted on my website 170 links to learn about the Holocaust.
Site languages include English, Hebrew, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
All links have been reviewed and verified this week.

The website address is:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/holocaust.htm

For Holocaust Remembrance Day, Koolulam invited 600 Holocaust survivors, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to sing together in a special project of Beit Avi Chai and Zikaron baSalon in a most exciting and unique singing event called Koolulam Remembers.
The Holocaust survivors and their families participated in the event at Beit Avi Chai and sang one of the Hebrew songs that most symbolizes the life, joy, and hope of those who survived the Holocaust - Ofra Haza's Live.
I embedded the video at the top of the website page.

Please forward this message.
Thank you.

We must not forget.

Jacob

New page for Spotify music playlists including Passover Songs, Hebrew Songs, English Oldies 60's-80's, Instrumental and TV Themes

Hi Everyone!

I created a new page for my Spotify playlists which include Passover Songs, Hebrew Songs, Oldies - 60's-80's, Instrumental and TV-Themes
http://www.jr.co.il/spotify.htm

Feedback is welcome.
Enjoy!
Jacob

Educational Resources for Passover

Hi Everyone!

Passover is a Jewish holiday, of Biblical origin, marking the birth of the Jews as a people and their emergence as a unique
nation in history, devoted to G-d's will. It celebrates the liberation of the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt
over 3000 years ago, under the leadership of Moses.

This year, Passover begins on Friday night, March 30, 2018.

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

In which Hebrew month is Passover celebrated ?
Why do we eat matzah during Passover ?
How old was Moshe's mother when she gave birth to Moshe ?
How long did the Jews' exile in Egypt last ?
Where did the Jews live in Egypt ?
How many days did the plague of blood last ?
What happened to Pharoh's daughter, Batiya, when the
Jewish people left Egypt ?

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 - Passover Vocabulary
http://www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/passover-1.htm

Free Passover 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 Passover
announcement, the Jewish Clipart Database has the pictures for you. You can copy, save and print the graphics in
three different sizes.

Cool Passover Videos
http://www.jr.co.il/videos/passover-videos.htm
500 Cool Passover video links.
There is something for everyone.
Additional videos will be added as we get closer to Passover

The Passover Humor Files
http://www.jr.co.il/humor/passover.htm

Over 130 Passover humor files ranging from funny jokes and stories to song parodies. You may want to print several of
them before Passover and distribute copies to your family and guests between the seder meal courses. Both kids and adults
will find them entertaining and even educational.

Passover Photo Gallery
http://www.jr.co.il/hotsites/passover-photos.htm

To learn more about Passover, I posted on my website 112 site links, ranging from from laws and customs to games and
recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Italian.
All 112 links have been reviewed / checked this week.

The address is:
http://www.jr.co.il/hotsites/passover.htm

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

Enjoy!

Happy Passover!
Jacob

Photos of Purim in Ma'ale Adumim

Hi Everyone!

Last night, I went to the Purim party at Musar Avicha.

I took photos and posted them online at:
http://www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2018/ma1257.htm

Today, I went to the Purim Carnival in Central Park
and I posted the photos at:
http://www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2018/ma1262.htm

Enjoy the photos.
Please share. Thanks!

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

Educational Resources for International Holocaust Remembrance Day (Jan. 27)

Shalom.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day is January 27, 2018

I posted on my website 170 links to learn about the Holocaust. Site languages include English, Hebrew, French, German,
Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. All 170 links have been reviewed / checked this week.

http://www.jr.co.il/hotsites/holocaust.htm

Please share this message. Thank you.

We must not forget.

Jacob

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

30 Free and Useful Android Applications

Hi Everyone!

Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google. It is installed on smartphones and tablets. My Samsung 3 cellphone
uses the Android operating system. There are thousands of free Android applications at the Google store.

The link below describes 30 free and useful applications that I recommend.
http://www.jr.co.il/training/free-android-applications.htm

Feedback is welcome.
Please share. Thank you!

Have a good day,
Jacob