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