Updated: History of Israel Videos - added Amit Segal 's video with English subtitles

 Hi Everyone!

Today, I updated the History of Israel video page at:

https://jr.co.il/videos/history-of-israel-videos.htm

I added Amit Segal's 6 minute video about Gaza.

Worth watching and learning the facts that most news services

do not mention.

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 the hostages be freed now.

May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces

and all of Am Yisrael.

Shavua Tov,

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

Updated: Torah Online Resources

 Hi Everyone!

This week I updated the Torah Online Resources at:

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

The page includes:

* The Weekly Torah Portion

* Daily Information

* Audio Lectures

* Torah Text with Transliterations

* Photos of Hachnasat Torah

* Bar / Bat Mitzvah

* Jewish Marriage

* Jewish Learning Resources

* Jewish Services

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 the hostages be freed now.

May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces

and all of Am Yisrael.

Shabbat Shalom,

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

Updated: My English and Hebrew Spotify Playlists

 Hi Everyone!

I updated my Spotify playlists at:

https://jr.co.il/spotify.htm

The 33 playlists are:

Shabbat, Rosh Hashana, Sukkot, Chanukah,

Tu B'Shvat, Purim, Passover, Lag Ba'omer, Shavuot,

Adon Olam, Jerusalem, Eretz Yisrael, Hebrew Songs,

Instrumental, Oldies, Billy Joel, Olivia Newton John,

Arik Einstein, Ofra Haza, Yehoram Gaon, Ilanit, Kaveret,

Carpenters, Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, The Monkees,

Abba, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, 

Gamazda Piano Covers, Kids English Short Stories

Fiddler on the Roof, Shlock Rock, TV Themes

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 the hostages be freed now.

May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces

and all of Am Yisrael.

Have a good week.

Shavua Tov,

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

Updated: JR Youtube Playlists including new Hebrew song playlists

 Hi Everyone!

I updated the JR Youtube Playlists page at:

https://jr.co.il/yp

I added the following 12 new playlists:

- The Beatles

- The Drifters

- Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

- Captain and Tennile

- The Monkees

- Hebrew Songs about Israel

- Arik Einstein

- Ofra Haza 

- Yehoram Gaon 

- Poogy / Kaveret 

- Ilanit 

- Uzi Hitman 

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 the hostages be freed now.

May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces

and all of Am Yisrael.

Have a good day,

Jacob

New Hebrew song page: "Golani Sheli" - My Golani

 Hi Everyone!

I created a new Hebrew song page: "Golani Sheli" - My Golani

https://jr.co.il/golani-sheli.htm

The Golani Brigade's official song written by Amos Ettinger, 

composed by Efi Netzer and popularly performed by Yehoram Gaon. 

The song page includes Hebrew lyrics, an English translation and 3 videos. 

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 the hostages be freed now.

May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces

and all of Am Yisrael.

Shavua Tov,

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

Chanukah Update - Hotsites and New Videos

 Hi Everyone!

Here are the Chanukah updates:

Educational Resources for Chanukah

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

- Philo-Torah - Chanuka Review by Phil Chernofsky

- Torah Tidbits: 1542 - Vayishlach - Chanukah

- HaMizrachi Magazine: Chanukah 5784

- ColLive: Day-to-day Halachic Guide

Laws and Customs for Chanukah 5784

Chanukah Videos on YouTube

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

50 new 2023 videos:

- You Can Light With Me - Y-Studs Version

A Taylor Swift Hanukkah

- Six13 - Era-lution of Taylor Swift - Chanukah's version

- The Maccabeats - We're Still Here - Am Yisrael Chai

- Ari Goldwag - Chanukah Light

- Happy Chanukah Remix featuring Zelig

- PJ Library: The Story of Hanukkah

- Grandpa Reads: The Story of Chanukah for Children

- All About Hanukkah - Jew Know It

- The Yeshiva Boys Choir - "Yivonim"

- 'It's a Miracle!' - Songs and Stories of Chanukah

- Roladin 2023 Sufganiyot at IDF base

- Sapir Family Tasting Sufganiyot

- Hanukah Songs Instrumental - Arie Simantov

- Eating Dairy on Chanukah

- Rabbi Gestetner - Chanukah. The way to do a mitzvah.

- PJ Library: Hanukkah Dreidel Characters

- Chanukah Mosaic - 1600 Rubik's Cubes

- Hanukkah Festival of Lights - Read Along Books for Children

- Al Hanissim - A Jazzy Hanukkah with the Domi Edson Trio - instrumental

- Sevivon, Sov Sov Sov - A Jazzy Hanukkah with the Domi Edson Trio - instrumental

- Maoz Tzur A Jazzy Hanukkah with the Domi Edson Trio - instrumental

- Rabbi & Liat Lieberman's Chanukah 5784

Message to the Perth Jewish Community

- JDC: Making Miracles Happen: Chanukah in the FSU

- Creating a Colorful Picture for Chanukah 

- My Jewish Mommy Life: Jewish Holiday Hanukkah Home Tour!

- Maccabee Bar brings Hanukkah spirit to NYC

- Gingerbread Sufganiyot

- Morah Music: The Story Of Chanukah In Song 

- First Chanukia going up in Gaza

- Chanukah Songs for Kids - Reuti & Rashit 

- Chanukah Coin Cookies 

- Celebrate Chanukah with Chaimon Pa'amon 

- Shmilly Rothschild Chanukah Medley - Yiddish and Hebrew

- Hanukkah Song - "Chanukah March" - Yiddish Song

- Rabbi Lewin: What are the Hanukkah blessings over the candles?

- Parsha Studio: Baking - Chanukah Special Edition!

- Uri Pilichowski - Chanukah the centrality of Jerusalem

- Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky: Chanukah: Creating Miracles 

- Laws of Chanukah Candle Lighting - Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev

- Everyday Hebrew - Hanukkah

- KCAL News: Celebrating Hanukkah with Delicious Food

Enjoy!

Please share. Thank you!

Chanukah Sameach!

Have a Happy Chanukah!

Jacob Richman

jrichman@jr.co.il

New Israeli Educational Stamps and Chanukah Resources

 Hi Everyone!

I posted online images of the new Israeli stamps that 

will be issued in December 2023.

https://jr.co.il/stamps/index-2023.html

Under each stamp is a link to a Hebrew / English PDF file 

with information about the stamp.

Springs in Israel

* Ein Akev

* Ein Maboa

* Ma'ayan Harod

The Early Wine Industry in Eretz Israel

* Ginio Winery, Jerusalem

* Sarona Winery, Tel-Aviv

* Joint Issue Israel - Guatemala - 75 Years of Friendship

* Printing Doar Ivri Stamps - 75 Years 

ATM Machine Labels

* Israel National Parks - Baram National Park

* Israel National Parks - Nimrod Fortress National Park

Please share. Thank You!

Chanukah Update:

Educational Resources for Chanukah

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

1,200+ Chanukah Videos on YouTube - 2006-2023

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

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

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

Chanukah Stamps from Around the World

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

Chanukah Humor Pages

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

Chanukah Photo Gallery

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

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.

https://jr.co.il/prayers/

May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.

May the hostages be freed now.

May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces

and all of Am Yisrael.

Shabbat Shalom,

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

New Hebrew song page: "Lo Tenatzchu Oti" - You Will Not Defeat Me

 Hi Everyone!

I created a new Hebrew song page: Lo Tenatzchu Oti

"You Will Not Defeat Me"

https://jr.co.il/lo-tenatzchu-oti.htm

Yehoram Gaon with the choirs of the IDF made a special remake 

of the song for the Iron Swords War.

The song page includes Hebrew lyrics, an English transliteration and 8 unique 

videos of the popular Israeli song written by Naomi Shemer.

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 the hostages be freed now.

May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces

and all of Am Yisrael.

Have a good night,

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

The Shabbat Shalom Page and Happy Thanksgiving

 Hi Everyone!

I created a new page with over 300 "Shabbat Shalom" images from 

around the net. 

https://jr.co.il/shabbat-shalom/index.html

I also updated the Thanksgiving humor page with additional images

and a video clip of the WKRP Turkey Drop.

https://jr.co.il/humor/thanksgiving.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 the hostages be freed now.

May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces

and all of Am Yisrael.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

Educational resources, videos and humor about Chanukah

 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 

Thursday evening, December 7, 2023.

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 1,200 cool Chanukah videos:

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

The video page will be updated as we get closer to Chanukah. 

The Chanukah humor section has 130 items that will make you smile.

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

Enjoy!

Please share these holiday resources. 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 the hostages be freed now.

May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces

and all of Am Yisrael.

Have a Good Month - Kislev!

Chodesh Kislev Tov!

Jacob 

85th Anniversary of Kristallnacht - November 9-10, 2023

 Shalom Everyone!

This week is the 85th Anniversary of Kristallnacht - November 9-10, 2023.

https://jr.co.il/t/kristallnacht.htm

We Must Not Forget!

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 the hostages be freed now.

May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces

and all of Am Yisrael.

Shabbat Shalom,

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

Update: Prayer for the IDF in Hebrew, English, Russian, French and Spanish

 Shalom Everyone!

The Hebrew prayer page for the IDF has been 

updated with English, Russian, French and 

Spanish translations.

You can listen and read the Hebrew prayer via 

the posted videos.

https://jr.co.il/prayers/hebrew-idf-prayer.htm

The Hebrew prayer for the State of Israel

has an English translation.

https://jr.co.il/prayers/hebrew-israel-prayer.htm

Please share. Thank You!

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.

May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.

May the hostages be freed now.

May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces

and all of Am Yisrael.

Shavua Tov!

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

The Lech Lecha Page

 Hi Everyone!

The Lech Lecha Page has lessons, videos, children parsha pages, 

coloring pages, and commentary pages in English and Hebrew.

https://jr.co.il/t/lech-lecha.htm

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 the hostages be freed now.

May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces

and all of Am Yisrael.

Have a good day,

Jacob 

jrichman@jr.co.il

JR Youtube Playlists

 

Hi Everyone!

During these stressful times, music may be effective for relaxation and 

stress management.

I decided to change the privacy settings on 30 of my Youtube playlists 

to public and I created a simple page that you can watch the videos.

https://jr.co.il/yp

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

jrichman@jr.co.il

The Noach Page, The Lech Lecha Page, Support Israel

 Hi Everyone!

I updated the Noach Page which has links to children parsha

pages, commentary pages, English-Hebrew "animals" vocabulary, 

English and Hebrew songs, humor items, and a section on 

Noach stamps, graphics and clipart. 

The page also includes Noach word search game pages in 

English, Hebrew and Russian.

The address is:

https://jr.co.il/t/noach.htm

The Noach song page 

https://jr.co.il/noach.htm

features the 1974 Israeli song performed by Matti Caspi with

videos, Hebrew lyrics and English transliteration and translation.

I updated the humor section which has a collection of 

44 Noach Cartoons from around the net:

https://jr.co.il/humor/noach-cartoons.htm

The Lech Lecha Page has lessons, videos, children parsha pages, 

coloring pages, and commentary pages in English and Hebrew.

The address is:

https://jr.co.il/t/lech-lecha.htm

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.

Please share the pages. Thank you!

Chodesh Tov!

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

Hebrew and English Prayers for the State of Israel and the IDF

 

Shalom Everyone!

Hebrew and English prayers for the IDF:

https://jr.co.il/prayers/hebrew-idf-prayer.htm

Hebrew and English prayers for the State of Israel:

https://jr.co.il/prayers/hebrew-israel-prayer.htm

May the wounded have a full and speedy recovery.

Shavua Tov,

Jacob

Photos of Chol HaMoed Sukkot in Jerusalem

 Hi Everyone!

Today, Monday October 2 - Chol HaMoed Sukkot,

I went to Jerusalem to enjoy the chag and to take photos.

I posted the photos at:

https://jr.co.il/jerusalem/2023/jer677.htm

Enjoy!

Please share. Thank You!

Moadim L'Simcha,

Jacob Richman

jrichman@jr.co.il

Sukkot Update including 6 new Sukkot Hebrew song pages, 49 Cool Edible Sukkot

 Hi Everyone!

I updated the educational resources about Sukkot at:

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

Additions include:

* Torah Tidbits: Issue1534 - Sukkot & Shmini Atzeret 

* HaMizrachi Magazine: Sukkot - Simchat Torah 5784 

* Philo Torah : 4 Minim 

* Philo Torah : Ushpizin 

* Philo Torah : Sukkot Bencher 

* YU Torah Sukkot Insights 

New Sukkot Hebrew Song Pages 

https://jr.co.il/hotsites/sukkot.htm#sukkot-songs

* Patish Masmer - A Hammer, A Nail

* Basukkah Shelanu - In Our Sukkah

* Shlomit Bonah Sukkah - Shlomit is Building a Sukkah

* Sukati Hasukkah - My Sukkah is the Sukkah

* Sisu Vesimchu Besimchat Torah - Rejoice and be Joyous

on Simchat Torah

* Vesamachta Bechagecha - You Shall Rejoice on your Festivals

Sukkah Photo Gallery

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

Sukkot Videos on YouTube

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

* What is Sukkot

* Why we as Orthodox Jews

live in a Booth for a Week Every Year

* Sukkot 2023 by Shurack Family Productions

* Sukkot - Sugar Parody

* Building a Sukkah with a Mitzvahland Sukkah kit

* Sukkah decorations made of paper in Sukkot DIY 

* Chabad Camarillo: Sukkot Message

* Everyday Hebrew: Sukkot 

* Rabbi Yaron Reuven: What Is The Most Important Mitzvah of Sukkot?

Sukkot Humor

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

* Barbie Dream Sukkah

* Shaken Not Stirred

* When Ordering the 4 Minim from Ali Express

* Rules of the Sukkah - Dr. Seuss Style

* 49 Cool Edible Sukkot

* A New York Etrog

* Encamped in Sukkot

* It's Sukkot

* Succot Nights - Grease - Summer Nights Parody

* All Shook Up - Elvis - All Shook Up Parody

* You Know It's Sukkot In Israel Because.....

* Hoshanot

Enjoy!

Please share. Thank You!

Chag Sukkot Sameach!

Happy Sukkot!

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

Educational Resources about Yom Kippur and Sukkot and G'mar Hatimah Tova

 Hi Everyone!

I updated the educational resources about Yom Kippur at:

https://jr.co.il/hotsites/yom-kippur.htm

I updated the educational resources about Sukkot at:

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

If I wrote, said, or did anything that offended or hurt anyone,

I apologize.

May everyone have a meaningful fast.

G'mar Hatimah Tova,

Jacob 

jrichman@jr.co.il

Rosh Hashana Update and Shana Tova

 Hi Everyone!

I updated the Rosh Hashana educational resources at:

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

Additions include:

* When Rosh Hashana's First Day is Shabbat

Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin

* Hamizrachi Magazine:

Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur 5784 Issue

* Philo Torah: Rosh Hashana Pages 5784

* Philo Torah: Simanim 5784 

* Philo Torah: Sofar 

* Philo Torah: Nitzavim - Vayeilech

* Torah Tidbits: Rosh Hashana 5784

* YU Torah To-Go: Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur

* Ohrnet Nitzavim - Vayelech - Ha Azinu -

Rosh Hashanah - Yom Kippur 5784 Issue

Over 990 Rosh Hashana Videos on YouTube

https://jr.co.il/videos/rosh-hashana-videos.htm

Additions include:

* Benny Friedman - Tu Tu Tu

* Six13 - 5784

A Rosh Hashanah adaptation of "25 or 6 to 4" by Chicago

* The Cry of A Broken Heart:

An Incredible Rosh Hashana Shofar - Rabbi Moshe Bryski

* Tamar Meisels: 5 Important Facts You Should Know About Rosh Hashanah!

* Rosh Hashana Songs with Reuti 

* What is Rosh Hashanah About? - Jew Know It

* KLMN - Pushkina Avenue featuring Meilech Kohn

* Lenny Solomon Live - Show 270

* Let's Draw Apples and Honey

* Happy Rosh Hashana from the RRIS

* Shana Tova from Chai Lifeline!

* Hazzan David Presler: B'rosh Hashana

* Rabbi Yosef Shusterman: What We do the Day Before Rosh Hashana

* 20 Recipes for Rosh Hashana 

* Donate & Bring a Smile to Lone Soldiers this Rosh Hashana!

* Aaron Shaffier: Shofar Basics for Rosh Hashanah.

How to blow the Shofar

* "Apple in honey" cake

Hebrew and English ingredients in video description

* Rosh Hashana Packages Project by Chasdei Naomi

* Franck Nabeth Rosh Hashana Clip

* Apple, Honey + Sultana Challah

* Rabbi Orlofsky: Rosh Hashanah: The Power of Judgement

and many more videos...

Rosh Hashana Humor Pages

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

* Bamba Gefilte Puffs

* Selichos in Seattle

Rosh Hashana Photo Gallery

https://jr.co.il/hotsites/rosh-hashana-photos.htm

* Kitchen Towels with Rosh Hashana Wishes

* Round Challot for Rosh Hashana

Enjoy! Please share. Thank you!

Shana Tova and Chag Sameach!

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

Rosh Hashana Greetings on Milk Cartons and Over 950 Rosh Hashana Videos

 Hi Everyone!

In honor of the New Year, Tnuva printed Hebrew Rosh Hashana 

greetings on the side of its milk cartons.

I posted photos at:

https://jr.co.il/only-in-israel/shana-tova-greetings-on-milk-cartons.htm

I updated the Rosh Hashana video page - over 950 videos.

There is something for everyone.

https://jr.co.il/videos/rosh-hashana-videos.htm

Additional videos will be added before Rosh Hashana.

Updated: Rosh Hashana Hotsites

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

Updated: Rosh Hashana Photo Gallery

https://jr.co.il/hotsites/rosh-hashana-photos.htm

Rosh Hashana Humor

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

Enjoy! Please share. Thank you!

Shavua Tov and Shana Tova!

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

Updated: JR Links - Over 1,500 Useful Links

 Updated: JR Links - Over 1,500 Useful Links

https://jr.co.il/links

86 Topics include:

* English News

* Hebrew News

* Hebrew Radio

* Youtube Israel News Channels

* Podcasts

* Technology Podcasts

* Jewish Resources

* Jewish Holidays and Calendar

* Parsha Pages

* Jewish Prayers

* Kashrut / Kosher

* Jewish Food

* Facebook Jewish Food Groups

* Jewish News

* Jewish Magazines

* Hebrew Magazines

* Youtube Jewish Educational Channels

* Youtube Jewish Music Channels

* Hebrew Songs

* Hebrew Songs - Shabbat Zemirot

* Hebrew Songs - Jerusalem

* Hebrew Songs - Tu B'Shvat

* Hebrew Songs - Purim

* Hebrew Songs - Passover

* Hebrew Songs - Rosh Hashana

* Hebrew Songs - Chanukah

* English Music Videos

* Hebrew Resources

* Yiddish Resources

* Windows Resources

* Internet Resources

* Social Networks

* Youtube

* Facebook

* Facebook Groups

* Whatsapp

* Twitter / X

* Linkedin

* Spotify

* Telegram

* Instagram

* Israel Community Mailing Lists

* Israel Emergency Pages

* Israel Medical

* Volunteering in Israel

* Aliyah Oriented Sites

* Aliyah Forums - to ask questions

* Gemachim in Israel

* Israel Government

* Israel Banks

* Israel Business

* Israel Car Rental

* Israel Gas and Electric Companies

* Israel Mobile Phone Carriers

* Israel Postal Services

* Israel Job Websites

* Israel Corporate Job Websites

* Israel Shopping

* Israel Shopping - Electrical Appliances

* Israel Shopping - Computers

* Israel Shopping - Furniture

* Jerusalem

* Jerusalem Events

* Jerusalem Facebook Groups

* Maps of Jerusalem

* Maps of Israel

* Israel Museums

* Israel Parks and Natural Reserves

* Israel Zoos and Aquariums

* Literature

* Free Audio Books

* Free Youtube Read Aloud Channels

* English Writing Resources

* Entertainment

* Comics / Humor

* Live Cameras

* Live Cameras - Hula Lake, Israel

* Photos

* Animals and Insects

* Youtube Animals

* Science

* Science Magazines

* Assorted Magazines

* Youtube Technology Channels

* Youtube Aviation Channels

* My Personal Recommendations

https://jr.co.il/links

Something for everyone.

Enjoy!

Please share. Thank you!

Shabbat Shalom,

Jacob 

jrichman@jr.co.il

Photos of the NBN Olim Shuk and the Jerusalem Business Conference

 Hi Everyone!

This week, I went to two events in Jerusalem:

The NBN Olim Shuk

https://jr.co.il/jerusalem/2023/jer673.htm

The Jerusalem Business Conference

https://jr.co.il/jerusalem/2023/jer675.htm

Both events were very nice.

Kol Hakavod to all the organizers!

Enjoy the photos and please share. Thank you!

Have a good night,

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

39 years Aliyah Anniversary

 Hi Everyone!

Today, August 29, is my English birthday.

My Hebrew birthday starts tonight - 13th of Elul - August 30.

August 30 is also my 39th Aliyah anniversary.

On August 30, 1984, I made aliyah from Brooklyn to Israel.

It was the best decision of my life. I highly recommend it!

You can view my aliyah anniversary video at:

https://jr.co.il/aliyah/aliyah-anniversary.htm

The page also includes a humorous and meaningful video, 

by Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky, relating to why one should consider moving to Israel.

Worth watching!

This week, I added several humorous videos to my "They Spoke Hebrew" video page.

I also added a Youtube playlist of 78 funny Hebrew commercials.

https://jr.co.il/hebrew.htm

Enjoy!

May the aliyah from all over the world grow and

bring more Jews back to their homeland, Eretz Yisrael.

On my Hebrew birthday, 

I wish everyone a healthy, sweet and good new year!

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

Educational Resources and Cool Videos about Rosh Hashana

 Hi Everyone!

Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year 5784,

begins Friday evening, September 15, 2023.

I posted on my website 110 links about Rosh Hashana,

ranging from laws and customs to games and recipes.

Site languages include English, Hebrew, French,

German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

The address is:

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

Over 930 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.

and...

The updated Rosh Hashana humor section will put a smile on your face:

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

Please share the holiday resource pages. Thank you!

Enjoy!

May Everyone Have a Healthy, Sweet and Good New Year!

Shana Tova!

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

Ki Tetze - Weights and Measures - my parsha

 Hi Everyone!

Ki Tetze was my Bar Mitzvah Parsha.

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.

Rabbi Bernard L. Berzon z"l was the rabbi of the shul for 43 years.

Here is a short Dvar Torah from Rabbi Berzon z"l.

Ki Tetze - Weights and Measures

https://jr.co.il/books/rberzon/styr083.htm

Shabbat Shalom!

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

New Israeli Educational Stamps

 Hi Everyone!

I posted online images of the new Israeli stamps that 
were issued in August 2023.
https://jr.co.il/stamps/index-2023.html

Under each stamp is a link to a Hebrew / English PDF file 
with information about the stamp.

Festivals 5784 - Unetaneh Tokef
* Cairo Geniza
* Rabbi Amnon of Mainz
* Yom Kippur War

Israeli Achievements
* Social Navigation
* Cyber Security

* Betar Centennial

ANU - Museum of the Jewish People
* Eliyahu's Chair - Circumcision
* Jewish Wisdom Over the Centuries
* Art and Artists Interactive

ATM Machine Labels
* Israel - 75 Years of Independence
* Israel National Parks - Masada National Park
* Israel National Parks - Ben Guvrin National Park

Please share. Thank You!

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

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

Shana Tov!
Have a Good Year!
Jacob
jrichman@jr.co.il

New Rosh Hashana Song pages, Coloring pages and JR updates

 Hi Everyone!

Here are several new updates to my sites:

I created new Hebrew song pages for Rosh Hashana.

They are posted at:

https://jr.co.il/links/#hebrew-songs-rosh-hashana

I added a new section of Rosh Hashana coloring pages at:

https://jr.co.il/coloring-pages/#rosh-hashana

The Rosh Hashana hotsites are currently being updated:

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

I worked at Intel Electronics in Jerusalem for 7 years 

starting at the end of 1984. While going through many boxes of "stuff", 

I found some very nostalgic Intel Israel related brochures, magazines,

and items. I posted them at:

https://jr.co.il/intel/

Last week, I posted the photos of new olim arriving in Israel. 

I found on Youtube two videos of the olim arriving. 

I posted the links at:

https://jr.co.il/aliyah/why.htm

Last but not least, I added several items to my clever humor section

that should start your week with a smile:

https://jr.co.il/humor/clever-humor.htm

Enjoy!

Please share. Thank You!

Shavua Tov,

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

Welcome Home to the New Olim and Photos

 Hi Everyone!

Congratulations and welcome home to the 215 new olim that 

made aliyah to Israel from North America. The NBN aliyah charter 

flight arrived in Israel this morning, Wednesday - August 16.

I took 274 photos of this historic and exciting event and 

I posted them online at:

https://jr.co.il/aliyah/2023/a1066.htm

I also uploaded the photos to Facebook for name tagging.

The Facebook album address is:

https://bit.ly/olim-august16-2023-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 links. Thank you!

May the aliyah from all over the world grow and bring 

more Jews back to their homeland, Eretz Yisrael.

Have a great day,

Jacob Richman

jrichman@jr.co.il

Photos of the Lego Exhibition

 Hi Everyone!

This afternoon, I read a posting about a one day Lego exhibition

at Dcity in Mishor Adumim. Due to the heat, I was not planning to

go anywhere today but I gave it some thought and I decided to call 

an air conditioned cab instead of taking 2 buses.

The exhibition was in the air conditioned food court.

Each exhibit was done by a Lego hobbyist.

It was great seeing the creative models that they built with the 

same plastic pieces that I played with many, many years ago.

After I walked around the exhibits, I went outside the mall to see

the Shuk Ramle which comes to Dcity every Monday and Friday.

Walking around in a modern mall and then entering an old style 

marketplace made me smile. Afterwards, I went back into the mall 

to look at a sculpture exhibit. At the end of my walk, I paid a quick

visit to Max - a large discount store. 

I took a cab home and I posted the photos at:

https://jr.co.il/ma/pic/2023/ma1534.htm

Enjoy the photos.

Please share. Thank You!

Have a good night,

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

New and Free: 3 Year Jewish Holiday Calendar: 5784-5786 / 2023-2026

 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!

Shabbat Shalom!

Shana Tova!

Have a Good Year!

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

Hotsites, Images and Videos for Tu B'Av - Wednesday, August 2, 2023

 Hi Everyone!

Tu B'Av is this Wednesday, August 2, 2023.

Here are the websites, images and videos for Tu B'Av:

https://jr.co.il/hotsites/tu-b-av.htm

Enjoy!

Please share. Thank You!

Shavua Tov!

Happy Tu B'Av!

Jacob 

jrichman@jr.co.il

Half-shekel coin from revolt against Romans 2 millennia ago uncovered in desert cave

 Hi Everyone!

The Israel Antiquities Authority announced the coin's discovery just before 

Israel enters into the Jewish fast day of Tisha B'av, 

which begins Wednesday evening.

The Hebrew coin was minted by rebels as part of the underground 

Jewish economy and was used to pay tax at the Temple in Jerusalem.

Full article with short video clip at:

https://bit.ly/half-shekel-coin

Copy of the article without video at:

https://jr.co.il/only-in-israel/index.html

I also updated the Tisha B'Av page including:

- Torah Tidbits: Tish'a b'Av Review 

- Philo Torah: Tish'a b'Av Review 

- HaMizrachi Magazine: Tisha B'Av 5783 

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 

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 5783 - 2023 we observe the fast day of Tisha B'Av

starting from Wednesday after nightfall, July 26,

until nightfall on Thursday, July 27.

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.

Shavua Tov,

Jacob Richman

jrichman@jr.co.il

Updated: 15 Educational Videos about the History of Israel and Heat Wave Safety Posters

  Hi Everyone!

The updated page includes 15 educational videos 

about the history of Israel.

https://jr.co.il/videos/history-of-israel-videos.htm

On a different topic:

In Israel, temperatures will continue to rise throughout the week, 

as heat becomes heavy to extreme.

Here are Tips to Stay Safe During the Heat Wave

English and Hebrew Heat Wave Safety Posters:

https://jr.co.il/heatwave.htm

Please share. Thank you!

Stay cool and have a good day,

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

Jerusalem Psalms in Rami Levy Supermarket and 3 Weeks - Tisha B'Av Resources

 Hi Everyone!

This evening, I went shopping at the Rami Levy Supermarket 

in Mishor Adumim. As I was waiting at the checkout counter,

I looked up and saw Jerusalem Psalms banners along the

front of the store. Almost 39 years in Israel and I still get

a kick out of these special "Only in Israel" moments.

Check out the photos at:

https://jr.co.il/only-in-israel/jerusalem-psalms-in-rami-levy.htm

Today was the 17th of Tamuz - the beginning of the three weeks

mourning period of the destruction of the Holy Temple.

I updated the educational resources 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.

Please share the resources. Thank You!

Shabbat Shalom,

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

Photos of Shuk Machane Yehuda - Centennial Celebration

 

Hi Everyone!

Today, the Mahane Yehuda street market in Jerusalem started

the celebrations in honor of 100 years in business.

I decided in the late afternoon to go for a visit and I took photos

of the market and the entertainment.

https://jr.co.il/jerusalem/2023/jer669.htm

BTW - I looked at the rugelach more than once, but I was able 

to resisit the temptation :-)

Enjoy the photos!

Please share. Thank You!

Have a good week!

Shavua Tov,

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

Updated: Hebrew Song Page: Lecha Dodi

 Hi Everyone!

I updated the Hebrew song page Lecha Dodi at:

https://jr.co.il/lecha-dodi.htm

The page contains Hebrew lyrics with English transliteration

and translation and 31 unique videos of the traditional Jewish 

song welcoming the Shabbat.

FYI: There are 14 Hebrew Shabbat song pages - Zemirot Shabbat at:

https://jr.co.il/links/#hebrew-songs-shabbat

Listening to and understanding Hebrew songs 

is a fun way to improve your Hebrew.

Enjoy!

Please share. Thank You!

Shabbat Shalom,

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

47th Anniversary of Mivtsa Yonatan, Flora Photos and Happy Birthday America

 

Hi Everyone!

On June 27 1976, an Air France flight from Tel-Aviv to Paris via Athens 

was hijacked and forced to land in Entebbe, Uganda. 

The Jewish passengers were separated and held hostage in demand 

to release many terrorists held in Israeli prisons. 

After much debate, the Israeli government sent an elite commando unit 

to raid the airfield and release the hostages. The commando unit, 

aircraft crews and the rescued hostages landed in Israel on July 4, 1976.

Yonatan Netanyahu, the commander of the first aircraft’s Sayeret Matkal rescue unit, 

was shot and killed while helping hostages return to the aircraft.

"Operation Entebbe" was later named "Operation Yonatan" in honor 

of Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Netanyahu z"l.

I created a page with images, newspaper headlines, videos 

and articles about the historic Israeli rescue.

https://jr.co.il/mivtsa-yonatan.htm

May the memory of Yoni Netanyahu be for a blessing,

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Today, I took a long walk in Ma'ale Adumim

and took photos of flora. I posted them at:

https://jr.co.il/ma/pic/2023/ma1533.htm

Enjoy the photos!

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In honor of the United States of America Independence Day,

I created a page with 13 unique videos and 10 cool USA maps.

https://jr.co.il/videos/happy-birthday-america-4th-of-july-videos.htm

Enjoy!

Please share the pages. Thank you!

Happy 4th of July! Happy Birthday America!

Happy Entebbe Day!

Jacob Richman

jrichman@jr.co.il

Photo of Jerusalem from Space

 Hi Everyone!

UAE Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi shared an image of 

Jerusalem from space at night. 

https://jr.co.il/t/nasa-photos/index.html

Enjoy! 

Please share. Thank You!

Have a good week!

Shavua Tov,

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

English - Hebrew "Summer" Vocabulary + JR Updates

 

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 recently updated these pages:

JR Links

https://jr.co.il/links/

47th Anniversary of Mivtsa Yonatan

https://jr.co.il/mivtsa-yonatan.htm

Jewish Cartoons

https://jr.co.il/humor/jewish-cartoons.htm

Clever Humor

https://jr.co.il/humor/clever-humor.htm

Old Tech Humor

https://jr.co.il/humor/old-tech-humor.htm

Have a great summer!

Jacob

jrichman@jr.co.il

Photos of the Jerusalem Book Fair

 Hi Everyone!

Today, I went to the Jerusalem Book Fair at the First Station

(the original train station in Jerusalem).

There was a good turnout for the first day of the book fair.

After 38 years in Israel, I still get a kick out of seeing the covers

of English books I read when I was a kid but with Hebrew titles and text.

You can see some examples in the photos I took today.

The photos are posted at:

https://jr.co.il/jerusalem/2023/jer668.htm

Enjoy and please share. Thank You!

Have a good night,

Jacob 

jrichman@jr.co.il

Only in Israel - Landscapes of Israel on Nutella Labels

 Hi Everyone!

Tonight, I was shopping at the Rami Levy Supermarket in Mishor Adumim

and I discovered Nutella jars with special edition labels of 

Israeli Landscapes. I took photos and posted them at:

https://jr.co.il/only-in-israel/landscapes-of-israel-on-nutella-labels.htm

Cool! Only in Israel!

Today, Friday, there will be a heatwave in Israel.

Stay indoors and drink.

See:

https://jr.co.il/heatwave.htm

Shabbat Shalom,

Jacob 

Updated: Book Recommendations, Humor Sections

 Hi Everyone!

This week, I updated several sections of my websites:

My Book Recommendations

https://jr.co.il/recommend/books.htm

Clever Humor

https://jr.co.il/humor/clever-humor.htm

Old Tech Humor

https://jr.co.il/humor/old-tech-humor.htm

Jewish Cartoons from Around the Net

https://jr.co.il/humor/jewish-cartoons.htm

Enjoy! Please share. Thank you!

Have a good night,

Jacob 

Only in Israel - Recipes for Shavuot on Milk Cartons

 Hi Everyone!

Tonight, I was shopping for food at a local supermarket.

I noticed on the sides of several of the milk containers there 

were recipes for Shavuot. 

I took a few quick photos and posted them at:

https://jr.co.il/only-in-israel/recipes-for-shavuot-on-milk-cartons.htm

Cool! Only in Israel!

Chag Shavuot Sameach!

Jacob Richman

jrichman@jr.co.i

Updated: The Seven Species Page

 Hi Everyone!

Today, I updated the seven species stamps page.

I added information links and several videos.

https://jr.co.il/stamps/7species-stamps.htm

Enjoy. Please share. Thank you!

Shavuot Sameach!

Happy Shavuot!

Jacob Richman

jrichman@jr.co.il