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