New: Telegram Educational and Fun Resources

 Hi Everyone!

I created a new resource page called:

Telegram Educational and Fun Resources

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

Enjoy!

Feedback and additional resources are welcome.

Please share. Thank you!

Have a good week!

Shavua Tov!

Jacob

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 Thursday night February 25, 2021.

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.

 

English Hebrew Purim vocabulary study sheets. 

https://english-hebrew-dictionary.com/purim-1.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. 

 

New: Purim Stickers for Whatsapp

https://jr.co.il/stickers

New: Purim Stickers for Telegram

https://t.me/addstickers/Jholidays

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.

 

Purim Videos on YouTube

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

Over 480 videos ranging from Purim Shpiels to funny gags.

New videos will be added as be get closer to Purim.

 

My Playlist of Purim Songs on Spotify

http://bit.ly/spotify-jrichman-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

To learn more about Purim, I posted on my website 

86 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 web address is:

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

All the links in this message are included on the hotsites page.

 

Feedback is welcome.

 

Please forward this message to relatives and friends, 

so they may benefit from these holiday resources. Thank you!

 

Enjoy!

 

Have a good day and

an early Happy Purim!

Jacob 

New Layout: The Aliyah Photo Gallery - Over 13,000 Photos

 Hi Everyone!

Over the past several weeks, I changed the layout of

the Aliyah Photo Gallery pages to make it easier

to view the photos and navigate the site on smartphones,

tablets and computers.

The gallery has over 13,000 photos from the past 17 years.

If you or your friends or relatives took part in any of the 

welcome home events or you simply want to get some

uplifting inspiration, I highly recommend you spend a few minutes

or hours browsing the photos of these exciting / historical events.

The Aliyah Photo Gallery

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

Enjoy the photos!

Please share. Thank you!

May the aliyah from all over the world grow and bring 

more Jews back to their homeland, Eretz Yisrael.

Stay safe and healthy!

Have a good day,

Jacob

Major Update: Jerusalem Photo Gallery new layout Including 8,107 photos

 Hi Everyone!

Over the past several weeks, I changed the layout of

the Jerusalem photo gallery pages to make it easier

to view the photos and navigate the site on smartphones,

tablets and computers.

The 8,107 photos cover Jerusalem people, 

places, events and activites over the 

past 18 years including:

Jerusalem Day Flag Marches 

Sukkot Parades 

Purim in Jerusalem 

Sukkot in Jerusalem

Shuk Machane Yehuda

Festivals of Light

Concerts

Book Fairs

Khutsot Hayotser - Arts and Crafts Festivals

Cinema City

3D Sidewalk Art 

Yom Yerushalayim in the Old City

The Chanukiyot Collection in Bukharim

Salute to Olim Festival

The Jerusalem Central Bus Station Synagogue

Jerusalem Model Train Exhibition

Jerusalem Biblical Zoo

Jerusalem Ice Festival

AACI July 4th / Canada Day Celebration

International Jewish Bloggers Conventions

Emek Refaim Street Fair

Jerusalem Covered with Snow

Lions of Jerusalem

and more....

You can view all of the above at:

The Jerusalem Photo Gallery

 https://jr.co.il/jerusalem

Enjoy!

Please Share. Thank You!

Stay Safe and Healthy!

Have a good day,

Jacob

Updated: Chanukah Educational Hotsites and 1,044 Videos

 Hi Everyone!

Here are the latest additions to the Chanukah Educational Resources at:

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

- Philo-Torah - Chanuka File by Phil Chernofsky - pdf, 24 pages

- HaMizrachi Magazine: Chanukah 5781 - pdf, 64 pages

- Torah Tidbits: 1398 - Vayeishev  - pdf, 80 pages

- Rabbi Sacks z"l: Chanukah - Ceremony & Celebration: Family Edition

- Ohrnet: Vayishlach including Chanukah Q&A - pdf, 22 pages

- YU Torah: Chanukah To-Go - pdf, 48 pages

- YU Torah: Chanukah Audio Shiurim

New videos added to Chanukah Videos on Youtube:

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

- Six13 - Arianukah - An Ariana Grande Chanukah

- The Maccabeats - Candlelight 2020 - Hanukkah

- Kippalive & Beit Issie Shapiro: Be A Light

- Shir Soul: On Chanukkah - a Stevie Wonder Chanukkah 2020 holiday mash-up

- Itzik Eshel - Hanukkah Medley 

- Azi Schwartz - Hanukkah like you’ve never heard before!

- Hanukkah Medley - Hasidic, Yiddish

- Easy Hanukkah Crafts for Kids

- Beit Midrash Rauta: "Maoz Tzur" - Hebrew

- Tizmoret A Cappella: "Al Hanissim" - Hebrew, m&f 

- Izhar Shabi: "Al Hanissim" - Hebrew

- Srutonim: The Annoying Swab from the Menorah - Hebrew Humor

- Barnert Temple - Chanukah Parody  - f

- "Michal Haketana" - Chanukah Medley - Hebrew, f

- Disney: Daveed Diggs - Puppy for Hanukkah

- Rabbi Sacks z"l on Chanukah & Jewish outreach

- Shabbat Chanukah Revisited - Rabbi Shlomo Riskin

- My First Chanukah - Rochester School for the Deaf

Chanukah Photo Gallery

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

- Chanukah products and displays in different stores

Chanukah Resources Reminders:

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

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

English / Hebrew Chanukah Vocabulary

https://english-hebrew-dictionary.com/chanukah-1.htm

Only in Israel: Israeli Chanukah Logos and Posters

https://jr.co.il/only-in-israel/israeli-chanukah-logos-and-posters.htm

The Chanukah Humor Pages

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

Enjoy!

Please share. Thank You!

Happy Chanukah!

Chanukah Sameach!

Jacob Richman

jrichman@jr.co.il

Updated: Chanukah Photos, Humor and Videos

Hi Everyone! 

Here are the latest additions to the Chanukah pages: 

 Chanukah Photo Gallery - Kinder, Mentos, M&Ms, Sufganiyot https://jr.co.il/hotsites/chanukah-photos.htm 

 Chanukah Humor Pages https://jr.co.il/humor/chanuka.htm 

- Current Financial Status - Yarmulkatz Band Candle Holder 

- The Orange Tabby Cat Chanukiyah 

- May The Wifi Last For All 8 Nights 

- Chanukiya 2020 

- If 2020 was a Sufganiya 

 1,005 Chanukah Videos on YouTube 

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

 2020 video additions: 

 - DoReMi: Chanukah Songs for Kids 

 - Jerusalem Boy's Choir - Chanukah Medley 

 - Evanston Symphony Orchestra - A Chanukah Overture 

- My Jewish Mommy Life: Celebrating Hanukkah at Home 2020 

- What is Maoz Tzur? Eliav Friedman - Chanukah 2020 

- Ofrah and Eidan: Chanukah Medley 

 - Frum It Up: Hanukkah Decorations 

- Frum It Up: Hanukkah Treats 2020 

- Mora Tsipi: Two Stories by Yael Setat 

- The Magical Kitchen: Crisp Chanukah Latkes 

 - Piano Tutorial - Chanukah Songs 

- Music with Mr. Ari: Chanukah, Oh Chanukah 

- Aish Ignite Pittsburgh: Why Do We Spin the Dreidel on Chanukah? 

- Simple and Tasty with Michal: Making Sufganiyot without a mixer 

 - Rami Levy Supermakets: Chanukah Sales 

- How To Make Delicious Latkes For Hanukkah 

 - The Maccabean Revolt - Jewish History Lab 

- Ocho Kandelikas - Isaac Zones - Ladino 

- The BrickTorah Chanukah Story 

 Enjoy! 

Please Share. Thank You! 

 Stay safe and healthy. 

Have a good night, 

Jacob

My New Website: Hear Words - Pronunciation of Hebrew and English Words

Hi Everyone! I created a new website on pronunciation of Hebrew and English words. The high quality audio was produced in a recording studio with two professional readers. There are 14 topics with 210 words. The audio controls are very simple and any browser that supports HTML 5 audio can be used to hear the words. The site address is: https://hear-words.com/index.html Feedback is welcome. Please share. Thank you! Stay safe and have a good night, Jacob Richman jrichman@jr.co.il