Educational and Fun Resources for Tu B'Shvat

 

Hi Everyone!

Tu B'Shvat, the New Year for Trees, falls on the 15th of the

Hebrew month of Shvat, Monday - February 6 this year - 5783 / 2023.

This Jewish mini-holiday is of major importance to our

appreciation of nature and our relationship to it.

It is customary to plant trees and partake of the fruits of

the land of Israel to mark the occasion. 

Many people in Israel and all over the world will participate in 

eating fruits at a Tu B'shvat Seder.

The Jewish Trivia Quiz: Tu B'Shvat

https://jewish-trivia.com

Which fruit is used to make wine ?

When did Kabbalists originate the Tu B'shvat Seder ?

How many glasses of wine are drunk at the Tu B'Shvat seder ?

What branch of a tree did the dove bring back after the flood ?

How many days does the Hebrew month of Shvat have ?

What is associated with both Chanukah and Tu B'Shvat ?

In Israel, what happens to trees starting on the 15th of Shvat ?

Since 1901, how many trees has the Jewish National Fund

planted in Israel ?

According to the Torah, which fruits did the spies bring to the

children of Israel in the wilderness ?

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 - Tu B'Shvat Vocabulary Study Sheets

101 Tu B'Shvat related words

https://english-hebrew-dictionary.com/tu-bshvat-1.htm

Free Tu B'Shvat Clipart

https://jewish-clipart.com

Whether you need a picture for your child's class project,

a graphic for your synagogue, Hillel or JCC Tu B'Shvat

announcement, the Jewish Clipart Database has the pictures

for you. You can copy, save and print the graphics in

three different sizes.

Tu B'Shvat Photo Gallery

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

73 Tu B'Shvat Videos

https://jr.co.il/videos/tu-bshvat-videos.htm

New: Tu B'Shvat Song Pages

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

To learn more about Tu B'Shvat, I posted on my website

78 links about Tu B'Shvat, ranging from Tu B'Shvat Seders and 

customs to graphics and recipes. Site languages include 

English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, French, 

Portuguese and German.

The web address is:

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

Enjoy!

Please share. Thank You!

Tu B'Shvat Sameach!

Jacob Richman

jrichman@jr.co.il

Updated: JR Humor Pages

 Hi Everyone!

Start the week with a smile on your face.

I added many new pages to my humor sections 

including:

Jewish Cartoons from around the Net

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

- You're Late Again!

- Can you hear me now?

- Teshuva is in the Air

- First Photo they Released from Mars

- We Survived and Outlived Them All

- Weather Rock

- A Basic Yarmulke Guide

- When I Forgot Jerusalem

- Cooking for Shabbat While Shopping Online

- Took Grandma to the Chinese Restaurant

- Mislabeled Jewish Symbol

- Jewish Literature

Clever Humor

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

- Air and Space Museum

- Knights of the Ikea Table

- Pyramid Scheme

- We Can Remove It

- Rules of Chocolate

- Protecting Your Food

- Animal Pun Discussion

- A Quote for Every Occasion

- Google Now Hiring

- Not All Turtles are Born in the Wild

- Beginner Weights

- 100% Vegan Ice Cream

- Clever Sayings

- Egg Fear

- Material Witness

Old Tech Humor

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

-Your Place

- When I was a Kid This was my Computer

- Pre-Internet Chat Room using Old Version of Windows

- When I was a Kid, this was my Mobile Phone

- How to Frighten the New Generation

- The Very Latest Technology

- The Real Struggle

Cool Science T-Shirts

https://jr.co.il/humor/cool-t-shirts.htm

The Snoopy Page

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

Enjoy!

Please share. Thank You!

Have a Good Week!

Shavua Tov!

Jacob Richman

jrichman@jr.co.il

Updated: The 12 Tribes of Israel page

 Hi Everyone!

I updated the 12 Tribes of Israel page with

additional stamps and a description for each tribe.

The update includes the gemstones of the breastplate 

worn by the Kohen Gadol and the Chagall windows.

https://jr.co.il/t/12-tribes-of-israel/index.html

Enjoy!

Please share. Thank you!

Have a good night,

Jacob 

Hebrew Language Day - 21st of Tevet - January 12, 2023

 Hi Everyone!

Israel marks Hebrew Language Day every year on the Hebrew birthday 

of Eliezer Ben Yehuda, the father of modern spoken Hebrew. 

This year, the Hebrew date - 21st of Tevet, falls on January 12, 2023.

Below are educational resources for Hebrew Language Day:

- 165th Anniversary of Eliezer Ben Yehuda

https://jr.co.il/t/eliezer-ben-yehuda.htm

- The Alef-Bet Page 

https://jr.co.il/alef-bet.htm

- Learn Hebrew Words from Milk Cartons

https://jr.co.il/only-in-israel/learning-hebrew-words-from-milk-cartons.htm

- Hebrew Language Posters

https://jr.co.il/only-in-israel/hebrew-language-posters.htm

- They Spoke Hebrew 

Hebrew scenes from popular movies and television shows

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

- 60 Hebrew Greetings and Phrases

https://jr.co.il/stickers/hebrew-greetings-and-phrases.htm

- The Language Match Game

https://my-jewish-games.com/matchgame/index.php

- 87 Hebrew Song Pages

includes Hebrew videos, Hebrew lyrics,

English translations and English transliterations

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

- Hear Words

Listen, Read and Learn

Pronunciation of 210 Hebrew and English Words

https://hear-words.com/index.html

- English / Hebrew Vocabulary Sheets:

Over 400 study sheets. Each word is show in 

Hebrew with nikud (vowels) and there is an 

English translation and transliteration.

https://english-hebrew-dictionary.com

- Additional Free Hebrew Resources

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

Enjoy!

Please share. Thank you!

Have a good week!

Shavua Tov!

Jacob 

Ofra Haza is on Rolling Stone's list of the 200 greatest singers of all time.

 Hi Everyone!

Ofra Haza is on Rolling Stone's list of the 200 greatest singers of all time. 

One of her popular hits from 1985 is Goral Echad - גורל אחד 

https://jr.co.il/goral-echad.htm

The song page includes Hebrew videos,

Hebrew lyrics with English translation and

transliteration.

Listening to and understanding Hebrew songs

is a fun way to improve your Hebrew.

Enjoy!

Please share! Thank you!

Have a good day,

Jacob 

Only in Israel - Learn Hebrew Words from Milk Cartons

 Hi Everyone!

Israel marks Hebrew Language Day every year on the birthday of 

Eliezer Ben Yehuda, the father of modern spoken Hebrew. 

This year, the Hebrew date - 21st of Tevet, falls on January 12, 2023.

In Honor of Hebrew Language Day, The Academy of the Hebrew Language,

together with Tnuva, printed Hebrew word quizzes on the side of milk  cartons.

I went to local supermarkets and took photos of the milk cartons and

I posted them online at:

https://jr.co.il/only-in-israel/learning-hebrew-words-from-milk-cartons.htm

Additional photos may be added before Hebrew Language Day.

Enjoy the photos!

Please share. Thank you!

Have a good night,

Jacob 

Update: Chanukah Humor Pages

 Hi Everyone!

I hope everyone is enjoying Chanukah.

Here are the newest additions to the Chanuka Humor Pages

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

* Star Trek Chanukah

* Dreidal Sliders

* Mars Insight

* The Eight Days of Chanukkah

* The Potato Heads

* Day Eight

* Happy Hanukkah from Alaska

* Happy Marijuhanukkah

* The Largest Lego Brick Menorah

* Toy Story - The Holiday Edition

* Reverse Hanukkah Miracle

*  Ancient Judea Olive Oil

*  USA Menorah

* Challah Chanukkiyot - additions

* Veggie, Fruit and Sushi Menorah - additions

Oldies but goodies:

* The USS Menorahprise

*  It's Like This One, Only Bigger.

* Ending Time to Eat Sufganiyot

* Easier to Spell in Hebrew

* Snoopy the Maccabi

* Defending the Jewish Homeland

* Harry Potter and Hanukkah

* Hanukkah Food Pyramid

Enjoy! 

Please share. Thank You!

Chanukah Sameach!

Have a Happy Chanukah!

Jacob