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 Monday night March 6, 2023.

In Jerusalem it begins on Tuesday night.

 

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. 

 

Purim Stickers for Whatsapp

https://jr.co.il/stickers

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 600 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

New: Purim Hebrew song pages.

including Hebrew videos, Hebrew lyrics,

English translations and English transliterations

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

To learn more about Purim, I posted on my website 

94 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 address is:

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

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

 

Feedback is welcome.

Enjoy!

Please share. Thank you!

 

Have a good day 

and an early Happy Purim!

Jacob 

New Israeli Educational Stamps

 Hi Everyone!

I posted online images of the new Israeli stamps that 

were issued in February 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.

* The Traveler Prayer - Tefilat Haderech 

Pioneering Women

* Ada Fishman Maimon

* Shoshana Shababo

* Israel Electric Corporation Centennial

Carnivora in Israel

* Striped hyena - Hyaena hyaena

* Marbled polecat - Vormela peregusna

* Wildcat - Felis sylvestris lybica

* Golden jackal - Canis aureus

* Egyptian mongoose - Herpestes ichneumon

* The Standards Institution of Israel Centenial

Enjoy!

Please share. Thank You!

Shabbat Shalom,

Jacob Richman

jrichman@jr.co.il

Updated: Learn Hebrew Tongue Twisters

 Hi Everyone!

The Hebrew Tongue Twister page has 22 tongue twisters.

The Hebrew text includes nikud [vowels] and there is an

English transliteration and translation translation.

https://jr.co.il/hebrew/hebrew-tongue-twisters.htm

Enjoy!

Please share. Thank you!

Have a good night.

Jacob

In Memory of Astronaut Ilan Ramon z"l

 In Memory of Astronaut Ilan Ramon z"l

https://jr.co.il/pictures/israel/history/space.htm

Zemer Nugeh - HaTishma Koli

A Sad Melody - Will you Hear my Voice

https://jr.co.il/zemer-nugeh.htm

May his memory be for a blessing.

Shabbat Shalom,

Jacob 

101 Hebrew song pages including new pages for Tu B'Shvat and Purim

Hi Everyone!

I created many new Hebrew song pages at:

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

Each page includes Hebrew videos, Hebrew lyrics with

English translations and transliterations.

New: 6 Tu B'Shvat Songs

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

* Hashkediyah Porachat - The Almond Tree is Blooming

* Kach Holchim Hashotlim - Thus Walk the Planters

* Kol Hagan Lavash Lavan - The Whole Kindergarten Wore White

* Etz Natati - I Planted a Tree

* Shai Min Hapardes - A Gift from the Orchard

* Shir Hashtil - The Seedling Song

New: 8 Purim Songs

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

* Mishenichnas Adar - When Adar Arrives

* Shoshanat Yaakov - The Rose of Jacob

* Chag Purim - The Festival of Purim

* Ani Purim - I am Purim

* Leizan Katan Nechmad - Cute Little Clown

* Lakova Sheli - My Hat

* Utzu Eitzah - Utzu Eitzah

* Venahapoch Hu - Venahapoch Hu

* Al Hanisim - In Honor of the Miracles posted during Chanukah 

Listening to and understanding Hebrew songs 

is a fun way to improve your Hebrew.

Enjoy!

Please share. Thank You!

Have a good day!

Jacob 

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