Uploaded New Learn English Video - Small Things

Hi Everyone!

I uploaded a new learn English video to the Internet.
The topic of the new video is: Small Things.

The 20 words in the learn English video include: button, candy, coins, cookies, eraser, feather, fingernail gravel, marbles matches, olives, paper clips, peanuts, popcorn, raisins, rice, seashells, teabag, thread, thumbtacks

The new video is located at:
www.my-english-dictionary.com/small-things-video.htm

Feedback is welcome.

Please share the video.
Thanks!

Have a good day,
Jacob

Uploaded New Learn Hebrew Video - Small Things

Hi Everyone!

I uploaded a new learn Hebrew video to the Internet.
The topic of the new video is: Small Things.

The 20 words in the learn Hebrew video include: button, candies, cherries, coins, cookies, eraser, feather, fingernail, gravel, matches, olives, paperclips, peanuts, raisins, seashells, soup nuts, teabag, thread, thumbtacks, toothpick.

The new video is located at:
www.my-hebrew-dictionary.com/small-things-video.htm

Feedback is welcome.

Please share the video.
Thanks!

Shavua Tov - Have a Good Week,
Jacob

Photos of Chaunkah Hebrew Ads

Hi Everyone!

I posted on my website 57 Chanukah Hebrew ads:
www.jr.co.il/t/chanukah-hebrew-ads/cha1.htm
I also posted them on Facebook at:
http://on.fb.me/cha-ha

Enjoy!
Please share with friends. Thanks.

Shavua Tov and Chag Sameach,
Jacob

213 Chanukah Videos including these new ones....

Hi Everyone!

There are now 213 Cool Chanukah Videos listed at:
www.jr.co.il/videos/chanukah-videos.htm

The updated list includes these new videos:

- NBN: Eight Days (2010 - 5571)
- The 8 Robots of Chanukah (5771)
- A Dynamite Hanukkah 2010 Remix - The B-Boyz
- Shalom Sesame - "Chanukah: The Missing Menorah"
- Chanukah Music Video - Eight Candles Burning
- Foodaism's Double Down Latke Sandwich [Recipe]
- Six 13 At Vacation Village: Al Hanisim
- Marcel The Gelt
- (I Can't Believe) It's Chanukah Again
- Howcast: How to Celebrate Hanukkah
- Oorahs Chanukah Clip
- Hanukkah 2010 - Kids eating Sufganiyot with song
- Rock of Ages with Benny the Bull
- This Chanukah..spread the light. Make a difference
- Noa's chanukah party - Gan Tavor

Oldies but goodies include:

- Adam Sandler original Chanukah Song
- Gord Lindsay: Chanuka Funicula
- Chaverim - Ma'oz Tzur
- Chanukah Menorah Lighting Kotel 2009
- Light A Candle - by Sarit Hadad
- 2009 Major League Dreidel at Full Circle Bar
- YUAcapella Maccabeats Chanuka
- Kenny Ellis sings his hit single Swingin' Dreidel
- Left to Right (Michelle Citrin)
- Hanukkah Flash Mob (Jerusalem 5770)
- I Had a Little Dreidl - Bagel Blvd Chanuka Edition
- The Mama Doni' Band's "Chanukah Fever"
- My Menorah - The knack is back! (animation and song)
- Meshugga Beach Party - Oh Hanukkah
- Benji Lovitt: Happy Chanukkah from Jerusalem!
- Episode 27: Hanukkah Special - The Auto Menorah
- Voices of Liberty singing O Hannukah
- "The Latke Song" by Debbie Friedman
- The Eight Nights of Hanukkah by Jewish celebrities
- Belz Chanukah Lighting in Jerusalem
- Chanukah Lighting - Trip to Poland group
- Menorah Lighting on Clearwater Beach
- HaRav Zev Leff Lighting the Menorah
- Shloime Daskal - Al Hanisim
- CNN: Matisyahu lights up
- U.S. Army Band - Sivivon
- Lighting The Menorah Via Satellite in US Army
- Hanukkah With A Chinese Twist
- Chabad Naples Chanukah Menorah Lighting
- Hanukkah Trance Mix
and many more....

Enjoy!
Happy Chanukah!
Jacob

New Israeli Educational Stamps including Bible Stories

Hi Everyone!

I scanned and posted on my website the new Israeli stamps that were issued in November. I included the stamp itself, the first day cover, and an English and a Hebrew flyer about the stamp.

- Bible Stories
Adam and Eve
Samson and the Lion
Jonah and the Great Fish
The Parting of the Red Sea

- The Israeli Flag

- Israeli Animation

- Cinemas in Eretz-Israel

- Garden of Gethsemane

The new stamp images are located at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/stamps/index-2010.html

I also uploaded the images to Facebook.
The Facebook address is:
http://on.fb.me/bible-stories-stamps

Enjoy!

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

Uploaded New Learn English Video - Handheld Items

Hi Everyone!

I uploaded a new learn English video to the Internet.
The topic of the new video is: Handheld Items.

The 28 words in the learn English video include:
binoculars, brush, calculator, camera, cellular phone, comb, corkscrew, flashlight, hammer, hanger, key, key chain, knitting needles, magnifying glass, pen, pencil, pencil sharpener, pocket knife, rubberband , safety pin, saw, scissors, screwdriver,
soap, sponge, stapler, toothbrush, tweezers

The new video is located at:
www.my-english-dictionary.com/handheld-items-video.htm

Feedback is welcome.

Please share the video.
Thanks!

Have a good day,
Jacob

Invitation to my Virtual Chanukah Party

Hi Everyone!

You are cordially invited to my Virtual Chanukah Party on Facebook. No entrance fee and you may bring all your friends.

The virtual party address is listed at:
www.jr.co.il/cparty.htm

Chanukah Photos from Around the World
will be posted at: http://on.fb.me/chanukah-photos

See you online.

Shavua Tov - Have a Good Week,

Jacob

Uploaded New Learn Hebrew Video - Handheld Items

Hi Everyone!

I uploaded a new learn Hebrew video to the Internet.
The topic of the new video is: Handheld Items.

The 28 words in the learn Hebrew video include: binoculars, brush, calculator, camera, cellular phone, comb, corkscrew, flashlight, hammer, hanger, key, key chain, knitting needles, magnifying glass, pen, pencil, pencil sharpener, pocket knife, rubberband , safety pin, saw, scissors, screwdriver, soap, sponge, stapler, toothbrush, tweezers

The new video is located at:
www.my-hebrew-dictionary.com/handheld-items-video.htm

Feedback is welcome.

Please share the video.
Thanks!

Have a good day,
Jacob

Chanukah Educational Resources and 175 Chanukah Videos

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
Wednesday evening, December 1, 2010.

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 Jewish Trivia Quiz
www.jewish-trivia.com

What does the Hebrew word Chanukah mean ?
What type of foods do we specificaly eat on Chanukah ?
What activities are forbidden during Chanukah ?
Are woman obligated to light the menorah ?
How many candles do we need for all of Chanukah ?
Which family was Judah the Maccabee from ?
How many branches did the menorah in the temple have ?

The above questions are examples from the multiple choice Flash quiz. There are two levels of questions, two timer settings. Both kids and adults will find it educational and enjoyable.

Free Chanukah Clipart
www.jewish-clipart.com

Whether you need a picture for your child's class project, a graphic for your synagogue, Hillel or JCC Chanukah announcement, the Jewish Clipart Database has the pictures for you. You can copy, save and print the graphics in three different sizes.

Cool Chanukah Videos
www.jr.co.il/videos/chanukah-videos.htm

I created a list of 175 (yes 175!) Cool Chanukah video links.
There is something for everyone.

To learn more about Chanukah, I posted on my website 138 site links, ranging from from laws and customs to games and recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Italian.

All 138 links have been reviewed / checked this week.
The web address is:

www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdaych.htm

Please forward this message to relatives and friends, so they may benefit from these holiday resources. Thanks!

Enjoy!
Chodesh Tov (Kislev) - Have a good month,
Jacob

New website: My Jewish Games and a new video: They Spoke Hebrew #3

Hi Everyone!

I created a new website called:
My Jewish Games
www.my-jewish-games.com

This free site includes the following games:

Language Match Game

Learning new words in a foreign language is not easy. This Flash game will make learning a fun experience. There is a choice of two languages: Hebrew or English.
The game has 3 levels and 15 card sets to choose from. Pictures of the items are show on the screen and you can hear the words in your selected language.

Multilingual Word Search

Enter the Multilingual Word Search game and choose the language you would like to play in: English, Hebrew or Russian. There is an easy mode for the kids and a harder mode for us big kids. Each game is randomly generated. You can even print out a blank game (and the solution page) for offline playing.

My Jewish Coloring Book

Young kids love to draw and this online coloring book is made just for them. Three different size "brushes" and 24 colors to choose from. You can print the completed color pictures or print black and white outlines to color offline.

Hebrew Hangman

It's the classic Hangman game recreated in an online Flash version. If you expect your simple "hang the man by the rope" drawing then you are in for a surprise.

Israel Geography Game

This Flash game will help you learn about the history and geography of 101 locations in Israel. There is a learning mode and game mode. Find out if you know more about Israel then Jerusalem, Tel-Aviv and Haifa.

Several of the games above are new versions of the orginal games that were on my J site.

Please share this new educational resource with friends, relatives and co-workers. Thank You!

As always, feedback is welcome!
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Today, I also created a third video in the "They Spoke Hebrew" series.

The new 18 minute video is called: They Spoke Hebrew!! #3

* More Hebrew scenes from popular movies and television shows
* Everything from The Dick Van Dyke Show to Coupling
* Something for everyone

The address is:
www.jr.co.il/hebrew.htm#video3

The video is also available on Facebook at:
www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=451129996548

Please note that due to the size of the video, there may be loading delays while you watch the video for the first time. The second time you watch it, the video should play smoothly.

Feedback is welcome.

If you enjoy the video, please share it with friends.
Thanks!

Have a good night,
Jacob

They Spoke Hebrew!! #2

Hi Everyone!

Feedback to my first Hebrew video was great.
Today I created a second video.
The new 10 minute video is called: They Spoke Hebrew!! #2

* More Hebrew scenes from popular movies and television shows
* Everything from Quantum Leap to Covert Affairs
* Something for everyone

The address is:
www.jr.co.il/hebrew.htm#video2

The video is also available on Facebook at:
www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=448963186548

Feedback is welcome.

If you enjoy the video, please share it with friends.
Thanks!

Have a good night,
Jacob

They Spoke Hebrew!!

Hi Everyone!

I created a 5 minute video called: They Spoke Hebrew!!

* Hebrew scenes from popular movies and television shows
* Everything from MASH to House
* Something for everyone

The address is:
www.jr.co.il/hebrew.htm

Feedback is welcome.

If you enjoy the video, please share it with friends.
Thanks!

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

Uploaded New Learn English Video - In the House

Hi Everyone!

I uploaded a new learn English video to the Internet.
The topic of the new video is: In the House.

The 28 words in the learn English video include:
air conditioner, bathtub, bed, chair, chandelier closet, clothes dryer, computer, curtains, door, iron, ironing board, monitor, night stand, painting, pillow, plant, radiator, rug, sewing machine, sofa, stairs, table, telephone, television, vacuum cleaner, washing machine, window

The new video is located at:
www.my-english-dictionary.com/in-the-house-video.htm

Feedback is welcome.

Please share the video.
Thanks!

Have a good day,
Jacob

Invitation to Virtual Chanukah Party

Hi Everyone!

You are cordially invited to my Virtual Chanukah Party on Facebook. No entrance fee and you may bring all your friends.

The virtual Facebook address is listed at:
www.jr.co.il/cparty.htm

See you online.

Jacob

Photos of Ma'ale Adumim's Dog Day

Hi Everyone!

Thursday, October 7, 2010 was Dog Day in Ma'ale Adumim.
The best dog contest took place in Central Park near Kikar Yahalom.

I took 168 photos of the event and posted them online at:
www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2010/ma532.htm

I also posted the photos on Facebook for name tagging.
You can access the dog day Facebook album at:
http://on.fb.me/ma-dog-day

Enjoy the photos and
Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

New: Cool Google Doodles

Hi Everyone!

I opened a new section on my website for Cool Google Doodles.

Over the past 12 years Google has created hundreds of special event logos for its search page.I selected 245 that I thought were very good and placed them on six pages on my website.
The 2010 index is at:
www.jr.co.il/t/doodles/index6.htm

Feedback is welcome.

Enjoy!
Jacob

The Noach Page

Hi Everyone!

I updated the Noach Page which has links to children parsha pages, commentary pages, songs, humor items (including the Bill Cosby Noach skit), and a section on Noach stamps, graphics and clipart.

The address is:
www.jr.co.il/t/noach.htm

Enjoy!
Jacob

Photos of Second Hakafot

Hi Everyone!

Tonight (Thursday night after chag in Israel) I took photos of the second hakafot at S'deh Chemed in Ma'aleh Adumim. I posted 192 photos on my website at:

www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2010/ma516.htm

When the first page comes up, press the F11 key on the top of your keyboard for a full page view. Use the icon buttons on the bottom of each page to navigate.

Enjoy the photos.

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

507 Photos of the Jerusalem Sukkot Parade

Hi Everyone!

Thousands of people from all over the world marched today in the Jerusalem Sukkot Parade.

I took 507 photos of the celebration and posted them online at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/jerusalem/2010/jer241.htm

I also posted them on Facebook for name tagging.
The Facebook album address is:
bit.ly/jerusalem-parade

Please forward this message to your friends. Thanks.

Moadim L'Simcha,
Chag Sameach,
Happy Holiday,

Jacob

Educational Resources and Cool Videos for Sukkot

Hi Everyone!

Sukkot is the Jewish holiday that commemorates how protective "Clouds of Glory" surrounded the Jewish people after leaving Egypt during the forty years of wandering in the desert. It also commemorates how the Jews lived in temporary dwellings during that same time.
Sukkot begins Wednesday night, Sepetmber 22, 2010.

The Jewish Trivia Quiz
www.jewish-trivia.com
has 35 multiple choice questions about Sukkot.

What is the Hebrew date of the first day of Sukkot ?
What is another name for the Sukkot holiday ?
What does Sukkot commemorate ?
What is the minimum area of a Sukkah as defined in the Talmud ?
What is the maximum height of a Sukkah ?
What does the Aramaic word "Ushpizin" mean ?
Who gets called to the Torah reading on Simchat Torah ?

The above questions are examples from the multiple choice Flash quiz. There are two levels of questions, two timer settings. Both kids and adults will find it enjoyable.

Free Sukkot Clipart
www.jewish-clipart.com

Whether you need a picture for your child's class project, a graphic for your synagogue, Hillel or JCC Sukkot announcement, the Jewish Clipart Database has the pictures for you. You can copy, save and print the graphics in three different sizes.

Sukkot Cool Videos
www.jr.co.il/videos/sukkot-videos.htm

I created a list of 25 cool Sukkot video links.
There is something for everyone.

The list includes:
Sukkot Preparations
Speed Sukkah
The Sukkot Shake (in Jerusalem)
Big Etrog
Halacha Yomit: Sukkot - Living in the Sukkah - Rabbi Chaim Brovender
Sukkot - "Torah Lights" 5771 - Rabbi Shlomo Riskin
13 reasons to build a Sukkah
Learn How to Make A Lulav Ring In 25 Seconds
Chabad UCSB Lulav Shake
Frumsatire: Sukkos Thoughts
Shlomo Carlebach - Hoshana Raba
Ushpizin - movie trailer
Sukkot in Israel
and many others.....

To learn more about Sukkot, I posted on my website 58 site links, ranging from from laws and customs to games and recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Italian.

All 58 links have been reviewed / checked this week.
The address is:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdaysu.htm

Please forward this message to relatives and friends, so they may benefit from these holiday resources.

Enjoy!
Happy Sukkot!
Jacob

Uploaded New Learn Hebrew Video - In the House

Hi Everyone!

I uploaded a new Learn Hebrew video to the Internet.
The topic of the new video is: In the House.

The 25 words in the learn Hebrew video include: air conditioner, bathtub, bed, chair, charity box, closet, clothes, dryer, computer, curtains, door, electric outlet, painting, pillow, plant, remote control, rug, sewing machine, sofa, stairs, table, telephone, television, vacuum cleaner, washing machine, window

The new video is located on my Learn Hebrew website at:
www.my-hebrew-dictionary.com/videos.htm

I also placed it on my YouTube channel at:
www.youtube.com/user/jrichman2003

Feedback is welcome.

If you like the video, please give it a "thumbs up" / "like it" on Youtube and/or Facebook. Please share the video with anyone interested in learning Hebrew.
Thanks!

Shana Tova - Have a Good Year,
Jacob

New Israeli Educational Stamps for the Jewish New Year

Hi Everyone!

I scanned and posted on my website the new Israeli stamps that were issued for Rosh Hashana - the Jewish new year. I included the stamp itself, the first day cover, and an English and a Hebrew flyer about the stamp.

- Festivals 2010 - Shofars

- Greetings - "Happy Holidays", "With Compliments"

- 150 Years Outside Jerusalem's Old City Walls

- Tzevet - IDF Veterans Assoctiation 50th Anniversay

- Urban Renaissance in Israel

- Animals and their Offspring - Chickens, Cats, Rabbits

The new stamp images are located at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/stamps/index-2010.html

I also uploaded the images to Facebook.
The Facebook address is:
http://bit.ly/shofar-stamps

Enjoy!

Shana Tova - Have a good year,
Jacob

120 Cool Videos for the Jewish New Year

Hi Everyone!

I created a list of 120 cool Rosh HaShana videos for the Jewish New Year.
There is something for everyone.

Rosh Hashana Cool Videos
www.jr.co.il/videos/rosh-hashana-videos.htm

The list includes:
Shana tova! Ma chadash, Tapuach Im Dvash Animation
Shana Tova (Hebrew remix of muppets song)
The Four Traditional Shofar Blasts
New Year Greetings 5771 - Rabbi Rubinfeld (tune of "My Way")
Echoes of a Shofar
Shana Tova Top 10 Wishes
Rosh HaShanah 5771 - Rabbi Machlis from Yerushalayim
Kinderland: Shana Tova 5771
Shana Tova - The Little Mermaid Song (Hebrew)
Rosh Hashanah Girl
Shana Tova from Tijuana
Rosh Hashana: Sticky 'n Sweet New Year
Happy New Year for Jewish Mothers
Head of the Year (Rosh HaShana Mix)
Rosh Hashana Rap
Prepare for Rosh Hashanah-Elul JewU
WebYeshiva: Blowing the Shofar in Elul
Rosh HaShana Foods - Sephardi style
Shana Tova Song - Parpar Nechmad (with Ofra Haza)
Bashana Haba'ah - Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme
Bashana Haba'a in Yiddish
The Alexandria Kleztet - Bashana Haba'a (from Chile)
Kol Ish - BaShana HaBa'ah
and many more.....

Enjoy!
Shana Tova!
Jacob

Photos of the Jerusalem Tweetup at the Inbal Hotel

Hi Everyone!

Tonight I went to the Jerusalem Tweetup at the Inbal Hotel.
I posted photos at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/jerusalem/2010/jer237.htm

I also posted the photos on Facebook for name tagging.
The Facebook album address is:
bit.ly/jerusalem-tweetup

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

3 Year Jewish Holiday Calendar

Hi Everyone!

Tonight, September 2, I will be giving out (for free) my Jewish Holiday Calendar Card (magnet version) at the Jerusalem Tweetup at the Inbal Hotel.

On September 5, I will be giving out the calendar at the Jerusalem Business Networking Forum that will take place at Nefesh B'Nefesh in Jerusalem.

If you can not attend these meets, you can still print the online version (minus the magnet) located at:
www.jr.co.il/calendar.htm

Chag Sameach!
Shana Tova!
Jacob

Water Savers in Israel

Hi Everyone!

Today a representative of Mekorot, Israel's National Water Company, came to my home in Ma'ale Adumim and installed two water savers. One was installed in the faucet of my kitchen and one in the bathroom shower handle. The devices and installation were free and it took the Mekorot visitor less than 5 minutes to install them.

I was told that the water savings would be 40%-50%.
There is a national plan that all homes in Israel get the water savers. Kol Hakavod to the people involved in this water saving project.

After 26 years in Israel (made aliyah August 30, 1984) today's unannounced visit by Mekorot was a reminder of the everyday nice surprises you get to experience in Israel.

I posted photos and details of the installation at:
www.jr.co.il/t/water-savers.htm

Have a good day,

Jacob

Welcome Home to the New Olim (and 382 photos)

Hi Everyone!

Congratulations and welcome home to the 239 new olim that made aliyah to Israel from North America. The NBN aliyah charter flight arrived in Israel on Thursday morning and included 103 children in 41 families and 58 singles. The youngest oleh in the group is 7 weeks old and the oldest oleh is 82 years old. The flight also included 4 dogs and 1 cat.

I took 382 photos of the exciting, historic event and I posted them online at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/history/2010/a623.htm

I also posted the 382 photos on Facebook for name tagging. There are two sets of photos and you can access the albums via:

http://bit.ly/olim-aug19-facebook-1
and
http://bit.ly/olim-aug19-facebook-2

If you have a Facebook acccount and you are in the photos or see someone you know, please feel free to name tag the photos.

May the aliyah from all over of the world grow and bring more Jews back to their homeland, Eretz Yisrael.

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

Educational Resources and Cool Videos for the Jewish New Year

Hi Everyone!

Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year 5771, begins
Wednesday night, September 8, 2010.

The Jewish Trivia Quiz
www.jewish-trivia.com
has 55 multiple choice questions about Rosh Hashana.

Which special prayer is said in the days before Rosh Hashana ?
Which group of foods is customary to eat on Rosh Hashana ?
What are the other three names of Rosh Hashana ?
How many times is the shofar sounded during Rosh Hashana ?
Which food is customary NOT to eat on Rosh Hashana ?

The above questions are examples from the multiple choice Flash quiz. There are two levels of questions and two timer settings. Adults and children will find The Jewish Trivia Quiz entertaining and educational.

Rosh Hashana Clipart
www.jewish-clipart.com
Whether you need a picture for your child's class project, a graphic for your synagogue, Hillel or JCC New Year announcement, the Jewish Clipart Database has the pictures for you. You can copy, save and print the graphics in three different sizes.

Rosh Hashana Cool Videos
www.jr.co.il/videos/rosh-hashana-videos.htm

The list has 98 cool Rosh HaShana videos. There is something for everyone.

To learn more about Rosh Hashana , I posted on my website 78 links ranging from laws and customs to games and recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, French, German, Italian, Portugese, Russian and Spanish.
All 84 links have been reviewed / checked this week.
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdayrh.htm

Last but not least, the 3 Year Jewish Holiday Calendar is located at:
www.jr.co.il/calendar.htm

For best printed results use the Acrobat PDF file. When printing the PDF file use the print option "fit to print margins".

Please share this message with your friends and relatives.
Thanks!

Enjoy!
Shana Tova - Have a Good Year!
Jacob

Today I drove an electric car......

Hi Everyone!

This morning, I took a bus trip with AACI to the Better Place Center in Pi Glilot, Ramat Hasharon.

Better Place is the company that is working in Israel and abroad to build a transportation infrastructure that supports electric vehicles.

During the visit, each one of us that had a valid drivers license, was allowed to drive an electric car for a few minutes. After driving the car for a few minutes, all I can say is: "Wow!"

I posted photos of the visit at:
http://www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/better-place/index.html

I also uploaded the same photos to a Facebook album at:
http://bit.ly/better-place-august10-2010

Enjoy!

Have a good night,
Jacob

Welcome Home to the New Olim (and 338 photos)

Hi Everyone!

Congratulations and welcome home to the 234 new olim that made aliyah to Israel from North America. The NBN aliyah charter flight arrived in Israel on Tuesday morning and included 70 children in 31 families and 103 singles. The youngest oleh in the group is 5 months old and the oldest oleh is 94 years old. 85 of the olim are joining the IDF.

I took 338 photos of the exciting, historic event and I posted them online at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/history/2010/a594.htm

I also posted the 338 photos on Facebook for name tagging. There are two sets of photos and you can access the albums via:

http://bit.ly/olim-aug3-facebook-1
and
http://bit.ly/olim-aug3-facebook-2

If you have a Facebook acccount and you are in the photos or see someone you know, please feel free to name tag the photos.

May the aliyah from all over of the world grow and bring more Jews back to their homeland, Eretz Yisrael.

Have a good day,
Jacob

Websites and Videos about Tu B'Av

Hi Everyone!

Tu B'Av, the 15th Day of the Hebrew month of Av, is both an ancient and modern holiday. It served as a matchmaking day for unmarried women in the second Temple period. In its modern incarnation, it is gradually becoming a Jewish Day of Love.
This year, Tu B'Av is celebrated on Monday, July 26, 2010.

I posted 21 websites and videos about Tu B'Av at:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-htubav.htm

Enjoy!
Jacob

Online Educational Resources about the 3 weeks and 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 (day) 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.

You can learn more about this Jewish fast day (July 20, 2010) at:
www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdayav.htm

May we see the rebuilding of the Temple in our days and that Tisha B'Av becomes a day of celebration.

Jacob

New Israeli Educational Stamps Posted Online

Hi Everyone!

I scanned and posted on my website the new Israeli stamps that were issued in June 2010. I included the stamp itself, the first day cover, and an English and a Hebrew flyer about the stamp.

- Simon Wiesenthal - Joint Issue - Israel - Austria

- Rabbi Nachman of Breslev

- Musical Instruments of the Middles East

- Story Garden, Holon

- 100 Years of Kibbutz

- World Sailing Championship, Haifa 2010

The new stamps are located at:
www.jr.co.il/pictures/stamps/index-2010.html

Enjoy!

Shabbat Shalom,
Jacob

New Website: Learn English with Jokes and Riddles

Hi Everyone!

I have a new website called:
Learn English with Jokes and Riddles
www.learn-english-jr.com

There are over 300 jokes and riddles in the database.
All jokes and riddles are suitable for all ages.

The site allows you to browse through the jokes sequentially or choose a specific topic. If you do not have time to read all the jokes now, you can start from a specific joke number the next time you visit. There is also a random button which will display a random joke from the database.

The system has a joke basket where you can add your favorite jokes and then print them out. Reading English jokes and riddles can be a fun activity in your English class. Even native English speakers will find jokes and riddles that are worth telling their friends.

Please share this site. Thanks!

Your feedback / comments about this new site are welcome.

Enjoy!
Have a good day,
Jacob

Uploaded New Learn Hebrew Video - Outdoors

Hi Everyone!

I uploaded a new Learn Hebrew video to the Internet.
The topic of the new video is: Outdoors.

The 25 words in the learn Hebrew video include: barbeque, bench, bridge, building, bus, bus stop, car, clouds, crosswalk, fence, grass, ground, parking lot, plam tree, path, playground, pond, road, roof, shadow, shed, snow, tire, traffic light, tree.

The address is:
http://www.my-hebrew-dictionary.com/videos.htm

The updated page also contains past videos that I uploaded.

Feedback is welcome.

Please share this message with anyone that may be interested in learning Hebrew. Thank you!

Have a good day,
Jacob
http://www.jr.co.il

New Website: Hebrew Jokes - Learn Hebrew and Laugh

Hi Everyone!

I have a new website called:
Hebrew Jokes - Learn Hebrew and Laugh
www.hebrew-jokes.com

Each joke is displayed in Hebrew with Nikud, and there is an English translation of the joke. The jokes are suitable for all ages.

The bilingual menus allow you to browse through the jokes, choose a specific topic or click on the random button for a joke. If you do not have time to read all the jokes at once, when you return to the site you can continue where you left off (next joke number). The system, also, has a joke basket where you can add your favorite jokes and then print them out.

Reading jokes in Hebrew can be a fun activity in your ulpan or Hebrew class. Even native Hebrew speakers will find jokes that are worth telling their friends.

In the About / Help page of the site, there are buttons where you can share this unique site with friends on your favorite social networks. Thanks!

Your feedback / comments about this new site are welcome.

Have a good day,
Jacob

Photos of the Salute to Israel Parade

Hi Everyone!

Steven Posner (thanks!) sent me photos of the New York City Salute to Israel Parade which took place on Sunday, May 23, 2010.

I posted the photos on my website at:
http://www.jr.co.il/rally/world/2010/r0031.htm

When the first page comes up, press the F11 key on the top of your keyboard for a full page view. Use the icon buttons on the bottom of each page to navigate.

Enjoy the photos!
Have a good day,
Jacob

Educational Resources about Shavuot

Hi Everyone!

Shavuot is the Jewish holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah, the first harvest, and the ripening of the first fruits. The two day festival (1 day in Israel) begins on Tuesday night, May 18, 2010.

The Jewish Trivia Quiz
www.jewish-trivia.com
has a selection of multiple choice questions about Shavuot.

What are the five names of Shavuot ?
On what mountain did Moses receive the Ten Commandments ?
How many letters are there in the Torah ?
In the days of the Temple what did people do on Shavuot ?
Who married Ruth ?
Who was Ruth the great-grandmother of ?
What is the connection between the number 7 and Shavuot ?

The above questions are examples from the multiple choice Flash quiz. There are two levels of questions and two timer settings. Adults and children will find The Jewish Trivia Quiz entertaining and educational.

To learn more about Shavuot, I have on my website 67 links, ranging from laws and customs to games and recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, French, Portuguese and German.
All 67 links have been reviewed and checked this week.

The website address is:

www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdaysh.htm

Please forward this message to relatives and friends, so they may benefit from these holiday resources.

Have a Happy Shavuot!
Chag Sameach!
Jacob

Educational Resources about Jerusalem

Hi Everyone!

Jerusalem Day is celebrated on the 28th of the Hebrew month of Iyar. This year (5770 / 2010) the day falls on Wednesday, May 12th.

The Jewish Trivia Quiz
http://www.jewish-trivia.com
has over 100 multiple choice questions about Jerusalem.

Who built the first temple ?
How many people were involved in constructing the first temple ?
What are the colors of the Jerusalem Beitar soccer team ?
Which animal is on the emblem of the Municipality of Jerusalem ?
What three Jewish holidays is Jerusalem the focal point ?
How long ago was Jerusalem established ?
On what mountain was King David buried ?
How high is Jerusalem above sea level ?
What is the name of the famous art school in Jerusalem ?
What is the length of the wall surrounding the old city ?
When was Hebrew University established ?
Which group defended Jerusalem in 1948 ?
How many open gates does the old city of Jerusalem have ?
What is the name of the largest shopping mall in Jerusalem ?
Who was the first mayor of Jerusalem ?
What was Jerusalem called in the days of Abraham our patriarch ?

The above questions are examples from the multiple choice Flash quiz. There are two levels of questions and two timer settings. Adults and children will find The Jewish Trivia Quiz entertaining and educational.

To learn more about Jerusalem, I posted on my website 212 links, ranging from history and tourism to photographs and stamps. All 212 links have been reviewed and checked this week.

The web address is:

www.jr.co.il/hotsites/i-jer.htm

Enjoy!
Jacob

Photos of the Lag Ba'Omer Parade and Celebration

Hi Everyone!

On Sunday, May 2, there was a Lag Ba'Omer parade / celebration in Ma'aleh Adumim. The parade started at 17:00 from Kikar Yahalom and proceeded to the Canion (mall). The celebration, sponsored by Chabad of Ma'aleh Adumim, included an acrobatics show.

I posted 141 photos of the parade and celebration at:

www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2010/ma497.htm

When the first page comes up, press the F11 key on the top of your keyboard for a full page view. Use the icon buttons on the bottom of each page to navigate.

Enjoy the photos!

Shavua Tov / Have a Good Week,
Jacob