[ha-Safran] Educational and Fun Resources for Lag Ba'Omer

Hi Everyone! The Jewish festival "Lag Ba'Omer" is Sunday, May 26 2024.  If you are flying over Israel on Saturday night, May 25, and you  look down out of your plane, you will see thousands of bonfires  dotting the landscape as far as the eye can see. There are various  customs and explanations

[ha-Safran] Photos of Flora

Hi Everyone! Today, I took photos of flora in Ma'ale Adumim. I posted them online at: jr.co.il/ma/pic/2024/ma1545.htm This week, I added various Israel Independence Day photos and memes to: jr.co.il/hotsites/israel-photos.htm Enjoy! Please share. Thank you! Please continue to pray for and

[ha-Safran] Educational and Fun Resources for Israel Independence Day

Hi Everyone! Israel Independence Day is celebrated this year on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. All the resources and links below are located online at: jr.co.il/hotsites/israel-resources.htm The Jewish Trivia Quiz - topic: Israel jewish-trivia.com What is the national emblem of Israel ? Who was the

[ha-Safran] Holocaust Survivor Stories and Photos of the 6 Kilometer March in Memory of 6 Million

Shalom Everyone! I posted on my website an article about the six holocaust survivors who lit torches at the official memorial ceremony at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. jr.co.il/articles/stories-of-the-2024-holocaust-memorial-torchlighters.htm Today, I took photos of the 6 kilometer march in memory

[ha-Safran] Educational Resources for Yom HaShoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day - Monday, May 6, 2024

Shalom. Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, is Monday, May 6, 2024. I posted on my website 180 links to learn about the Holocaust. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. The address is: jr.co.il/hotsites/holocaust.htm Please

[ha-Safran] New Israeli Educational Stamps

Hi Everyone! I posted online images of the new Israeli stamps that  will be issued in May 2024. jr.co.il/stamps/index-2024.html Under each stamp is a link to a Hebrew / English PDF file  with information about the stamp. * Israel Memorial Day 2024 * Zaka Search and Rescue * Joint Issue:

[ha-Safran] JR Passover Updates

Hi Everyone! Below are the Passover Updates: Educational Resources for Passover jr.co.il/hotsites/passover.htm * OU Guide to Passover * Philo-Torah: Search and Burn Chametz * Philo-Torah: The Seder of the Seder * eLuna: Israeli Restaurants open on Chol Hamoed Pesach 2024 * Free Passover Museums

[ha-Safran] Photos of Flora and New Hebrew Song Page

Hi Everyone! Today, I took photos of flora in Ma'ale Adumim. I posted them online at: jr.co.il/ma/pic/2024/ma1539.htm I also created a new Hebrew song page: Malchut Hachermon - The Kingdom of Mount Hermon jr.co.il/malchut-hachermon.htm Reminder: There are 9 Hebrew Purim song pages at:

[ha-Safran] Educational and Fun Resources for Purim

e a complete and speedy recovery. May the hostages be freed now. May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces and all of Am Yisrael. Have a good day and an early Happy Purim! Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those o

[ha-Safran] New Israeli Educational Stamps

Hi Everyone! I posted online images of the new Israeli stamps that  will be issued in February 2024. jr.co.il/stamps/index-2024.html Under each stamp is a link to a Hebrew / English PDF file  with information about the stamp. Embroidery in Eretz Israel * Judaica Embroidery * Yemenite Embroidery

[ha-Safran] Free online: Sermons The Year 'Round by Rabbi Bernard L. Berzon

Hi Everyone! I grew up in Brooklyn, New York. During my high school years and college years (72-80) I lived at home and attended the shul Ahavath Israel on East 29 and Avenue K in Brooklyn. The sermons that Rabbi Berzon z"l gave where very good. He would talk to you as opposed to above you.

[ha-Safran] Updated: The Tu B'Shvat Page, Videos, Images, Humor, The Seven Species

Hi Everyone! Tu B'Shvat, the New Year for Trees, falls on the 15th of the Hebrew month of Shvat, January 25 this year - 5784/ 2024. 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

[ha-Safran] 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, January 25 this year - 5784/ 2024. 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

[ha-Safran] 166 Anniversary of Eliezer Ben Yehuda, the father of modern Hebrew

Hi Everyone! The 21st of Tevet, January 2, 2024, is the 166th anniversary of Eliezer Ben Yehuda, the father of modern Hebrew. Israel marks Hebrew Language Day every year on the birthday of Eliezer Ben Yehuda. jr.co.il/t/eliezer-ben-yehuda.htm Click on the link to watch Hebrew and English Videos

[ha-Safran] Chanukah Update - Hotsites and New Videos

ting Hanukkah with Delicious Food Enjoy! Please share. Thank you! Chanukah Sameach! Have a Happy Chanukah! Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Associat

[ha-Safran] New Israeli Educational Stamps and Chanukah Resources

Hi Everyone! I posted online images of the new Israeli stamps that  will be issued in December 2023. jr.co.il/stamps/index-2023.html Under each stamp is a link to a Hebrew / English PDF file  with information about the stamp. Springs in Israel * Ein Akev * Ein Maboa * Ma'ayan Harod The Early

[ha-Safran] The Shabbat Shalom Page and Happy Thanksgiving

Hi Everyone! I created a new page with over 300 "Shabbat Shalom" images from around the net. jr.co.il/shabbat-shalom/index.html I also updated the Thanksgiving humor page with additional images and a video clip of the WKRP Turkey Drop. jr.co.il/humor/thanksgiving.htm Enjoy! Please share.

[ha-Safran] Educational resources, videos and humor about Chanukah

and speedy recovery. May the hostages be freed now. May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces and all of Am Yisrael. Have a Good Month - Kislev! Chodesh Kislev Tov! Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individ

[ha-Safran] 85th Anniversary of Kristallnacht - November 9-10, 2023

Shalom Everyone! This week is the 85th Anniversary of Kristallnacht - November 9-10, 2023. jr.co.il/t/kristallnacht.htm We Must Not Forget! Please share. Thank You! Please continue to pray for and support Israel. jr.co.il/prayers/ May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery. May the

[ha-Safran] The Lech Lecha Page

Hi Everyone! The Lech Lecha Page has lessons, videos, children parsha pages,  coloring pages, and commentary pages in English and Hebrew. jr.co.il/t/lech-lecha.htm Please share. Thank You! Please continue to pray for and support Israel. jr.co.il/prayers/ May the wounded have a complete and

[ha-Safran] The Noach Page, The Lech Lecha Page, Support Israel

Hi Everyone! I updated the Noach Page which has links to children parsha pages, commentary pages, English-Hebrew "animals" vocabulary,  English and Hebrew songs, humor items, and a section on  Noach stamps, graphics and clipart.  The page also includes Noach word search game pages in  English,

[ha-Safran] Sukkot Update including 6 new Sukkot Hebrew song pages, 49 Cool Edible Sukkot

Hi Everyone! I updated the educational resources about Sukkot at: jr.co.il/hotsites/sukkot.htm Additions include: * Torah Tidbits: Issue1534 - Sukkot & Shmini Atzeret * HaMizrachi Magazine: Sukkot - Simchat Torah 5784 * Philo Torah : 4 Minim * Philo Torah : Ushpizin * Philo Torah : Sukkot

[ha-Safran] Educational Resources about Yom Kippur and Sukkot and G'mar Hatimah Tova

Hi Everyone! I updated the educational resources about Yom Kippur at: jr.co.il/hotsites/yom-kippur.htm I updated the educational resources about Sukkot at: jr.co.il/hotsites/sukkot.htm If I wrote, said, or did anything that offended or hurt anyone, I apologize. May everyone have a meaningful

[ha-Safran] Educational Resources and Cool Videos about Rosh Hashana

Hi Everyone! Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year 5784, begins Friday evening, September 15, 2023. I posted on my website 110 links about Rosh Hashana, ranging from laws and customs to games and recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and

[ha-Safran] New Israeli Educational Stamps

Hi Everyone! I posted online images of the new Israeli stamps that  were issued in August 2023. jr.co.il/stamps/index-2023.html Under each stamp is a link to a Hebrew / English PDF file  with information about the stamp. Festivals 5784 - Unetaneh Tokef * Cairo Geniza * Rabbi Amnon of Mainz *

[ha-Safran] New Rosh Hashana Song pages, Coloring pages and JR updates

Hi Everyone! Here are several new updates to my sites: I created new Hebrew song pages for Rosh Hashana. They are posted at: jr.co.il/links/#hebrew-songs-rosh-hashana I added a new section of Rosh Hashana coloring pages at: jr.co.il/coloring-pages/#rosh-hashana The Rosh Hashana hotsites are

[ha-Safran] New and Free: 3 Year Jewish Holiday Calendar: 5784-5786 / 2023-2026

Hi Everyone! I created a new, three year, Jewish holiday calendar card which I posted on my website for you to view, download or print. The address is: jr.co.il/jewish-calendar.htm There are two image sizes and an Acrobat PDF file. For best printed results use the Acrobat PDF file. When

[ha-Safran] 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: jr.co.il/hotsites/tu-b-av.htm Enjoy! Please share. Thank You! Shavua Tov! Happy Tu B'Av! Jacob jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the

[ha-Safran] Educational Resources about Tisha B'Av

h fast day at: 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 __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran

[ha-Safran] 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. jr.co.il/jerusalem/2023/jer669.htm BTW - I looked at the rugelach

[ha-Safran] Updated: Hebrew Song Page: Lecha Dodi

Hi Everyone! I updated the Hebrew song page Lecha Dodi at: jr.co.il/lecha-dodi.htm The page contains Hebrew lyrics with English transliteration and translation and 31 unique videos of the traditional Jewish song welcoming the Shabbat. FYI: There are 14 Hebrew Shabbat song pages - Zemirot

[ha-Safran] 47th Anniversary of Mivtsa Yonatan, Flora Photos and Happy Birthday America

h 13 unique videos and 10 cool USA maps. jr.co.il/videos/happy-birthday-america-4th-of-july-videos.htm Enjoy! Please share the pages. Thank you! Happy 4th of July! Happy Birthday America! Happy Entebbe Day! Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran ar

[ha-Safran] Photo of Jerusalem from Space

Hi Everyone! UAE Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi shared an image of Jerusalem from space at night. jr.co.il/t/nasa-photos/index.html Enjoy! Please share. Thank You! Have a good week! Shavua Tov, Jacob jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual

[ha-Safran] English - Hebrew "Summer" Vocabulary + JR Updates

Hi Everyone! Do you know the Hebrew words for: air conditioner, bathing suit, beach, fan, flip-flops, ice, ice cream, kite, lifeguard, shade, sun, sunglasses, suntan, swimming pool, waves ? Start learning 63 summer related words at: english-hebrew-dictionary.com/summer-1.htm I recently updated

[ha-Safran] Photos of the Jerusalem Book Fair

Hi Everyone! Today, I went to the Jerusalem Book Fair at the First Station (the original train station in Jerusalem). There was a good turnout for the first day of the book fair. After 38 years in Israel, I still get a kick out of seeing the covers of English books I read when I was a kid but

[ha-Safran] Photos of the Ma'ale Adumim Library Happening

Hi Everyone! This week is National Hebrew Book Week. The Ma'ale Adumim library is having a 2 day book happening event. Today, I took photos of the event and posted them online at: jr.co.il/ma/pic/2023/ma1531.htm Enjoy the photos. Please share. Thank You! Have a good week. Shavua Tov, Jacob

[ha-Safran] Updated: Book Recommendations, Humor Sections

! Please share. Thank you! Have a good night, Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions for Ha-Safran

[ha-Safran] Only in Israel - Recipes for Shavuot on Milk Cartons

Shavuot Sameach! Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.i __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran

[ha-Safran] Updated: The Seven Species Page

Hi Everyone! Today, I updated the seven species stamps page. I added information links and several videos. jr.co.il/stamps/7species-stamps.htm Enjoy. Please share. Thank you! Shavuot Sameach! Happy Shavuot! Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran

[ha-Safran] Educational and Fun Resources for Shavuot

Please share the holiday resources. Thank you! Chodesh Tov! Chag Shavuot Sameach! Have a Happy Shavuot! Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Librarie

[ha-Safran] Educational Resources for Yom HaShoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day - Tuesday, April 18, 2023

/holocaust-survival-stories.htm Please forward this message. Thank you. We must not forget. Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL

[ha-Safran] Over 860 Passover Youtube videos including 32 new ones for 5783

Hi Everyone! The updated Passover video page now has over 860 Passover Youtube videos including 32 new ones for 5783. jr.co.il/videos/passover-videos.htm Additional videos will be added before Passover. Unrelated, today I created a button nostalgia page at: jr.co.il/buttons/index.html Buttons

[ha-Safran] Photos of Flora in Ma'ale Adumim

Hi Everyone!  Today, I took a walk in Ma'ale Adumim and took photos of flora. I posted them at: jr.co.il/ma/pic/2023/ma1523.htm Enjoy! Please share. Thank you!  Shavua Tov, Jacob jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not

[ha-Safran] JR Passover and Humor Updates

Hi Everyone! Here are several updates to my sites: Passover Photo Gallery jr.co.il/hotsites/passover-photos.htm Passover Hebrew Song Pages jr.co.il/hotsites/passover.htm#songs The Passover Humor Page jr.co.il/humor/passover.htm Way Before Social Media... jr.co.il/humor/old-tech-humor042.htm

[ha-Safran] New Israeli Educational Stamps

Hi Everyone! I posted online images of the new Israeli stamps that  will be issued in March 2023. jr.co.il/stamps/index-2023.html Under each stamp is a link to a Hebrew / English PDF file  with information about the stamp. State of Israel - 75 Years * Economy * Security * Infrastructure *

[ha-Safran] Topol and Danny Kaye sing L'Chaim in Hebrew - 1966

Hi Everyone! I was sent a unique video clip of Topol and Danny Kaye singing "L'Chaim" from "Fiddler on the Roof" in Hebrew. I do not know the original source of this 52 year old video clip. For your enjoyment, I posted it on my website at: jr.co.il/hebrew.htm#lchaim Shavua Tov, Jacob jrichman

[ha-Safran] Over 670 Purim Videos including 33 new ones for 5783 / 2023

Hi Everyone! There are over 670 Purim videos including 33 new ones for 5783 / 2023 posted at: jr.co.il/videos/purim-videos.htm New videos include: * Purim Medely with Livluvit * Elazar Amsalem - Shushan Bebalagan * "Just 'Chapped' The Feelin" - Rosenblum Shaloch-E-Manos * Shoshi Zohar Purim

[ha-Safran] Updated: The Jerusalem Page

Groups - Jerusalem Hotels - Jerusalem Holiday Apartments - Jerusalem Restaurants - Jerusalem Social Organizations / Groups - Jerusalem Schools /Seminaries / Yeshivot - Jerusalem Shops / Services Enjoy! Please share. Thank You! Shabbat Shalom, Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages

[ha-Safran] Educational and Fun Resources for Purim

ssian,  Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Italian. The address is: 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 Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il _

[ha-Safran] New Israeli Educational Stamps

of Israel Centenial Enjoy! Please share. Thank You! Shabbat Shalom, Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL

[ha-Safran] 101 Hebrew song pages including new pages for Tu B'Shvat and Purim

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 Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed

[ha-Safran] Educational and Fun Resources for Tu B'Shvat

and German. The web address is: jr.co.il/hotsites/tu-b-shvat.htm Enjoy! Please share. Thank You! Tu B'Shvat Sameach! Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish

[ha-Safran] Educational Resources for International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Auschwitz to commemorate holocaust victims. Images and a video of the event are posted at: jr.co.il/pictures/israel/history/f15-jets-over-auschwitz.htm Please share this message. Thank you. We must not forget. Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran

[ha-Safran] Photos of Flora in Ma'ale Adumim

Hi Everyone!  Today, I walked around my neighborhood in Ma'ale Adumim and took photos of flora. I posted them at: jr.co.il/ma/pic/2023/ma1516.htm Enjoy! Please share. Thank you!  Have a good night, Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those

[ha-Safran] Updated: JR Humor Pages

Science T-Shirts jr.co.il/humor/cool-t-shirts.htm The Snoopy Page jr.co.il/humor/snoopy.htm Enjoy! Please share. Thank You! Have a Good Week! Shavua Tov! Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily

[ha-Safran] Updated: The 12 Tribes of Israel page

a good night, Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran@lists.osu.edu

[ha-Safran] Hebrew Langauge Day - 21st of Tevet - January 12, 2023

) and there is an English translation and transliteration. english-hebrew-dictionary.com - Additional Free Hebrew Resources jr.co.il/hotsites/hebrew.htm Enjoy! Please share. Thank you! Have a good week! Shavua Tov! Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those

[ha-Safran] Ofra Haza is on Rolling Stone's list of the 200 greatest singers of all time.

Hebrew songs is a fun way to improve your Hebrew. Enjoy! Please share! Thank you! Have a good day, Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL

[ha-Safran] Only in Israel - Learn Hebrew Words from Milk Cartons

! Please share. Thank you! Have a good night, Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions for Ha-Safran

[ha-Safran] Update: Chanukah Humor Pages

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 Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il

[ha-Safran] New Israeli Educational Stamps

- Winter - Summer The Food Industry in Eretz Israel - Osem - Elite - Strauss - Joint Issue Israel - Georgia 30 Years of Diplomatic Relations Umm Leisun Inscription Please share. Thank You! Educational Resources for Chanukah jr.co.il/hotsites/chanukah.htm Chanukah Sameach! Have a Happy Chanukah! Jacob

[ha-Safran] 1, 200+ Cool Chanukah Videos including 68 new ones for 5783

ameach! Have a Happy Chanukah! Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran@l

[ha-Safran] 2, 200-year-old Coin Hoard Gives Hard Proof of Book of Maccabees - Article + Videos

/videos/chanukah-videos.htm Additional videos will be added this week. New photos at the Chanukah Gallery at: jr.co.il/hotsites/chanukah-photos.htm Enjoy! Please share. Thank you! Have a good night, Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those

[ha-Safran] Pre-Chanukah photos and other additions

/chanuka55.htm__;!!KGKeukY!x3KEiyAvB43s1PxPyo9ZXPga-4wrWgYJbMA8dIRpTlVJRJfa5zUPceIMLjbF4lzGy85Hxlpw7IbIkdye5PfJ$ Enjoy! Please share. Thank you! Shabbat Shalom, Jacob Richman jrich...@jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily

[ha-Safran] JR Links New Sections: Chanukah Song Pages, Parsha Pages, Israel Furniture Shopping, Technology Aviation Channels

Personnel Recommendations jr.co.il/links/#recommendations - Books - Movies - My Aliyah Anniversary Video - Why Aliyah? - Jacob Richman's Training Resources - JR Nostalgia... Feedback is welcome, Please share. Thank you! Have a Good Day! Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions

[ha-Safran] New Chanukah Song Page: Al Hanisim and Updated Chanukah Resources

/chanukah.htm Chanukah Videos: jr.co.il/videos/chanukah-videos.htm Chanukah Photo Gallery: jr.co.il/hotsites/chanukah-photos.htm Chanukah Humor: jr.co.il/humor/chanuka.htm Enjoy! Please share. Thank you! Chodesh Tov and Shabbat Shalom, Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions

[ha-Safran] Updated: The Thanksgiving Humor Page

Hi Everyone! I updated the Thanksgiving humor page with cartoons, videos, parade photos and English / Hebrew memes. jr.co.il/humor/thanksgiving.htm Enjoy! Please share. Thank You! Have a good week! Shavua Tov, Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran

[ha-Safran] Updated: Hebrew song page "Lecha Dodi"

Hi Everyone! I updated the Hebrew song page "Lecha Dodi" jr.co.il/lecha-dodi.htm The page includes the Hebrew lyrics with English transliteration and translation and 30 unique videos of the traditional Jewish song welcoming the Shabbat. Enjoy! Please share. Thank You! Shabbat Sha

[ha-Safran] 84th Anniversary of Kristallnacht - November 9-10, 2022.

84th Anniversary of Kristallnacht - November 9-10, 2022. jr.co.il/t/kristallnacht.htm We Must Not Forget! Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries

[ha-Safran] 105th Anniversary of the Balfour Declaration - November 2, 2022

Hi Everyone! The 105th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration is today,  November 2, 2022. I created a resource page about the Balfour Declaration at:  jr.co.il/t/balfour-declaration.htm Please share. Thank You! Have a good day, Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions

[ha-Safran] The Lech Lecha Page

Hi Everyone! The Lech Lecha Page has lessons, videos, children parsha pages,  coloring pages, and commentary pages in English and Hebrew. jr.co.il/t/lech-lecha.htm Please share. Thank You! Shabbat Shalom, Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran

[ha-Safran] Photos of Flora in Ma'ale Adumim

Hi Everyone! Today, I took a long walk around part of Ma'ale Adumim. It has been a long time since I took a long walk. I need to do it more often. I took photos along the way and posted them at: jr.co.il/ma/pic/2022/ma1511.htm Enjoy! Please share. Thank you! Shabbat Shalom, Jacob Richman

[ha-Safran] Updated: 200 Adon Olam Videos

Hi Everyone! I updated the Adon Olam Video page at: jr.co.il/videos/adon-olam.htm There are now 200 Adon Olam videos on the page. The page also includes the Hebrew words with vowels and an English transliteration and English translation. Enjoy! Please share. Thank you! Have a Good Day! Jacob

[ha-Safran] Updated: The Noach Page, Noach Cartoons, The Lech Lecha Page

Hi Everyone! I updated the Noach Page which has links to children parsha pages, commentary pages, English-Hebrew "animals" vocabulary,  English and Hebrew songs, humor items, and a section on  Noach stamps, graphics and clipart.  The page also includes Noach word search game pages in  English,

[ha-Safran] Photos of Second Hakafot in Ma'ale Adumim

Hi Everyone! Tonight, Monday night after chag in Israel, I took photos of  the Second Hakafot in the S'deh Chemed schoolyard in Ma'ale Adumim.  I posted the photos online at: jr.co.il/ma/pic/2022/ma1509.htm Enjoy the photos and please share. Thank You! Have a good night, Jacob Richman jrichman

[ha-Safran] Photos of Chol HaMoed Sukkot in Jerusalem

You! Moadim L'Simcha, Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran

[ha-Safran] Educational Resources about Yom Kippur and Sukkot and G'mar Hatimah Tova

fast. G'mar Hatimah Tova, Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions for Ha-Safran, send

[ha-Safran] Update: Rosh Hashana Resources

Hi Everyone! I updated the Rosh Hashana resources at: jr.co.il/hotsites/rosh-hashana.htm - Philo Torah: Candle Lighting, Greetings, Kiddush, Simanin, Sofar - Torah Tidbits: Parshat Nitzvim and Chagim - YU Torah To-Go: Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur - Ohrnet Special Chagim Issue - OTS: Divrei Torah

[ha-Safran] Educational Resources and Cool Videos about Rosh Hashana

Hi Everyone! Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year 5783, begins Sunday evening, September 25, 2022. I posted on my website 72 links about Rosh Hashana, ranging from laws and customs to games and recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and

[ha-Safran] New and Free: 3 Year Jewish Holiday Calendar: 5783-5785 / 2022-2025

Hi Everyone! I created a new, three year, Jewish holiday calendar card which I posted on my website for you to view, download or print. The address is: jr.co.il/jewish-calendar.htm There are two image sizes and an Acrobat PDF file. For best printed results use the Acrobat PDF file. When

[ha-Safran] New Israeli Educational Stamps

- bull - Israel-Mexico 70 Years of Diplomatic Relations Mediterranean Seashells - Charonia variegata - Bolinus brandaris - Columbella rustica Animals in Urban Area ATM Machine Label - Rousettus aegyptiacus - Chamaeleo chamaeleon Please share. Thank You! Shabbat Shalom, Jacob Richman jrichman

[ha-Safran] KKL-JNF launches live birdwatching feeds at Lake Hula

KKL-JNF launches live birdwatching feeds at Lake Hula Full article at: bit.ly/live-cameras-hula-lake The Hula Valley is a major stopover for birds migrating between Africa, Europe and Asia through the Syrian-African Rift Valley. Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF)

[ha-Safran] Hotsites, Images and Videos for Tu B'Av

Israeli - Hebrew Love Songs jr.co.il/videos/hebrew-love-songs.htm Enjoy! Happy Tu B'Av! Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL

[ha-Safran] Educational Resources about Tisha B'Av

h fast day at: 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 Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individ

[ha-Safran] Update: JR Links - many podcast additions, new: Jerusalem events sites

and stay cool! Have a good day! Jacob Richman jrich...@jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf

[ha-Safran] New Israeli Educational Stamps

- Moses Rock Reef, Eilat - Missile Boat, Eilat - The 21st Maccabia Animals in Urban Area - Apus apus - Hemiechinus auritus Please share. Thank You! Have a good night, Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

[ha-Safran] Updated: Hebrew Song Page: Bashana Haba'ah

you! Have a good night, Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions for Ha-Safran, send

[ha-Safran] Shavuot Stamps and Shavuot Hotsites Update and Chag Sameach!

Yerushalayim - Shavuot Edition - PDF, 64 pages, 2022 * YU Torah To Go - Shavuot - PDF, 36 pages, 5782 - 2022 * Ohrnet - Shavuot, Parashat Naso, Parashat Beha'alotcha - PDF, 18 pages, 2022 Chag Shavuot Sameach! Shabbat Shalom, Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed

[ha-Safran] Educational and Fun Resources for Shavuot

Shavuot Sameach! Have a Happy Shavuot! Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions for Ha-Safran, send

[ha-Safran] 30 new Hebrew song pages

 on the site including 14 Shabbat / Zemirot pages. Enjoy! Please share. Thank You! Have a good week. Shavua Tov, Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish

[ha-Safran] Educational and Fun Resources for Lag Ba'Omer

You! Shabbat Shalom, Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf..

[ha-Safran] Educational Resources, Videos and Humor pages for Passover

ench, Portuguese, German and Italian.    The address is:  jr.co.il/hotsites/passover.htm   Please Share. Thank you!    Enjoy!    Shavua Tov! Have a Good Week! Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessa

[ha-Safran] 10 new Passover song pages

translations and transliterations. Listening to and understanding Hebrew songs  is a fun way to improve your Hebrew. There are now 51 Hebrew song pages on the site. Enjoy! Please share. Thank You! Have a good night, Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran

[ha-Safran] 12 new Hebrew song pages including 8 Zemirot Shabbat

are now 42 Hebrew song pages on the site. Enjoy! Please share. Thank You! Shabbat Shalom, Jacob Richman jrichman @ jr.co.il __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libr

[ha-Safran] The Chad Gadya Page - 31 unique videos of the Passover song, Hebrew lyrics and an English translation

song "Chad Gadya". jr.co.il/chad-gadya.htm The page includes 31 unique videos of the song. There is something for everyone! I also included the Hebrew lyrics, English translation and transliteration. Enjoy! Please share. Thank you! Have a good day, Jacob Richman jrichman

[ha-Safran] Purim Update: 51 New Purim Videos and Purim Hotsites Additions

Hi Everyone! There are over 580 Purim videos posted at: jr.co.il/videos/purim-videos.htm The list includes 51 new videos for Purim 5782- 2022 * Purim Beshimcha - Yeshiva Guevoha - Brazil * Oorah Presents: "Gift For You" by 8th Day * "Hi Sa'Orah" - Rosenblum Shaloch-E-Manos Music Video *

[ha-Safran] New Links Section: Youtube Read-Aloud Channels

Hi Everyone! I created a new links section: Youtube Read-Aloud Channels jr.co.il/links/#youtube-read-aloud-channels * Mrs. Morris Reads * Toadstools and Fairy Dust * StoryTime at Awnie's House * Ms Becky And Bear's Story Time * The StoryTime Family * Storyline Online * Brightly Storytime *

[ha-Safran] 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 Wednesday night March 16, 2022. In Jerusalem it begins on Thursday night.   The following resources will help you appreciate and  enjoy the holiday.   The Jewish Trivia Quiz

[ha-Safran] New Israeli Educational Stamps

Hi Everyone! I posted online images of the new Israeli stamps that were issued this week. Under each stamp is a link to a Hebrew / English PDF file with information about the stamp. jr.co.il/stamps/index-2022.html * Cactus Family - Opuntia - Mammillaria - Ferocactus - Echinopsis - Thelocactus

[ha-Safran] JR Links New Sections: Israel Museums, Parks and Natural Reserves, Zoos and Aquariums

Hi Everyone! I added new sections to the JR Links page at: jr.co.il/links/index.html New sections include:  Israel Museums, Parks and Natural Reserves, Zoos and Aquariums The JR Links page now has 65 topics with over 1,300 links. Something for everyone. Enjoy! Please share. Thank you! Have a

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