[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

Hi Everyone!   Purim, the fun-filled Jewish holiday, falls on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar. This year Purim begins Saturday night March 23, 2024. In Jerusalem it begins on Sunday 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  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

Hi Everyone! Here are the Chanukah updates: Educational Resources for Chanukah jr.co.il/hotsites/chanukah.htm - Philo-Torah - Chanuka Review by Phil Chernofsky - Torah Tidbits: 1542 - Vayishlach - Chanukah - HaMizrachi Magazine: Chanukah 5784 - ColLive: Day-to-day Halachic Guide Laws and

[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

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  Thursday evening, December 7, 2023. Chanukah is a wonderful holiday of renewed dedication,  faith, hope and

[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

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 of the Hebrew month of Av". Tisha B'Av primarily commemorates the destruction of the first and second

[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

Hi Everyone! On June 27 1976, an Air France flight from Tel-Aviv to Paris via Athens was hijacked and forced to land in Entebbe, Uganda. The Jewish passengers were separated and held hostage in demand to release many terrorists held in Israeli prisons. After much debate, the Israeli government

[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

Hi Everyone! This week, I updated several sections of my websites: My Book Recommendations jr.co.il/recommend/books.htm Clever Humor jr.co.il/humor/clever-humor.htm Old Tech Humor jr.co.il/humor/old-tech-humor.htm Jewish Cartoons from Around the Net jr.co.il/humor/jewish-cartoons.htm Enjoy!

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

Hi Everyone! Tonight, I was shopping for food at a local supermarket. I noticed on the sides several of the milk containers there were recipes for Shavuot. I took a few quick photos and posted them at: jr.co.il/only-in-israel/recipes-for-shavuot-on-milk-cartons.htm Cool! Only in Israel! Chag

[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 are

[ha-Safran] Educational and Fun Resources for 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 Thursday night,  May 25, 2023. The Jewish Trivia Quiz jewish-trivia.com has a selection of multiple

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

Shalom. Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, is Tuesday, April 18, 2023. I posted on my website 182 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

[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

Hi Everyone! This week, I updated the Jerusalem page at: jr.co.il/hotsites/jerusalem.htm The page includes: - Lessons, Facts, History - Attractions / Places to Visit - Online Guides - Activities - Maps - Photos - Videos - Jerusalem songs with lyrics and translations - Spotify Jerusalem Song

[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 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

[ha-Safran] New Israeli Educational Stamps

Hi Everyone! I posted online images of the new Israeli stamps that  were issued in February 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. * The Traveler Prayer - Tefilat Haderech Pioneering Women * Ada Fishman

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

Hi Everyone! I created many new Hebrew song pages at: jr.co.il/links/#hebrew-songs Each page includes Hebrew videos, Hebrew lyrics with English translations and transliterations. New: 6 Tu B'Shvat Songs jr.co.il/links/#hebrew-songs-tu-bshvat * Hashkediyah Porachat - The Almond Tree is Blooming

[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, 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

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

Shalom. International Holocaust Remembrance Day is January 27. On my website, there are 170+ links to learn about the Holocaust. Site languages include English, Hebrew, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish. jr.co.il/hotsites/holocaust.htm Since I created the page in 1997, I have been

[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 of

[ha-Safran] 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 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

[ha-Safran] 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. jr.co.il/t/12-tribes-of-israel/index.html Enjoy! Please share. Thank you! Have a

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

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. Below are educational resources for Hebrew Langauge Day: - 165th Anniversary of Eliezer

[ha-Safran] 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 hists from 1985 is Goral Echad - jr.co.il/goral-echad.htm The song page includes Hebrew videos, Hebrew lyrics with English translation and transliteration. Listening to and understanding

[ha-Safran] 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,

[ha-Safran] Update: Chanukah Humor Pages

Hi Everyone! I hope everyone is enjoying Chanukah. Here are the newest additions to the Chanuka Humor Pages 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

[ha-Safran] New Israeli Educational Stamps

Hi Everyone! I posted online images of the new Israeli stamps that  were issued in December 2022. jr.co.il/stamps/index-2022.html Under each stamp is a link to a Hebrew / English PDF file  with information about the stamp. - The House of David Inscription Mount Hermon Resort - 50 Years -

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

Hi Everyone! I added 68 new 2022 videos to the Chanukah video list at: jr.co.il/videos/chanukah-videos.htm There are now over 1,200 Chanukah videos  posted from the past 17 years. If you do not have time to watch them all,  at the top of the list are 35 favorites including: 2022 * Six13 -

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

Hi Everyone! Archaeologists have uncovered a cache of 2,200-year-old silver coins near the Dead Sea, which they say is the first physical proof that Jews fled to the Judean Desert during the upheaval and persecution under Hanukkah villain Antiochus IV Epiphanes. I posted the article, images

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

Hi Everyone! Tonight, I was shopping at the Rami Levy supermarket in Mishor Adumim and I took photos of unique Chanukah treats. Check them out at:

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

Hi Everyone! I added new sections to the JR Links page. Over 1,400 useful links at: jr.co.il/links/ Chanukah Song Pages jr.co.il/links/#hebrew-songs-chanukah - Al Hanisim - Maoz Tzur - Mi Yimalel - Yemei HaChanukah - Sevivon Sov Sov Sov - Hanna Zelda - The Pancakes Tale Parsha Pages

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

Hi Everyone! I created a new Chanukah song page: Al Hanisim jr.co.il/al-hanisim.htm The song page includes 28 Hebrew videos, Hebrew lyrics with English translation and transliteration. Additional Chanukah resources have been added to: Chanukah Educational Resources:

[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 Shalom, Jacob

[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 are

[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

Hi Everyone! Today, Tuesday October 11 - Chol HaMoed Sukkot, I went to Jerusalem to enjoy the chag and to take photos. I posted the photos at: jr.co.il/jerusalem/2022/jer661.htm I also copied the photos to a Facebook album at: bit.ly/facebook-jerusalem-sukkot-5783 Enjoy! Please share. Thank

[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] 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

Hi Everyone! I posted online images of the new Israeli stamps that  will be issued in September 2022. jr.co.il/stamps/index-2022.html Under each stamp is a link to a Hebrew / English PDF file  with information about the stamp. Festivals 2023 - Rosh Hashana - ram - Yom Kippur - goat - Yom Kippur

[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

Hi Everyone! Tu B'Av is this Friday, August 12, 2022. Here are the websites, images and videos for Tu B'Av: jr.co.il/hotsites/tu-b-av.htm Oldies - song videos for Tu B'Av: jr.co.il/videos/oldies-for-tu-bav.htm Romantic Comedies Music Videos: jr.co.il/videos/music-videos-romantic-comedies.htm

[ha-Safran] Educational Resources about 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 of the Hebrew month of Av". Tisha B'Av primarily commemorates the destruction of the first and second

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

Hi Everyone! I updated the JR Links page with many new links. jr.co.il/links/ There are now 62 podcast links at: jr.co.il/links/#podcasts I added a new section: Jerusalem Events Sites jr.co.il/links/#jerusalem-events I added a direct link for Electrical Appliance Stores

[ha-Safran] New Israeli Educational Stamps

Hi Everyone! I posted online images of the new Israeli stamps that  were issued in June 2022. jr.co.il/stamps/index-2022.html Under each stamp is a link to a Hebrew / English PDF file  with information about the stamp. Scuba Diving Sites in Israel - Canyon, Achziv - Marine Archeology, Caesarea

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

Hi Everyone! I updated the Hebrew song page for the popular Israeli song "Bashana Haba'ah". jr.co.il/bashana-haba'ah.htm The page includes the Hebrew lyrics with an English transliteration and translation. On the page there are 22 unique videos of the popular song including performances by:

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

Hi Everyone! I updated the Shavuot stamps page at: jr.co.il/stamps/shavuot-stamps.htm I added several new links to the Shavuot educational resources at: jr.co.il/hotsites/shavuot.htm including: * Philo Torah: Shavuot Review - PDF, 14 pages, 2022 * HaMizrachi Torah-based Magazine: Yom

[ha-Safran] Educational and Fun Resources for 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 Saturday night, June 4, 2022. The Jewish Trivia Quiz jewish-trivia.com has a selection of multiple

[ha-Safran] 30 new Hebrew song pages

Hi Everyone! I created 30 new Hebrew song pages at: jr.co.il/links/#hebrew-songs Each page includes Hebrew videos, Hebrew lyrics with English translations and transliterations. Listening to and understanding Hebrew songs  is a fun way to improve your Hebrew. There are now 81 Hebrew song pages 

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

!---| This Message Is From an External Sender This message came from outside your organization. |---! Hi Everyone! The Jewish festival "Lag Ba'Omer" is Thursday,

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

!---| This Message Is From an External Sender This message came from outside your organization. |---! Hi Everyone!    Passover is a Jewish holiday, of Biblical

[ha-Safran] 10 new Passover song pages

!---| This Message Is From an External Sender This message came from outside your organization. |---! Hi Everyone! I created ten new Passover Hebrew song pages at:

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

!---| This Message Is From an External Sender This message came from outside your organization. |---! Hi Everyone! I created a dozen new Hebrew song pages at:

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

!---| This Message Is From an External Sender This message came from outside your organization. |---! Hi Everyone! Today, I created a special page for the Passover

[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

[ha-Safran] Educational Resources for International Holocaust Remembrance Day - January 27

Shalom. International Holocaust Remembrance Day is January 27. On my website, there are 170+ links to learn about the Holocaust. Site languages include English, Hebrew, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish. jr.co.il/hotsites/holocaust.htm Since I created the page in1997, I have been

[ha-Safran] New Resources on Links Page and Tu B'Shvat Sameach!

Hi Everyone! I added many new resources to the links page at: jr.co.il/links/index.html New sections include:  * Facebook Groups * Jerusalem Facebook Groups * Israel Community Mailing Lists * Israel Car Rental Companies * Israel Gas and Electric Companies New useful links in other sections

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