Tuesday, August 29, 2017

My Aliyah Anniversary - 33 Years in Israel



Hi Everyone!

This week is my aliyah anniversary.
33 years ago, I made aliyah from Brooklyn to Israel.
It was the best decision of my life. I highly recommend it!

Three years ago, I made an aliyah anniversary video and posted it at:
www.jr.co.il/aliyah/30years.htm

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

Have a good day,
Jacob


Monday, August 28, 2017

3 Year Jewish Holiday Calendar: 5778-5780 / 2017-2020



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:
www.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 printing the PDF file use the print option "fit to print margins".

Please share. Thank you.

Have a Good Year!
Shana Tova!
Jacob Richman
jrichman@jr.co.il


Wednesday, August 23, 2017

English - Hebrew "School" Vocabulary Study Sheets


Hi Everyone!

Get ready for the new school year with the
English - Hebrew "School" vocabulary study sheets at:
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/school-1.htm

Please share. Thank you!

Have a good year,
Jacob

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Welcome Home to the New Olim and photos

Hi Everyone!

Congratulations and welcome home to the 233 new olim that made aliyah to Israel from North America. The NBN aliyah charter flight arrived in Israel this morning, Tuesday - August 15.

I took 211 photos of this historic and exciting event and
I posted them online at:
www.history-of-israel.co.il/aliyah/2017/a988.htm

I also uploaded the photos to Facebook for name tagging.
The Facebook album address is:
http://bit.ly/olim-august15-2017-facebook

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

Please share the photos with friends. Thank you!

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

Have a great day,
Jacob




Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Photos of Khutsot Hayotser in Jerusalem and Kaveret/Poogy!! Concert Videos

Hi Everyone!

Tuesday night, I visited the Jerusalem Khutsot Hayotser Arts and Crafts Festival in the Sultan's Pool outside the Old City.
I have not been to the festival in many years and it was very nice.
I posted photos online at:
www.history-of-israel.co.il/jerusalem/2017/jer528.htm

In addition to the arts and crafts, each night there is a musical event featuring well know performers. The brochure of the festival noted that "Dani, Gidi and Friends" would be performing on Tuesday night. I did not realize who they were. While walking around in the food court, I suddenly heard a very familiar song. We rushed over to the concert area and thousands of fans were having a great time.
On stage were the members of Kaveret - Poogy. It was great!
I took several videos and posted them at:
www.jr.co.il/videos/jerusalem-khutsot-hayotser-2017.htm

I found a very good location on a staircase platform and took the first video of "Lichvod Hakaitz".
While filming the second video of "Khalalit", security came and told us to get off the platform. I kept filming while walking down the staircase. Based on the lyrics at that point of the song, it looks like I was taking a ride on the "spaceship".

I walked out of the concert to the exhibition area and on the way back I decided to look for closer place to film. I found an area to the left of the stage which had a good view. The third video has three songs including the classic "Magapayim Shel Baruch" - Baruch's Boots.
Unfortunately, several people were talking right near my camera but it was the last song of the concert and I think you will like it nonetheless.
Enjoy and please share with friends.

Have a good night,
Jacob

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

English - Hebrew Employment Vocabulary


Hi Everyone!

Before you start looking for a new job, prepare yourself by
reviewing the employment vocabulary section of My English Hebrew Dictionary.
www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/employment-1.htm
There are 25 study sheets with 150 words and terms related
to employment.

Good luck with your job search.
Have a good day,
Jacob