Good News from Israel

Flora Photos, Free Yom Ha'atzmaut Whatsapp Stickers

noreply@blogger.com (Jacob Richman) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:47:00 +0000

Hi Everyone!

Today, I enjoyed a walk in Ma'ale Adumim and took photos
of flora. I posted them online at:
https://jr.co.il/ma/pic/2026/ma1591.htm

I added over 170 Yom Ha'atzmaut Whatsapp Stickers to
the Hebrew and English Whatsapp Sticker Channel:
https://jr.co.il/wsc.htm

I am currently updating the educational resources for Yom Ha'atzmaut at:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/israel-resources.htm

There are over 700 videos about Israel at:
https://jr.co.il/videos/israel-videos.htm

The Israel Photo Gallery has the latest Israel 78 posters and memes at:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/israel-photos.htm

Enjoy! Please share. Thank You!

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/
May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.

Have a good night!
Jacob

Educational Resources for Yom HaShoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day - Tuesday, April 14, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Jacob Richman) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0000

Shalom.

Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, is Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
I posted on my website 170 links to learn about the Holocaust.
Site languages include English, Hebrew, Arabic, French, German,
Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

The address is:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/holocaust.htm

I also posted stories of the 2026 Holocaust Memorial Torchlighters:
https://jr.co.il/articles/stories-of-the-2026-holocaust-memorial-torchlighters.htm
This year, I added Whatsapp Holocaust stickers to my channel.
A simple way to reminder people about Yom Hashoa:
https://jr.co.il/wsc.htm

Please forward this message.
Thank you.

We must not forget.

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/

May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.

Shavua Tov!
Jacob

Educational Resources, Videos and Humor pages for Passover

noreply@blogger.com (Jacob Richman) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:06:00 +0000

Hi Everyone!

Passover is a Jewish holiday, of Biblical origin, marking the
birth of the Jews as a people and their emergence as a unique
nation in history, devoted to G-d's will. It celebrates the
liberation of the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt
over 3000 years ago, under the leadership of Moses.

This year, Passover begins on Wednesday night, April 1, 2026

The Jewish Trivia Quiz - Passover Trivia
https://jewish-trivia.com

In which Hebrew month is Passover celebrated ?
Why do we eat matzah during Passover ?
How old was Moshe's mother when she gave birth to Moshe ?
How long did the Jews' exile in Egypt last ?
Where did the Jews live in Egypt ?
How many days did the plague of blood last ?
What happened to Pharoh's daughter, Batiya, when the
Jewish people left Egypt ?

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

Learn Hebrew Words - Passover
https://jr.co.il/hebrew/passover.htm

My English Hebrew Dictionary - Passover Vocabulary Study Sheets
https://english-hebrew-dictionary.com/passover-1.htm

Free Passover Clipart
https://jewish-clipart.com
You can copy, save and print the graphics in
three different sizes.

Cool Passover Videos
https://jr.co.il/videos/passover-videos.htm
Over 1,000 Cool Passover video links including
37 new ones for 5786
There is something for everyone.

The Passover Humor Files
https://jr.co.il/humor/passover.htm

Over 220 Passover humor files ranging from funny cartoons and jokes
to song parodies. You may want to print several of
them before Passover and distribute copies to your family
between the seder meal courses. Both kids and adults
will find them entertaining and even educational.

My Passover Songs Playlist on Spotify
180 Passover related songs in Hebrew and English
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/passover.htm#spotify

Passover Song Pages - Hebrew Lyrics, Videos,
English Translations &Transliterations
https://jr.co.il/links/#hebrew-songs-passover

Over 200 free Whatsapp Passover stickers.
Details and the link to the Whatsapp English and Hebrew sticker channel at:
https://jr.co.il/wsc.htm

To learn more about Passover, I posted on my website
145 site links, ranging from from laws and customs to games and
recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian,
Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Italian.
The page also includes all links in this message.
The address is:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/passover.htm

Enjoy!
Please Share. Thank you!

Welcome Home! to the new olim that made aliyah this week.
Kol Hakavod!
Photos at:
https://jr.co.il/aliyah/2026/a1095.htm

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/

May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.

Shabbat Shalom and Happy Passover!
Pesach Sameach!!
Jacob Richman

JR Update: Added Over 180 Free Rosh Chodesh Nissan and Pesach Whatsapp Stickers

noreply@blogger.com (Jacob Richman) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:46:00 +0000

Hi Everyone!

Today, I added over 180 Rosh Chodesh Nissan and Pesach
free Whatsapp stickers to my Whatsapp sticker channel.

You are welcome to view the stickers, download them and
share with relatives and friends.

Details and the channel link at:
https://jr.co.il/wsc.htm
Enjoy!

Please share. Thank you!

I am working on updating the Purim educational sites,
videos and humor pages.
I will post and email the updates, b"h, within the next 10 days.
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Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/

May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.

Have a good day,
Jacob

New Israeli Educational Stamps

noreply@blogger.com (Jacob Richman) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:05:00 +0000

Hi Everyone!

I posted online images of the new Israeli stamps that
were issued in January / February 2026.
https://jr.co.il/stamps/index-2026.html

Under each stamp is a link to a Hebrew / English PDF file
with information about the stamp.

Bridges in Israel
* HaKerem Bridge
* Hasalil Hakaful Bridge

* Operation Dugo

* Yahalom Unit - 30 Years

* Operation Am Kelavi - Souvenir Leaf

Israel Nature and Parks Authority
* Hula Nature Reserve
* En Gedi Nature Reserve
* Coral Beach Nature Reserve

* Shlomo Hillel

(ATM Machine Label)
* Tanks in the IDF

Enjoy!
Please share. Thank You!
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Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/

May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.

Have a good day,
Jacob

Free illustrated booklet: The Cat in the Hat and Sirens Galore

noreply@blogger.com (Jacob Richman) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:31:00 +0000

Hi Everyone!

This week, I received 2 emails, from 2 different people,
with an attached PDF named: The Cat in the Hat and Sirens Galore.
The content of illustrated booklet was very good.
I contactd the author and she gave me permission
to post the free PDF booklet online. Thank you!

You can read / download the booklet at:
https://jr.co.il/the-cat-in-the-hat-and-sirens-galore.htm

Please share this message. Thank you!

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/

May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.

May everyone have a quiet week and
may the forces of evil be eliminated.

Have a good night,
Jacob

Photos of Purim in Ma'ale Adumim - March 3, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Jacob Richman) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:18:00 +0000

Hi Everyone!

Today, I took Purim photos in Ma'ale Adumim.
Due to the security situation, I stayed on my
street Derech Mitzpe Nevo.

I posted the photos at:

https://jr.co.il/ma/pic/2026/ma1589.htm

I also updated my new humor page:
https://jr.co.il/humor/purim63.htm

Enjoy! Please share. Thank you!

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/

May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.

Purim Sameach!
Jacob

In memory of my father

noreply@blogger.com (Jacob Richman) — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:07:00 +0000

Shalom Everyone!

Today, the 12th of Adar, is my father's 36th yahrzeit.
Please put a few coins in any charity box in memory of:
Avraham Itzhak ben Yaakov Meir z"l
Thank you!

You can read an article I wrote in memory of my father at:
https://jr.co.il/richman/in-memory-of-my-father.htm

May his memory be for a blessing.

I updated the following Purim Pages:

Purim Fun and Educational Resources
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm

Over 800 Purim videos including 36 news ones for 2026:
https://jr.co.il/videos/purim-videos.htm

The Purim Humor Pages:
https://jr.co.il/humor/purim.htm

Enjoy! Please share. Thank you!

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/

May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.

Shavua Tova and Purim Sameach!
Jacob

Educational and Fun Resources for Purim

noreply@blogger.com (Jacob Richman) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:53:00 +0000

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 2, 2026.
In Jerusalem it begins on Tuesday night.

The following resources will help you appreciate and
enjoy the holiday.

The Jewish Trivia Quiz
https://jewish-trivia.com

Purim Trivia
Why do people eat poppy seeds on Purim ?
From what tribe was Mordecai ?
Why was Haman angry at Mordechai ?
Who was queen of Persia before Esther ?
Esther had another name, what was it ?
How many times is Haman's name mentioned in the megillah ?
What did the king do when he couldn't sleep ?
What does the word "Esther" mean ?
How many advisors did king Achashverosh have ?

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

Learn Hebrew Words - Purim
https://jr.co.il/hebrew/purim.htm

Free Purim Clipart
https://jewish-clipart.com/

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

Purim Stickers for Whatsapp
https://jr.co.il/wsc.htm

Purim Stickers for Telegram
https://t.me/addstickers/Jholidays

Spotify Purim Playlist - 79 songs
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm#spotify

Purim Humor Files - Purim Shpiel / Plays and funny stuff
https://jr.co.il/humor/purim.htm
Worth printing several to entertain your guests at the
Purim Seudah - festive meal.
I posted several new Purim AI animations at:
https://jr.co.il/humor/purim62.htm

Purim Videos on YouTube
https://jr.co.il/videos/purim-videos.htm
Over 750 videos ranging from Purim Shpiels to funny gags.
I also posted several new animated songs for 2026.
New videos will be added as be get closer to Purim.

Purim Photo Gallery
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim-photos.htm

Purim Coloring Pages:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm#coloringpages

Megilat Esther - Online and PDF - English and Hebrew Versions
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm#megilatesther

Purim Hebrew song pages.
including Hebrew videos, Hebrew lyrics,
English translations and English transliterations
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm#songs

To learn more about Purim, I posted on my website
92 site links, ranging from from laws and customs to games and
recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian,
Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Italian.
The address is:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm
All the links in this message are included on the hotsites page.

Feedback is welcome.

Enjoy!
Please share. Thank you!

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/

May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.

An early Happy Purim!

Jacob

In memory of my mother

noreply@blogger.com (Jacob Richman) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:46:00 +0000

Shalom Everyone!

Sunday, the 5th of Adar, is my mother's 13th yahrzeit.
Please put a few coins in any charity box in memory of:
Hennia Rachel Bat Shmuel Moonie a"h

Thank you!

You can read an article I wrote in memory of my mother at:
https://jr.co.il/richman/in-memory-of-my-mother.htm

May her memory be for a blessing.

Shavua Tov!
Jacob

JR Update: Over 300 Purim Whatsapp stickers, Shabbat Shalom Images, The Purim Page

noreply@blogger.com (Jacob Richman) — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 22:23:00 +0000

Hi Everyone!

The following Whatsapp sticker sets have been added
to the Whatsapp sticker channel at:
https://jr.co.il/wsc.htm

Feb 4: Likes

Feb 8: Rosh Chodesh Adar

Feb 8: Purim - over 300 stickers

I updated the "Shabbat Shalom" image page with
826 images from around the net.
https://jr.co.il/shabbat-shalom/index.html

The Purim Page will be updated over the next 10 days.
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm

Enjoy! Please share. Thank You!

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/
May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.

Shavua Tov!
Jacob

JR Updates: Technology Videos, Tu B'Shvat AI animations, In memory of Ilan Ramon z"l, New Spotify Playlists

noreply@blogger.com (Jacob Richman) — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:10:00 +0000

Hi Everyone!

I created a training resource video page with
user friendly videos about technology.
https://jr.co.il/training/videos/index.html

The videos included:
* How Amazon Delivers Packages So Fast
* How Google Maps Knows There's Traffic
* How Grocery Stores Decide What Goes On Sale
* Where Your Money Goes After You Swipe a Card
* How Do Streaming Apps Recommend Videos?
* How the Internet Actually Works
* How the Internet Works
* How Do Fiber Optic Cables Actually Work?
* What Exactly Is USB-C?
And Why Every Gadget Uses It Now
* How Do QR Codes Work
* What Is RFID and How Does It Work?
* What Are Split System Air Conditioners?
* How Air Traffic Control Works
* Why Israeli F-35s Are More Dangerous Than America's?
* Why Israel Never Runs Out of Water?
The Desert Nation That Solved Drought
* United Hatzalah's AI Dispatch System

This week I added 2 cool Tu B'Shvat AI animations to the
humor page at:
https://jr.co.il/humor/tu-bshvat.htm#ai
* The Seven Species
* Hashkediyah Porachat - The Almond Tree is Blooming

I added to the "Only in Israel" section:
"Israel to be cited by Guinness World Records
for Kidney Donations"
Read about it at:
https://jr.co.il/only-in-israel/

23 years ago this week, 7 astronauts perished as the
Space Shuttle Columbia re-entered Earth's atmosphere.
Amoung the seven was the first Israeli astronaut,
Ilan Ramon z"l.
The Yahrzeit of Astronaut Ilan Ramon is the 29th of Shvat.
February 16, 2026
I have a memorial page for him at:
https://jr.co.il/pictures/israel/history/space.htm
May his memory be for a bless.

On a final, brighter note: I added two new Spotify
playlists to my Spotify page at:
https://jr.co.il/spotify.htm

* The Ventures - 14 instrumental hits including
the theme to Hawaii-5-o which is my smartphone ringtone.
* Movie Themes - 41 cool themes

BTW - I use the Spotify app on my phone with
their free sign up. I do not need the extra features
of their paid subscription.

Many people read my updates via mailing lists, Facebook posts,
Whatsapp groups, etc...
I do not always post on all places.
You can always read my latest posts and the past 18 years on
my blog at:
https://jrichman.blogspot.com/

Enjoy!

Please share. Thank you!

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/

May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces,
and all of Am Yisrael.

Have a good night!
Jacob

Photos of the Avraham Cohen's Exhibition

noreply@blogger.com (Jacob Richman) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:34:00 +0000

Hi Everyone!

Today, I visited the Moshe Castel Museum in Ma'ale Adumim
and took photos of the Avraham Cohen's Exhibition.
I posted the photos at:
https://jr.co.il/ma/pic/2026/ma1587.htm

Enjoy!

Please share. Thank You!

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/

May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces,
and all of Am Yisrael.

Have a good night!
Jacob

Educational Resources for International Holocaust Remembrance Day - January 27

noreply@blogger.com (Jacob Richman) — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:24:00 +0000

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

Since I created the page in 1997, I have been updating it
at least 2 times a year: before International Holocaust
Remembrance Day - January 27 and before
Yom HaShoah - this year on April 14, 2026.
If a site listed is no longer online, I try to find an archive copy of
the site in archive.org.

Over 22 years ago, in September 2003, IAF jets flew over Auschwitz
to commemorate holocaust victims. Images and a video of the
event are posted at:
https://jr.co.il/pictures/israel/history/f15-jets-over-auschwitz.htm

Please share this message. Thank you.

We must not forget.

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/

May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.

Shavua Tov,
Jacob

Photos of the Women's Art Exhibition

noreply@blogger.com (Jacob Richman) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:18:00 +0000

Hi Everyone!

Today, I visited the Moshe Castel Museum in Ma'ale Adumim
and took photos of the Women's Art Exhibition.
I posted the photos at:
https://jr.co.il/ma/pic/2026/ma1586.htm

On a different note, there are three new additions to
my Jewish Humor Page at:
https://jr.co.il/humor/jewish-cartoons.htm
* Seasons Greetings
* You Need Vitamin B
* Coming Soon...Chabad of Greenland

Enjoy!

Please share. Thank You!

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/

May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces,
and all of Am Yisrael.

Have a good night!
Jacob

Operation Dugo - January 18, 2026 - Eat a Falafel in Memory of David 'Dugo' Leitner

noreply@blogger.com (Jacob Richman) — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 21:02:00 +0000

Hi Everyone!

Sunday, January 18, is Dugo Day.

Details and videos at:
https://jr.co.il/dugo-day.htm<br>
Eat a Falafel in Memory of David 'Dugo' Leitner
Am Yisrael Chai!

Please share. Thank You!

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/

May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces,
and all of Am Yisrael.

Shavua Tov!
Jacob

Educational and Fun Resources for Tu B'Shvat

noreply@blogger.com (Jacob Richman) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:43:00 +0000

Hi Everyone!

Tu B'Shvat, the New Year for Trees, falls on the 15th of the
Hebrew month of Shvat, February 2 this year - 5786/ 2026.

This Jewish mini-holiday is of major importance to our
appreciation of nature and our relationship to it.
It is customary to plant trees and partake of the fruits of
the land of Israel to mark the occasion.

Many people in Israel and all over the world will participate in
eating fruits at a Tu B'shvat Seder.

The Jewish Trivia Quiz: Tu B'Shvat
https://jewish-trivia.com

Which fruit is used to make wine ?
When did Kabbalists originate the Tu B'shvat Seder ?
How many glasses of wine are drunk at the Tu B'Shvat seder ?
What branch of a tree did the dove bring back after the flood ?
How many days does the Hebrew month of Shvat have ?
What is associated with both Chanukah and Tu B'Shvat ?
In Israel, what happens to trees starting on the 15th of Shvat ?
Since 1901, how many trees has the Jewish National Fund
planted in Israel ?
According to the Torah, which fruits did the spies bring to the
children of Israel in the wilderness ?

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

Learn Hebrew Words - Tu B'Shvat
https://jr.co.il/hebrew/tu-bshvat.htm
Tu B'Shvat Hebrew words and terms
with English transliterations and translations

My English Hebrew Dictionary - Tu B'Shvat Vocabulary Study Sheets
101 Tu B'Shvat related words
https://english-hebrew-dictionary.com/tu-bshvat-1.htm

Free Tu B'Shvat Clipart
https://jewish-clipart.com

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

New and Free: 150 Tu B'Shvat Whatsapp Stickers
on the Hebrew and English Whatsapp Sticker Channel
https://jr.co.il/wsc.htm

Tu B'Shvat Photo Gallery
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/tu-b-shvat-photos.htm

76 Tu B'Shvat Videos
https://jr.co.il/videos/tu-bshvat-videos.htm

To learn more about Tu B'Shvat, I posted on my website
85 links about Tu B'Shvat, ranging from Tu B'Shvat Seders and
customs to graphics and recipes and songs. Site languages include
English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, French,
Portuguese and German.

The web address is:
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/tu-b-shvat.htm

Enjoy!

Please share. Thank You!

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/

May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces,
and all of Am Yisrael.

Have a good day,
Jacob

168th Anniversary of Eliezer Ben Yehuda, the father of modern Hebrew

noreply@blogger.com (Jacob Richman) — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:39:00 +0000

Hi Everyone!

Today, we celebrate the 168th Anniversary of Eliezer Ben Yehuda,
the father of modern Hebrew.
Israel celebrates "Hebrew Language Day" on the 21st of Tevet
which is the Hebrew date of birth of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda.
This year the date falls on Shabbat, so we celebrate on Thursday.
The purpose of this day is to promote the Hebrew language
in Israel and around the world.

https://jr.co.il/t/eliezer-ben-yehuda.htm

Click on the link to watch Hebrew and English Videos about his life
and watch Matti Caspi and Chava Alberstein sing "Eliezer Ben Yehuda"

Shabbat Shalom!
Jacob

New Links Section: 52 Useful Free Israel Apps

noreply@blogger.com (Jacob Richman) — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:10:00 +0000

Hi Everyone!

I created a new section on my links page for useful,
free, Israel smartphone apps.
The address:
https://jr.co.il/links/#israel-apps

Here is the current list of apps:

* Whatsapp - popular messaging app

* Telegram - popular messaging app

* Linkedin - social networking platform
for career development, job searching,

* Instagram - sharing photos and short videos

* Facebook - social media platform

* Facebook Messenger - free messenger app

* Zoom - video conferencing platform

* Waze - navigation and live traffic

* Egg - buses and trains in Israel

* Moveit - buses and trains in Israel

* Rav-Kav Online - Israeli public transport smart card

* Israel Railways - plan your journey

* Pango - parking services in Israel

* Cello - parking services in Israel

* Gett Taxi - ride ordering

* Yango: taxi, food, delivery - food delivery

* Wolt - food delivery

* Ten Bis - food delivery

* Spare Eat - food bags from your
favorite places at half the price

* Pricez - Israeli food price comparison

* Zap - product price comparison

* Yad2 - shopping for real estate, used cars,
second-hand products

* Bit - Bank Hapoalim digital wallet

* PayBox - Israeli social payment app

* Paypal - global online payment system

* Google Maps - web mapping service

* Google Translate

* Google Lens - understand the world around you
using just your camera or a photo

* Notepad - simple notes

* QR & Barcode Scanner

* My MDA - Magen David Adom
Israel's national emergency medical app

* Police 100 - One button to contact Israeli police emergency 100.
Your location is also sent to them at the same time.

* Pikud Haoref - Home Front Command
Provides alerts, guidelines and life-saving information

* Meuchedet Health Fund

* Clalit Health Fund

* Leumit Health Fund

* Maccabi Helath Fund

* Ezrach Vatik - Israel senior citizen app

* Israel Post Service - locate packages,
make branch appointments

* C14 - Israel channel 14 news

* N12 - Israel channel 12 news

* Kan - Israel channel 11 news

* Google News and Weather

* RLive Radio - listen to the top radio stations in Israel

* Speedtest by Ookla - wifi testing

* Opensignal - speed test and cell tower locations

* CalJ - Jewish Calendar

* Sefaria - Jewish texts
Torah, Tanakh, Mishnah, Talmud, and more

* Tfilon - free siddur

* Gravez - search for deceased in Israel

* Spotify and
Spotify Music Playlists - by Jacob Richman

* VLC - media player for mp3 music,
mp4 video clips and movies

Feedback is welcome!
Suggestions of useful, popular, new free apps will be considered.

Enjoy! Please share. Thank You!

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/
May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.

Have a good day!
Jacob

Flora Photos, Shabbat Shalom Images, Whatsapp sticker additions, New Map

noreply@blogger.com (Jacob Richman) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 20:31:00 +0000

Hi Everyone!

Today, I enjoyed a walk in Ma'ale Adumim and took photos
of flora. I posted them online at:
https://jr.co.il/ma/pic/2025/ma1585.htm

I updated the "Shabbat Shalom" image page with
795 images from around the net.
https://jr.co.il/shabbat-shalom/index.html

The following Whatsapp sticker sets have been added to the Whatsapp sticker channel at:
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCd5w78qJ02YMdE4G2Z

Dec 23: Mazal Tov
Dec 23: Mazal Tov - Baby Girl
Dec 23: Mazal Tov - Baby Boy
Dec 28: B'ezrat Hashem
Dec 28: Hebrew Food Names
Dec 28: Hebrew Phrases

I added a new Hebrew map of the 69 new Yishuvim to the Yehuda and Shomron page at:
https://jr.co.il/ys/

Finally, here is a little reminder about the Jewish calendar:
https://jr.co.il/humor/jewish-15.htm

Enjoy! Please share. Thank You!

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/
May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.

Shabbat Shalom!
Jacob

New Israeli Educational Stamps

noreply@blogger.com (Jacob Richman) — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:22:00 +0000

Hi Everyone!

I posted online images of the new Israeli stamps that
were issued in December 2025.
https://jr.co.il/stamps/index-2025.html

Under each stamp is a link to a Hebrew / English PDF file
with information about the stamp.

Philately
* Children Sorting and Arranging Stamps
* Visitors at a Philatelic Exhibition
* Philatelic Service of Israel Post

* Rabbi Meir Mazuz 1945 - 2025

* Hebrew University Centennial

New Fruit Varieties Developed in Israel
* Red Pommel
* Melon
* Grapefruit
* Almond
* Mango

Blossoming in the South
(ATM Machine Label)
* Narcissus
* Cochicum Richii

Enjoy!

Please share. Thank You!

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/

May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.

Shavua Tov!
Jacob

noreply@blogger.com (Jacob Richman) — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 23:19:00 +0000

Hi Everyone!

Tonight, I watched a video that was very inspirational.
The video also made me aware of details, that I did not know,
about the amazing events that took place over the past 2 years.

Rabbi Uri Pilichowski - Modern Miracles of Chanukah:
Seeing Hashem in Today's Headlines

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=900AoAyC9-0

37 minutes and it is worth watching the whole video.

Please share. Thank You!

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/

May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.

Have a good night,
Jacob

Photos of Chanukiyot in Ma'ale Adumim and additional Chanukah AI Animations

noreply@blogger.com (Jacob Richman) — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 20:04:00 +0000

Hi Everyone!

Tonight, 8th candle of Chanukah, I took a short walk
in my neighborhood and took photos of Chanukiyot.
I posted them at:
https://jr.co.il/ma/pic/2025/ma1584.htm

I also added several Chanukah AI animations to:
https://jr.co.il/humor/chanuka149.htm

Enjoy! Please share. Thank You!

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/

May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.

Shavua Tov!
Chanukah Sameach!
Jacob

Nvidia record-breaking Israeli campus, new IDF band video, Chanukah AI animations

noreply@blogger.com (Jacob Richman) — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:08:00 +0000

Hi Everyone!

I thought that these three announcements
justified another mailing this week.

Huang declares Israel Nvidia's "second home" with
record-breaking campus investment.
The 90-dunam mega-campus in Kiryat Tivon is set to
house more than 10,000 employees.
https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/sjcwdmxxzg

I added a new video to:
https://jr.co.il/videos/chanukah-videos.htm#2025
IDF Rabanut Band: Chanukah Medley 2025

Finally, these are really cool!
Chanukah AI Animations
https://jr.co.il/humor/chanuka149.htm

Enjoy!
Please share! Thank You!

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/

May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.

Chanukah Sameach!
Chodesh Tov!
Shabbat Shalom!
Jacob
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Chanukah Updates

noreply@blogger.com (Jacob Richman) — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 02:06:00 +0000

Hi Everyone!

Here are the latest Chanukah additions:

Chanukah Educational Sites
https://jr.co.il/hotsites/chanukah.htm

Added publications:

* Philo-Torah - Chanuka Review by Phil Chernofsky
* Torah Tidbits: 1639 - Vayishlach - Chanukah
* HaMizrachi Magazine: Chanukah 5786
* YU Torah: Chanukah To-Go

Chanukah Humor:
https://jr.co.il/humor/chanuka.htm

* For the Hippie Jew in You
* The Nanny
* Jewish Star Wars
* When non-Jews post Chanukah Greetings
* Latke Zone
* Eight Days a Week
* Bullwinkle puts his Head to Good Use
* Judah Maccabee goes to a Restaurant
* If Life Gives You Potatoes Make Lalkes

Veggie, Fruit and Sushi Menorot
https://jr.co.il/humor/chanuka73.htm

Challah Chanukiyot
https://jr.co.il/humor/chanuka87.htm

Chanukah Videos
https://jr.co.il/videos/chanukah-videos.htm

* Six13 - Golden: A KPop Demon Hunters Chanukah
* The Maccabeats - Kpop Demon Hunters
Hanukkah Medley
* A Very Jonas Hanukkah - Y-Studs x Jonas Brothers
* Rabbi Liebenberg: How we fulfill the mitzvah to publicize the miracle
* Hanukai Ladino dal Ocho kandelikas
Sabbathsong Klezmer Band & Kinneret kamarakórus - m and f
* KMOV St. Louis: Kids prepare for Hanukkah at Home Depot
* Gedalya Folk Rock Rabbi: When the Flame Takes Hold
* Chabad Pensacola: The Chanukah Story
* An impressive section of Jerusalem's Hasmonean period
city wall was unearthed in the Tower of David
* Eliezer Dimarsky: Chanukah light: bright and warm
* Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz: Chanukah Is About Beauty and Light
* The Eternal Light of Pure Oil - Rav Gilad Palmer
* Rabbi Simon Jacobson: Responding to the Sydney Tragedy
* Channel 14: New Sefer Torah in Honor of the IDF Wounded - Hebrew

I made additions to the
Whatsapp English and Hebrew Stickers Channel at:
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCd5w78qJ02YMdE4G2Z

* Added Chanukah stickers for a total of 175
* Winter stickers
* Rosh Chodesh Tevet stickers.

Enjoy! Please share. Thank you!

Please continue to pray for and support Israel.
https://jr.co.il/prayers/

May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.
May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces
and all of Am Yisrael.

Chanukah Sameach!
Jacob