Hebrew Software

Israeli Maps and Israeli Flags

2007-05-03T05:33:00.000-07:00

Mile Chai
We are your online resource for Jewish / Israeli Flags, Jewish gifts and Judaica, and music and more.
http://www.milechai.com/judaica/israeli-flags.html

Aharon's Jewish Books and Judaica
600 South Holly Street Suite 103
Denver, Colorado 80246
303-322-7345
800-860-8660

Judaic
Jewish Books, Bibles, Torah, and Judaica
http://www.judaic.com/jewish-books/index.html

Biblical & Modern Day Map of Israel

A Highly Detailed Cartographer's Map of Modern and Ancient Israel in Full Color
A highly detailed cartographer's map of modern and ancient Israel,produced in full-color. Featuring biblical and modern sites; archeological sites; topographical features; including mountains wadis & arid areas. It has extensive markings of cities, towns, and villages, and includes the entire region with amazing clarity. This map is "unfettered" by modern day political borders. Suitable for framing Size 36" high x 24" wide.

Biblical & Modern Day Map of Israel (Laminated)

Israel Disengagement Map

Set of 3 Maps Clarifying the Disengagement
With this detailed map, you can now begin to understand the news from Israel. New and Palestinian autonomous areas, the security fence, making of potentially dangerous roads and junctions, IDF road blocks, emergency centers, fire and rescue stations, IDF medical clinics, Israeli Police Stations. Israeli District Coordination Offices, all included on these 3 maps.

Israel From Space (MAP)

High-Quality Wall Map of Israel

This spectacular image is printed on high quality paper 35 x 100 cm. in size (Approximately 14 x 40 inches). Although Israel is a small country, it is very diverse and it shows well on this image. In that map you can clearly see different topographical features like mountain ranges, river channels, craters in the desert, etc. Major cities and Israel's borders are marked on the map in Hebrew and English. Made In Israel

Middle East From Space

3 Maps Composed of Satellite Images of the Middle East
This satellite map is composed of several satellite images that were acquired by Landsat 7 at an altitude of 705 kilometers and were processed by computer.

Map of Israel Puzzle

Educating and Fun Map of Israel Puzzle with Bonus free Israel Poster!
What a great way to Learn the Geography of Israel. After completing this gorgeous big puzzle you will have no problem recognizing where Jerusalem is and you will no longer confuse the Dead Sea with the Red Sea. Plus you will know the names of many of the famous Biblical places such and the City of Jericho and the home of Abraham in Beersheba. You will see Hebron and Massada and well as Eilat and Tiberias.

Israel Images Software

2007-05-03T05:26:00.000-07:00

Israel Images

Israel Images: Land of the Bible

500 Professional Images of the Land of the Bible
These professional Hi-resolution 300 dpi images of Israel... are suitable for: POSTERS - POST CARDS - FRAMED PRINTS - PUBLICATIONS - NEWSLETTERS - BOOKS - WEB GRAPHICS - SCHOOL PROJECTS - PROFESSIONAL USE...

Israel Images: Holy Places

Over 400 Professional Images of Jerusalem
These professional Hi-resolution 300 dpi images of Modern Israel are suitable for: POSTERS - POST CARDS - FRAMED PRINTS - PUBLICATIONS - NEWSLETTERS - BOOKS - WEB GRAPHICS - SCHOOL PROJECTS - PROFESSIONAL USE...

Israel Images: Bible Fauna

300 Professional Images of Bible Fauna
These professional Hi-resolution 300 dpi images of Israel Bible Fauna... are suitable for: POSTERS - POST CARDS - FRAMED PRINTS - PUBLICATIONS - NEWSLETTERS - BOOKS - WEB GRAPHICS - SCHOOL PROJECTS - PROFESSIONAL USE...

Israel Images: Jerusalem of Gold

Over 400 Professional Images of Jerusalem
These professional Hi-resolution 300 dpi images of Modern Israel are suitable for: POSTERS - POST CARDS - FRAMED PRINTS - PUBLICATIONS - NEWSLETTERS - BOOKS - WEB GRAPHICS - SCHOOL PROJECTS - PROFESSIONAL USE...

Israel Images: Archeology

Over 400 Professional Images of Archeology in Israel
These professional Hi-resolution 300 dpi images of Modern Israel are suitable for: POSTERS - POST CARDS - FRAMED PRINTS - PUBLICATIONS - NEWSLETTERS - BOOKS - WEB GRAPHICS - SCHOOL PROJECTS - PROFESSIONAL USE...

Israel Images: Holocaust

300 Professional Images Covering the Holocaust
These professional Hi-resolution 300 dpi images of European Concentration Camps... are suitable for: POSTERS - POST CARDS - FRAMED PRINTS - PUBLICATIONS - NEWSLETTERS - BOOKS - WEB GRAPHICS - SCHOOL PROJECTS - PROFESSIONAL USE...

Israel Images: Modern Israel

500 Professional Images of Modern Israel...
These professional Hi-resolution 300 dpi images of Modern Israel are suitable for: POSTERS - POST CARDS - FRAMED PRINTS - PUBLICATIONS - NEWSLETTERS - BOOKS - WEB GRAPHICS - SCHOOL PROJECTS - PROFESSIONAL USE...

Israel Images: Israel Wildlife

500 Professional Images of Modern Israel...
These professional Hi-resolution 300 dpi images of Modern Israel are suitable for: POSTERS - POST CARDS - FRAMED PRINTS - PUBLICATIONS - NEWSLETTERS - BOOKS - WEB GRAPHICS - SCHOOL PROJECTS - PROFESSIONAL USE...

Israel Images: Sunrise/Sunset

Over 100 Professional Images of Sunrise/Sunset...
These professional Hi-resolution 300 dpi images of Modern Israel are suitable for: POSTERS - POST CARDS - FRAMED PRINTS - PUBLICATIONS - NEWSLETTERS - BOOKS - WEB GRAPHICS - SCHOOL PROJECTS - PROFESSIONAL USE...

Israel Images: Panorama

Over 200 Professional Panoramic Images of Israel
These professional Hi-resolution 300 dpi images of Modern Israel are suitable for: POSTERS - POST CARDS - FRAMED PRINTS - PUBLICATIONS - NEWSLETTERS - BOOKS - WEB GRAPHICS - SCHOOL PROJECTS - PROFESSIONAL USE...

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The Israel Museum, Cycles of Jewish Life

2007-04-24T06:28:00.000-07:00

The Israel Museum, Cycles of Jewish Life Double CD-ROM Collection, Cycle of the Jewish Year, Cycle of Jewish Life
Age Level: 12-Adult
Media: CD-ROM

About - The Israel Museum, Cycles of Jewish Life

Experience Jewish Holidays and Life Events as they have been experienced throughout time and throughout the world, with this elegant CD-ROM set containing much of the rich collection of Judaica and Jewish ethnography from The Israel Museum of Jerusalem. Starting with the museum's curator cards and authoritative documentation and explanation, with videos, sound tracks and virtual image magnification your "museum" experience will be informative and life-like. An invaluable tool for understanding the beauty and traditions of the Jewish Cycles of Life throughout time.

The CD-ROM provides us with a uniquely interactive and personal experience of the Museum's collections, which are among the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Using a multifaceted approach that reflects the richness of the Jewish tradition, the program introduces users to the history of the objects, while simultaneously placing them in a contemporary context. Every subject offers a variety of artifacts from diverse communities and from different periods. Both the influence of surrounding cultures and the continuity of Jewish tradition over time and space are made manifest as you navigate the program.

This CD-ROM collection was made possible through the generosity of Isidore and Anne Falk. It was prepared over the course of four years of planning, research, collecting sources, writing, and designing. This program will provide many hours of enjoyable viewing, serving as an educational tool and an inspiring way to explore the Jewish heritage and the rich collections of the Israel Museum.

Features - The Israel Museum, Cycles of Jewish Life

Contains artifacts, explanations, videos, background information, zoom capabilities and more on the following topics:

I. THE LIFE CYCLE

Childbirth
Brit Milah (Circumcision)
Welcoming a Daughter
Pidyon ha-Ben (Redeeming a first born son)
Childhood
Bar and Bat Mitzvah
Marriage
The Jewish Home
Death and Mourning

II. THE CYCLE OF THE JEWISH YEAR

Shabbat (The Sabbath)
Rosh ha-Shanah (The New Year)
Yom Kippur (The day of atonement)
Sukkot (The Festival of Booths)
Simhat Torah (Celebrating the Torah)
Hanukkah (THe Festival of Lights)
Tu bi-Shevat (The Festival of Trees)
Purim
Pesah (Passover)
Holocaust Memorial Day
Israel Independence Day
Counting the Omer
Shavuot (Receiving the Torah)
Tish'ah be-Av (Mourning the destruction of the Temples)

Reviews - The Israel Museum, Cycles of Jewish Life

JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH - The Jerusalem Post (8/1/2002) wrote:

Cycles of Jewish Life: An Interactive Multimedia Virtual Exhibition, two CD-ROMs in English by the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, distributed by Torah Educational Software; requires Window 95 or higher and a Pentium 133 Mhz or better; Mac O/S 7.5.2 or better and PowerPC 90 Mhz processor; for all ages; regular price $129 or shekel equivalent, special introductory offer $99. - Rating: *****

The serious downturn in foreign and even domestic tourism has reduced the number of visitors to the Israel Museum in Jerusalem by about half. So if they're not coming to this glorious museum - at least for the time being - the next best thing is to bring the museum (or at least part of it)to them.

Ironically, this outstanding and elegant piece of software has been in the works for four years, started way before anyone dreamed of such a reign of Palestinian terror that would keep tourists away from the city and the country. But its launch is just in time to earn the museum some much-needed cash, and - no less importantly - to increase awareness of the Jewish life cycle and cycle of the Jewish year among Jews of all stripes and ages in the Diaspora and secular Jews in Israel.

There is reportedly no other CD-ROM that covers this rich multimedia material, and it is difficult to find even in books. The project was made possible with a donation by Isidore and Anne Falk, who founded the museum's information center for Judaica and Jewish Ethnography.

As the text notes, the objects in the wing are "silent witnesses to a vibrant, living world, to rich traditions and meaningful customs. Today, behind glass, they once held an important place in the lives of those who used them. Our aim is to return the object to its original historical and cultural setting, get close to it and hear its story." Some of the objects survived the Holocaust, unlike many of their owners.

One of the disks focuses on all the Jewish and Israeli holidays and major fast days, while the other is on Jewish life events from birth to death. Both are expertly designed in a user-friendly and intuitive fashion. There are topics such as Shabbat, Rosh Hashana, Succot, Hanukka, Purim, Pessah, Independence Day and Shavuot in Cycle of the Jewish Year disk, and on birth, pidyon haben (redemption of the firstborn), childhood, bar/bat mitzva, marriage and death and burial customs on the Life Cycle disk. Each of these major topics have sub-topic screens and then further detail in its object screens.

It's recommended to start your virtual tour of the museum's Judaica and Ethnography Wing by taking the seven-minute tutorial. Nearly everything you need to know about using the disks is there, but if you're still confused about something, click the ? icon at any time to get on-disk help.

There are hundreds of objects on display, many of which you can view from close up by using the magnifying glass icon and "rubbing" it over small images of them. Over 30 videoclips taken from the film screened over and over at the actual Judaica wing are included on the disks. And when you click a radio icon, you'll be presented with any of two dozen recordings of music and prayers relevant to the section - from a Turkish Jewish reading of the Book of Esther (complete with children using their noisemakers) and a Sephardi blessing on the birth of a daughter to an Ashkenazi rendition of Eshet Hayil on Sabbath eve and a Yemenite havdala ceremony. Each of them is a pleasure to hear again and again.

The subjects and sub-topics are accompanied by generous amounts of English text on the background of each ceremony, holiday or event. There is an index icon that gives focused information on the object displayed, including when it was made and its place of origin. When you get down to the object level, you'll see small thumbnail sketches of Judaica objects that you click to see in full view, plus a numbered line of similar objects from different ethnic origins.

The program, beautifully boxed, will make not only a great gift for yourself or others but also serve as a helpful teaching tool in Jewish schools and synagogues around the world. And there can be no better way for the Israel Museum to encourage visitors to visit when they feel it's safe enough to visit Israel.