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KKL-JNF unveils archival photos showcasing Sukkot celebrations in honor of the holiday

Long before elaborately designed sukkahs, store-bought decorations and photos shared on social media, Sukkot in Israel was very much a communal celebration.

Families and children celebrate Sukkot at Horshat Tal in 1963.
Tel Jezreel.

Tel Jezreel lookout gets fresh new look with upgraded accessibility

MOUNTAIN BIKERS race along the trails of Israel’s Western Galilee during Winner Epic Israel, which will return to the region in October for the first time since the war forced the closure of the trails nearly three years ago.

Mountain bikers head north as Winner Epic Israel announces return to Galilee after 3 years of war

The 9/11 Living Memorial during the 25th Anniversary memorial ceremony.

KKL-JNF, JNF-USA, US embassy mark 25 years since 9/11 attacks at Jerusalem Living Memorial


KKL-JNF unveils archival photos showcasing Israeli classrooms in honor of new school year

The photographs show how children learned before modern technology, whiteboards, and even before they had classrooms.

Children studying outdoors in Kfar Hasidim in August, 1925.

What is the connection between Zionism and planting trees in Israel?

Trees have repeatedly been destroyed by war, fires, and other causes, but we have always planted again as an expression of Jewish resilience and rebuilding.

‘MAN IS like the tree of the field.’

Ancient olive trees damaged in wildfires given new life, rehabilitated into bonsai trees

The rehabilitated trees will eventually be displayed to the public at the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens in Givat Ram and at KKL-JNF's Eshtaol Nursery.

Ayalon Canada Park after the fire.

Israel enters ‘fascinating season’ as migratory birds arrive at KKL-JNF’s Hula Lake

The first flamingos of the autumn migration have arrived at KKL-JNF’s Hula Lake, marking the start of a season that will bring millions of birds through Israel’s Upper Galilee in the coming weeks.

First flamingos of the season at the KKL-JNF Hula Lake.

‘Bring back joy’: Noa Kirel leads KKL-JNF’s ‘Forest of Stars’ summer festival, amid several artists

The upcoming festival honors the resilience of the Israeli public and security forces during the war, KKL-JNF said, while adding that the main concerts will be held in northern and southern Israel.

Noa Kirel speaks during a press conference in Ra’anana on February 17, 2026, ahead of her upcoming concert at Park HaYarkon.

Aminadav Forest visitor center near Jerusalem reopens after major upgrade

KKL-JNF completed an upgrade of the Aminadav Forest visitor center, adding new infrastructure, accessible paths, observation points, and signage.

Bar Bahar, Aminadav Forest.

New Israeli AI system detects wildfires within minutes using sound sensors - interview

"The main bottleneck with wildfires is in detection, with rescue services not being able to detect the fires before they become a major problem," Dr. Jenia Yurkovsky, co-founder of Firewave, said.

View of a wildfire that broke out near the northern Israeli city of Katzrin, June 4, 2026.

KKL-JNF to plant forest in Argentina in memory of those murdered at Nova music festival

Tree planting has already begun near the city, and the site, which will also include a memorial for the victims, is expected to be inaugurated in October 2026.

Plan of forest to be planted in Mendoza, Argentina by Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund in memory of those murdered at the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023.

Jerusalem hills finally recovering from devastating 2025 wildfires

With Lag Ba'omer approaching, and Israelis recalling last year's Independence Day wildfires, the Fire and Rescue Authority issued a statement banning unsanctioned bonfires.

Ayalon Canada Park after restoration following the 2025 wildfires.

Inside the KKL-JNF shake-up led by its youngest chairman in decades

ZIONIST AFFAIRS: Eyal Ostrinsky took office on January 1. Three weeks later, his child was born at 28 weeks. A month after that, Iranian missiles hit.

NEW KKL-JNF chief Eyal Ostrinsky has succeeded Ifat Ovadia-Luski. His first few months since taking over were dominated by dealing with the Iranian missiles striking Israel.