Green israel

Healing in the forest: Protecting Israel’s green hub for a sustainable future - opinion

Over the years, many studies have shown that spending time in nature, particularly in forests, contributes to mental and physical well-being, brings joy, and helps achieve peace of mind.

 AN ACCESSIBLE TRAIL for emotional therapy at Nahal Hashofet Park: The recovery process for the writer’s husband was long and painful, but one of the things that most helped him recover, both physically and mentally, says the writer, was walking in the forest.

Lake of sounds and picnic areas: Go for a walk in the center's green lung

Electra Power to Provide Dan Hotels with Green Electricity for 10 Years

Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman discusses plans to rebuild southern Israel.

This is how Israel plans to rebuild southern Israel: Green and clean


ICEJ Delegation Visits Gaza Border Region

A delegation of German-speaking members of the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem (ICEJ) spent a day with KKL-JNF on the Gaza Border and planted trees in a ceremony in Tzora Forest.

ICEJ delegates in front of the life-saving trees that shield Moshav Netiv HaAsara from terror attacks, planted with their support

Liberian President Plants Tree for Peace in Jerusalem

Liberian President George Manneh Weah plants an olive tree in the KKL-JNF Grove of Nations in Jerusalem, becoming the 112th head of state to do so.

President of Liberia George Manneh Weah, gives a speech at the KKL-JNF Grove of Nations in Jerusalem

Forbes’ 30 under 30 recognizes two Hashomer Hachadash leaders

Hashomer Hachadash is a volunteer grassroots organization helping farmers and ranchers in the Negev and the Galilee safeguard their land.

Amit Meir and Shlomo Lampert in the Forbes 30 under 30 list

Rescued Musical Compositions of Holocaust Victims Released

JNF UK and KKL-JNF release Notes of Hope, a collection of musical works composed by Nazi death camp inmates. You can now watch the entire concert online.

The Notes of Hope concert in Jerusalem in April 2018.

JNF Toronto plants trees in Israel for Barry and Honey Sherman Z”L

Tuesday, January 8: Family and friends dedicated a grove of trees in the Carmel Forest in memory of Canadian philanthropists Barry and Honey Sherman z"l, one year after their sudden deaths.

Kaelen Sherman unveils the plaque dedicating a grove of trees to her parents Barry and Honey Sherman Z"L in Carmel Forest

Czech Republic volunteers fly in to work in Carmel Forest

Six volunteers from the Czech Republic come to Israel to volunteer for 10 days in the Carmel Forest, an annual tradition since the great fires there in 2010.

L-R: Volunteers Petr Jezek, Dalibor Pisula, Rudolf Vrba, Stanislav Bocek, Pavel Kana, and Roman Sova, with KKL-JNF's Yaakov Cohen, in Carmel Forest

Youth of MDA and Tzamid plant a shared future together

Young members of MDA Youth and the Tzamid organization for people with special needs plant trees together in Emek Ayalon at a festive Tu Bishvat event sponsored by friends of JNF Holland.

Tamar Lev-Zion of Rehovot (center) plants a tree for Tu Bishvat, with two teens from MDA Youth

TAU researcher is looking to solve the world’s water crisis

Prof. Hadas Mamane said she wants to “change the world,” but she is not only doing it for the people she helps.

Prof. Hadas Mamane in India, 2019.

Petah Tikvah's ecological park opens to general public

As the lake is an ecological lake it might appear green for the first few weeks because of the seaweed. However this is safe for animals, trees and people.

Petah Tikvah's ecological park opens (August 28, 2018).

IDF troops clean up Shikma stream

55th Artillery Battalion clears tons of trash from 2 km. of waterway’s banks

IDF soldiers clean up Shikma stream, Aug 15, 2018