Trees

Hiking in the Holy Land: The almond tree, Israel's ancient clock

Spring has not arrived, yet blossoming almonds in Israel signify the arrival of Tu Bishvat, the new year for trees, a time when some seasonal quality has shifted.

|BySUSANNAH SCHILD
THE ALMOND TREE has been watching over the Land of Israel for longer than we can fathom.
Jerusalem 1951, Young Girl Planting a Sapling During Tu BiShvat.

KKL-JNF marks Tu Bishvat, highlighting tree-planting tradition with newly released archival photos

“These photographs document a tradition that continues today and connects generations and Jewish communities around the world,” Sinai said.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Lemon Beef and stir-fry.

In the kitchen with Henny: Lemon recipes to brighten winter

Discover simple lemon recipes that turn chilly days into bright, flavorful moments.

|ByHENNY SHOR
View of floods in the central city of Yavne, as storm Byron hits Israel, December 11, 2025

Multiple injured as severe weather causes tree collapses in Ashkelon, Bnei Brak

Police closed Highway 90 between Dragot Junction and the Dead Sea hotel district in both directions due to flooding and warned travelers of serious danger.

|ByHODAYA RAN, YOAV ETIEL

‘Treelon’ Musk and Jack Dorsey help YouTuber plant 20 million trees

The Arbor Day Foundation expects to have all of the trees planted by 2022, its 150th anniversary.

OCTOBER 31, 2019ByRACHEL WOLF
Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and fin-tech firm Square, sits for a portrait during an interview with Reuters in London, Britain, June 11, 2019;SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during a conversation with legendary game designer Todd Howard (not pictured) at the E3 gaming convention in