Jewish National Fund (JNF) Archives

Iranian flamingos extend visit to Israel

Visitors to the Hula Lake in Northern Israel have been treated to an unusual sight: hundreds of flamingos are extending their winter migratory visit to Israel. The majestic birds are arriving in greater numbers and staying longer for reasons that are unclear to scientists. Until about ten years ago, flamingos were rarely seen in Israel. […]

First Time in Over a Century: JNF Won’t Be Planting Trees on Tu BeShvat

The JNF has been planting trees in the Holy Land for 120 years but, due to COVID restrictions, this will be the first time that they will not be celebrating the Jewish New Year of trees by going out to the field.

U.S. Holocaust Museem Publishes Attack on JNF

The official journal of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum has published an article depicting the Jewish National Fund as a colonialist exploiter of the Palestinian Arabs.

How the Oil from Your Olive Tree can be Used in the 3rd Temple

Bat Ayin’s farmers have officially expressed their intention to use them to make the anointing oil that will be used in the Third Temple.

From Holocaust to Revival: ‘Notes of Hope’ on Israel’s 70th

Throughout the event, speakers celebrated in Israel’s eternal and undivided capital as a testament to the fact that the Jewish spirit can never be annihilated.

Senator Joe Lieberman’s Granddaughter Moves to Israel

‘Jews have been praying for a return to Israel for millennia, and I’m fortunate enough to live in a time when such a return is possible,’ Lieberman’s daughter said.

Travel to Israel From North America Up 5 Percent in 2016

A record number of North Americans have traveled to Israel so far this year, and Israeli tourism officials expect to finish out 2016 with a 5-percent increase during the last year.

Israel Marks 9/11 in Solemn Jerusalem Ceremony [VIDEO]

The US Embassy in Israel marked the fifteenth anniversary of 9/11 in Jerusalem on Sunday morning with a solemn ceremony, held at Israel’s 9/11 Living Memorial site.