Tag: Jewish National Fund
Nefesh B’Nefesh Launches Program to Support Lone Young Women from Abroad Volunteering in Israel
There are currently more than 14,000 National Service (Sherut Leumi) volunteers in Israel, as many religious young women choose National Service as an alternative...
Otzma Yehudit Platform Radical on Jewish Values, Hazy on Practical Implementation
I'd like to see a better reasoned and less combative platform – with no need to change or moderate the party's beliefs.
Pittsburgh Mayor Visits JNF Plaque in Honor of Synagogue Shooting Victims
The mayor’s visit to Israel is part of the 33rd International Mayors' Conference held by AJWC and American Jewish Congress.
Exposed: Palestinian Authority Quietly Taking Over Lands in Gush Etzion
The PA is taking control of a strategic area in the Nahal Heletz area between Jerusalem and Gush Etzion.
Court Awards Disputed Gush Etzion Land to Kibbutz Rosh Tzurim
Arabs claimed the 522 dunams of land next to the Kibbutz belonged to them.
JNF: More Than Half the Forests Burned Down in Western Negev by Terror Balloons
"We must fight the terrorism of the balloons as the State of Israel fights any other kind of terrorism.”
239 North American Olim Land in Israel
The group includes 27 medical professionals, 13 Jewish community professionals, and 57 lone soldiers.
Gush Promenade and Lookout Dedicated in Memory of Murdered Teens
The promenade and lookout were built in memory of Gil-ad Shaer, Naftali Fraenkl, Eyal Ifrach, and Ezra Schwartz HY"D.
Gaza Terrorist Fire Attacks Escalating, Moshav Barn, Forest Lands Destroyed
A dozen firefighter teams, 30 firefighters, four firefighting aircraft and four steam shovels were still in the field at 6 pm.
Isaac Herzog Was Netanyahu’s Perfect Choice for Head of the Jewish Agency
The American Jewish leadership don't realize yet how completely manipulated they were by Prime Minister Netanyahu.
IDF Attacks Gaza Arson Kite Terror Infrastructure as Damage to Israeli Farmland, Forests &...
Damage to Israeli agriculture is estimated at approximately $1.4 million so far, not including damage to forestland and the ecology.
Knesset Internal Affairs, Defense Committees Meet near Gaza Border to Discuss Damage from Arab...
“We are preparing a new plan to support Gaza-vicinity communities, similar to that which was implemented after operation Protective Edge.”
Rafael Launches Attack Drone As Hamas Israeli Forest Fires Surpass 2014 Arson Attacks
At least 1,000 acres of Jewish National Fund-owned forestland has been torched by Hamas fire kites and balloons since the arson terror attacks began two months ago.
Residents and Jewish National Fund Plant Trees in Response to Gaza Arson-Terror
Israeli residents from Gaza border communities gathered in Kibbutz Or HaNer to plant dozens of trees, with the support of The Jewish National Fund, Keren Kayemet L'Yisrael (KKL).
Students, Adults Celebrate Tu B’Shevat With Hikes, Gardening, Tree Plantings
In addition to planting new trees, it is traditional to eat dried fruits and nuts that symbolise the Holy Land, including figs and dates.
Palestinian Authority, Left-Wing Norwegian NGO Plan Massive Land Grab Campaign in Area C
"We will plant on thousands of hectares in Area C in response to Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.”
Netanyahu: It’s Up to Israelis to Nationalize JNF
Back in August 2014, The Marker reported that the board of directors of JNF decided to become separated from the State of Israel.
Habayit Hayehudi MK: Finance Minister Liquidating JNF in Election Stunt
"The government of Israel tramples on agreements that it signed with the JNF as recently as the previous budget, making clear that it cannot be trusted to honor its obligations," MK Smotrich said in a statement Tuesday.
233 North American Olim including 70 Future Soldiers Arrive Tuesday
The brand-new Olim hail from 19 US states and two Canadian provinces, including 20 families, 64 children, six sets of twins and 26 medical professionals.
Caesarea National Park and Roman Amphitheater Sold by Greek Orthodox Church to Secret Investors
Officials at the Israel Lands Authority, JNF and the Israel National Parks Authority were shocked when the sale was announced. No one was notified in advance.
Report: Jerusalem Homeowners on Leased Greek Church Land Could Lose Everything
'Jordanian MPs are talking to the Church, and only those who actually live on the land remain in the dark.'
Diaspora Jews Murdered in Anti-Semitic Attacks to Be Memorialized on Yom HaZikaron
Approximately 200 Jews were murdered in anti-Semitic attacks around the globe since Israel’s establishment in 1948.
$10,000 Jerusalem Photo Challenge Aiming for 50,000 Online Submissions
'Our aim in this photo challenge is to uncover forgotten memories and get an exciting encounter of Jerusalem’s history in a frame.'
Bereaved MK Lashes Out at Finance Ministry Over Fire Crisis
MK Boker says government funding for fire buffer lines could have prevented injuries and property damage.
Reports: Trump Family Donated Bigly to Jewish, Israeli Causes
Some 50 years ago, real estate developer Fredrick Trump was among the main donors to the Beach Haven Jewish Center at 723 Ave. Z in Flatbush, NY.
Bill Clinton Inquired about Shimon Peres’ Condition
President Clinton was paid $500,000 to speak at Shimon Peres' birthday celebration in Israel on June 17, 2013.
Israel Taking Concrete Steps to Stretch Gush Etzion Out to Bethlehem
To remind you, Gush Etzion was founded not after the 1967 War, but back in 1940-1947. Its civilian population was overrun by an invading Jordanian army in 1948.
Jews Outraged As Canadian Greens Endorse BDS Against Leader’s Recommendation
Another policy resolution that called on the Canada Revenue Agency to revoke the charitable status of the Jewish National Fund of Canada, passed committee by a comfortable margin.
Uzi Landau Quits Post as Co-Chair of KKL
Former MK and Tourism Minister Uzi Landau resigned his post as co-chair of Keren Kayemet L'Israel.
Rejuvenation: The JNF – Branching out from Trees [audio]
CEO of Jewish National Fund - JNF, Russell Robinson tells Eve Harow about the water recycling & river rehabilitation projects, heritage conservation sites, educational facilities & summer camps - the endless vision for a better tomorrow on this weeks Rejuvenation.