![]() The special mission of re-connecting former IsraelisAt IAC 2019, KKL-JNF Israel Emissary in Florida speaks about the unique challenges while working with the former Israeli crowd.![]() New culinary school to offer four-year accredited programChef Michael Solomonov is helping to build a culinary school in Israel.![]() KKL signs agreement with Argentine provincesTwo Argentine provinces will get advice on environmental issues from KKL.![]() French widower leaves Israel $14.5 million for bereaved families$14.5 million left by French widower to state of Israel will go to assist families who lost loved ones in military or to terrorism.![]() New town approved for Arava regionFinal approval given for new town near Ir Ovot as part of plan to boost southern Israel's Jewish population.![]() 'Terror kites' spark 11 fires in southern IsraelForested areas burned by kite terror attacks now larger than areas burned during 2014 Hamas rocket attacks.![]() Jewish National Fund to sue Hamas in intl court for fire damageJNF to sue Hamas terror group for fire damage caused by incendiary kites, rockets, and mortars too 700 acres of land.![]() MKs meet with JNF to encourage inclusion in IsraelJNF representatives, Knesset members, meet to discuss inclusion of people with disabilities.![]() Calling on the JNF to reverse its discrimination'We expect the JNF to fulfill its purpose of making the land of Israel bloom and supporting the Jewish pioneers who do so.'![]() 'JNF Law' softened thanks to MK SmotrichKnesset Finance Committee approves JNF Law, which would oblige the Jewish National Fund to transfer annual sums of money to state coffers.![]() Coalition chair tries to oust MK Smotrich from Finance CommitteeZionist Union and Jewish Home struggle against government intention to empty JNF coffers and force it to transfer funds to State.![]() Uruguayan pastor raises money to plant 1,000 trees in IsraelEvangelical Christian pastor from Uruguay fulfills his promise to plant 1,000 trees in the Jewish state.![]() JNF to UN Chief: I hope you put an end to UN's hatred of IsraelUN Secretary-General Guterres plants an olive tree in the Grove of the Nations, together with UN Ambassador Danon, Jewish National Fund.![]() David Friedman attends ceremony honoring Hadar GoldinNew US Ambassador says Hamas is a terrorist organization, slams Hamas leadership for not returning body.![]() Campaign to build Israeli baseball stadium takes offJNF campaign to baseball stadium in Beit Shemesh receivess boost following Israeli team's surprising performance in World Baseball Classic.![]() JNF, haredi charities lose big after investments tankLeading Israeli non-profits, including the JNF and Kupat Ha'Ir, lose millions of shekels after investing in housing fund.![]() Righteous gentile's son: Remove my father's name from memorialSon of a Dutch couple that hid Jews from the Nazis seeks the removal of his father’s name from monument built on former Arab village.![]() Son of righteous gentile: Remove father's name from JNF memorialThe son of a Dutch couple that hid Jews from the Nazis wants his father’s name removed from monument, cites Israel's 'ethnic cleansing.'![]() Leftist activists protest outside JNFLeftist organizations protest in what they call 'Global Sukkot Against Demolitions'![]() Text of Justice Minister Shaked's JNF speechRead the full text of Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked's pull no punches speech at the JNF conference in New York.![]() Couple suspected of causing forest fireCouple from southern Israel under suspicion of damaging tens of thousands of square meters with their improvised barbecue.![]() JNF: We were uncomfortable sponsoring Nini concertAfter pulling sponsorship of Achinoam Nini Vancouver concert, JNF explains it was concerned over her past comments.![]() Report: ILA Building Plans Could Harm Water SupplyILA plans to build 40,000 apartments directly over Israel's most critical underground water source, opponents say.![]() Lapid Vows to Make 'Corrupt' JNF a Gov't OrgYesh Atid chairman pledges to take billions of shekel from JNF and funnel it to social causes, housing crisis.![]() Agencies' Tiff Could Make Cost of Homes SkyrocketIsrael's housing market just got more expensive, after the JNF canceled an agreement with the Israel Lands Administration.![]() Ministry: Pest Attacking Sukkah Palm Branch CoversThe Agricultural Ministry on Monday warned Israelis to beware: the red palm weevil has infected many of Israel's palm trees.![]() JNF Raises $4 Million for Emergency War HelpThe money will go, among other things, to set up mini-shelters, which will allow residents of southern towns some freedom.![]() Rampant Anti-Semitism to Blame for Shooting AttackIs Anti-Semitism becoming a distinctly European phenomenon? Locals say yes - and so does the ADL.![]() Weinstein Bypasses Ministers, Supervises JNFAttorney General effectively reversed a decision by that would have kept the JNF an independent organization.![]() Livni Law on JNF Supervision Goes Down to DefeatA law proposed by Justice Minister Tzipi Livni to place the JNF under government 'supervision' was rejected by the government.![]() Video: JNF in Paris To Encourage AliyahJNF Deputy Chairman speaks about recent pro-Israel event, says French community suffers from anti-Semitism and assimilation.![]() Official: Pro-Israel Event 'Largest in Decades'The Jewish National Fund on Sunday ran what spokesperson Efi Stenzler said was a very successful program in Paris.![]() Conference Says 'No' to French Anti-SemitismJNF/KKL sponsors conference responding to escalating anti-Semitism in France presenting options for mass French Aliyah.![]() First Tree Planted in Ariel Sharon's MemoryJNF, WZO dedicate oak tree planting to Sharon, in annual tree-planting ceremony in the Golan Heights.![]() Canadian PM Sings After Announcing Israel TripFollowing announcement of first Israel trip in 2014, Stephen Harper sings classics at JNF gala dinner.![]() Canada's PM Announces January Trip to IsraelAt JNF event in Toronto, Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces he will visit Israel in January of 2014.![]() Demonstrators Target JNF Event in TorontoProtesters slam "Israeli apartheid" outside JNF annual dinner in Toronto.![]() JNF's CEO: We Are the Only Nation Linked to a LandArutz ShevaTV accompanied JNF Chief Executive Officer Russell Robinson during the national conference in Denver.![]() Anti-Semitic Attack: '20 Minutes of Dread'JNF emissary was among Jews attacked by anti-Semitic gang in Australia. He shares his story.![]() Protesters' ‘Long Live the Intifada’ at JNF EventProtesters in Colorado praise the ‘Intifada’ outside JNF event. JNF organizers say, ‘we’re used to it.’![]() Zionism, With a ‘Big Z’The big momentum in Jewish activism in America today, says Jewish National Fund CEO Russell F. Robinson, is the "Big Z" - Zionism.![]() Shalit Visit to Canada Raises EyebrowsB'nai Brith Canada suggests that Gilad Shalit is no hero and having him speak in Canada broadcasts a message of weakness.![]() 'Lapid Hitler Photo Adds to Global Anti-Semitism'JNF issues harsh condemnation after a photo was published on Facebook depicting Israeli Minister of Finance Yair Lapid as Adolf Hitler.![]() Clinton's '$500k Speech' Praises, Lectures IsraelIn a sometimes rambling speech, an aging Bill Clinton praised Israel's high tech and lectured on the need for Israeli concessions![]() JNF Withdraws from $500,000 Clinton EventFollowing outrage in Israel and abroad, the Jewish National Fund says it won't pay former U.S. President $500,000 to speak at a gala.![]() Colorado Governor on Visit to IsraelColorado Governor John Wright Hickenlooper is on Israel on a visit, and he planted a tree in the Jerusalem hills![]() JNF: 2 Million Israelis, 750 Tons TrashMillions of Israelis elected to stay home this Passover season and tour the nation’s wonders rather than travel abroad.![]() JNF: It's Time to Work on Human ResourcesThe Jewish National Fund (JNF) has joined forces with Nefesh B’Nefesh to promote aliyah to Israel.![]() Defense Against Gaza Terrorism: TreesIDF brings back decades-old ‘defensive forestation’ strategy to protect Israelis from Gaza terrorists’ fire.![]() Video: JNF Celebrates Tu B'ShvatThe JNF launches its celebrations in honor of Tu B'Shvat, the New Year for Trees on which it is customary to plant trees.![]() JNF: Hundreds of Thousands of Trees to be PlantedWhile Election Day has been getting all the publicity, another, more traditional event takes place this week as well – Tu Bishvat![]() Hadassah President Plants Tree in New ForestMarcie Natan, National President of Hadassah, and planted in Be'er Sheva the first tree in a forest dedicated to the Sandy Hook victims.![]() JNF Fundraiser Disrupted by Pro-PA Riot in BerlinA fundraiser last Thursday for the Jewish National Fund and Israeli House was disrupted by pro-Palestinian Authority anarchists in Berlin.![]() JNF Reservoirs Helped Israel Through DroughtArutz Sheva visits the JNF’s booth at the Cleantech exhibition, learns how JNF helped enrich Israel with 260 million cubic meters of water.![]() British Delegation Includes Pro-IDF CommanderJNF-UK sponsors visit to Israel of a British delegation, including Richard Kemp who testified in favor of the IDF.![]() Eldad: Why Did JNF Give in to Land Thieves?MK Eldad demands to know why the JNF stopped a forestation project, warns that perhaps JNF donors should be encouraged to give elsewhere.![]() JNF Offers Lets Tourists Be ‘Forester for a Day’A new Jewish National Fund (JNF) program allows tourists to be “forester for a day” and help prevent fires and keep Israel green. |