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‘Operation Hug’

Initiative to reunite lone soldiers with parents resumes

Nefesh B’Nefesh, Friends of the IDF (FIDF) and Jewish National Fund–USA, combine efforts once again to bring Lone Soldiers and parents together after long separation.

Canada tax authority cracks down on a third Israel-linked charity

Canadian crackdown on Israel-linked charities, including JNF, raises concerns in Jewish community.

Hundreds of North Americans make aliyah in a week

Five group aliyah flights landed at Ben Gurion Airport within 24 hours. Over the course of the week (August 20-28), 600 newcomers will make Israel their new home, on 14 group Aliyah flights, offered by Nefesh B’Nefesh.

Due to anti-Israel groups:

JNF Canada loses charitable status

Canada revokes charitable status from 2 Jewish nonprofits that work in Israel.

Artificial intelligence reaches Israeli stamps

To mark the 120th anniversary of the death of Theodor Herzl, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) has issued a new stamp using AI technologies, featuring the image of Theodore Herzl.

Freed hostage Sapir Cohen receives warm welcome in South Africa

Cohen, whose boyfriend Sasha Troufanov remains in captivity and was featured in a video released by Islamic Jihad yesterday, visits Jewish community of South Africa despite government's anti-Israel stance.

'A true friend of Israel':

President of Argentina plants tree in Jerusalem

President of Argentina Javier Milei plants a tree in Jerusalem as a symbol of the deep connection between the countries.

Israeli pride:

JNF-Canada & KKL-JNF Award Prizes to Scientists

$1 million Breakthrough Climate Solutions Prize Awarded to Three Israeli Research Projects: Largest Incentive Prize in Israel’s History

Intl. Holocaust Day at the UN:

"We are Still Here" event against Antisemitism

A special event took place last week at the United Nations along with the inauguration of a special exhibition

'Selichot tours' throughout Israel aim to promote dialogue

KKL-JNF presents: 'Selichot' tours at KKL-JNF sites as a sign of promoting dialogue and mutual fellowship.

Who is buying up Israel?

How one organization is working to keep Israel's land in Jewish hands.

75th anniversary:

JNF, Keren Kayemet plant 75 trees in honor of Independence Day

The trees were planted as a symbol of growth, development, and the deep connection with the land of Israel at a ceremony held Wednesday.

KKL-JNF at 122 marks over 100 years of green Jewish activity

122 years ago today, on Tevet 19, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – Jewish National Funds (KKL-JNF) was founded.

JNF holds 1st of its kind seminar for US haredi educators

KKL-JNF hosts over 50 educators for education seminars focusing on exploring Israel, Judaism and Zionism and environmental issues.

An oppressor from Toronto discovers "Israeli oppression"

Jason Sherman searched for the tree he planted -long distance for his bar mitzva and found a way to blast Israel - long distance. Op-ed.

Arizona Gov. plants tree at Israel's 9/11 Living Memorial

Governor of Arizona Doug Ducey, US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides attend ceremony in honor of US Memorial Day in Israel.

Bedouin Riots in the Negev: Security guard's car set on fire

Bedouin riots continue with stone-throwing and violence, purportedly in response to JNF's work planting trees in the Negev.

Arab MK: 'From today, I'm against this government'

MK Ghanaim, of the United Arab List, says planting trees in the Negev is 'a red line.'

Mansour Abbas stops voting with the coalition

Ra'am chairman ends support for coalition over JNF tree planting in the Negev.

2 Police hurt in Bedouin riots in the Negev

Train forced to stop after stones placed on track, stones thrown at cars as riots over JNF tree planting continue.

Firefighters: Don't light fires in open areas

Fire Commissioner issues ban on outdoor fires due to extreme weather conditions.

Jewish National Fund opens office in Ukraine

Opening ceremony attended by President Isaac Herzog, vice chairman of JNF and Jewish community leaders.

Israel is leading the world in reviving bee colonies

How Israel is leading the world in reviving bee colonies — in the middle of the desert.

JNF Canada offering $1m to Israelis combating climate change

JNF Canada to award $1m annually to Israelis combating the climate crisis through innovation – the largest incentive prize of its kind.

'Protecting Jews living near Gaza is of paramount importance'

Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund to acquire new portable bomb shelters for the residents of Gaza-area communities.

Jewish National Fund’s iconic charity box now accepts bitcoin

The group that made blue collection boxes ubiquitous in the collective Jewish American memory is now accepting donations in bitcoin.

Labor to JNF: Don't buy land in Judea and Samaria

Labor party chairwoman Merav Michaeli writes letter to Jewish National Fund warning organization not to adopt new policy.

Likud pushes back on objections to JNF land purchases in Yesha

MK Zohar of the Likud calls the objection 'the latest step in a failed career'

JNF to begin purchasing land in Judea and Samaria

JNF to end policy of avoiding buying land in Judea and Samaria in new effort to strengthen existing communities.

A Dream Fulfilled: Finally A Full-Fledged Soldier!

One proud father recounts his family’s story and how his son, diagnosed with autism, realized his dream of becoming a soldier in the IDF.

KKL-JNF, Foreign Ministry bid farewell to UN Special Coordinator

Mladenov will assume next position as UN envoy for Libya.

First time: Right-leaning coalition in national institutions

Zionist institutions include Jewish Agency, JNF, Zionist Histadrut, and Keren Hayesod.

A new forest in the south and a virtual one online

250 Holocaust survivors joined Lithuanian Ambassador and KKL-JNF in inaugurating a new forest commemorating Lithuanian Jewry

The special mission of re-connecting former Israelis

At 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 program

Chef Michael Solomonov is helping to build a culinary school in Israel.

KKL signs agreement with Argentine provinces

Two Argentine provinces will get advice on environmental issues from KKL.

Donating Paintings to Charity

New Jersey Artist Donates Israel Paintings to Charity

New Jersey artist Barbara Bortniker donates paintings of Israel scenes to charity

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.

KKL-JNF offers help for California forest fires recovery

Israeli environmental organization offers aid to US Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service after devastating California fires.

Israelis in NY tell of life at Gaza border amid 'rain of fire'

Jewish National Fund brings 3 residents of Gaza periphery to Park East Synagogue to share personal stories of living under Hamas attack.

New town approved for Arava region

Final 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 Israel

Forested 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 damage

JNF 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 Israel

JNF 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.'

Farmers furious at Arab takeover of Gedera

Tax evasion, other illegal activities involved in purchase of farmland in central Israel. 'The struggle for national land continues.'

'We should achieve full sovereignty soon'

JNF Chairman presents deed to land of Kfar Etzion to residents of Gush Etzion, 100 years after purchase of land.

Jordan Valley to more than double in size

Ministers announce new plan for massive building in Jordan Valley. 'We will ensure the valley remains settled.'

State agrees:

Arab outpost was built on privately owned Jewish land

First petition against Arab construction on Jewish property since destruction of Amona scores important victory.

IDF mission receives global support

IDF 'Special in Uniform' which allows teens with special needs to serve and integrate into Israel's social fabric wows supporters worldwide.

'JNF Law' softened thanks to MK Smotrich

Knesset Finance Committee approves JNF Law, which would oblige the Jewish National Fund to transfer annual sums of money to state coffers.

Knesset riot:

Coalition chair tries to oust MK Smotrich from Finance Committee

Zionist Union and Jewish Home struggle against government intention to empty JNF coffers and force it to transfer funds to State.

Jewish National Fund to finance Israel's security?

PM, Defense Minister reportedly ask JNF, other organizations, to help fill large gap in defense budget.

Uruguayan pastor raises money to plant 1,000 trees in Israel

Evangelical 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 Israel

UN Secretary-General Guterres plants an olive tree in the Grove of the Nations, together with UN Ambassador Danon, Jewish National Fund.

JNF chief executive to repay $525,000 loan from charity

NY Attorney General orders JNF executives to repay loans taken 'to facilitate the purchase of real estate.'

David Friedman attends ceremony honoring Hadar Goldin

New US Ambassador says Hamas is a terrorist organization, slams Hamas leadership for not returning body.

Campaign to build Israeli baseball stadium takes off

JNF 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 tank

Leading 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 memorial

Son 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.