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Son of righteous gentile: Remove father's name from JNF memorial

The 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 JNF

Leftist organizations protest in what they call 'Global Sukkot Against Demolitions'

Text of Justice Minister Shaked's JNF speech on world terrorism

Read 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 fire with improvised BBQ

Couple from southern Israel under suspicion of damaging tens of thousands of square meters with their improvised barbecue.

JNF Canada: We were 'uncomfortable' sponsoring Nini concert

After pulling sponsorship of Achinoam Nini Vancouver concert, JNF explains it was concerned over her past comments.

Report: ILA Building Plans Could Harm Israel's Water Supply

ILA plans to build 40,000 apartments directly over Israel's most critical underground water source, opponents say.

Lapid Vows to Make 'Corrupt' JNF a Government Organization

Yesh Atid chairman pledges to take billions of shekel from JNF and funnel it to social causes, housing crisis.

Agencies' Land Tiff Could Make Cost of Homes Skyrocket

Israel's housing market just got more expensive, after the JNF canceled an agreement with the Israel Lands Administration.

Pest Attacking Sukkah Palm Branch Covers, Ministry Warns

The 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 Help

The money will go, among other things, to set up mini-shelters, which will allow residents of southern towns some freedom.

Belgian Jews Blame Rampant Anti-Semitism for Shooting Attack

Is Anti-Semitism becoming a distinctly European phenomenon? Locals say yes - and so does the ADL.

Weinstein Bypasses Ministers, Supervises JNF

Attorney General effectively reversed a decision by that would have kept the JNF an independent organization.

Livni Law on JNF Supervision Goes Down to Defeat

A law proposed by Justice Minister Tzipi Livni to place the JNF under government 'supervision' was rejected by the government.

Two Million Visit Parks, Reserves Over Holiday

Over the Passover holiday, over two million Israelis visited national parks, nature reserves, and outdoor sites around Israel.

Video: JNF in Paris To Encourage Aliyah

JNF Deputy Chairman speaks about recent pro-Israel event, says French community suffers from anti-Semitism and assimilation.

Pro-Israel Conference Says 'No' to French Anti-Semitism

JNF/KKL sponsors conference responding to escalating anti-Semitism in France presenting options for mass French Aliyah.

Official: Paris Pro-Israel Event the 'Largest in Decades'

The Jewish National Fund on Sunday ran what spokesperson Efi Stenzler said was a very successful program in Paris.

First Tree Planted in Ariel Sharon's Memory in the Golan Heights

JNF, WZO dedicate oak tree planting to Sharon, in annual tree-planting ceremony in the Golan Heights.

Canada's PM Announces January Trip to Israel

At JNF event in Toronto, Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces he will visit Israel in January of 2014.

Anti-Israel Demonstrators Target JNF Event in Toronto

Protesters slam "Israeli apartheid" outside JNF annual dinner in Toronto.

Canadian PM Breaks Into Song After Announcing Israel Trip

Following announcement of first Israel trip in 2014, Stephen Harper sings classics at JNF gala dinner.

Canadian Prime Minister to Announce First Trip to Israel

Stephen Harper reportedly planning to make the announcement at upcoming JNF event.

JNF Call for Realism on Problems Amid Questionable Track Record

Ronald Lauder talks anti-Semitism, realism confronting problems. Reports cast doubt on JNF's realism.

JNF's CEO: We Are the Only Nation Linked to a Land

Arutz ShevaTV accompanied JNF Chief Executive Officer Russell Robinson during the national conference in Denver.

Australian Anti-Semitic Attack: '20 Minutes of Dread'

JNF emissary was among Jews attacked by anti-Semitic gang in Australia. He shares his story.

Protesters Scream ‘Long Live the Intifada’ at JNF Event

Protesters 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 Eyebrows

B'nai Brith Canada suggests that Gilad Shalit is no hero and having him speak in Canada broadcasts a message of weakness.

'Lapid Hitler Photo Contributes to Anti-Semitism Worldwide'

JNF issues harsh condemnation after a photo was published on Facebook depicting Israeli Minister of Finance Yair Lapid as Adolf Hitler.

In '$500k Speech,' Clinton Praises, Lectures Israelis

In 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 Event

Following 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 Israel

Colorado Governor John Wright Hickenlooper is on Israel on a visit, and he planted a tree in the Jerusalem hills

Passover Tourism Yields 2 Million Israelis, 750 Tons of Trash

Millions of Israelis elected to stay home this Passover season and tour the nation’s wonders rather than travel abroad.

JNF: After Infrastructures, It's Time to Work on Human Resources

The Jewish National Fund (JNF) has joined forces with Nefesh B’Nefesh to promote aliyah to Israel.

Defense Against Gaza Terrorism: Trees

IDF brings back decades-old ‘defensive forestation’ strategy to protect Israelis from Gaza terrorists’ fire.

Video: JNF Celebrates Tu B'Shvat

The 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 Planted This Week

While Election Day has been getting all the publicity, another, more traditional event takes place this week as well – Tu Bishvat

Hadassah President Plants First Tree in New Be'er Sheva Forest

Marcie 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 Rioters in Berlin

A 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 Drought

Arutz 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 to Israel Includes Pro-IDF Commander

JNF-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 Bedouin 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.

Rampant Arab Building on JNF Lands

Over 700 illegal Arab housing units have been built on JNF lands in just two years, says Aryeh King of the Israel Land Fund.

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.

British PM Quits as JNF Patron

British Prime Minister David Cameron has resigned as a Jewish National Fund patron. Pro-PA campaigners said he buckled to their pressure.

JNF Trees to Protect Gaza Belt Towns

The Jewish National Fund plans to help protect Gaza Belt towns in the Negev by planting trees to block terrorist visibility.

Visiting US 8th Graders ‘Plant’ $18,000 for Carmel Forest

Thirty eighth-graders returned to the US Sunday after donating to the Jewish National Fund $18,000 they raised following the Carmel fire disaster.

PA Developer Vows to Uproot Trees Donated by JNF

Some 3,000 trees donated in 2009 by JNF to the new PA city of Rawabi, north of Ramallah, are to be uprooted by the developer.

Movie Stars Plant ‘Hollywood Boulevard' in Jerusalem Forest

US movie stars, avoiding publicity and the usual artists’ call to boycott Israel, plant trees on “Hollywood Boulevard” in the Jerusalem Forest.

After the Carmel Fire - Will Nature Renew Itself?

INNTV visits the Carmel forest a week after the wildfire and speaks with JNF officials about its plans to renew the area.

Hecklers Cut Short JNF Assembly Session

JNF Chairman Shtentzler after 'sabotaged' meeting: 'Someone is trying to take over the JNF by undemocratic means.'

Watchdog Group Looks Into State Land for Arab Shepherds

The government watchdog group Ometz asks why state land is being distributed among Arab villages.

Study: Almond Flowers Produce a Poison Seductive to Bees

Researchers at the University of Haifa-Oranim investigate why almond trees produce poison, when the purpose of flower nectar is to attract bees.

Aussie Couple: Green Wedding Gift to the Arava

An Australian bride convinced her new husband to donate their wedding money towards a Jewish National Fund project to plant acacias in the Arava.

New 'JNF' to Help Jews Rebuild Destroyed Homes

Alternative JNF? Fund, based on nickels and dimes - and more - of contributors worldwide will help Jews rebuild homes destroyed by security forces.

PA Tries to Play Down JNF Tree Donations for Arab City

Troubles for the Blue Box: The Palestinian Authority has asked the JNF to keep a low profile on the Agency’s donations of trees for an Arab city.

JNF Donates 3,000 Trees to Palestinian Authority

The JNF, an icon to Diaspora Jews who donate to Israel, has given the PA 3,000 trees. “The system has gone haywire,” says a JNF board member.

JNF Wall to Honor Fallen Soldiers in Jerusalem

The Jewish National Fund (JNF) is building a Wall of Honor at Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem to honor soldiers who fell while defending the city.

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