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What is the connection between Zionism and planting trees in Israel?

Trees have repeatedly been destroyed by war, fires, and other causes, but we have always planted again as an expression of Jewish resilience and rebuilding.

‘MAN IS like the tree of the field.’
Ayalon Canada Park after the fire.

Ancient olive trees damaged in wildfires given new life, rehabilitated into bonsai trees

First flamingos of the season at the KKL-JNF Hula Lake.

Israel enters ‘fascinating season’ as migratory birds arrive at KKL-JNF’s Hula Lake

Noa Kirel speaks during a press conference in Ra’anana on February 17, 2026, ahead of her upcoming concert at Park HaYarkon.

‘Bring back joy’: Noa Kirel leads KKL-JNF’s ‘Forest of Stars’ summer festival, amid several artists


WATCH: 'This is how the Israel-Hamas war is impacting the environment'

KKL-JNF Chief Forester Gilad Ostrovsky discusses how the war has impacted Israel’s forests.

 Gilad Ostrovsky, Chief Forester for Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund

Four months into the war, Israel’s South needs help and healing

Since the war broke out on October 7, KKL-JNF has deployed its resources in Israel’s South to help those most in need.

 KKL-JNF memorial site in the Re’im Forest.

The war has increased the number of at-risk youth in Israel. You can help

KKL-JNF is currently operating programs for at-risk youth in thirty-four municipalities in Israel. KKL-JNF is currently operating programs for at-risk youth in thirty-four municipalities in Israel.

  Israeli teens from disadvantaged backgrounds attend a carpentry workshop supported by KKL-JNF.

For Israelis with special needs, the war has been hard. This is how KKL-JNF helps

Since October 7, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) has stepped up its efforts to help the most vulnerable populations in Israel.

 Activities of KKL-JNF Department of Volunteers in the aftermath of October 7.

A message of revival: ‘We will flourish and emerge victorious’

‘We’re Still Standing’ exhibition, marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day, introduced by KKL-JNF, Israel’s Permanent Mission to the UN, and Jewish Restitution Organization.

 KKL-JNF CHAIRWOMAN Ifat Ovadia-Luski (L) with Holocaust survivor Natan Shafir

Families of Nova victims plant trees in Re’im to honor their loved ones

For Tu Bishvat, the Jewish 'New Year of Trees', KKL-JNF is asking its supporters to help Israel bloom again after the October 7 massacre.

 The families of October 7 Nova music festival victims participate in an tree-planting ceremony together with KKL-JNF at the Re’im Forest on January 21, 2024.

‘Restore the greenery – connect to the land’

KKL-JNF’s Planting Week, part of Tu Bishvat celebrations, was held this year in a special spirit of remembrance – against the background of fierce fighting on Israel’s borders.

 ‘IT WILL be green again’: Planting in the Re’im picnic area in the KKL-JNF Be’eri Forest.

Helping Israel bloom in a time of war

For Tu Bishvat, the Jewish 'New Year of Trees', KKL-JNF is inviting people in Israel and all over the world to plant a sapling - either in person or via Zoom.

 Plant-a-Tree event with KKL-JNF.

Jerusalem for sale: Will Israel's capital go to the highest bidder?

A tenant organization charges that KKL-JNF and the municipality were dividing Jerusalem up to the highest bidders. Who will finally put limits on the changes to Jerusalem on such a grand scale?

A massive construction site off Jaffa Road, not far from the entrance to Jerusalem, seen in 2022.

From 30,000 to 5,000: Sderot in the midst of war

KKL-JNF is Reviving Hope in a Shattered City

 People queue as Israelis are evacuated from the southern town of Sderot, near Israel's border with Gaza, October 15, 2023.