Israel: Leading the nations in reforestation
As a new report suggests increased deforestation worldwide, could Israel provide the answers?
10,000-tree forest to be planted in Samaria to celebrate ten years of Israel365
The act of planting trees figures prominently in the Bible. “I will plant cedars in the wilderness, Acacias and myrtles and oleasters; I will set cypresses in the desert, Box trees and elms as well,” reads the 41st chapter of the book of Isaiah. “That men may see and know, Consider and comprehend That Hashem’s […]
Israel violates Sabbatical commandment to protect Land from hostile takeover
This Hebrew year is the Shemittah (Sabbatical) and it is technically forbidden to plant trees. Rabbi Dov Lior and other prominent rabbinic authorities have given permission for the KKL planting to be carried out as it is of dire importance “for the struggle for the Land of Israel, and called on all Knesset members to come to the Negev to make the desert bloom.”
Two youths arrested on suspicion they set the Jerusalem fire as “a prank”
The fires destroyed about 5,000 acres of forest, making it one of the largest in Israel’s history and the largest in history to threaten the capital.
First Time in Over a Century: JNF Won’t Be Planting Trees on Tu BeShvat
The JNF has been planting trees in the Holy Land for 120 years but, due to COVID restrictions, this will be the first time that they will not be celebrating the Jewish New Year of trees by going out to the field.
Kushner: “Jerusalem is the Source of the ‘Explosion’ of Peace”
Often blamed for being a “flashpoint” of violence, Kushner highlighted the role of Jerusalem as the source of peace, as witnessed by the many agreements being signed between Israel and its neighbors.
Trump Pledges to Plant 1 Trillion Trees Right Before Jewish ‘New Year of Trees’ Holiday
“Today I am pleased to announce the United States will join 1 trillion trees initiative being launched here at the World Economic Forum 1 trillion trees” Trump said
Sanhedrin Gets Authorization to Use Their Trees for Third Temple
On Tuesday, the day after the holiday of Tu Beshvat, the fruit from the first trees and grapevines planted by the Sanhedrin will be fit to be used in the Temple.
How the Oil from Your Olive Tree can be Used in the 3rd Temple
Bat Ayin’s farmers have officially expressed their intention to use them to make the anointing oil that will be used in the Third Temple.
Breaking: Evidence of Arson Discovered at Scene of Forest Fire in Israel
After the brush fire was extinguished, several Molotov cocktails were found strategically spread out at different locations throughout the scorched forest in Rosh Tzurim.
