As Fires Decimate Israel’s Forests, BIN and Israel365 Call on Supporters to Help Fund 1,000 Trees
Due to unusually high winds and extremely dry weather conditions in Israel, hundreds of forests and thousands of trees have been destroyed in the past few days.
Israel Day at Stock Exchange to Mark Jewish State’s Strong Presence on Wall Street
The 10th annual AIFL Israel Day at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) highlights Israel’s business and high tech advancements and marks its presence on Wall Street on Thursday.
Summer Heat Leads to Scorching Fires, Destruction of Forests
Hundreds of citizens have suffered heat stroke, dehydration and smoke inhalation from the rampant forest fires.
Israel365 Readers Plant a New Forest in Israel
“With Israel facing nearly daily terror attacks across the country, we wanted to do something which represents life.”
The Surprising Reason Why the New Year of the Trees Bears Universal Relevance
Sunday evening is the holiday of Tu B’Shevat, the fifteenth day of the month of Shevat, signalling the new year of the trees.
Tu B’Shvat: The Rosh HaShana of the Trees
The Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shvat is known as the “Rosh HaShana” or the “New Year” for trees, since it marks the beginning of the agricultural calendar year according to the Judaic tradition.
Trees Planted by KKL-JNF to Protect Israeli Communities on Gaza Border
The Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund (KKL- JNF) has not forgotten the potential threat of Gaza rocket attacks on southern Israel’s residents.
Biblical Commandment Comes to Life After 2,000 Years in Renewal of the Land of Israel
In tradition handed down through Judaism, trees have become linked to the overall understanding of the messianic redemption and have therefore become an essential part of the messianic process.
The Unsung Soldiers of Israel: Saving the Land, One Tree at a Time
We often hear about planting a tree in Israel as a form of support to the state, but we may not always understand just how much the planting of a tree can help sustain Israel as a country.
The Almond Tree is Blooming
Every child in Israel spends Tu B’Shvat singing this classic Hebrew song about the blooming almond tree. Enjoy the youthful experience!