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Glimpse into the past: KKL-JNF publishes archival photos of Shavuot celebrations pre-state

The photos were taken from the 1930s and 1940s during festivities in Jerusalem, Haifa, Kibbutz Ramat Yohanan, Kibbutz Ramat David and other communities.

Shavuot – First Fruits Festival. Mishmar HaEmek, 1943.
 Marchers call for the release of hostages in Gaza at the annual Israel parade in New York City, June 2, 2024.Marchers call for the release of hostages in Gaza at the annual Israel parade in New York City, June 2, 2024.

KKL-JNF allocates $100,000 to support NYC Israel Parade for the first time

 David Soucy (left), Founder of Israel Tree Service, speaks with Sarah Ben-Nun (center), legal correspondent for The Jerusalem Post, and Tamar Uriel-Beeri (right), editor in chief of The Jerusalem Report, to discuss whether the wildfires in Jerusalem could've been prevented.

WATCH: What caused the Jerusalem wildfires, and can additional blazes be prevented?

 Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025.

WATCH: Drone footage reveals extent of Jerusalem wildfire damage


Herzl's dynasty is gone, but his heirs are the Israeli people - opinion

Theodor Herzl died at 44. His heart could not withstand intense journalistic work together with the demands of promoting his vision - though the Zionist movement offered to pay him a salary.

 People visit the Mount Herzl military cemetery before the ceremony on Israel's Memorial Day, when the country commemorates fallen soldiers of Israel's wars and Israeli victims of hostile attacks, in Jerusalem, April 30, 2025

Power line collisions during migration wound dozens of storks in Golan Heights

“There is an urgent need to explore ways to minimize these injuries, including marking power lines and proactively preparing known migration routes," said a veterinarian.

 Injured stork at The Hula Valley Wildlife Acclimatization Center.

Massive wildfires a wake-up call for Israel, expose systemic vulnerabilities - opinion

Israel has developed certain guidelines and local policies regarding construction near forests and brushlands, but there is still no comprehensive, binding national framework.

View of a massive wildfire near Latrun, April 30, 2025.

Israel's worst enemy: Not Hamas, not Hezbollah; experts say it's climate change

When we think about the biggest threats to our country, usually Hamas or Hezbollah come to mind. But these experts explained that when looking to the future, we need to start looking inward.

 GARBAGE IN THE Judean desert.

Int'l aid expected to arrive tomorrow morning as wildfires continue to burn

It is unclear if any countries have responded to Israel's request.

View of a massive wildfire near Latrun, April 30, 2025.

Jerusalem wildfires fully contained, no lives lost

After over 30 hours, the fires that raged across central Israel have been fully contained. Forces will work into the night to completely extinguish the blaze.

Firefighting planes work to contain the fire, April 23 2025.

WATCH - Jerusalem wildfire: Is huge blaze first of many amid climate crisis?

What can Israelis expect from the rest of the hot season, and what other climate-related impacts might be felt this season?

 Aerial view of the fire over Eshtaol, April 23, 2025.

KKL-JNF parks draw 1.5 million visitors over Passover despite security concerns

"It’s moving to see how the people of Israel continue to choose nature and connect to their roots," said KKL-JNF chairwoman Ifat Ovadia-Luski.

 More than 1.5 million people visited forests and parks across Israel managed by Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) during the Passover holiday.

Rescued crane returns to the wild just in time for migration

While in repair at the acclimatization center, the crane received specialized orthopedic support for its injured leg to help regain stability.

 A crane that was found injured in the Galilee was released back into the wild.

KKL-JNF opens new mountain biking trail

The official launch event will take place this Friday at 7-10 a.m., with participants being able to ride independently.

 THE NEW Yad Mordechai Forest Singletrack will officially launch on Friday with a KKL-JNF inaugural event.

Sacred real estate: Resolving the church land saga in Jerusalem - opinion

If every time someone purchases land from a Christian denomination, the state will rush in and expropriate that land, no one will want to purchase land from the various churches anymore.

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