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10 Reasons Why You Can’t Miss the JNF-USA Global Conference for Israel
The upcoming international gathering to support Israel will unite thousands of philanthropists, students, and Israelis. Read the top 10 reasons not to miss it!
75th Independence Day in Israel
Learn about Israel's 75th Independence Day celebration with JNF. Discover interesting facts about the history and traditions of the Israel anniversary celebration
The Month of Adar: The Holiday of Purim
Learn about the month of Adar and the joyous holiday of Purim. Discover the traditions and festivities that make this time special and how Jews celebrate.
The Festival of Sukkot
Learn the different elements of the Sukkot holiday, including the importance of the lulav and etrog and the reason why we eat and sleep in a sukkah.
By Yossi Kahana
The Month of Tishrei: The Holiday of Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah is the birthday of the universe, the day G‑d created Adam and Eve, and it’s celebrated as the head of the Jewish year.
By Yossi Kahana
The Month of Elul: A Time of Introspection
The month of Elul is one of repentance. Discover the customs and traditions to follow, including blowing the shofar and personal introspection. Learn more today.
By Yossi Kahana
The Hebrew Month of Av
By Yossi Kahana
The Hebrew Month of Tammuz
The month of Tammuz begins the season of summer. Four events happened in history, each event is an echo of the events that took place on the 17th of Tammuz.
By Yossi Kahana
Stepping Into the Challenge of Israel
By Ruby Russell
The Hebrew Month of Sivan - Customs and Rituals
Explore the Hebrew month of Sivan and its significance. Gain insights into the cultural and historical context of this time in the Jewish calendar.
By Yossi Kahana
Passover and the Fight for Freedom
As Ukraine fights for freedom, Passover still has much to teach us about the nature of that fight. Read how Passover has never lost its power to inspire the successive generations of Jews with its annually re-enacted drama of slavery and liberation.
By Yossi Kahana
Finding hope for a man and his dog
By Eliad Avreki
Reflections from the Ukrainian border
By Dima Tereshchenko
MLK: A Zionist who spoke truth to Israel's detractors
By Dr. Sol Lizerbram
From Day 1, Israel and Zionism Were in My DNA
By Shani Abrams Simkovitz
Who Inspired Me to Inspire My Children and Grandchildren
By Barbara Burry
Small Jewish Community. Big Jewish Identity.
By Barbara Burry
Why I am a Zionist
By Gil Troy
My teen self would be proud of the adult work I do to strengthen Israel
By Joshua Mellits
Becoming a progressive Zionist
By Quentin Ozeri
In The JNF-USA Kitchen: Classic Shavuot Cheesecake
By Lauren Lizerbram
The festival of Shavuot, a holiday of inclusion
We made it through Passover, and we’ve made it through Lag BaOmer … but Shavuot?
By Yossi Kahana
The future of Zionism and the importance of dialogue
By Russell Robinson
A Hebrew school Holocaust lesson connected me to Israel at a young age
By Sharon Levison
In the kitchen: Kosher for Passover chicken with dumplings
By Lior Lev Sercarz
Passover: This year, coronavirus heightens freedom themes
Outside their homes, a plague swept through the land; but in each Jewish home, there was light and hope.
By Yossi Kahana
COVID cuts short semester in Israel, but the memories will still last a lifetime
My experience with Alexander Muss High School in Israel was truly life-changing and coronavirus can't take that away.
By Zoe Harrison
Virtual Shabbats during lockdown turn strangers into family
JNF has given me something greater than I could have ever dreamed of by being there for me with virtual Shabbats when I needed them most.
By Devin Taylor
Ambassador Oren on the History of Aliyah
Ambassador Michael Oren speaks on the history and importance of Aliyah.
By Jewish National Fund Editors
Looking past the complexities to experience the real Israel
To really understand Israel, you must recognize the complexity of its contradictions and the beauty that can be found in its rich society.
By Alec Greven
In the JNF Kitchen: La Boite Israeli coleslaw
First we make a tahina sauce, then use it with coquelicot (poppy seeds) to dress cabbage to make a delicious twist on coleslaw.
By Lior Lev Sercarz
JNF On Demand: Live challah bake with JNF first lady Lauren Lizerbram
We were welcomed into the Lizerbram kitchen for a challah bake.
By Jewish National Fund
Coronavirus, from a Jewish perspective: When it comes to good deeds, just do it
At JNF, our inspirational leaders and donors have once again proven their "willingness to act."
By Yossi Kahana
Singer-songwriter Peter Himmelman: Jewish unity should come from love, not fear
Successfully passing Jewish values on to the next generation requires our children receive a message that soars well beyond mere victimhood.
By Peter Himmelman
At 36, I already know I want my legacy to involve Israel and JNF
By Matt Franzblau
What is Chanukah? A reminder that light can transform darkness
Learn about the month of Adar and the joyous holiday of Purim. Discover the traditions and festivities that make this time special and how Jews celebrate.
By Yossi Kahana
At JNF conference, student has a powerful revelation about Judaism
By Ruby Rosenthal
My life-changing journey to JNF's women's leadership circle
By Civia Caroline
The unforgettable night in Israel I prayed with every Jew in the world
By Jewish National Fund
Shabbat on the Strip: Doing Vegas with dozens of young JNF leaders
By Jewish National Fund
Joining the JNF family feeling engaged, affirmed and optimistic
By Jewish National Fund
In the JNF Kitchen: Roast turkey, Mousa style
By Jewish National Fund
Jack Fleischer: Sportswriter, JFK and Truman colleague, JNF all-star
By Jewish National Fund
Beyond BDS: College activist has passionate plea for pro-Israel adults
By Hayley Nagelberg
Jack Rose got scholarship help as a kid, now pays it forward in Israel
By Jewish National Fund
Tzedakah in the new year: Charity helps donors as much as recipients
Tzedakah requires the donor to share his or her compassion and empathy along with money. Donors benefit as much as, or more than, recipients. No matter how much you were blessed with, you can always share with others. Donate to Israel today.
By Yossi Kahana
The meaning of Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah ... it’s one of the most important holidays in the Jewish calendar. It's the Jewish New Year, anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve, a day of judgment and coronation.
By Jewish National Fund
Desert days in Israel on JNF trip remind student that water is life
By Owen Harrison
Women's History Month: JNF Staff Spotlight on activist Molly Goldberg
By Molly Goldberg
'No easy answer' to Israel complexities: A young first-timer's reflections
By Megha Karthikeyan
Paul and Nina Freedman, aliyah pioneers and Israel ambassadors
By Jewish National Fund
Everyday Heroes: John and Dora Boruchin, lifelong Zionists
By Jewish National Fund
Israel trip leaves millennial hopeful as ever about her generation
By Lauren France
In the JNF Kitchen: Beautiful strawberry-jam challah
By Jewish National Fund
In the JNF Kitchen: From Israeli ice cream shop Buza, fresh fruit sorbet
By Jewish National Fund
Evangelical Christian student reflects on powerful JNF mission to Israel
By Tremayne Smith
In the JNF Kitchen: Kubbeh soup, a dumpling delicacy
By Jewish National Fund
As Passover ends, reflecting on a holiday for befriending others
By Cheryl Becker
In the JNF Kitchen: Passover cocoa bites, an easy and tasty dessert
By Jewish National Fund
JNF Staff Spotlight on Roland Roth: 'My JNF moment happened 80 years ago'
By Jewish National Fund
Rebirth and rediscovery on the 2017 Caravan for Democracy trip
By Pascal Rathle
After everything was taken away, this legacy donor focused on giving
By Jewish National Fund
Israel 'not black and white and simple,' Caravan for Democracy student concludes
By Micaela Procopio
In the JNF Kitchen: Bulgarian beet carrot mozzarella latkes
By Jewish National Fund
In the JNF Kitchen: Festive salad with goat cheese bruschetta
By Jewish National Fund
U.S. professors return from faculty fellowship in Israel inspired, and with new connections
By Jewish National Fund
In the JNF Kitchen: Red snapper sashimi with tabouleh
By Paul Nirens
Power of Women youth wisdom: 'You have something incredible to bring to the table'
By Jewish National Fund
In the JNF Kitchen: Yerucham challah once made for President Ezer Weizman
By Jewish National Fund
In the JNF Kitchen: Margot's scrumptious date Passover charoset
By Jewish National Fund
There's still time to enter our #PoweredByJNF photo contest and win prizes
By Jewish National Fund
1,000 strong in Israel: First day of volunteering 'made my heart so happy,' student says
By Jewish National Fund
1,000 strong in Israel: 'I wish it would never end,' teens say of four-month AMHSI adventure
By Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman
Caravan for Democracy reflections: Taking in views beautiful and startling
By Jewish National Fund
Stint at Israel war memorial inspires Philly resident's aliyah and IDF dreams
By Jewish National Fund
Student's revelation atop Masada: 'In that moment I knew why I was Jewish'
By Jewish National Fund
U.S. teen finds new purpose 6,000 miles from home: 'I plan to make aliyah one day'
By Jewish National Fund
U.S. high school students run Tel Aviv race, discover their Jewish selves
By Jennifer Tzivia MacLeod
Alexander Muss students find unlikely link at Jerusalem Matisyahu concert
By Jewish National Fund
Couple's generous bequest continues to impact JNF programs
By Jewish National Fund
Mother Nature program: Helping battered women heal through the great outdoors
By Jewish National Fund
Judaism lost and found: One 'loud and proud' student's story
By Jewish National Fund
More Alternative Spring Break: Students become sudden farmers
By Jewish National Fund
Alternative Spring Break: Experiencing life in the brutal, fascinating desert
By Jewish National Fund
Modern miracle #PoweredByJNF: Instant cheer for beleaguered IDF soldiers
By Jewish National Fund
What do Facebook exec Sheryl Sandberg and singer Matisyahu have in common?
By Jewish National Fund
We remember Naftali, Gilad, and Eyal
By Jewish National Fund
Why 'limiting debate on Israel will only hurt us' is wrong
By Russell F. Robinson
More alternative-break reporting from the Negev
By Emma Levich
Alternative spring breaker reports from the Negev
By Samantha Mellman
New eligibility for Birthright participants
By Jewish National Fund
Reflections on Caravan for Democracy
By Quanshay Henderson
Caravan, day 7: From the scars of war, inspiration
By Nicholas Vladimir Macek
Caravan for Democracy, day 8: A 'life-changing' experience
By Kathleen Quillian
Caravan, day 6: Jerusalem, a place of hope
By David Isaiah Arreola
Caravan, day 5: 'Wow, just wow'
By Melanie Benit
Caravan, day 4: Sensitivity and prudence needed
By Katherine Clifton
Caravan, day 3: Fishers of (Wo)men
By Jeffrey Caso
Caravan, day 2: The diversity of Israel
By Jacob Ledbetter
Caravan for Democracy mission: Day 1
By Nick Mogensen
Chanukkah Camp - Green Horizons
By Jewish National Fund
Giving Tuesday - Your Dollars are Matched!!
By Jewish National Fund
50 YEARS SINCE JOHN F. KENNEDY’S ASSASSINATION
By Jewish National Fund
An early Birthright revolution
By Gideon Shavit
Israel’s fire scouts learn life skills while helping save lives
By Abigail Klein Leichman
TWO VENERABLE INSTITUTIONS UNITE, SHARE VISION FOR A BOLD FUTURE
By Jewish National Fund
Teaching high-tech agricultural practices to the world
By Jewish National Fund
Will you be there?
By Jewish National Fund
Hangout with JNF CEO Russell Robinson
By Jewish National Fund
JNF Delegation Commemorates Yom Hazicharon at Ammunition Hill
By Jewish National Fund
Experience High School - in Israel
By Jewish National Fund
Alternative Spring Break - Perspective from the border
By Jewish National Fund
Alternative Winter Break - final days
By Jewish National Fund
Yossi's Farm - Alternative Break
By Sara Jacobovitch
The Best Way to Start the New Year
By Jewish National Fund
Alternative Break - Arrival
By Elaine Lampert
Freedom 25
By Jewish National Fund
The Trip That Took Me
By Sarah Cahners Hindman
We Couldn't Have Said It Better Ourselves
By Jewish National Fund
March of object
By Jewish National Fund
Ecologically minded study abroad in Israel
By Jewish National Fund
Proud to be part of the JNF family
By Karmit Arbel Rumbak
Israel at 65!
By Jewish National Fund
Giving Tuesday - today a matching gift!
By Jewish National Fund
Thank you JNF donors
By Jewish National Fund
Moving to Israel
By Jewish National Fund
Thank you JNF USA
By Jewish National Fund
One mom's war diary
By Yael Levontin
Thank you JNF!
By Shira Reifman
Update from Israel
By Jewish National Fund
An Open letter to Arab parents in Gaza
By Benny Levy
Israel is Under Attack: YOU can help!
By Jewish National Fund