In honor of the Jewish festival of "Tu Bishvat," the "Original Earth Day," Jewish National Fund-USA volunteers planted trees in the Israel Envelope (located near the border with Gaza). The volunteers were joined by local school children and community members to plant a Memorial Grove in memory of those who lost their lives during the October 7 tragedy.
Jewish National Fund-USA Volunteers plant trees in Israel with local school children
Each tree planted represented not only the memory of a cherished community member lost but also symbolized resilience and the promise of new beginnings. The participation of current students alongside the volunteers made the initiative especially meaningful, creating bonds between local communities while beautifying the space.
Jewish National Fund-USA is leading a bold strategy to attract 800,000 new residents to Israel’s underpopulated north and south. Through its Circle of Impact, every project, initiative, and program supports job creation, community resilience, and economic development—key drivers of population growth in these frontier regions.
Jewish National Fund-USA Volunteers plant trees in Israel
The organization has brought over 4,000 volunteers to Israel since October 7. Participants have helped farmers pick crops, repaired damaged the infrastructure of damaged communities, and cooked food for soldiers, among other activities.
To plant a tree in honor of Tu Bishvat, visit jnf.org/trees. To plan your next trip to Israel, visit jnf.org/travel.
