KKL-JNF

Aminadav Forest visitor center near Jerusalem reopens after major upgrade

JNF-KKL completed an upgrade of the Aminadav Forest visitor center, adding new infrastructure, accessible paths, observation points, and signage.

Bar Bahar, Aminadav Forest.
View of a wildfire that broke out near the northern Israeli city of Katzrin, June 4, 2026.

New Israeli AI system detects wildfires within minutes using sound sensors - interview

Plan of forest to be planted in Mendoza, Argentina by Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund in memory of those murdered at the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023.

KKL-JNF to plant forest in Argentina in memory of those murdered at Nova music festival

Ayalon Canada Park after restoration following the 2025 wildfires.

Jerusalem hills finally recovering from devastating 2025 wildfires


October 7 and the war in Gaza severely impact Israel’s youth at risk. KKL-JNF is helping

“We saw the urgent need to address the challenges and support youth who are at risk,” says Shimon Abuchasira, manager of the KKL-JNF Houses for Excellence.

 A program for youth at risk supported by KKL-JNF.

2,000 North Americans make aliyah over the summer

Nefesh B’Nefesh celebrates busy aliyah season with influx of olim since October 7 and continues to see significant increase in aliyah applications.

"The entire nation of Israel shares in this excitement."

A year after October 7, Israeli farmers from the South need help to rebuild

The Hamas attacks left southern Israel’s fields devastated, with fields and livelihoods shattered. KKL-JNF is leading efforts to revive their land, but they need support.  

 KKL-JNF staff at work to prepare new agriculture fields in Israel's south.

KKL-JNF, JNF-USA launch $50 million effort to rebuild Israel’s North and South

Both KKL-JNF and JNF-US will contribute up to $25 million each, totaling $50 million, to fund the various reconstruction projects in the affected areas.

 Ifat Ovadia-Luski, Chairwoman of KKL-JNF and Dr. Sol Lizerbram, CEO of JNF-USA.

JNF and Greek Orthodox Church to pay betterment levy on Jerusalem lands

Following a decision by the Jerusalem District Planning and Building Appeals Committee, The Jewish National Fund (JNF) and the Greek Orthodox Church must pay betterment levies on Jerusalem land.

 Main entrance Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Many Kfar Aza residents won't celebrate Rosh Hashanah at home, with KKL-JNF helping to rebuild

Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund is building a new neighborhood in Kibbutz Ruhama. They need your help.

 View of the destruction caused by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, near the Israeli-Gaza border, in southern Israel, November 2, 2023

October 7 wrecked Israelis' college dreams: A scholarship can reignite them

Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund has created a scholarship fund for students from the Gaza border communities.

 A group of students from Ben Gurion University who received a scholarship from KKL-JNF together with Doron Markel, KKL-JNF’s Chief Scientist.

Birds, turtles, and hedgehogs: This is how Hezbollah is destroying animal life in Israel’s North

Rocket and drone attacks have caused tremendous losses to the animal habitat, but you can help.

 Animals rescued by the Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund Agamon Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.

Canada revoking JNF Canada charitable status, JNF says motive antisemitic

JNF suggested that anti-Zionist or antisemitic motives within the ranks of CRA may have influenced the decision.

  Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) helicopter flies past the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill, during the visit of U.S. President Joe Biden, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada March 24, 2023.

Every tree counts: KKL - JNF's daily battle against fires caused by Hezbollah's attacks on Israel

"We're fighting for every tree as if it were the last one," says KKL - JNF firefighter, as resources grow scarce.

 "We're fighting these fires day in and day out."