Trees
What is the connection between Zionism and planting trees in Israel?
Trees have repeatedly been destroyed by war, fires, and other causes, but we have always planted again as an expression of Jewish resilience and rebuilding.
Ancient olive trees damaged in wildfires given new life, rehabilitated into bonsai trees
KKL-JNF to plant forest in Argentina in memory of those murdered at Nova music festival
Scandinavia's largest prehistoric mound is not a tomb, but a memorial to a natural disaster - study
KKL-JNF: Over 120 years of the realization of the Zionist vision in Israel
The organization has three important divisions: Planning, Resource Development, and Education – that are among the many areas in which KKL-JNF is working actively for the benefit of Israel.
Socotra: Exploring the mysterious island echoing the biblical story of Cain and Abel
Discover the mesmerizing landscapes and legendary Dragon's Blood Tree on the remote archipelago of Socotra in the Indian Ocean
Kenya, Israel to establish 'Zion Forest' in Machakos County
"The Kenyans are very religious people, mostly Christians, and for them, Zion has a lot of meaning," Margovsky told The Jerusalem Post.
Does the secret to forest restoration lie in Amazonian earth? - study
Scientists found that Amazonian soil can help plants grow upto 8.1 times larger.
Envoys dig down at Jerusalem tree planting for Israel's 75th birthday
“As a tree people, as tree lovers, we can give a little bit also to Israel for its birthday,” Estonia's deputy ambassador Liina Viies said.
'The Miracle Seed': A delightful story of reviving 2,000-year-old seeds - review
The Miracle Seed is a highly recommended book for children, parents and grandparents, who will be entertained and educated by this delightful story of renewal against all odds
Did climate change destroy the Hittite civilization? - study
A three-year drought likely resulted in catastrophic harvest reduction or even complete failure, which spelled doom for the Hittites.
Letters to the Editor February 1, 2023: Home that I love
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Tu Bishvat: The creation of beautiful things
In the past, trees were sacred to many people, but only Judaism has a New Year for them, which falls on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat (Tu Bishvat).
Tu Bishvat: Happy new year – if you're a tree
Tu Bishvat reminds us of our responsibility to the environment – that we should cry out against the enormity of the destruction of rain forests and the degradation of God’s world.