JNF Blue Box continues to strengthen Israel
For 125 years, JNF has played a central role in building and strengthening the State of Israel.
Founded in 1901, long before Israel’s independence, JNF helped turn the dream of a Jewish homeland into reality by purchasing land, planting forests, developing water infrastructure, and establishing agricultural communities.
Kids planting hope with JNF
Today, as Israel faces one of the most complex periods in its history, that same pioneering spirit continues. Communities in the South and North are demonstrating extraordinary resilience, determined not only to rebuild after the devastation of war but to emerge stronger, more vibrant, and more secure.
In the past six weeks, following the recent war and immense losses on Israel’s home front, JNF launched an Emergency Response Campaign to support Israel’s frontline responders.
Firefighters and rescue teams risk their lives daily, and JNF is providing essential resources, including prefabricated bomb shelters, mobile firefighting command units, and protective and communication equipment.
At the same time, JNF remains deeply committed to rebuilding communities in Israel’s South. This Pesach, JNF’s Blue Box Campaign was launched in support of the rehabilitation of Nir Oz.
Kibbutz Nir Oz in the Western Negev suffered one of the hardest hits on October 7, where 117 of the kibbutz’s 384 residents were murdered or abducted, and 97% of homes were destroyed. JNF is helping revitalise the kibbutz’s historic botanical gardens, creating spaces for families to gather, children to play, and healing to begin.
Botanical Gardens – The beating Heart of Kibbutz Nir Oz (before October 7)
“This project is about much more than planting trees,” says Doron Lazarus, CEO of JNF Australia. “It is about planting hope. Now, as residents rebuild, these gardens provide solace, helping the community reclaim its past and future. By rehabilitating the communal heart of Nir Oz, JNF aims to ensure that families return, young people stay, and new members are attracted to this thriving community on Israel’s southern border.”
Rebuilding Nir Oz is not just about restoring the infrastructure. It is about reviving the spirit.
By responding to crises and empowering communities to grow and flourish, JNF is planting the seeds for a stronger tomorrow, just as it has done for over a century.
To support the JNF Australia Blue Box campaign, visit JNF Australia – Blue Box Campaign 2026 or call 1300 563 563.
