KKL-JNF reached an agreement with Israeli Ministry of Finance for 1.4 billion ILS assistance
November 16, 2023 by Natalie Gattengo
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Due to the war, projects that KKL-JNF was supposed to support have been updated. 1.4 billion ILS (A$570m) will be provided for support and recovery instead of other purposes. Read more
Israeli soldier with Down’s Syndrome to swap army uniform for chef’s hat
September 19, 2023 by Pesach Benson
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In a heartwarming tale of determination, resilience, and unbreakable human spirit, Ortal Butvia, a 22-year-old with Down’s syndrome, embarked on a journey that many thought impossible. Read more
9/11 memorialised in Israel
September 12, 2023 by J-Wire News Service
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As the world commemorated the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, Keren Kayemeth Le’Israel-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF), Jewish National Fund-USA (JNF- USA), and the Embassy of the United States of America in Israel held their annual memorial ceremony to honour those who perished during the dreadful attacks. Read more
Noa Tishby and Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi headline JNF major events
July 11, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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JNF Australia will host two distinguished keynote speakers for its highly anticipated 2023 Annual Events taking place this September. Read more
KKL-JNF Creates Accessible Path for the visually impaired on International Day of the Blind
June 7, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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Yesterday was the International Day of the Blind when people worldwide commemorated the challenges and achievements of the visually impaired community. Read more
JNF Sticker Book Collection set to take off on Yom Ha’atzmaut
April 20, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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It’s Israel’s 75th birthday, and what better way for children to celebrate than with the launch of JNF Australia’s My Israel Passport sticker book? Read more
“You can’t be a Zionist and a pessimist”
April 11, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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JNF NSW guest speaker Prof Gil Troy, award-winning American presidential historian and leading Zionist activist, has inspired audiences in VIC and NSW. Read more
The IDF’s ‘Special in Uniform’ gives disabled Israelis a chance to serve
The IDF offers people with developmental disorders such as autism an opportunity to serve in the military, giving them a chance to integrate into Israeli society along with everyone else through a program called “Special in Uniform” (SIU). Read more
Green Sunday in Sydney
February 16, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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200 young volunteers gave of their time to participate in the annual JNF NSW’s Green Sunday telethon.
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KKL-JNF host educators from Australia and South Africa
January 10, 2023 by Natalie Gattengo
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Aiming to empower the future generation of leaders, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund is hosting principals and teachers from Australia and South Africa. Read more
JNF joint project: Security afforestation near Gaza Strip
October 18, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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With a shared vision of greening Israel for future generations, both Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund (KKL – JNF) and The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem will be marking the long-term partnership between them during Sukkot. Read more
L’Chaim – to Life: Ronit Fraid – the JNF Dinner a night of play
August 18, 2022 by Features Desk
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Maurice Klein speaks with Ronit Fraid, President of JNF Victoria, about the upcoming Annual Gala Dinner Event, in support of the children of Israel’s South. Read more
Israel’s JNF and Chad join forces to combat climate crisis and desertification
February 18, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
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Israel’s Jewish National Fund (JNF) and the Republic of Chad in Central Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote cooperation and the sharing of knowledge between them in the areas of water resource management, sustainable agriculture, forestry and the combat of desertification. Read more
Israeli planting in Negev is ‘Mansour Abbas’ most significant test,’ Islamic movement says
January 13, 2022 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
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The clashes in the Negev resumed Wednesday morning and continued for the second day in a row. Residents of the unrecognized Bedouin villages worked to prevent the Jewish National Fund’s (JNF) tractors from preparing the land for planting. Read more
Bedouin riot, try to derail train, over JNF planting in the Negev
January 13, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
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Bedouin clans rioted in the northern Negev on Tuesday night, tried to derail a train, and clashed with police, following JNF planting of trees on land the Al-Atrash clan claims as its own. Read more
JNF Australia Educators Study Tour Australia-Israel January 2022
November 1, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The Educators Study Tour brings teachers and principals from Australia to Israel for 10 unforgettable days of experiential learning about Israel’s rich heritage and the past, present, and future of the country. Read more
2021 Young Adult Changemaker Awards feature $5000 category honouring Joshua Levi
September 6, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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Nominations are now open for this year’s B’nai B’rith & JNF Youth & Young Adult Changemaker Awards program. Read more
Imbecilic insanity
August 27, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
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Former United Kingdom Prime Minister, Tony Blair, is reported as having called the American Administration’s total pullout from Afghanistan as imbecilic. Read more
Ron Dermer and Noa Tishby to join International Line-up at Virtual Gala for JNF’s 120th Anniversary
August 25, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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Ron Dermer, Israel’s 18th Ambassador to the US, Noa Tishby, actress and activist, Elon Gold, comedian and actor, and, leading Israeli and Eurovision singer Eden Alene will headline JNF’s Virtual Gala marking the organisation’s 120th anniversary.
Israeli officials: Palestinian incendiary devices started fires in border communities
Nine fires broke out on Monday near Israel’s border with the Gaza Strip that Israeli investigators believe were started by incendiary balloons launched from the Hamas-controlled enclave, reported Ynet. Read more
Aug-29 8pm zoom: Dr Norman Swan talks to the head of the Israel team searching for a COVID treatment
August 20, 2021 by J-Wire
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Professor Nadir Arber will talk with Dr Norman Swan about the drug he has developed to treat COVID. Read more
Dr Norman Swan talks to the head of the Israel team searching for a COVID treatment
August 20, 2021 by A J-Wire community service announcement
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Professor Nadir Arber will talk with Dr Norman Swan about the drug he has developed to treat COVID. Read more
Fire Commissioner: worst blaze in Jerusalem area caused by Man
August 16, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
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The worst blaze to wreak havoc on the forests surrounding Jerusalem in decades was caused by man, firefighting investigators estimate. Read more
Australia’s good work in the Negev
August 10, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The Triguboff Switch Centre in the Negev launched its first summer camp for 50 youngsters from the Bedouin villages of Rahat, Lakia, Hora, and Kuseife, whose parents are employed in the Idan Hanegev Industrial Zone. Read more
Israel hits Hamas targets in Gaza in response to ongoing arson attacks
Israeli warplanes struck Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip early on Saturday morning in response to the launch of airborne incendiary devices into Israeli territory, the Israeli military reported. Read more
JNF Educators Tour
January 16, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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75 educators from Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and NZ recently returned from the JNF Australia Educators Study Tour in Israel. Read more
Ceremony at Living Memorial site in Jerusalem pays tribute to 9/11 victims
An annual ceremony was held at the 9/11 Living Memorial site in Jerusalem on Tuesday night to honour victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks in the United States. Read more
KKL-JNF and B’nai B’rith mark heroism of Jewish Rescuers during Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony
May 3, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The B’nai B’rith World Centre in Jerusalem and Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) have held a unique joint Holocaust commemoration ceremony on Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day (Yom Hashoah). Read more
Kids get a ‘time out’ from the unrest near Gaza
August 28, 2018 by Rachel Kontorovich - JNS
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For five months now, since March 2018, Israeli communities bordering Gaza have sustained ongoing terrorism and arson from hundreds of rockets and incendiary devices, causing constant stress and chaos for the 50,000 people who call this region home…writes Rachel Kontorovich/JNS. Read more
Carmel students visit the Negev
July 18, 2018 by Ahuva Bar-Lev
Filed under Younger Minds