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Yom Haatzmaut - Israel Independence Day
Yom Hazikaron - Israel's Memorial Day
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In anticipation of Israel's Memorial Day, KKL-JNF has made preparations at all its memorial sites to receive the thousands of visitors who will be remembering their loved ones and connecting with the land for which the fallen bravely fought to protect.
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65th Independence Day Facts and Figures
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KKL-JNF staff are preparing forests and recreation areas throughout the country for an influx of over a million visitors who are expected to flock to KKL-JNF sites on Independence Day.
On the eve of its 65th Independence Day celebrations, Israel has a population of over eight million.
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Barbequeing in KKL-JNF Sites
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For those of you who enjoy barbequing in natural surroundings we’ve put together a few ideas for visits to KKL-JNF’s recreation areas throughout the country. These sites are specially designed for the convenience of visitors all year round, and are free of charge.
One request from KKL-JNF: Please don’t forget to clean up before you leave!
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The Yom Haatzmaut & KKL-JNF Connection
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From the time of its inception in 1901, KKL-JNF played a pivotal role in the establishment of the State of Israel. The lands that KKL-JNF bought on behalf of the Jewish people formed the contours for what would be the State of Israel. KKL-JNF continues to develop, build and nurture the land today.
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The 2013 Bible Quiz - Jubilee
The 2013 International Bible Quiz for Jewish Youth will be taking place on the 65th Independence Day of the State of Israel, April 16, 2013, in the Jerusalem Theatre, and will be televised live on Israel TV Chanel 1. Jointly sponsoring the contest are KKL-JNF, the Jewish Agency, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Education and the IDF Education and Youth Corps and the Chief Military Rabbinate.
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PM Binyamin Netanyahu awards the first prize at the 2012 Bible Quiz. Photo: KKL-JNF Photo Archive
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This year, the theme of the Bible Quiz is its fiftieth year, its jubilee year.
In addition to the group of judges, the panel will include the presidential officers—the chairman of KKL-JNF, the chairman of the Jewish Agency, the chief military rabbi and the chairman of the Defense Social branch of the Ministry of Defense.
The 53 contestants are from all over the world—Australia, USA, Canada, Brazil, Holland, Ireland, Switzerland, Colombia, Romania, Uruguay, South Africa, Finland, England, Argentina, Poland, Mexico, France, Germany, Bulgaria, Italy, Hungary and Israel.
After the contest, which will be taking place on Israel Independence Day, the contestants and their group leaders will be arriving at the KKL-JNF Field and Forest Center in Nes Harim for four days of activities with the KKL-JNF Youth and Education Department. Among the activities planned for them are an archeological excavation in Adulam-France Park, a tour of Tel Azeka and British Park, bike riding on Burma Road, tree planting in Nachshon Forest, activities with the KKL-JNF activity-mobile and a night activity around a campfire.
Every participant in the Bible Contest will plant a tree and be inscribed in the KKL-JNF Golden Book.
KKL-JNF's 65th Yom Haatzmaut Emblem
Each year, KKL-JNF's Youth and Education Department creates a special emblem in honor of Yom Haatzmaut. The sticker is made from environmentally friendly biodegradable materials based on corn-starch, and is designed to sit nicely on the front of a shirt or jacket lapel by means of a strong and reusable sticky backing.
The design was produced in honor of Israel's 65th birthday.
The cost for educational institutions per sticker: 1 NIS
For additional information and orders:
North:
Tel: 04-8470237; Fax: 04-8470238; Email
Jerusalem:
Tel: 02-6583382; Fax 02-6583509; Email
Center:
Tel: 03-5261153; Fax 03-5261183; Email
South:
Tel: 08-9986188/03-5261179; Fax: 08-9986131/03-5261183; Email 1; Email 2
KKL-JNF's information center Kav LaYaar:
1-800-350-550
The general public is welcome to order the emblem online (Hebrew), for 2 NIS apiece.
Photo Gallery: Israel, Then and Now
Carving out roads in the Galilee, 1960
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