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New Year 5773

 
Summer is almost over, and the High Holiday season is here. A new year heralds new beginings for people and their environment. This is your one stop shop to find out more about the month of Tisrhei and the High Holidays, KKL-JNF style!
 

Sukkot: Come and Get Your S'chach from KKL-JNF!
Sukkot: Come and Get Your S'chach from KKL-JNF!

 
As an annual tradition, KKL-JNF will be distributing s'chach (greenery for your sukkah roof) for local residents.
 
Thursday, September 27, 2012
 
  • Elad Forest - adjacent to the Nehushim Cemetary (north of Elad), 10:00 - 12:00

 

  • Ben Shemen Forest - adjacent to the Maccabee graves intersection (next to the Dan Picnic Ground), 12:00 - 14:00 

 

For more information contact Kav Layaar, 1-800-350-550
 

Picnic in KKL-JNF Sukkas Around Israel!

 

KKL-JNF has set up kosher sukkas in the following parks and forests around the country, for the duration of the Sukkot festival:

 
  • Ayalon-Canada Park - in eastern area (opposite the entrance to the offices), and in the lake area

 

  • Ben Shemen Forest - next to the information booth and in the Mexico picnic ground

 

  • Elad Forest

 

  • British Park - at the northern entrance and in the Sarigim picnic ground

 

  • Halochem Park

 

  • Tzora Forest - in the Zeitim (olive) picnic ground

 

  • Eshtaol Forest - in the parking area entrance to the KKL-JNF offices
 

Information Booths in KKL-JNF Forests

 
During the Sukkot festival, on the dates below, KKL-JNF will be running information booths, with helpful information on tours, trails, brochures, and garbage bags, at the following sites:
 
The booths will be open on 1/10- 4/10 - Sukkot; 6/10 - Saturday; and 8/10 - Simchat Torah
 
  • Ben Shemen Forest - main entrance from road 443. The booth will offer guided tours at 10:00; 12:00; and 14:00

 

  • Canada Park - western area at the lake junction. The booth will offer guided tours at 10:00; 12:00; and 14:00

 

  • British Park - the Srigim picnic ground, on road 353. The booth will offer guided tours at 10:00; 12:00; and 14:00

 

  • Haruvot Forest - Halochem picnic ground, on road 383

 

  • Tzora Forest - on Sculptures Road, on road 44

 

  • Eshtaol Forest - the parking lot entrance to the KKL-JNF offices, on road 44.
 

All About Tishrei
All About Tishrei

 
Where does the name for this month come from? What happened in Tishrei? What festivals do we celebrate in Tishrei? Read on to find out!
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New Year Greetings from KKL-JNF's World Leadership
New Year Greetings from KKL-JNF's World Leadership

New Year greetings from KKL-JNF World Chairman Efi Stenzler and Co-Chairman Eli Aflalo.

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Rosh Hashana Blessings from the Chief Rabbis of Israel
Rosh Hashana Blessings from the Chief Rabbis of Israel

 
Rosh Hashana greetings from Rabbi Yona Metzger and Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar (translated into English).
 
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Honey for Rosh Hashanah – Nectar-Providing Plantings
Honey for Rosh Hashanah – Nectar-Providing Plantings

 
KKL-JNF and the Honey Council have begun a joint project of planting 1.5 million nectar-providing trees and bushes, with the goal of addressing the decrease in the number of nectar-providing plants in Israel.
 
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Shana Tova Cards!

 
Check out KKL-JNF's beautiful Shana Tova cards!
 
Simply click each thumbnail to enlarge. Print, send as email attachments, or copy and paste to 'Paint' to add your own personalized message.
 
 
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