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Israeli and Jewish Festivals and Special Days
Tu Bishvat - The New Year for Trees
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Tu Bishvat, the New Year for Trees, reaffirms the connection between people and their environment. Due to this year (2022 - 5781) being a Shmita year, we will be celebrating Tu Bishvat a little differently...
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Shmitah - A Sabbatical for the Land
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The seven-year cycle has come round again, and since Rosh Hashana (1st Tishrei 5782\6th September 2021), Israel has been observing the year of Shmita, a year of letting go and desisting from working the land.
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New Year
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The High Holiday season is here. A new year heralds new beginings for us and our environment. This is your one stop shop to find out more about the month of Tisrhei and the High Holidays, KKL-JNF style!
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Hanukkah
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Join KKL-JNF on a journey through Hanukkah. Find out more about the festival of lights, and celebrate Hanukkah at different KKL-JNF sites, on your own, or by registering for one of our Hanukkah events!
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Pesach - Passover
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In Jewish tradition, Pesach is also known by 2 other names: The Time of our Freedom and The Festival of Spring. Celebrate Pesach with KKL-JNF, and experience the joys of freedom and spring for yourself!
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Yom Hashoah - Holocaust Memorial Day
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Holocaust Memorial Day is observed across the globe, in commemoration of the 6 million Jews who lost their lives during the Holocaust. Each year, KKL-JNF holds a special event marking Yom Hashoah.
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Yom Haatzmaut – Israel Independence day
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KKL-JNF played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Jewish state. Since the country's foundation, KKL-JNF has lovingly developed the land, building, creating forests and preparing land for agriculture.
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Lag Baomer
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Lag Baomer, the 33rd day of the counting of the Omer, is a festive day in Jewish tradition. Learn more about this festival, check out KKL-JNF's Lag Baomer events, and follow the KKL-JNF guidelines for lighting bonfires, for your safety.
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Jerusalem Day
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Yom Yerushalayim celebrates the reunification of Jerusalem in 1967. Learn more about the day's signficance in Israel's history, find out more about the city, and check out KKL-JNF's special Jerusalem Day events.
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Shavuot
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Shavuot is a time when we reaffirm our peoplehood and celebrate the abundance of the Land of Israel. Find out more about this special time, and check out KKL-JNF's special Shavuot events.
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