About Us
Since 1901, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) has played a central role in building, protecting, and sustaining the State of Israel while strengthening Jewish life around the world.
What began as a bold effort to secure land for a Jewish homeland has grown into Israel’s oldest and largest sustainable development organization. For more than a century, KKL-JNF has shaped the country’s landscape and daily life — planting and maintaining forests, developing land for agriculture and housing, building reservoirs and water systems, protecting open spaces, combating wildfires, and advancing environmental research and innovation.
In times of crisis and war, our work becomes even more critical. KKL-JNF reinforces frontline communities, restores damaged land and infrastructure, provides emergency support, and helps families rebuild so regions can recover stronger than before.
Today, KKL-JNF safeguards Israel’s natural resources and invests in the long-term resilience of communities – especially in the Negev and Galilee – ensuring a strong, secure future for generations to come.
Our Mission
- Developing and protecting Israel’s land, forests, and water resources
- Advancing environmental sustainability and research
- Strengthening communities and regional resilience, especially in the Negev and Galilee
- Supporting education, youth programs, and Zionist engagement
- Promoting the Aliyah of Jews to Israel and helping new immigrants build their lives
As a driving force in Israel’s story, we turn connection into action – building a greener, safer, and more secure Israel today and for generations to come.
As a driving force in Israel’s story, we turn connection into action – building a greener, safer, and more secure Israel today and for generations to come.
Avi Balaban, KKL-JNF Photo Archive
Avi Balaban, KKL-JNF Photo Archive
FAQ
What does my donation support?
Your donation supports KKL-JNF’s essential work across Israel—protecting the land, strengthening communities, advancing environmental solutions, and responding to national and environmental challenges. All donations are managed professionally and allocated according to long-term plans and national priorities to ensure lasting impact.
Why give to KKL-JNF now?
- Your support enables KKL-JNF to respond to current challenges, sustain ongoing programs, and plan for long-term impact. Every donation helps create meaningful change for Israel while allowing donors to remain connected to the land, people, and initiatives they care about.
Why is planting trees in Israel so important?
Israel faces unique environmental challenges. Large desert areas, a growing population, limited natural resources, and climate change make tree planting critical. Trees help prevent desertification, protect soil and water, and preserve open spaces. Forests also cool environments, reduce pollution, support biodiversity, and provide green spaces for recreation, education, and community well-being—today and for future generations.
Can I dedicate trees or my donation in honor or memory of someone?
Tree planting or donating through KKL-JNF is a meaningful way to honor loved ones or commemorate life events. After making your donation, choose “Create a personalized certificate” to select a design, write a message, and send it as a gift. If you choose not to dedicate your donation, you will still receive a certificate as a thank-you from us.
Can I donate for a specific purpose or project?
Yes. You can choose a cause or initiative—such as forestry, education, or community development—using the “More ways to give” section at the bottom of the donation page. Currently, donations support the broader initiative rather than a specific project, allowing KKL-JNF’s divisions to allocate funds where they are needed most.
Can I support urgent needs or emergencies?
Yes. During times of national or environmental crisis, KKL-JNF may launch dedicated campaigns and provide updates, allowing donors to support urgent needs and follow the impact of their contribution.
Where are the trees planted, and can I choose a location?
Tree planting locations are determined by KKL-JNF’s Forestry Division. Our experts plan forests based on long-term strategies, national needs, and local environmental conditions. With decades of knowledge of Israel’s land and climate, we ensure every tree is planted where it can thrive and contribute most effectively to the land.
What types of trees are planted and where do they come from?
We plant a variety of native and climate-appropriate species, such as pine, oak, eucalyptus, and broadleaf trees, to support forest health and sustainability. Every sapling is grown in one of KKL-JNF’s three nurseries: Golani (Galilee), Gilat (Negev), and Eshtaol (Jerusalem Hills), cultivated to match the soil and climate of each region.
How does KKL-JNF rehabilitate a forest after a wildfire?
Rehabilitating forests after wildfires is a multi-stage environmental process designed to restore ecosystems and public access. We assess damage and remove hazards, allow natural regeneration where possible, supplement recovery with strategic planting when needed, stabilize soil, install firebreaks, protect biodiversity, and repair trails and infrastructure. All decisions are guided by long-term ecological goals and forest management plans.
How does giving to KKL-JNF make a difference beyond money?
Donating is also a way to stay connected to Israel and its people, even from afar. Your contribution strengthens communities, protects the environment, and allows you to take part in building a greener, more sustainable future.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, but only in Israel. All donations are recognized for Israeli tax purposes under Section 46 of the Tax Ordinance.
Are my donations and information secure?
- We use secure, encrypted payment systems to protect your personal and financial information at every step of the donation process.
KKL-JNF Photo Archive
Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) is a public benefit corporation, number: 520020314.
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