The forest was inaugurated by youth, who planted the first saplings in a touching ceremony following World War II.

“It’s the most maligned tree in Israel. Pines are blamed for all ills: fires, devastating naturally occurring plants. You name it,” Klil Adar, head of JNF’s forest department, wrote on one ...

This is just one small example of the healing, restorative, and revitalizing power of the forest. As citizens of Israel, we are incredibly fortunate. Our forests are open and accessible all year ...