Schools across Europe, the Middle East, and Israel have welcomed millions of students back to class as the new academic year officially begins. Several education systems are rolling out updated curricula featuring artificial intelligence and financial literacy alongside expanded campus infrastructure.
A joint initiative by KKL-JNF, the Jerusalem Botanical Garden, and Eshtaol Nursery is successfully preserving and cultivating rare and endangered plant species, with groundbreaking results including seed production, flowering, and fruiting.
Israel and Poland observed Holocaust Remembrance Day with various events, including new photo unveilings and digital projects. In Israel, the observance was accompanied by political commentary, including criticism of Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech by the opposition leader.
Ancient olive trees that were damaged in wildfires are being given new life by being rehabilitated into bonsai trees. These rehabilitated trees will eventually be displayed to the public at the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens and KKL-JNF's Eshtaol Nursery.
KKL-JNF has approved a NIS 6 million aid package for northern Israeli communities located near the border fence, including Shlomi, Metula, and Kiryat Shmona, ahead of the Passover holiday.
Millions of migratory birds, including the first flamingos, have begun arriving at KKL-JNF’s Hula Lake in Israel, marking the start of the autumn migration season.
