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The beloved running event, which combines nature, tourism and sports, shall take place during peak migration season for the cranes. The event attracts thousands of runners every year from Israel and the world for a unique sporting experience in the heart of nature within Israel. The half marathon was the initiative of and formulated by Marathon Israel, which has led it alongside KKL-JNF in conjunction with the Hula Lake and the Eastern Galilee Cluster for the 10th time now.

In recent days, construction has begun on a new athletics center in Sha’ar HaNegev. The center, established with the support of Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF), JNF-USA, and KKL-France, is part of a broader effort by these organizations and the regional council to strengthen community resilience through sports. The athletics field will be named in honor of the late Ofir Libstein z"l, former head of the Sha’ar HaNegev Regional Council, who was tragically killed in the October 7th terror attack.

For the first time, three rare archival photos documenting Purim celebrations in the Land of Israel during the 1920s are being unveiled. These images, from the Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) photo archive, offer a captivating look at children celebrating the holiday in the Land of Israel long before costumes became a booming industry. Taken during a time when the streets were filled with thousands of people, these photos offer a glimpse into a more intimate and creative Purim experience.