As Israel enters its fifth week of war with Iran, Passover approaches during a time of ongoing uncertainty. In times like these, attention often turns to the traditions and customs that have carried generations through both hardship and renewal.

Amid ongoing war and constant rocket fire, several endangered plant species in Israel are blooming for the first time this week as part of a joint initiative between Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) and the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens (JBG), offering a rare sign of hope and beauty in these challenging times.