In honor of Tu BiShvat, the Jewish New Year of Trees, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) is hosting events throughout Israel to mark the Festival of Trees in forests, parks, and communities nationwide, with this year seeing record-breaking participation.

The Philippine Ambassador to Israel, Aileen S. Mendiola, paid a special visit yesterday (Monday) to the Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) Eshtaol Forest, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen ties between the two countries.

The first almond trees of the season have been spotted blooming earlier than usual this year in the Sataf and Jerusalem Hills area, according to Dudu Morad, Manager of the Sataf Park in Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund’s (KKL-JNF) Central District.