Tu BiShvat, the tree-planting festival, has been celebrated throughout Israel since 1901. The Tu BiShvat plantings held by KKL-JNF all over the country in the month of Shvat every year have become a local tradition.
Tu Bishvat is a day deeply rooted in Jewish history. Read about Tu Bishvat’s historical origins, its spiritual significance, and the symbolism of trees in Jewish literature.
Research shows that in Israel’s high-density, urban environment, the forest’s recreational value not only covers its financial expense, but pays itself back many times over.
Everything you wish to know about trees and forests in the videos in front of you.