Archive for 2019
The Maccabean Tombs: Minutes from the Ben Shemen Forest
The story of Chanukah comes to life in this clip from i24NEWS (3:55) which traces the story of the Maccabees through archaeology. The Maccabees lived, fought, and are thought to have been buried
Cyclists Ride the Ben Shemen Forest’s Blue Trail
Come along for the ride as the two cyclists in this clip (2:16) tackle the Ben Shemen Forest’s single-track Herzl Trail, also known as the “Blue Trail.” Located near Modi’in, the Ben Shemen
Special Needs Children Planting Israel’s Future
This clip (4:14) depicts a moving event hosted in the Ben Shemen Forest each year: a Tu Bishvat tree-planting celebration for Israeli children with special needs. This joint initiative between MADA Youth and
Top-Notch Bike Trails in Ben Shemen Forest
The inauguration of KKL-JNF’s Ben Shemen Forest bike trails in 2011 was an exciting moment for Israel, as this Jerusalem Post article explains. The forest, initially purchased by the KKL-JNF in 1907, was
Left for Dead in 1948: The Battle that Shaped Ariel Sharon
This Times of Israel article tells the story of how a young Ariel Sharon led his battalion in one of the most important military missions of his career: the Battle of Latrun. Were
Rehab for a River
This informative article from non-profit news magazine ISRAEL21c walks us through what it took to transform Israel’s Yarkon River from an ecological disaster to a beautiful center for recreation and nature. Years of hard
Restoring Tel Aviv’s Yarkon River
This clip (2:42) introduces the quiet oasis of greenery and serenity located in the heart of the urban metropolis of Gush Dan: the Yarkon River. Beginning in the 1950s, the Yarkon River became
Hula Lake Valley: A Bird Oasis in the Galilee
This clip (6:11) introduces KKL-JNF’s Hula Lake Park visitors center. With no fewer than 500 million birds passing through yearly on their migratory path, the Hula Valley is one of the most prominent bird-watching
Israel’s Amazing Tank Museum
Check out Israel’s world-renowned tank collection and learn about the fascinating story of Latrun in this video tour (3:45) of the Yad LaShiryon Armoured Corps Museum and Memorial. Latrun was the site of
Uri Avnery’s Battle of Latrun Story
In this clip (2:43), the late political activist Uri Avnery recounts part of his experience in the Battle for Latrun in 1948. Located on the main road from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Latrun