Jewish National Fund

No. 48: Russell Robinson, Bruce Leboff, Elliot Brandt, and Bernard Kaminetsky

Holding the line for Israel – in the desert, in Congress, and across the Diaspora.

(L-R, clockwise): Elliott Brandt, Bernard Kaminetsky, Russell Robinson, and Bruce Leboff
Theodor Herzl at the First Zionist Congress, August 25, 1897

On this day in history: Theodor Herzl convenes First Zionist Congress in Basel

Around 150 new olim arrive at Tel Aviv's Ben-Gurion Airport on August 27, 2026.

North American aliyah hits record month as over 1,100 olim arrive, with 4,000 expected in 2026

Ayalon Canada Park after the fire.

Ancient olive trees damaged in wildfires given new life, rehabilitated into bonsai trees


Making the future better for all of Israel

Last year, KKL-JNF launched a partnership agreement with the Kenya Forest Service.

KKL logo on the stage for the Jerusalem Post's Diplomatic Conference

Conservative National-Religious org. attacks liberal groups over funding

“We are saying ‘enough’ to the whitewashing of the NIF amongst the National-Religious community,” said Amital Bareli, director of Chotam.

Jennifer Gorovitz, VP of the New Israel Fund

Gazan kites spark fires in south, Jewish National Fund to sue Hamas

KKL-JNF will sue Hamas for environmental damages.

A Palestinian poses as he prepares a kite before trying to fly it with incendiaries over the border fence with Israel, in Khan Yunis in southern Gaza Strip on May 4, 2018.

KKL-JNF will sue Hamas over damage from rockets, incendiary kites

“It is inconceivable that the international community would allow Hamas not to be held accountable and pay for its criminal acts."

AN IDF soldier runs in a field near Kibbutz Mefalsim, which was set on fire by Palestinians in Gaza on May 14

Answering the call for American-Jewish Israel support

American Jewry’s relationship with Israel is at a crossroads where support cannot be taken for granted; to counter this looming threat is Jewish National Fund’s Israel Continuum.

Students on campus at Alexander Muss High School in Israel

JNF-USA reaches major fundraising milestone for projects in Israel

Despite raising such a large sum in a short amount of time, there is still much to be done before the Roadmap project is complete.

Mayor Ruvik Danilovich with Jewish National Fund-USA donors at the River Park and amphitheater JNF has built in Be’er Sheba

Presenting an Israel for everyone

The Jewish National Fund's interfaith mission demonstrates Israel is a place for all.

Alon Ben-Gurion poses with Sheryl Buchholtz and her daughters Jessica (left) and Melissa (right)

JNF programs celebrating disability inclusion to kick off this month

The Jewish National Fund is proud to kick off a series of events coinciding with Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month.

Special in Uniform recruit Omer, seen at the Palmahim Air Force base with his friend Gil Lahana.

Christmas celebrations planned in northern Israel for all faiths

The festival, coordinated by Western Galilee Now (WGN), a consortium of small businesses throughout the region, offers workshops, local foods, wine tasting and concerts in English and Arabic.

A local Northern Israeli resturant celebrates Christmas.

Celebrating the changing of the guard at JNF-USA

Former JNF president Jeffrey E. Levine passed the baton to Dr. Sol Lizerbram, who will step into the role.

Sol Lizerbram and his wife, Lauren, attend the Jerusalem Day ceremony on Ammunition Hill with Mayor Nir Barkat (left) and JNF-USA CEO Russell F. Robinson (right). (