JNF partners Zionism Victoria in Peace Garden
February 28, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Zionism Victoria has announced that JNF Victoria has agreed to become the co-sponsor of the Israel 75 Peace Garden being established in the City of Glen Eira. Read more
KKL-JNF host educators from Australia and South Africa
January 10, 2023 by Natalie Gattengo
Aiming to empower the future generation of leaders, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund is hosting principals and teachers from Australia and South Africa. Read more
KKL-JNF funding A$8.5m in scholarships
December 9, 2022 by Natalie Gattengo
A festive ceremony awarding scholarships to students took place on Wednesday in which KKL – JNF awarded student scholarships amounting a total of NIS 11,854,000m (A$8.5m) to 650 students. Read more
NAB and JNF host economic and business students
June 23, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
JNF in collaboration with the National Australian Bank (NAB) hosted year 10 and 11 Business and Economics students to access some of Australia’s leading minds on the theme of ‘The Future – Banking & Business’. Read more
Thousands celebrate Chanukah at the Zoo
December 15, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney community organisations Jewish House and JNF NSW united to host around 2,000 families and individuals at a family day out at Taronga Zoo. Read more
It’s official! JNF Australia and Grandma Moses are in the Guiness Book of Records
March 18, 2020 by J-Wire Staff
JNF NSW Executive Director Gabbie Budai has received confirmation that JNF Australia and Grandma Moses are officially the Guinness World Record holders for the longest braided loaf of bread. Read more
Blue Box’s Paul Lowinger has no limit to his territory
March 11, 2020 by Community newsdesk
Paul Lowinger, JNF NSW’s Blue Box Chairman says his territory extends from Sydney to Manhattan plus NSW regional centres. Read more
JNFuture Leaders
July 4, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Fourteen young Australians have returned from Israel inspired, motivated and excited to contribute to Israel and our local Jewish community. Read more
Green Sunday: Melbourne
February 12, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Over 200 volunteers gave their time in support of JNF Victoria’s Green Sunday Campaign. Read more
JNF on tour: Day 3
Each day a member of the current KKL-JNF Education Study Tour to Israel reports on the day’s activities. Read more
Honoring the memory of the 9/11 victims at the Living Memorial site in Jerusalem
September 7, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
As the world commemorated seventeen years since the 9/11 terror attacks in the United States, the Keren Kayemet LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF), Jewish National Fund-USA (JNF) and the US Embassy in Israel held their annual memorial ceremony to honor those who perished. Read more
Realising Ben-Gurion’s dream
February 14, 2018 by Henry Benjamin
Eran Doron is the mayor of the Ramat HaNegev Regional Council in which its territory represents 22% of the land of Israel. He talks to J-Wire. Read more
Green Sunday: Melbourne
February 13, 2018 by Lauren Finn
Over a hundred volunteers from organisations including BJE Emet, Habonim, Tzofim, Betar, Tora Metzion, Sherut, B’nei Akiva and students from The King David School and Leibler Yavnah College participated in JNF’s Green Sunday campaign in Melbourne on the weekend. Read more
Green Sunday: Perth
February 13, 2018 by Lauren Finn
JNF WA had a record year of youth volunteers for the Green Sunday campaign. Read more
JNF campaign gala in Melbourne
September 13, 2017 by Community Editor
Honouring heroes of the past and present and securing Israel’s future – JNF welcomed more than 1000 guests to this year’s Annual Campaign Gala event on Sunday evening at the Crown Palladium. Read more
JNF NSW Annual Dinner
September 11, 2017 by Roz Tarszisz
High demand for tickets to JNF’s Annual Dinner meant a full house with over 850 guests gathered in Sydney in support of Sderot Park of Courage in Israel’s Negev.
Sydney girl scores third prize in national art competition
August 22, 2017 by Community Editor
Adena Sheps from Emanuel School in Sydney has received the 3rd place prize in the National Harry Bell Memorial Art Competition proudly sponsored by JNF, AICC, Shekinah Tours, Beersheba 100 Committee, Melbourne Racing Club, and The Jericho Cup. Read more
Mofaz addresses JNF Gala Dinner
September 12, 2016 by Roz Tarszisz
Over 800 guests learned about the particular difficulties for a young man living in the Negev town of Ofakim and keynote speaker Lt. Gen (Ret.) Shaul Mofaz gave a moving address at JNF’s Gala Dinner in Sydney
Mofaz visits Canberra
September 9, 2016 by J-Wire Staff
Lt Gen (Ret) Shaul Mofaz, Israel’s former Deputy Prime Minister, Defence Minister and IDF Chief of Staff has visited Canberra where he met the Australian Ministers of Defence, Senator Marise Payne and Veterans Affairs, Dan Tehan. Read more
Bolot family supports lone soldier clubhouse
March 9, 2016 by Ahuva Bar-Lev
An upgraded clubhouse for lone soldiers who have immigrated to Israel without their parents has been established in Raanana with the support of JNF Australia and the Bolot family of Sydney, Auckland and London. Read more
Mayor of Jerusalem keynote speaker for JNF
August 5, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
JNF Australia has announced that Nir Barkat, Mayor of Jerusalem will be the keynote speaker at this year’s JNF Annual Dinners. Read more
Australian legislators visit the Gaza border
July 31, 2015 by Ahuva Bar-Lev
A delegation of legislators and political advisors from Australia toured the Gaza perimeter to learn first hand about life on the border and to hear about different projects promoted by KKL-JNF for the benefit of frontline residents. Read more
A new birdwatching centre in Israel
July 30, 2015 by Ahuva Bar-Lev
In the middle of the noisy metropolis in central Israel known as Gush Dan, a unique gem of nature is now being created, which will introduce visitors to the world of birds… thanks to the support of JNF Australia. Read more
Australian and Israeli teenagers get together
July 9, 2015 by Ahuva Bar-Lev
About 40 students from the Carmel School in Perth have toured the Negev in the footsteps of Ben Gurion’s vision for making the desert bloom. Read more
JNF Gold Patrons in Melbourne
July 9, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
Melbourne’s JNF Gold Patrons have attended an event featuring informative and interesting presentations from Ethy Levy, Israel Trade Commissioner and Dr David Malet, expert and senior lecturer in International Relations. Read more
Restored Allenby park opened
May 21, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Calling all game-changers
December 21, 2014 by Roz Tarszisz
B’nai B’rith Alfred Dreyfus Anti Defamation Unit and JNF Australia are calling for nominations for their annual National “Game Changers” Awards. Read more
At the JNF wicket
December 18, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
Legendary South African Test cricketer was guest of honour at a recent JNF breakfast. Read more
JNF provides a welcome respite
August 19, 2014 by Henry Benjamin
More than 2,500 Israeli schoolchildren whose homes are close to the Gaza border have received a welcome break from the tension generated by a daily dose of rockets…they were bussed to safer pastures for respite courtesy of the Jewish National Fund’s Australian arm. Read more
Mapping a visit to Israel
July 22, 2013 by Lauren Hockley
JNF Education Director, Erez Feinberg, has initiated a project at Mount Scopus College working with students to build a papier mache model showing the landscape of Israel. Read more
