Planning Trees from our hands

The Jewish pioneering afforestation in Israel, rooted in the kibbutz movement and spearheaded by the Jewish National Fund, demonstrates how communal tree planting can reclaim, protect, and culturally affirm land. By draining swamps, curbing desertification, and creating sustainable economic resources through timber and fruit orchards, these efforts blend environmental science with ancient traditions like Tu BiShvat. The collective rituals of…