Trees

Scandinavia's largest prehistoric mound is not a tomb, but a memorial to a natural disaster - study

Archaeological excavations that have taken place at Raknehaugen, have all failed to discover evidence that would typically indicate a burial mound, such as a grave or human remains.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Excavations of Raknehaugen, Norway, in 1939.
THE ALMOND TREE has been watching over the Land of Israel for longer than we can fathom.

Hiking in the Holy Land: The almond tree, Israel's ancient clock

Spring has not arrived, yet blossoming almonds in Israel signify the arrival of Tu Bishvat, the new year for trees, a time when some seasonal quality has shifted.

|BySUSANNAH SCHILD
Jerusalem 1951, Young Girl Planting a Sapling During Tu BiShvat.

KKL-JNF marks Tu Bishvat, highlighting tree-planting tradition with newly released archival photos

“These photographs document a tradition that continues today and connects generations and Jewish communities around the world,” Sinai said.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Lemon Beef and stir-fry.

In the kitchen with Henny: Lemon recipes to brighten winter

Discover simple lemon recipes that turn chilly days into bright, flavorful moments.

|ByHENNY SHOR

Drones plant trees from the sky after US wildfires

Heatwaves and dry-lightning coincided with drier conditions that climate scientists blame on global warming.

DECEMBER 1, 2020ByREUTERS
A wind driven wildfire in the hills of Canyon Country north of Los Angeles, California

Hugging a tree in Israel to beat the coronavirus blues

At the park, about 15 km (nine miles) north of Tel Aviv, tree-huggers such as Barbara Grant heeded the advice during a tour arranged by the Authority.

JULY 13, 2020ByREUTERS
A woman takes part in a campaign by Israel's Nature and Parks Authority calling on people to join sightseeing tours and find comfort in tree hugging amid a spike in the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Jerusalem July 9, 2020

This week in Jerusalem: End of game

What has been going on in Israel's capital the past week?

APRIL 30, 2020ByPEGGY CIDOR
THE MOVEMENT for Quality Government was barred from projecting a political message on the Old City walls. Pictured: A Hanukkah light show that was welcomed on the walls.

Parashat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: Partnership, faith and humility

Man has the choice of being passive, enjoying the world as a guest, or being active and creative.

APRIL 30, 2020ByRABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ
Almond trees blossom on the Golan Heights

Deloitte US Plants Grove of Trees in Israel in honor of Deloitte Israel

“I am grateful to my Deloitte US colleagues for this donation and the chance to share our celebration with JNF-USA.” said Ilan Birnfeld, Deloitte Israel CEO and Chairman.

FEBRUARY 15, 2020ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Yatir Forest on the southern slopes of Mount Hebron, on the edge of the Negev Desert

Celebrating Tu Bishvat, New Year for the trees

Tu Bishvat is one of the Jewish festivals that is uniquely tied to the Land of Israel and is widely celebrated here by Jews – religious and secular – while less well known or marked in the Diaspora.

FEBRUARY 9, 2020ByJPOST EDITORIAL
The almond tree and its blossom, according to the Haggadah, have a special significance for Tu Bishvat

Olga Kisseleva's art exhibition Trees Talking combines art and science

“Trees speak the same language,” she notes, “which is different from humans.”

FEBRUARY 7, 2020ByBARRY DAVIS
Olga Kisseleva art exhibition Trees talking at Negev Art Museum

'What to do' ideas in Israel for Tu Bishvat

Need plans for Tu Bishvat? Look no further

FEBRUARY 6, 2020ByMEITAL SHARABI
KKL-JNF Child plants tree sapling

JNF-USA’s ‘Trees are Trending’ Tu BiShvat Campaign

JNF-USA supporters are being encouraged to participate in the organization’s inaugural Yoga Tree Pose Challenge.

FEBRUARY 2, 2020ByALAN ROSENBAUM
The JNF-USA team do the ‘yoga tree’ pose to promote Tu BiShvat

Planet's oldest fossilized forest uncovered in abandoned New York quarry

The expert's findings depict a time when the planet went from having no forests, transforming into a landscape covered in trees.

DECEMBER 22, 2019ByZACHARY KEYSER
Central Catskills Mountains from Twin south summit