A long time ago I collected my dimes to buy a tree in Israel through the Jewish National Fund (JNF).It is a tradition I have kept throughout my life. I buy trees in Israel to commemorate special celebrations, a marriage, a birth. Also to express my sympathy for those I have lost. And other occasions where this special gesture is meaningful to me.
Recently, I attended an event titled, “Jewish Women in Action”, hosted by Gail Cowan who invited several Jewish organizations in the area to attend a meeting about Jewish National Fund (JNF) at SaddleBrooke Ranch.
Talk about energy! Deb Rochford of JNF spoke to JNF’s purpose, mission, history, work, charity to other organizations and most importantly the situation in Israel.
Deb spoke about ‘Missions to Israel’, a four-day mission to work in Israel by picking fruit, transporting items or people, or lending a helping hand wherever needed. According to Deb, JNF will make certain your transportation, housing and needs are met.
Rochford has been back and forth to Israel several times this past year. She manages a team of professionals throughout the United States and travels throughout the country to meet with supporters and provide updates to as well as guides visits for American Jews to Israel.
The mission of JNF is to work throughout Israel to help heal and rebuild the country and people’s lives, since October 7, 2023. But, JNF has been very effective and proactive before October 7, 2023.
Jewish National Fund has been involved in building the country and now is concentrating rebuilding efforts in Israel’s North and South regions. Eighty percent of the population from the North remains displaced. They cannot go home because of the bombing.
Even today, I will continue to buy my trees and then some!
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