After a two-year hiatus due to the war against Hamas, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) has revived its long-standing tradition of bringing holiday spirit to embassies and foreign missions across Israel during Christmas.
This year, 110 Christmas trees were ordered by 34 diplomatic missions, including the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, the European Union Delegation, the Russian Embassy and others.
KKL-JNF foresters cultivate Arizona cedars—well-suited to the Mediterranean climate—in Givat Yeshayahu and several northern forests until they reach a height of about two meters.
KKL-JNF staff at the Golani Nursery in northern Israel will welcome members of the diplomatic corps to collect their trees, continuing a tradition that reflects goodwill and cooperation. The initiative also promotes responsible forest thinning and helps curb illegal tree cutting during the festive season.
This tradition is “a symbol of hope, mutual respect and global friendship during a challenging time for Israel and the world,” said Yuval Yenni, CFO at KKL-JNF.
He added that “the Christmas tree is more than a holiday emblem. It is a bridge of international cooperation, cultural understanding and shared values.”
