KKL-JNF Land Development
There is no better way to show KKL-JNF's impact on the land of Israel than through these photographs. They are the most articulate expressions of KKL-JNF's stewardship and development activities throughout the years, befitting the country and all its people.
*Use of the photos are for KKL-JNF productions/purposes only and requires giving credit to the photographer and KKL Photo Archive, Jerusalem. Any other use can lead to legal action.
“A new community in the southern Negev"
1983. Kibbutz Neot Smadar was established on the site of a previous kibbutz, Shizafon, which had failed to thrive. Photographer: Anonymous
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2013. Kibbutz Neot Smadar is a flourishing community, an organic oasis in the heart of the desert. KKL-JNF supports the kibbutz extensively in the fields of water, agriculture and desert tourism. Photographer: Anonymous
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1958. The Lakhish region. New immigrants settle this desolate area, bordering on the desert, and make their first attempts at farming. (Efrem Ilani)
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2012. Sweet success! Grapes from the Lakhish region have become world-renowned. (Dudu Grunshpan)
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1966. Building in En Yahav. Located halfway between Be'er Sheva and Eilat, En Yahav, is one of the eight Central Arava Regional Council communities and the first moshav in the Arava. Pioneers attempted to settle En Yahav in the 1950s, but the community did not really get off the ground until 1962. (Alex Strajmaister)
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2015. A bird's eye view of En Yahav. With the help of KKL-JNF, the moshav cultivates crops marketed throughout the world. Produce includes organic grapes, figs and mangos as well as ornamental fish - impressive feats for a desert community. (Albatross Aerial Photography Ltd.)
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1920. "The Land of Israel is acquired through suffering" (Talmud). The Yizre'el Valley was plagued by Anopheles mosquitoes carrying malaria, to which many of the new settlers succumbed. (Anonymous)
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