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JNF South Africa (JNFSA) Solidarity Missions to Israel are immersive journeys designed to connect participants directly with the people, communities, and projects that shape modern Israel. These missions combine education, volunteering, community engagement, and firsthand experiences of Israel's resilience, innovation, and recovery efforts. Bearing Witness Participants visit significant sites throughout Israel, including communities affected by conflict, memorial sites, and r

The Hostage Healing Programme is a partnership between JNFSA and The Base that was created in response to the October 7 attacks and the subsequent hostage crisis. The programme brings former Hamas hostages, released captives, survivors, and their immediate families to South Africa for a period of respite, recovery, and emotional healing. The programme aims to: Provide a safe and supportive environment away from the trauma of war and captivity. Allow survivors and families tim

The JNF Walter Sisulu Environmental Centre opened in Mamelodi on 14 September 2004. It is the first such project of its kind in South Africa, to create an environmentally friendly building that demonstrates natural thermal comfort, natural lighting and natural ventilation methods in everyday use. The mission is to create a culture of community conservation in Mamelodi and Southern Tshwane with the aim of developing awareness amongst the youth to inspire and motivate them to p

The Krost family alongside the JNFSA dedicated a menorah on the Bnei Akiva Campsite in Mossel Bay, honouring the South African heroes and victims of terror whose lives were lost on and after the October 7th war. The menorah stands as a reminder of the light they brought into the world, and acknowledges Bnei Akiva's contribution to strengthening Am Yisrael’s youth and Jewish identity. Sponsored by the Krost family in memory of Mike and Joan Krost May their memory be a blessin

JNFSA works closely with the South African Jewish Day Schools, running educational programmes bringing Environmental and Judaic principles into daily life. This includes bringing Shlichim from KKL-JNF, running educator seminars in Israel, collecting seeds for the WSEC centre to allow the less fortunate to have access to fresh produce and sharing KKL-JNF materials, kits and information. Thank you to all the Jewish Day Schools for participating in JNFSA's Tu B'Shvat 5786/2026 s

Israel's firefighters are risking their lives to save civilians from the devastating rocket and missile attacks. They urgently need essential protective equipment to stay safe on the frontlines. https://www.payfast.co.za/donate/go/jnfsouthafrica JNF South Africa Investec Bank Limited Account Number 40005118856 Ref: Emergency

The Gan Siyabonga Project in Telmond is a tribute to a group of South African Jews who courageously stood for justice and solidarity during the struggle against Apartheid and also contributed to building and supporting the State of Israel. The name "Siyabonga," Zulu in origin meaning "thank you," reflects deep gratitude for their unwavering commitment. The memorial park has been established in Telmond, a growing community in central Israel where many South Africans have made

The memorial site was originally constructed in 1986 in the heart of a forest dedicated to the friendship between South Africa and Israel. The current project involved restoring the remarkable stone monument and memorial wall, with the updated names of the fallen. Behind every name on the memorial wall is the life story of someone who fell, and a family that grieves. The connection with KKL-JNF in Israel and in South Africa allows us to salute our sons and daughters. It is i