Arava
An inspiring example of Israeli resourcefulness, the Arava region has been built by modern-day pioneers who have made the arid desert bloom, both literally and figuratively. From advancing agricultural technology to cultivating youth leadership and education, KKL-JNF’s innovative projects in the region all turn the challenges of the desert into opportunities for growth and development.
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The Arava – From Agricultural Innovation to Educational Innovation
This video, [03:16] from the KKL-JNF YouTube channel, relates the story behind the Environmental Science Education Center, which was established with the support of KKL-JNF Australia. This learning center offers
The Pioneering Movement in the Arava is Alive and Kicking
This video, [03:18] from the KKL-JNF’s YouTube channel, offers a glimpse into the “Vidor Center: A Window for Arava Agriculture,” which celebrates the Arava as a global leader in agricultural
Agriculture Without Boundaries in the Arava
This video [02:36] shows the Arava International Center for Agricultural Training (AICAT), which brings together more than 1,200 students from 18 different countries around the world, every year. The participants learn
Renewing the Days of Old in the Arava
This video [02:30], published by the YouTube channel “Israel,” illustrates how an entire history can be found inside of one small seed. The archaeologist,Yigal Yadin, known for leading the excavation
Ecological Tourism in Israel– Is There Such a Thing?
This video [02:42] shows the unique center for ecological tourism in Kibbutz Lotan, in the Arava Desert. Today, the tourist industry leaves a large and heavy carbon footprint on the environment.
The “Derech HaShalom” Hiking Trail in the Arava
This slideshow [00:48] from the Arava Tichona Regional Council provides a peek of the beautiful hiking trail, “Derech HaShalom,” opened in the 1990’s with the help of KKL-JNF Australia, Canada, and
The International Film Festival in Tzukim –Modern Pioneers Dream Big
Tzukim was established in the Arava in 1996, as a pioneering yishuv. It wasn’t just any agricultural community, as its members had a deep yearning to connect to the land