Here the Torah presents us with the formula to successfully settle the Land of Israel. By planting Fruit Trees in the vicinity of residential areas we attain a unique connection with our Land.

Israel's early pioneers correctly understood this concept. However, in today's post-Zionist era, large tracts of the fertile land in Israel are improperly used.

We, at TreesToIsrael.org, are setting up bustanim, small orchards comprising a mixture of different trees, suited to the varied climatic regions of Israel. These include trees from the seven traditional species of Israel and other trees that have proven to adapt well. In addition to providing communities with an assorted supply of fruit, a mix of different trees is ecologically sound, reducing the need for chemical agents.

The Midrash tells us that in the time of the Mashiach, all the trees will be edible Fruit Trees. In the blessing (m'eyn shalosh) recited after eating the fruits and grains of Israel, we say " . . . for the desirable, good and spacious Land that you bequeathed to our fathers to eat of its Fruit and be satisfied from its goodness".

Please help us to achieve our goal of helping people all around Israel to plant Fruit Trees.

We are not talking about large cooperative or commercial concerns. Our consideration is that individual families should be able to cultivate the Land of their fathers -- "Each man under his Grape Vine and under his Fig Tree". Purchasing trees for Israel's "farmers" to plant and nurture ensures that the Land of Israel remains in, and is worked by, Jewish hands.

See a letter of recommendation for this project from Rav Dov Lior, who has actively taken part in tree planting with us.

If you dedicate your trees to a relative or friend, in honor of a special occasion, or in memory of a loved one, we will be pleased to send a certificate. (Minimum of 3 trees).

Your requests are handled via our secure server.
Alternatively, you can print out the order form and fax it to us at (+ 972-2) 993-3792.
The prices shown below are for each tree and its irrigation piping.

This Rosh haShana (5768) is the start of the Sabbatical during which the Land of Israel rests. As such we will not be planting until after next Rosh haShana. We will still take your orders and send out you certificates during this shmitah year.

The orchards pictured below are waiting for the local children to come and plant. (Note the ruins of the ancient house from the Talmudic period at the edge the field.)

See more photographs from the planting areas.

Tell your friends about this way to help.

Recently Menachem has published a new birkon feature beautiful photographs of Jewish Hevron. In addition the Gush katif bencher with photographs of life in Gush Katif is still available. You can also find these birchonim (and many others) at birchon.com. Of course you can also still purchase Menachem's book entitled Actualities in Black & Orange featuring the behind the scenes story of the struggle for Gush Katif.

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This page last updated on 12th September, 2007 -- Erev Rosh haShana, 5768