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Emergency Campaign: Canada Park


Help Us Rehabilitate Canada Park After Devastating Fires

Emergency Campaign: Canada Park

Help Us Rehabilitate Canada Park After Devastating Fires

JNF Canada stands in solidarity with the people of Israel, praying for the safety of those battling the fires and those at risk.

In 1972, Bernard Bloomfield, then President of JNF Canada, spearheaded a campaign among the Canadian community to raise $15 million to establish a park in the centre of Israel, to be named Canada Park. The project was completed in 1984 and has been serving Israelis of all backgrounds by providing a lush green space, hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, beautiful forests and more. A section of the forest was planted to commemorate the Americans and Canadians who died in Israel's wars or were victims of terror. Over 300,000 tourists and residents visit the park annually at no cost. It is a jewel in the crown of the Israeli park system. 

We are heartbroken to share that much of Canada Park has been reduced to ashes. This cherished forest, realized thanks to you, your parents and your grandparents, stood as a symbol of our collective commitment to the land and people of Israel.

Massive wildfires continue to rage through central Israel and the Jerusalem Hills, triggering the highest emergency alert - “Red Torch.” Entire communities have been affected, and Israel has declared a national state of emergency as the fires rage dangerously close to populated areas. Firefighting crews from across the country, joined by aerial units and reinforcements, are working tirelessly to contain the blazes. 

What You Can Do
The destruction of forests and Canada Park is devastating. However, we must not sit by idly and lament what was destroyed. We have no choice but to take action. JNF Canada called upon Canadian Jewry and our friends in the 1970s to realize this dream, and today we are calling upon the next generation to do its part. 

We have immediate needs and longer-term needs. First, once the fire is completely extinguished, the parks and forests need to be cleaned and cleared of all debris to ensure that it is safe (phase 1). The foresters need to access the park in order to complete an assessment and determine phase 2 of a revitalization plan.  

What we need to do now: We need to raise $500,000 toward phase 1 needs. Every donation is a step toward healing the land. Every donation brings us closer to recovery. Help us send a message of hope and renewal to our extended family in Israel. This is only the first step towards what will be a multi-year rehabilitation of Canada Park. 

Thanks to generous friends of JNF we have raised $100,000 in less than one day. DONATE NOW to help us raise the funds needed to bring this forest back to life.  


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