About
Jewish
National
Fund

Unparalleled in the Jewish philanthropic world, Jewish National Fund-USA’s strategic vision has been and always will be, to ensure a strong, secure, and prosperous future for the land and people of Israel. Everything we do -- every project, initiative, and campaign we take on – is integral to our vision of building and connecting to our land. We plant trees, build houses and parks, source water solutions, buy fire trucks, and improve the lives of people with special needs. We boost tourism, support Aliyah, promote Zionist education and engagement, build medical centers and trauma centers, fund agricultural and culinary research, and run an American semester abroad high school in Israel. We do all these things because each project, each program, each partnership, is consistent with our strategic vision– population growth in the north and south, connecting the next generation to Israel, infrastructure development, ecology, forestation, heritage preservation, and more -- all for the land and people of Israel.

Jewish National Fund is developing the Upper Eastern Galilee and the greater Kiryat Shmona area to become a hub for food businesses, including technology, business management, cooking, restaurants, food and agricultural research and development, hospitality, and hotels. At the core of this investment is the Galilee Culinary Institute, which will transform the region into a global culinary and hospitality center of excellence. This will become the backbone for increased economic development, employment, tourism, housing and community building to ensure steady and continued growth for years to come.