In February 2022, the Gibraltar-Israel Chamber of Commerce had the honour and the pleasure to mark the celebration of 120 years of Keren Kayemet Le’Israel (KKL)-Jewish National Fund (JNF) and JNF UK here in Gibraltar in an intimate dinner gathering. Since its establishment in 1901, KKL-JNF has been developing the land of Israel, strengthening the bond between the Jewish people and their homeland. As Israel’s largest and oldest green organization, KKL-JNF’s work has directly influenced environmental policy and community development. KKL-JNF features prominently in high-level conferences and think-tanks, and engages business and government leaders, as well as the general public, in dynamic public discourse on people and their environment.

The dinner included great food, a talk and presentation by KKL and JNF UK representatives, and a live performance by the orthodox comedian Ashley Blaker…it was a great night with so much laughter!

KKL-JNF UK have also met with Minister for the Environment and Education -John Cortes, where they have highlighted the work they do on environmental projects as well as in projects to engage youth in peripheral towns in HiTech education.

Commenting on the event, Ayelet Mamo Shay, Gibrael Chairwoman said: “We are privileged that an organisation such as KKL-JNF has decided to come to Gibraltar. There are many ways in which we can learn from the work they do, and their visit will no doubt strengthen the cultural links between Gibraltar and Israel on matters relating to the environment and education”.