An Orchard in the Galilee: Bustan HaArbel
Fundraising campaign by
Natalie Benjamin
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US$308.00raised of $100,000.00 goal goal
Campaign Story
Galilee Project: Bring Water to the Bustan
Bustan HaArbel is an area in the Lower Galilee surrounded by pure nature and wildlife with spectacular views of the cliff of Mount Arbel to the east, and of the northern towns of Safed and Meron, an area steeped in mysticism. Untouched for many hundreds of years, the land is now being cultivated by a dedicated group of volunteers. Plans include border construction, an olive grove, terraces with herb bushes, a pergola surrounded by trees of pomegranate, walnut, figs and many more wonderful fruits. The land will be open to all hikers, campers, families on nature outings and anyone who wants to harvest the amazing fruits of the Galilee or catch a glimpse of a herd of wild gazelles at sunrise. In order for the Bustan to flourish, there is now a huge effort to establish the infrastructure for a permanent water source. Until it is complete, water can only be brought in water tank trucks on a monthly basis. Please donate to help us bring water to the Bustan. Every drop counts!
Organizer
- Natalie Benjamin
- Campaign Owner
Donors
- Sheryl Sober Newman
- Donated on Jan 29, 2016
Mazel tov Nava. What a wonderful way to celebrate. Be like the trees: grow strong, shade others,enjoy both the sun and rain that comes your way, dance in the breeze and when a tough wind crosses your path- flex a bit and bounce right back up. Sheryl,-Sue, Noah and Moe Newman
- paulina miller
- Donated on Jan 28, 2016
Nava. Congrats. We are so proud of you xox your great aunt Paulina
Tu B'shevat with Bnei Akiva volunteers
Update posted by Natalie Benjamin at 08:18 am
A big thank you to the hundreds of volunteers from Bnei Akiva (mahoz Haifa) for planting over 100 trees in Bustan HaArbel for Tu B'shevat. Such a meaningful and huge Chesed opportunity.
Visit to the Bustan for Tu B'shevat
Update posted by Natalie Benjamin at 06:43 am
Every year for Tu B'shevat, the New Year for the Trees (Jewish Arbor Day), a visit to Bustan HaArbel is a beautiful tradition. Plant trees, enjoy the views, fresh air and wildlife. Welcome!
Tree Planting was a success!
Update posted by Natalie Benjamin at 04:48 pmOur Tu B’shevat tree planting was a wonderful experience. Our family along with 30 soldiers prepared the plots and planted almost 50 trees! Thanks to all of your generous donations - of which many were in honor of our daughter Nava's Bat Mitzvah - a new olive grove has been
Tree Planting to take place February 4th!
Update posted by Natalie Benjamin at 06:40 pmThank you to everyone who has donated so far! Due to cold windy weather the planting has been postponed to Thursday, February 4th. Fundraising has been extended until planting day! Happy Tu B'shevat!
Donors & Comments
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jan 30, 2016
We make-a an-a offer-a you canny refuse-a. Grow trees grow
- Sheryl Sober Newman
- Donated on Jan 29, 2016
Mazel tov Nava. What a wonderful way to celebrate. Be like the trees: grow strong, shade others,enjoy both the sun and rain that comes your way, dance in the breeze and when a tough wind crosses your path- flex a bit and bounce right back up. Sheryl,-Sue, Noah and Moe Newman
- paulina miller
- Donated on Jan 28, 2016
Nava. Congrats. We are so proud of you xox your great aunt Paulina
- Judith Grimberg
- Donated on Jan 28, 2016
Mazal Tov Nava! I'm thrilled to plant some trees in your honor! May you and they grow to great heights!
- Laurence Nash
- Donated on Jan 28, 2016
מזל טוב Nava! Thank you so much for doing something so meaningful for us all! Wishing you and your family many blessings. Love from the Nash Family
- Nenner
- Donated on Jan 28, 2016
Mazel tov! Will tell Simone in morning
- Nina Meyer
- Donated on Jan 24, 2016
Mazel Tov, Natalie...Happy Tu B'Shvat and thanks for the opportunity to feel connected on the holiday.
- Gazal Family
- Donated on Jan 22, 2016
Mazal Tov on your bat mitzvah funny, sweet, beautiful Nava! What a beautiful project you chose. Its been too long since we've seen you. We always remember all the fun times our families had together and we hope to see you real soon. Congratulations!
We make-a an-a offer-a you canny refuse-a. Grow trees grow