The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel is Israel's oldest and largest conservation organization, protecting wildlife and wetlands since 1953. In honor of Tu B'shvat, we welcome Rachel Canar, Executive Director of Nature Israel -- the American affiliate of SPNI -- in our sanctuary and via Zoom. She will also tell us about the accomplishments of SPNI over last 70 years -- as well as about the emergency work that is now being done in response to the post-October 7 crisis in Israel. In Rachel's words:  "For 70 years we have been healing nature, and now nature is healing us."

To join us via Zoom, look for login credentials in the January 24 issue of Star-Lite or email adulted@bethelohim.org.

Join us for lunch!

This program is part of a larger Tu B'shvat program -- including a locally sourced lunch at 11:30 and a program for children. Visit HERE for more details or if you would like to sign up for lunch by Friday, January 26th at 3:00 PM.. 
 

About Rachel Canar

Rachel Canar became the Executive Director of Nature Israel in early 2023, with a mission to help Americans harness their love for the environment and for Israel into tangible support for the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel. A lifelong nature lover and environmentalist she has enjoyed hundreds of hikes and camping in Israel, from the Banyas waterfalls to the Timna National Park, from the pristine Palmachim beach to hiking the many mounts of Jerusalem.

Rachel lived in Israel for 15 years, a majority of that time working for social change organizations. As both an American and Israeli, she is helping American audiences understand the extraordinary work being done in Israel to protect birds and wildlife, develop climate change mitigation technologies, and share solutions across borders.