Key Takeaways
- The Galilee Eco Center is developing a regenerative agriculture and ecological education campus in Israel’s Upper Galilee.
- Founded by a group of Olim, the initiative draws inspiration from U.S.-based Jewish farming and learning centers.
- The project has faced regulatory, compliance, and bureaucratic challenges common to Israeli agricultural development.
- The organization is now formally registered in Israel and the U.S. and is building governance capacity.
- Educational programs will combine regenerative farming with Jewish learning and community engagement.
Tu B’Shvat Marks a Milestone for Galilee Eco Center Initiative
As Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish New Year of the Trees, approaches on February 1, the Galilee Eco Center is entering a formative phase in its development. Located in Israel’s Upper Galilee near Rosh Pina, the initiative is focused on establishing a regenerative agriculture and ecological education campus rooted in Jewish tradition and land stewardship.
The project began roughly one year ago as an informal idea among friends seeking to create an Israel-based counterpart to American Jewish farm and learning centers. Over time, the concept transitioned into an operational effort involving land partnerships, fundraising, and formal registration.
“In the United States, organizations like Adamah helped prove that Jewish farming, education, and environmental responsibility could thrive together,” said Ariela Solomon, Founder and CEO of the Galilee Eco Center. “We asked a simple question: Why shouldn’t this exist in Israel, our ancestral homeland?”
