Jewish National Fund-USA partners with LOTEM to help people of all abilities experience Israel’s landscapes, heritage, and communities. Nature-based education, therapy, accessibility consulting, and resilience programs help individuals and families build confidence, connection, and a stronger sense of belonging.

  • People with disabilities and program staff participating in a LOTEM outdoor activity.
  • A participant walking with an emotional-support dog during a LOTEM nature program.

  • Nature Without Barriers

    More than 100,000 people participate in LOTEM programs annually, including accessible school trips and therapeutic outdoor activities at Emek HaShalom, its 40-acre accessible farm. Wheelchair-friendly trails, sensory gardens, and adapted workshops enable children and adults of all abilities to experience nature in a welcoming, barrier-free environment.

  • Healing and Resilience Outdoors

    LOTEM provides nature-based retreats for wounded soldiers, police officers, first responders, and communities affected by trauma. Healing in Nature retreats and emotional-support dog training offer pathways toward recovery and independence. Mother Nature Art Therapy supports women and children in domestic violence shelters through safe opportunities for expression and healing.

Funding Opportunities

ProgramGiving Level
Moving Forward - Retreats for Soldiers with PTSD$840,000 / $17,000 per retreat
Healing in Nature - Community Retreats$400,000 / $20,000+ per retreat
Mother Nature Art Therapy for Women and Children$200,000 / $15,000 per shelter
Ongoing Activities - School Trips, Institutions, and Emek HaShalom Farm$5,000-$7,000 per group

* All opportunities are subject to availability.

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Your gift can help advance the programs and opportunities described above. Help Jewish National Fund-USA strengthen the land and people of Israel.

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