נתן יונתן, ‘שיר ארץ’
עָלֹה נַעֲלֶה וְיָרַשְׁנוּ אֹתָהּ
פְּרִי הָעֵץ וּתְנוּבַת הַשָּׂדֶה
וְעָלוּ מוֹשִׁעִים בְּהַר צִיּוֹן
Artzenu is an organization founded in 2020 by a group of farmers and settlement activists.
Artzenu is dedicated to bringing the pioneering spirit back to the forefront of Israeli society. We wholeheartedly believe that those idealistic times of settlement and agriculture are not dead – it is alive and kicking, and is the basis of the Zionist vision of the State of Israel.
The Zionist goals from the very start included returning to Zion, ingathering of the exiles, revival of the Hebrew culture and language, and establishing independent sovereignty. Settling in all parts of our land, Artzenu, from the north to the Negev, and from the Jordan Valley to the sea, is the true realization of the Zionist dream.
Artzenu works to reinforce and deepen settlement endeavors in various areas of the country by improving and strengthening the economic, security, and functional resilience of these agricultural efforts.
In addition, Artzenu works to revive Israeli society’s original connection to its land and to the fundamental values of Zionism.
The teenagers at Artzenu build beautiful overlooks and rest points for the benefit of the Israeli public and to connect visitors to our homeland. The overlooks are also dedicated to the memories of brave Israelis who gave their lives for this wonderful land.
בלי קרקע אין לך עמידה, ואין לך דת, ואין לך מזון לגוף ולנפש
State land is a fundamental strategic asset upon which the country exists, establishes itself, and grows. From the very start, Zionism has focused on strengthening, expanding, and fortifying this connection to the soil of the homeland.
In recent years, we have seen accelerated, calculated efforts to intentionally seize state lands belonging to the State of Israel in the Galilee, Negev, Judea and Samaria, and the Jordan Valley.
Siezing land poses a palpable threat to the Zionist ideal, undermines Israel’s sovereignty and governance over its land, and threatens the balance among the country’s citizens.
Throughout Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley, there are dozens of sheep and cattle farms that were established over the years by farmers and their families. With their very presence on the ground and their grazing activities, these farms maintain and guard tens of thousands of dunams of state land from trespassing by unauthorized entities.
A social mutual assistance fund to support farmers harmed by agricultural terror. The sheep and cattle ranches ensue damages of hundreds of thousands of shekels due to acts of agricultural terror, which includes herds that are stolen, fences and equipment that are destroyed, and the burning of grazing areas. The significance for the farms is critical, as agricultural terror can result in the complete collapse of the farm.
The Anochi E’arvenu fund, supported by partners from Israeli society, provides a safety net for the farmers in the event that they are harmed, thereby supplying a strong sense of resilience to the Zionist endeavor of these farms and strengthening the protection of this strategic asset – Israel’s state lands.
The springs were built and renovated by volunteering teenagers from schools in the region, as part of the Land of Springs project.
We believe that exposing, developing, and making these springs accessible to the general public is very important, in order to deepen the Jewish nation’s connection to its land through hiking and swimming in Israel’s natural waters.
A lovely spring with a tree that dips down toward the water and creates a special, quaint corner. The green and blue shades of the water are breathtaking!
The clear, pleasant water is 3 meters deep.
A gorgeous spring surrounded by reeds and large jujube trees that provide shade and pleasant sitting areas near the water.
The water collects in a pool that is 4 meters deep!
There is a deck built above the water and tables and benches for visitors to enjoy.
A spring that flows into the river over a distance of 70 meters. At the end of the river, there is a wading pool where the water is about 1.5 meters deep, large jujube trees that provide shade and make it possible to spend time in the clear, pleasant water.
Maayan HaDegel is located on Alon Highway next to the community of Maskiyot.
The clear spring is part of a series of springs that flow along the length of Milkha River (Wadi al-Maliakh).
Before the spring was built, the water would flow down the canyon and permeate the soil. The teenagers at Artzenu built a large pool at the site with tables, overlooks, and pergolas around it, making spending time at the spring enjoyable, comfortable, and accessible. We recommend visiting at the end of the winter/early spring, when the region is green and flourishing.
A large pool surrounded by reeds and trees, with plenty of room to sit and rest nearby.
There is a deck built above the water, as well as tables and benches for visitors to enjoy.
The pleasant water collects in a pool that is 1 m deep.
‘artzenu’ today is exactly where we needed them.
After a complex dealing with agricultural terrorism from the nearby villages we got an amazing youth who are always here to help. Thank you!
‘artzenu’ today is exactly where we needed them.
After a complex dealing with agricultural terrorism from the nearby villages we got an amazing youth who are always here to help. Thank you!
