KKL's Tree Planting Center at Modi'in is situated in the "Land of the Maccabees" in the heart of the Ben Shemen forest.

It was here that the Hasmonean family the legendary Maccabbees - began their historic revolt against King Antiochus Epiphanes and the Seleucid Greeks ( 175163 B.C.E.).

The forests in this region were among the first of KKL's afforestation efforts and constitute a vital green belt for the residents
of the Greater Tel Aviv Metropolitan area.

In the Ben Shemen forest one can find recreation areas, picnic sites, a KKL watchtower, an open air theater, and much more.

HOW TO GET THERE

By private car, taxi, or tour bus, follow the arrows on the map.

From Tel Aviv

Exit the main Tel Aviv - Jerusalem highway (Rt. 1) at the Ben Shemen Interchange. Go through the underpass towards the Modi'in region settlements.

Turn right at the sign for Mitzpe Modi'in, and continue past the amphitheater to the KKL Tree Planting Center at Modi'in.

From Jerusalem via Givat Zeev

From Beit Horon Junction continue towards the Modi'in region settlements (RT. 443). Turn left at the sign toward Mitzpe Modi'in, and continue past the amphitheater to the KKL Tree Planting Center at Modi'in.