On this day, Israelis of all backgrounds head outdoors. The smells of damp earth, moistened by the winter rains, mingle with the fresh smells of young plants. Forest and field are filled with thousands of children digging holes and packing dirt around tender seedlings. While the Jewish people have reaffirmed their connection with the earth, the earth embraces the young trees. In a few years, these trees will cover the hills with green forests.

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