Donate to the Almond Orchard

“He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water that bringeth forth his fruit in his season” (Psalm 1:3). This verse of Scripture is written in Hebrew on the sign designating the area of the almond orchard.

Our readers may recall that in March 1997, five months after Elmer Josephson departed this life, I took a tour group to Israel and stayed a few days longer to begin the almond orchard in his memory. The place chosen for the project was at the settlement, Ma’ale Michmas. Ma’ale means “from the heights; and Michmas means “secret place” or ‘treasures” [of the Most High]. It is a Jewish settlement high in the mountains northeast of Jerusalem in the Benjamin mountain region of Israel. Many years ago, Elmer himself suggested this name for a settlement in the area. The dollars I had with me then and those that have since been sent are donated by those who wish to plant a tree(s) in memory of, or in honor of someone.

Donations can be made to support the almond orchard at Ma'ale Michmas. By clicking on the "Donate" button below, you will be connected to PayPal.  You will receive a custom-made certificate, suitable for framing, that can be made "In Honor of" or "In Memory of" the loved one of your choice. You can also designate the honoree's name.  Your name will be designated below the honoree's name -- you will be able to enter exactly how you wish this information worded after you press the "Check Out" button on the PayPal website.

Multiple copies of the same certificate can be requested at the PayPal order entry screen.

Additional certificates can be requested for additional honorees by returning to this page, entering new choices and clicking on the "Donate" button.

Donations are $15.00 each plus $1.00 shipping. An additional $0.25 will be charged for each additional copy requested.

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