Kibbutz

Forget fancy hotels and explore a fresh way to experience Dead Sea kibbutzim

Right before the holidays, we gathered a few hot recommendations from the Dead Sea region: The coffee, the drinks, and all the rest.

Coffee overlooking the desert.
Kibbutz members of all ages take part in traditional Shavuot celebrations at Kibbutz Hukok in the Lower Galilee, northern Israel, May 21, 2026

The old pillar: Israel’s kibbutzim have changed beyond recognition - so what keeps them alive?

The Dan Stream flowing through Kibbutz Dafna.

All roads lead to this Galilean kibbutz: After visiting, we understood why

The Israeli army near the border fence with Gaza, southern Israel. February 09, 2026.

Cut discovered in Kibbutz Zikim fence, IDF says no threat detected, copper thieves suspected


New memorial wall unveiled honoring 466 fallen kibbutz members

The site, located in the Megiddo Regional Council, has long served as a national tribute to kibbutz members who died in wars or acts of terror.

 The newly established fifth wall with the names of 466 fallen kibutzim members

IDF probe into Nir Yitzhak reveals army failed to protect kibbutz on Oct. 7

The probe found that only at 1:30 p.m. did the first IDF troop enter the kibbutz, just four minutes after the last terrorists left.

 A building is left destroyed after a rocket hit the building earlier in the week on October 25, 2023 in Nir Yitzhak, Israel. In the wake of the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas that left an estimated 1,400 dead and 200 kidnapped, Israel launched a sustained bombardment of the Gaza Strip and threatened a gro

Thousands of volunteers help renovate, rejuvenate Kfar Aza young adult community

The project was initiated by Omri Ronen, one of the group’s leaders, whose grandmother, Nira Ronen, was murdered in the October 7 attack.

 At the ribbon cutting of a recently renovated Kibbutz Kfar Aza neighborhood for young people.

Degania Bet: A look at the refurbished Founders’ House - review

A visit to the kibbutz’s country lodge is the perfect way to experience the historic area.

 THE DEGANIA BET Country Lodge.

Foreign ambassadors join tour of Gaza border area to witness war's impact

Dozens of ambassadors participated in a tour of the South with KKL-JNF and were exposed to the consequences of the war on the Gaza border area.

 Ambassadors participated in a tour of the South with JNF

IDF reinforcements arrived at Nahal Oz seven hours after invasion, probe reveals

Three civilians killed by IDF by mistake, but a lucky twist of police spending weekend helped volunteers hold on.

 Israeli soldiers in Kibbutz Nahal Oz, near the Gaza border, in southern Israel, October 20, 2023

Former hostage Keith Siegel urges Trump to boost hostage release efforts

In the video, Keith is seen standing in front of a home that was destroyed on October 7 in Kfar Aza during the Hamas attack.

 Keith Siegel reunites with family after Hamas captivity, February 1, 2025.

Bring them home to Manara: Kibbutz head comments on state of Israel's North - interview

According to official government figures, as of last June 74,500 people were evacuated from the southern border and 68,500 from the North.

 View from Manara Cliff, Israel.

October 7 Spanish-language docuseries highlights yet-unseen side of Hamas massacre

The project aims to "make sure broad Latino non-Jewish audiences understand that Latinos were also impacted by Hamas' massacre."

 A view of houses in Kibbutz Kfar Aza four months after the October 7 massacre.

Gadi Moses, freed from Gaza, reflects Israel’s pioneering kibbutz spirit

Freed hostage Gadi Moses is an embodiment of Israel’s enduring national strength.

 A photo of Gadi Mozes, who was released from Israeli captivity on Thursday, Jan. 30, has gone viral in Israel.