Kibbutz

Rodent infestation rises in Gaza border communities, hundreds of traps set out

Residents have reported finding droppings near children's beds and even incidents where injured residents needed to be hospitalized for proper treatment. 

Rats caught in a trap
DEGANYA ALEF & BET: Plowing a field, 1945.

After 100 years, Israel's kibbutzim are still adapting to war, change, and an uncertain future

KIDS FROM GONEN cooking together with Chef Ran.

Nourishing the North: JNF-USA's culinary school opens with a mission beyond food

NATURE VISIT with Ilan organization families.

Nature without barriers: Lotem transforms outdoor experiences for people with disabilities


A plea to bring home the hostages and heal a shattered community - opinion

We have no other country. We love you, our homeland – please come back to us. Tsachi and Omri, hold on, we are all waiting for you, all of us at Nahal Oz.

 SIGNS CALL for the release of hostages Tsachi Idan

'We are proud to defend the country': Kibbutz Movement commemorates its 3,422 fallen

In the past year, an additional 322 fallen and murdered from among the Kibbutzim Movements were added - most of them were victims of the October 7 Massacre and casualties of the war that followed.

 Kibbutz Nir Oz after the massacre

Remembering the sacrifices of Israel's fallen on Remembrance Day

The Jerusalem Post, the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, IDF Widows and Orphans Organization, and the Sylvan Adams Family Foundation held a ceremony to commemorate Remembrance Day.

 A panel of lone soldiers at the 2024 Remembrance Day event at the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem.

New documentary series brings Israeli teens' October 7 stories to light

A new project led by Kastina Communications has given three Israeli teens a chance to share their stories with the world in a series of short, English-language documentaries.

 The destruction caused by Hamas Militants in Kibbutz Be'eri, near the Israeli-Gaza border, in southern Israel, October 11, 2023; Illustrative.

Brazilian chef David Hertz is using food to bring about social change

Over the past 20 years, Brazilian-Jewish chef David Hertz has created a cooking school, Gastromotiva, to help underprivileged Brazilians learn a trade and assist Brazil's most vulnerable citizens.

 During the pandemic, chef and social entrepreneur David Hertz started Solidarity Kitchens, a project to enable chefs to use their own kitchens to prepare meals for Brazil’s most vulnerable.

'I did everything I could' MDA volunteer recalls October 7

Zohar has been an MDA volunteer for 35 years, training medics, serving as a senior EMT, and driving the kibbutz ambulance.

 MDA ambulances in the south of Israel

‘It’s good versus evil’: ELNET's crusade for global unity against antisemitism

ELNET fosters ties between Europe, the US, and Israel with a delegation aimed at enhancing dialogue and cooperation, marking a milestone in international relations.

 ELNET

Trauma into resilience: New org. supports Israel's frontline workers post-Oct. 7

The organization’s goal is to prevent future post-traumatic stress, with a vision to support 2,000 participants annually. The full program includes supportive group workshops and follow-up meetings.

 New organization supports Israel's frontline workers post Oct. 7th

Your taxes: claiming VAT back on war security expenses

Israeli settlements can now claim back VAT on two-thirds of war security expenses, based on new tax guidance.

 The Hezbollah outpost oversees the northern settlements.

Green Lantern Foundation acquires Ma'adanei Yehiam for NIS 165 million

Green Lantern Foundation continues its shopping spree in Israel, acquiring Ma'adanei Yehiam for NIS 165 million. CEO: "Financial security for kibbutz veterans."

 Pastrami of yesteryear from Yehiam delicacies