SW Asia Travel Activity: Israeli Kibbutz

SW Asia Travel Activity: Israeli Kibbutz

by Michele Downey

​What is a Kibbutz?

​A Kibbutz (Kibbutzim plural) is a communal (shared) farm or settlement in Israel.

Multiple Choice

What is a Kibbutz?

• a communal (shared) farm or settlement in Israel

• a new farming technique

• an Israeli cultural dance

​Did you know?

​The first kibbutz was founded in 1909. All of the wealth earned in a kibbutz is held in common (shared) and any profits are reinvested back into the settlement. Currently, there are about 270, with a total population exceeding 120,000.

Multiple Choice

Who controls the wealth in a Kibbutz?

• All of the wealth is shared and profits are reinvested back into the settlement.

• All of the wealth is controlled by the Prime Minister of Israel.

• The community votes on who should control the wealth.