I have about 2 and a half months off this summer (I am a student) and I am thinking about going to a Kibbutz for some of this time. I've heard its a great way to meet lots of people and that it is a lot of fun. But I am struggling to find one with a decent website that tells me everything I need to know. I would prefer one that is not focused as such on religion. If anyone knows anything about this, or can recommend one to me i'd be grateful! I've heard of a kibbutz called Zakim that my dad once worked on aswell if anyone's heard of that.
hi! I spent a year in Kibbutz, but it was 20 years ago. Things changed since 90th.
For volonteering couple of months it may be nice, as it problably feels a bit like a scout-camp.
Idea of Kibbutz changed a lot in last 10 years and, as i know, there are no more "communa", but became more busines-oriented - as much as it could beceme oriented on individuals. it's village, young ppl are running away and most of locals are eldery. I guess in vavations you will meet other volonteers there, which could be fun (scouts-camp, as i already mentioned).
About religious staff - it's clear separation . There are religious and not-religious are separately. Nothing wrong to ask about. Those that not-religious are often very "left" and still keep various pro-communist ideas. Well, it's generalization, as u understand, but at its base that what is going there.
It's organisation "Kibbutz Movement" that sitts in Tel Aviv.
http://www.kibbutz.org.il/eng/
answers on your questions will be there. They also could help you to choose one. Before you accept one specific - take yourself couple of days to collect info and ask ppl. Location can be nice and can be a bad 'fault" too (for climate, transportation and political reasons).
good luck,
cheers,
vanessa
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