Kibbutz program

In exchange for their work often very hard work , kibbutz volunteers were given basic dorm accommodation, food, trips around Israel, parties and often a kibbutz pub at their disposal to take a break, let their hair down and mingle with the local kibbutz youngsters.

During the peak of the kibbutz volunteers phenomenon in the s, around 12, volunteers arrived each year, and worked in hundreds of different kibbutzim throughout Israel. In total, more than , volunteers from 35 different countries have volunteered in various kibbutzim in Israel since During the last decades of the 20th century, following the intensification of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, many countries ceased to cooperate with the kibbutz volunteering project and as a result the number of volunteers decreased.

Along with the privatization of many of the kibbutzim, the reliance on a volunteer workforce was gradually replaced with employment of foreign workers. Mobile Phone. We use cookies to provide you with the best experience and deliver personalized content. By using the Masa website, you agree to our Cookie Policy. Recommend Your Program. Quality of Programs Content. Programs Facilities. Extracurricular Activities. Programs Staff. Alumni - For more information please contact: habonimpzc gmail.

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