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A kibbutz is a communal settlement in Israel in which all wealth is held in common and profits are reinvested in the settlement. The first kibbutz was founded in 1909; currently there are about 270, with a total population exceeding 120,000. Adults live in private quarters, while children are generally housed and cared for as a group. Meals are prepared and eaten communally. Members have regular meetings to discuss business and to take votes on matters requiring decisions. Jobs may be assigned by rotation, by choice, or by skill.
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
It will be used at the synagogue within the kibbutz, the same place Bibas lost his wife, children and his dog.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
Her friends describe as a key figure in the kibbutz’s youth community and a lover of barbecuing, karaoke and hats.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 20 Jan. 2025
Siegel was taken from his home in kibbutz Kfar Aza nearly 16 months ago.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Kibbutz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kibbutz. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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