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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Recent Examples on the WebThe report detailed the chaos on the day of the attack, when about 340 militants entered the kibbutz, including about 100 Hamas special forces Nukhba fighters.—Lior Soroka, Washington Post, 11 July 2024 Look Who’s Back, stars as Uri, the alpha male of a kibbutz and one of the pioneers of the state of Israel.—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 July 2024 His father, Avraham, was murdered in their kibbutz.—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024 Garvey also went to two of the areas hardest hit by the Hamas attacks, the Kfar Aza kibbutz and the Nova music festival site.—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for kibbutz
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