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Kibbutz


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Kibbutz
A look at the origins, development and function of this political/socioeconomic collective in Israel.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages) | 5 sources | 1992 United States


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"The kibbutz is a unique social institution in the state of Israel. It is a communal settlement in which the members share in all of the work which needs to be done. In return for their share of the work, the members receive food, housing, and other material goods. The members of the kibbutz also share in the raising and education of their children. Although the kibbutzim engage in some light industry today, they were originally focused on the work of agriculture. The early pioneers who established kibbutzim contributed to the development of Israel by turning the dry and dead land of the area into fertile and prosperous farms.


The first kibbutz was established in 1909, many years before Israel attained statehood in 1948. The founders of the kibbutzim were influenced by the Zionist movement which began in the mid1800's. The purpose of Zionism was to create a Jewish nation..."

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Kibbutz (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 11, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Kibbutz/19258

MLA Citation:

"Kibbutz" 15 January 2012. Web. 11 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Kibbutz/19258>




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