During the course of the program we will live together as a collective and experience running a shared household along with other Urban Kibbutz groups who live nearby. All participants will volunteer in some aspect of social action. Together we will discuss and explore the relationship between Judaism, communal sharing and social justice.
An Urban Kibbutz is a community of different groups of young educators and activists living together in shared households. They function as a single financial unit, living ideals of equality and cooperation.
Unlike the traditional rural kibbutz, these are located in an urban environment, keeping them in touch with what is happening in Israeli society, and allowing them to be a part of the larger community. |
"Living in an urban kibbutz, I live in a "kvutza"; which literally means group, but what it means in my life here is an intentional group of people that are striving to connect more parts of their lives. So we try to share more intimate parts of our lives – we work together, we eat together, we have learning processes together, and the idea is that the more we can share different parts of our lives with each other, the more lonely we'll feel, and the more meaningful our lives can feel with more people in them."
– Hannah F
WHAT DOES THE URBAN KIBBUTZ LOOK LIKE?
*THE URBAN KIBBUTZ HAS A FEW DIFFERENT APARTMENTS AROUND THE CITY - THE PICTURES WERE TAKEN IN DIFFERENT APARTMENTS
We will study the Jewish value of “Tikun Olam” (repairing the world) and our actions will reflect this value. We will examine the relationship between the way we conduct our work and the way it affects the world around us. As a group we will discuss how the concept of sharing relates to meaningful social change and the differences between philanthropy and social action.
All participants will volunteer in some aspect of social action. Together we will explore the relationship between Judaism, communal living
and social justice.
Participants will take part in important social activities with children in local schools, engage in sociological research, and work in media and agriculture:
and social justice.
Participants will take part in important social activities with children in local schools, engage in sociological research, and work in media and agriculture:
- "B’darkei No'am" - Dror Israel's research center- Here we’ll participate in political, social and cultural research which will enhance our critical thinking skills and be a tool in our educational social activities.
- Davar HaOvdim – "Word of the Workers"; Israeli Newspaper - Participants will work in journalism writing articles on social issues in Israel and learning about editing, the writing process, content and more. We will help launch the English version of the newspaper! Read Davar Rishon here: www.davar1.co.il/ click here to read more about Davar Rishon.
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The Urban Kibbutz is located in one of the most beautiful and interesting cities in Israel - between the shores of the Mediterranean and the beauty of Mount Carmel.
Haifa has amazing beaches, great night life, shopping centers, museums and rich history!
Haifa is a microcosm of all of Israel’s social issues: coexistence between Jews and Arabs; social and economic gaps; urban vs. rural dynamics, and more.
Haifa has amazing beaches, great night life, shopping centers, museums and rich history!
Haifa is a microcosm of all of Israel’s social issues: coexistence between Jews and Arabs; social and economic gaps; urban vs. rural dynamics, and more.
Living in Haifa is really wonderful. It's a beautiful city, and it's so rich in culture and arts. It's such a diverse city – there are a lot of people here from all over the world. It's a great place for a community, to talk to other people, to get to know your neighbors and your
neighborhood. I just moved here, and it already feels like home because everything and everyone is so welcoming."