Kibbutz

Israeli soldier St.-Sgt. Ofri Yafe killed by friendly fire in southern Gaza, IDF says

According to Israeli media, Yafe was hit by friendly fire during a nighttime operation by paratrooper forces in Khan Yunis on Tuesday night.

St.-Sgt. Ofri Yafe.
 NETAFIM ARE leaders in drip irrigation systems

Chinese billionaire in talks to buy Israeli irrigation giant Netafim, valued at $1.5 billion

 Israeli Police and IDF solodiers in line to pay their respects as the funeral procession of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, the last hostage from Gaza, makes its way to Gvili's Negev hometown of Meitar on Jan. 28, 2026.

Israel’s internal clash, not consensus, saved the hostages - opinion

Yasmin Lukatz, founder of Code for Israel

The Yasmin Lukatz Project and the Rehabilitation Fund of the Kibbutz Movement


Lior Zimche: The greatest challenge is 'a rehabilitation of the soul'

Lior Zimche, Chairman of the Kibbutz Movement, discussed how Kibbutz residents will find rebuilding physical structures relatively simple, but rebuilding trust is a bigger challenge.

Lior Zimche (L) speaks with The Jerusalem Report's Tamar Uriel-Beeri (R), January 30, 2025.

Israel’s future depends on embracing the lessons of Holocaust survivors - opinion

Just before International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we have an opportunity to learn from the spirit of those Holocaust survivors who arrived in Israel and draw inspiration from what they created.

 NEW IMMIGRANTS arrive at Haifa Port after World War II and are greeted by family and friends.

This week in Jewish history: Liberation of Auschwitz, Yahrzeit of the 'Alter Rebbe'

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

 THE FIRST German Youth Aliyah  group makes its way to Kibbutz  Ein Harod, 1934.

Less than a mile away: Lishay Miran revisits Nahal Oz as her husband remains in Gaza

HOSTAGE AFFAIRS - “Every time, it’s difficult to come here. It’s the closest place I can be to Omri. He’s right here… he’s not so far from here,” said Miran.

Lishay Miran revisits her home where she last saw her husband alive on Kibbutz Nachal Oz.

How a group of seventh grade pupils documented history at Kibbutz Sde Boker

“It felt like it was a historical moment to take part in this project. We are maybe the last generation to hear these stories told directly by the people who experienced them.”

 David Ben-Gurion, his wife, Paula, and Golda Meir welcome future US president John F. Kennedy and his delegation to the Prime Minister’s Office in 1951.

Kfar Aza Foundation to bring stories of resilience at Jerusalem Post's Miami Conference 2024

CEO of the Kfar Aza Foundation, Alon Futterman, alongside several kibbutz members, will discuss recovery efforts and build global partnerships.

Alon Futterman, CEO of the Kfar Aza Foundation.

This week in Jewish history: UN votes in favor of Israel, first kibbutz founded

A highly abridged version of the daily Dust & Stars.

 DEGANIA ALEF in 2008. The second child born on the kibbutz was to become Israeli general and politician Moshe Dayan.

Tambour leads restoration project for dozens of public buildings for children and youth in Israel’s

Tambour has donated paint and construction materials worth millions of shekels, rallying dozens of designers to help restore kindergartens, schools, and other public spaces in the south of Israel.

 Tambour

My takeaway from the Sukkot holiday - opinion

One of the participants held a Torah scroll in his arms and danced with it, his face glowing. He said to me: "Last year, look where we danced. And today, look where we are dancing…"

Jewish worshippers pray at the Western Wall during the Cohen Benediction priestly blessing at the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, October 20, 2024

Grapevine October 27, 2024: Perpetuating a name

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 MEIR SADEH (left) with Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avihay Shteren.