Ein Dor

Ein Dor (Hebrew: עֵין דּוֹר‎, lit. "Dor Spring") is a kibbutz in northern Israel. Located in the Lower Galilee, it falls under the jurisdiction of Jezreel Valley Regional Council. As of 2019 it had a population of 1,031.[1] It was the first Jewish settlement founded in Israel after the declaration of independence.

Ein Dor

עין דור‎
Ein Dor's water tower.
Ein Dor
Coordinates: 32°39′22.31″N 35°25′1.55″E
CountryIsrael
DistrictNorthern
CouncilJezreel Valley
AffiliationKibbutz Movement
Founded1948
Founded byHashomer Hatzair
Population
 (2019)[1]
1,031

History

Kibbutz Ein Dor is named for Endor, a village mentioned in the Bible.[2]The kibbutz was founded in May 1948 by members of the Hashomer Hatzair youth movement. Among the founders were young Zionists from Hungary, Canada, the United States and South Africa.[3]

In 2003 members voted to privatize the kibbutz after many second and third generations had left for the city, prompting worry about the sustainability of the kibbutz. This meant moving the ideological approach of the kibbutz away from its original socialist principles of equality, collectivism and the Marxist ideal of "From each according to his ability, to each according to his need." Some of the kibbutz land was sold for development and a new neighborhood was built, leading to an influx of 80 new families.[3]

Economy

In addition to its income from agriculture, the kibbutz operates Teldor cable and wire factory.[3]

Notable residents

References
  1. "Population in the Localities 2019" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  2. Archaeology Museum at Kibbutz Ein Dor Archived 2016-08-18 at the Wayback Machine Go Israel]
  3. Maltz, Judy (April 17, 2018). "A tale of two kibbutzim: Capitalism doesn't always trump socialism". Haaretz. Retrieved April 30, 2019. (archive)
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