Although membership of Israel's kibbutzim has risen over the past few years, the movement no longer represents a central plank of Israeli national identity. However, following the Hamas attacks of 7 October, the kibbutzim have once again become a unifying symbol for Israelis. Now everyone across the country – and the world – knows the names of Be’eri, Kfar Aza and Nir Oz. Join us for the launch of our winter issue as we explore the place of kibbutzim in Israel past and present, as well as the impact of 7 October on these close-knit communities. Guest speakers feature:

• David Leach, author of Chasing Utopia: The Future of the Kibbutz in Divided Israel;

• Sofie Berzon MacKie, curator, visual artist and director of Be’eri Gallery for Contemporary Art;

• Julia Chaitin, social psychologist, peacemaker and resident of kibbutz Urim.

Read more about kibbutzim in the Winter 2024 issue of JR.

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Header photo © Sofie Berzon MacKie