Kfar Szold
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The agricultural community of Kfar Szold was founded by pioneers from Hungary, Austria and Germany. It is named after Henrietta Szold, who founded Hadassah, the Womens Zionist Organization. During the Second World War, she helped rescue children in the Holocaust and transported them to Israel, including Kfar Szold.
During the War of Independence, children residing at the kibbutz were evacuated in anticipation of a Syrian attack. Prior to the Six Day War in l967, Kfar Szold was a constant target for the Syrian artillery position on the Golan Heights. On July 21, 2006, Katyusha rockets fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon struck a number of agricultural communities in the Hula Valley region of Israel including Kfar Szold. The attacks resulted in a number of injuries.
The main agricultural products of the kibbutz are apples, citrus fruit, avocado, corn and watermelon. Alongside agriculture, the kibbutz operates a metal factory, specializing in heat- and fluid-conducting instruments.
Like many kibbutzim, Kfar Szold uses some of its buildings as hotels for travelers. The kibbutz also has a sculpture garden.
