Kfar Szold

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Kfar Szold is a kibbutz and agricultural community situated on the slopes of the Golan Heights.

[edit] History

Kfar Szold was founded by Jewish pioneers from Hungary, Austria and Germany. It is named after Henrietta Szold, who founded Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization. During the Second World War, she helped rescue children in the Holocaust and transported them to Israel, including places such as 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 1967, Kfar Szold had been 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.

[edit] Economy

The main agricultural products of the kibbutz are apples, citrus fruits, avocados, corn and watermelons. 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.