Beit Nir
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| Beit Nir | |
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| Founded | 1957 |
| Founded by | Hashomer Hatzair |
| Region | Lakhish |
| Industries | Agriculture, manufacturing |
| Affiliation | Kibbutz Movement |
| Website | www.beit-nir.org.il |
Beit Nir (Hebrew: בית ניר, lit. House of Nir) is a kibbutz near Lakhish in Israel. It is under the jurisdiction of Yoav Regional Council and is a member of the Kibbutz Movement. It has about 115 members.
Beit Nir was constructed in August 1957 by a nucleus of settlers from Hashomer Hatzair, in land that was a pasture for cattle ranchers at that time.
The name "Beit Nir" is a translation of the name of Dr. Bundheimer, a leader of Zionism in Germany.
The economy of the kibbutz depends on agriculture, manufacture of soft drinks, and jewelry.
The kibbutz merged with Gat to form the corporate entity "Ganir", which manufactures juices for export and sale in Israel. In Israel the juices are sold under the brand name Primor (פרימור).
Vegetables such as wheat, watermelons and cotton are grown. The kibbutz also produces olive oil. The members of Beit Nir cultivate large numbers of cattle. The kibbutz has a factory for refining jewelry to be sold in Europe and the United States.
[edit] External links
- Official website (Hebrew)
- Photos of Beit Nir
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