Ein Gev
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| Ein Gev | |
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| Founded | 6 July 1937 |
| Region | Galilee |
| Industries | Agriculture, tourism |
| Affiliation | Kibbutz Movement |
| Website | www.eingev.co.il |
Ein Gev (Hebrew: עין גב, lit. Cistern Spring) is a kibbutz located on the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel. It falls under the jurisdiction of Emek HaYarden Regional Council.
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[edit] History
Ein Gev came into being on 6 July 1937 during the British Mandate of Palestine as a tower and stockade settlement, a common debut for many kibbutzim during that era, and quickly established itself as a viable community. Its situation along a border initially shared with a hostile Syria, however, often exposed it to dangers which were only eliminated when Israel succeeded in permanently displacing Syrian military forces from the neighboring Golan Heights in the 1967 Six-Day War.
The kibbutz today comprises about 250 members from a variety of cultural backgrounds. It has also been a favorite of international volunteers who sojourn on kibbutzim as temporary residents and field hands, immersing themselves in both the social and agricultural aspects of kibbutz life. Ein Gev remains very much a functioning agricultural enterprise.
[edit] Economy
Tourism and agriculture comprise its two main income-generating activities. While its lakeside location and fertile soil provide the kibbutz with prime natural resources, nearby archeological sites such as the ruins of the Greco-Roman settlement of Hippos on the neighboring hilltop of Sussita also add historical attraction.
[edit] Notable residents
- Teddy Kollek, a founding member of Ein Gev who went on to become the longest-serving mayor of Jerusalem.
[edit] External links
- Official website (Hebrew) (English)
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