Givat Haim (Ihud)

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Givat Haim (Ihud)
Founded 1952
Founded by Mapai supporters from Givat Haim
Region Hefer Valley
Industries Agriculture, soft drinks
Affiliation Kibbutz Movement

Givat Haim (Ihud) (Hebrew: גבעת חיים (איחוד)‎, lit. Haim Hill (United)) is a kibbutz near Hadera in Israel. It falls under the jurisdiction of Hefer Valley Regional Council.

[edit] History

It was formed in 1952 by an ideological split in kibbutz Givat Haim (founded 1932), with Mapam-supporting members forming Givat Haim (Meuhad) which joined the HaKibbutz HaMeuhad movement, and Mapai-supporting members breaking away to create Givat Haim (Ihud), which joined the Mapai-affiliated Ihud HaKvutzot veHaKibbutzim. Today both kibbutzim belong to the Kibbutz Movement.

[edit] Economy

As well as agriculture, the kibbutz is home to Prigat, a major soft drink company in Israel.


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