HaGoshrim
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| HaGoshrim | |
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| Founded | 1948 |
| Founded by | Immigrants from Turkey |
| Region | Upper Galilee |
| Industries | Agriculture, light manufacturing, tourism |
| Affiliation | Kibbutz Movement |
| Website | www.hagoshrim.org.il |
HaGoshrim (Hebrew: הגושרים, lit. The Bridge Builders) is a kibbutz in the Upper Galilee in northern Israel, 5 km east of Kiryat Shmona. It was founded 1948 mostly by immigrants from Turkey, and falls under the jurisdiction of Upper Galilee Regional Council
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[edit] Recreation
The kibbutz is adjacent to the Hurshat Tal National Park and some of the tributaries of the Jordan River, the Hatsbani, Dan and Banias. Water sports including kayaking are popular activities.
[edit] Economy
Like most kibbutzim, HaGoshrim gains its income from a hotel and agriculture.
The kibbutz also has a company, "Mepro", making manufactured carpenters' levels, military optics and the Epilady hair remover.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Israelis Revolutionize Hair Removal Industry New York Times, 10 October 1988
[edit] External links
- Official website (Hebrew)
- Kibbutz hotel (English)
- EpiLady
- Galilee Guide
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