Nir David

Nir David
Kibbutz
Etymology: David's Meadow
Nir David is located in Jezreel Valley region of Israel
Nir David
Nir David
Nir David is located in Israel
Nir David
Nir David
Coordinates: 32°30′13″N 35°27′26″E / 32.50361°N 35.45722°E / 32.50361; 35.45722
Country Israel
DistrictNorthern
CouncilValley of Springs
AffiliationKibbutz Movement
Founded10 December 1936; 89 years ago (10 December 1936)
Founded byHashomer Hatzair founders
Population
 (2024)[1]
876
Websitenir-david.org.il

Nir David (Hebrew: ניר דוד, lit. 'David's Meadow') is a kibbutz in northern Israel. Located in the Beit She'an Valley and near the city of Beit She'an, it falls under the jurisdiction of Valley of Springs Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 876.[1]

History

Nir David was founded on the 10 December 1936, under the name of Tel Amal. It was established as the first tower and stockade settlement and the first kibbutz in the Beit She'an Valley.[2]

In the 1940s, the kibbutz was renamed Nir David in honor of David Wolffsohn, second president of the World Zionist Organization (WZO). The communal dining room and two children's homes were designed by Zeev Rechter, architect of some of Israel's most iconic buildings.[3] A group of Holocaust survivors joined the kibbutz in the 1940s.[4]

In the 1990s, Nir David developed a tourism industry based around the Amal River, which flows through the middle of it. Around 2010, the kibbutz fenced off the community and installed a locked steel gate at the entrance, after protest from people, who wanted access to the scenic Asi river.[4] In 2021, the kibbutz claimed that 40% of its population was Mizrahi.[4]

  • Nir David 1936
    Nir David 1936
  • Nir David 1937
    Nir David 1937
  • Nir David 1937
    Nir David 1937
  • Nir David 1938
    Nir David 1938
  • Nir David visit by Chaim Weizmann 1944
    Nir David visit by Chaim Weizmann 1944
  • Nir David permanent houses 1945
    Nir David permanent houses 1945
  • Nir David, 1946
    Nir David, 1946
  • Members of Yiftach Brigade, "C" Company, at Tel Amal, 1948
    Members of Yiftach Brigade, "C" Company, at Tel Amal, 1948

Economy

The kibbutz's main income is from agriculture, e.g., field crops, orchards, and fish. Nir David Fish Breeding Farms has developed Tilapia strains with unique properties.[5] The kibbutz's "Nirotek" factory produces self adhesive and carbonless copy paper, and a metal factory exports horticultural vehicles and tools.[citation needed]

Landmarks

The Asi river
  • "Gan Hashlosha" - A semi-natural water park (formerly known by its Arabic name, Sachne).
  • Gan Garoo [he] - Australian zoo, which features Australian marsupial wildlife such as kangaroos and koala.[6]
  • Village Inn - Lodging in Nir-David on the banks of the Asi river.
  • Guest ranch - a relatively large horse ranch offering horseback training for children and adults, from basic riding to competitive, and occasionally hosts equestrian show jumping competitions.
  • Holtzer Sport Center - A modern sport complex which includes a 25 m. swimming pool, basketball court and a multipurpose sports auditorium.

Notable people

References

  1. ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
  2. ^ Bar-Am, Aviva; Bar-Am, Shmuel (February 28, 2015). "The gutsy little kibbutz with a river that runs through it". The Times of Israel. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  3. ^ Rosenblum, Keshet (November 29, 2002). "A Room with a View of Israel of Old". Haaretz. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  4. ^ a b c Kershner, Isabel (2021-06-21). "Fight Over a Gentle Stream Distills Israel's Political Divide". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2021-06-30. Retrieved 2022-11-29.
  5. ^ Tilapia brood stock
  6. ^ Beidas, Nadia (March 22, 2009). "Green Eggs and Trees: Kibbutz Nir David". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved April 29, 2019.

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