Kibbutz- (plural Kibbutzim)
Hebrew for communal group, is a unique Israeli phenomenon.
There are still some kibbutzim in a healthy business state that are
still on the original sistem.
More
about how kibbutz society workedclick here.
Although still an open,dynamic,
communal society, a commune where all the property
is owned equally by all the members. who,s
basic principle
was " from each according to his ability and to each according to his
need", and was the slogan which was coined at the beginning of this
new society.
This interpretation is continually being challenged to this day,and
actually now in 2004 does no longer exist.
Kfar Hanasi is in the
midst of changes that will end its life as a true commune. (Actually
it has ended its life 2003 as this was first written in 2000 and we
are stil,l 2004, changing many basic conditions,including discussions
on house ownership.)
On June 2002, after two
years of discussion we voted in a duel budget system, in which only
those over 55 years( the Older Members) may stay on the existing system
for the first year i.e 20% to the member- 80% to the kibbutz)or choose
the new tax system( Reshet Bitachon) Members will receive a basic amount
or pension and the rest according to a progressive tax on their earnings.For
many of the pensioners this will be their government pension and the
rest made up to a sum aquivalent to the lowest basic wage.
A separation of community
expenses from the commercial enterprises and radical cutbacks in service
spending,all members are paying for most amenities includingAll medicines
,health, travel and education,and all personal expenses,incuding rates,telephone
,TV ,taxes , travel ,etc..
Our Childrens houses also take in children
from around the area from Babies to Kindergarden age with experienced
child minders and teachers.
The children
bus to school to Ayelet Hashachar and High School Kfar Blum 15 mins.away
This predominantly
English speaking population gives Kfar Hanassi a special flavor.
Walking around the place one hears a mixture of Hebrew and English
which sometimes sounds odd.
Dining room- Lunches only these
days
