Givat Haim (Ihud) (Hebrew: גבעת חיים (איחוד), lit. the hill of life [Khaim's Hill] (Union)) is a kibbutz near Hadera in Israel. It is located within the jurisdiction of the Hefer Valley Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 1,198.[1]

Givat Haim (Ihud)
גבעת חיים (איחוד)
جفعات حاييم (إيحود)
Etymology: Haim's Hill (Union)
Givat Haim (Ihud) is located in Central Israel
Givat Haim (Ihud)
Givat Haim (Ihud)
Givat Haim (Ihud) is located in Israel
Givat Haim (Ihud)
Givat Haim (Ihud)
Coordinates: 32°23′53″N 34°55′54″E / 32.39806°N 34.93167°E / 32.39806; 34.93167
Country Israel
DistrictCentral
CouncilHefer Valley
AffiliationKibbutz Movement
Founded1952
Founded byMapai supporters from Givat Haim
Population
 (2022)[1]
1,198

History

edit

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.

Economy

edit

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

References

edit
  1. ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
edit