Ein Harod (Meuhad), Northern Israel
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Ein Harod (Meuhad), Northern Israel
Ein Harod (Meuhad), Jewish colony, now a large kibbutz, in the Jezreel Valley, Northern Israel. The colony began in 1921 when 35 young people set up tents at the Harod Spring and began to farm the land. Date: 1920s
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Collective Colony Community Hebrew Hills Huts Israel Jewish Jezreel Palestine Spring Collectivisation Kibbutz
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Ein Harod (Meuhad) in the Jezreel Valley, Northern Israel: A Testament to Perseverance and Collectivism in the Holy Land (1920s) This evocative photograph captures the early days of Ein Harod (Meuhad), a Jewish colony that began in 1921 and has since grown into a thriving kibbutz in the Jezreel Valley of Northern Israel. The image transports us back to the 1920s, a time of great change and determination in the Middle East. Thirty-five young pioneers, driven by a desire to farm the land and build a new life, set up tents at the Harod Spring. The spring, a vital source of water in the arid region, is visible in the foreground, its crystal-clear waters reflecting the surrounding hills. The landscape is dotted with simple huts, each one a testament to the hard work and dedication of the community that would soon form around it. The establishment of Ein Harod was part of a larger movement towards collectivization and collectivism in the region. This approach, which emphasized communal living and shared resources, was a cornerstone of the Zionist vision for creating a Jewish homeland in Palestine. The pioneers worked together, sharing the burdens and the rewards of their labor, as they transformed the barren land into fertile farmland. The hills in the background, with their rugged terrain and stark beauty, serve as a reminder of the challenges the pioneers faced. Yet, despite the hardships, they remained steadfast in their commitment to building a new life in the Holy Land. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the courage and determination that characterized the early days of the Jewish colony at Ein Harod (Meuhad) and the broader Zionist movement in Palestine during the 1920s.
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