Beit Nir
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Beit Nir ( , lit. House of tilled soil) is a kibbutz in the Lakhish region of south-central Israel. Beit Nir falls under the jurisdiction of Yoav Regional Council and is a member of the Kibbutz Movement. In its population was .
Beit Nir ( , lit. House of tilled soil) is a kibbutz in the Lakhish region of south-central Israel. Beit Nir falls under the jurisdiction of Yoav Regional Council and is a member of the Kibbutz Movement. In its population was .
History
Beit Nir was established in August 19571 by members of Hashomer Hatzair, at a site near the former depopulated Palestinian village of Kudna. It was named for Max Bodenheimer, a prominent German Zionist (Boden means "ground" in German and Heim means "home").
Economy
The kibbutz economy is based on agriculture, a soft drinks factory, and a jewelry workshop that sells its wares in Europe and the United States. The kibbutz merged with Gat to form the corporate entity "Ganir", which manufactures fruit juice for export and sale in Israel. In Israel the juice is sold under the brand name Primor (פרימור). The kibbutz grows wheat, watermelons and cotton, and produces olive oil. Beit Nir also operates a cattle ranch.
Moshe Shek Museum
The museum displays ceramic works and bronze sculptures by Moshe Shek (1935-2011). Shek, who was born in Poland, became a founding member of the kibbutz and a member of the Hashomer Hatzair organisation, and studied at the New Bezalel art school. His wife Shula offers guided tours of the museum.
Gallery
File:Entrance to Beit Nir.jpg|Sign post at entrance to Kibbutz Beit Nir File:Green lawn in Beit Nir.jpg|Kibbutz Beit Nir File:Kibbutz Beit-Nir - 1.jpg|Kibbutz Beit Nir File:Kibbutz Beit- Nir - 2.jpg|Greenery in Beit Nir File:Water tower in Beit-Nir.jpg|Water tower in Kibbutz Beit Nir
References
External links
Official website Photos of Beit Nir
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