קיבוץ אפיקים kibbutz Afikim, עמק הירדן, הצפון, ישראל
| Latitude | 32°40′47″N |
| Longitude | 35°34′40″E |
| City | קיבוץ אפיקים kibbutz Afikim |
| County | עמק הירדן |
| State/ Province | הצפון |
| Country | ישראל |
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Kibbutz Afikim קיבוץ אפיקים was founded by Russian Jews, members of haShomer haTzair השומר הצעיר.
In 1924, they settled near Wazia ווזיה, in Upper Galilee גליל העליון.
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In 1932, the members of kibbutz Afikim קיבוץ אפיקים moved to a tract of land belonging to kibbutz Degania Bet דגניה ב'.
Narrative
Kibbutz Afikim קיבוץ אפיקים served as a base for the Palmach פלמ"ח, and later became a center for Nahal נח"ל training.
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In March, 1946, many members of kibbutz Buchenwald immigrated to Palestine on Tel Hai תל חי.
They first settled on kibbutz Afikim, but split off to found kibbutz Netzer Sereni.
In 1949, the last members of kibbutz Buchenwald made aliyah.
Web Links
| Type | Link/ Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Web Home | אפיקים, from ויקיפדיה |
| 2 | Web Home | Afikim, from Wikipedia |