Revivim
Revivim (Hebrew: רְבִיבִים, lit. '(rain) showers') is a kibbutz in the Negev desert in southern Israel. Located around half an hour south of Beersheba, it falls under the jurisdiction of Ramat HaNegev Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 1,106.[1]
Revivim רְבִיבִים رفيفيم | |
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| Etymology: Rainshowers | |
Revivim Revivim | |
| Coordinates: 31°2′37″N 34°43′16″E / 31.04361°N 34.72111°E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Southern |
| Council | Ramat HaNegev |
| Affiliation | Kibbutz Movement |
| Founded | 7 July 1943 |
| Founded by | Austrian, Italian and German Noar HaOved Member Refugees |
| Population (2022)[1] | 1,106 |
| Website | www.revivim.org.il |
History edit
1943 establishment edit
The community was formed in 1943 in Rishon LeZion with help from the UK government by young Jewish refugees (olim) from Austria, Italy and Germany, all of whom were members of HaNoar HaOved VeHaLomed who had been educated at kibbutz Givat Brenner.
The kibbutz itself was established on 7 July 1943, as one of the "three lookouts" of the northern Negev, and was initially named Tel HaTzofim (lit. Scout's Hill). It was later renamed Revivim[definition needed] by Berl Katznelson after the magazine edited by Yosef Haim Brenner (for whom Givat Brenner was named), and its name is also taken from the Bible, Psalm 65:11: "You (Lord) ... level its ridges, you soften it with showers."[2]
1948 war edit
During the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, Revivim fell behind Egyptian lines for several months. Members of the kibbutz lived in underground dugouts, and received food supplies by air and convoys that ran the Egyptian battle lines. Thirty members of the kibbutz survived the war, while eight were killed in raids and pitched battles with Egyptian forces.[3]
Mizpe Revivim 1948 museum edit
Near the kibbutz stands Mizpe Revivim (lit. Revivim lookout), a museum depicting the history of the "lookout" observer points and the events of the 1948 war in the northern Negev.[4]
- Revivim, visit by David Ben Gurion, 1943
- Revivim 1945
- Revivim 1945
- Kibbutz Revivim 1947
- Revivim. 1948
- Revivim reservoir 1946
Economy edit
Revivim's economy is based on agriculture, including olive groves (irrigated with brackish water),[5] a large dairy farm and a chicken hatchery. Aside from agriculture, Revivim has interests in a variety of industries including an injection moulding company ("Raviv") and a company that designs and produces valves for automotive fuel systems ("Raval").[6]
Notable people edit
See also edit
- 11 points in the Negev, Zionist settlement project
References edit
- ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Carta's Official Guide to Israel and Complete Gazetteer to all Sites in the Holy Land. (3rd edition 1993) Jerusalem, Carta, p.400, ISBN 965-220-186-3 (English)
- ^ Douglas, William O. (1951). Strange Lands and Friendly People. New York, New York: Harper & Brothers. p. 287.
- ^ Here You'll find more information about Mizpe Revivim.
- ^ Making Oil from Water; Negev Economy Thrives As Israeli Farmers Use JNF Water and Technology
- ^ Background on Kibbutz Revivim
External links edit
- Official website 2007-10-26 at the Wayback Machine (in Hebrew)
- Revivim Negev Information Centre