A kibbutz is a commune in Israel where the members all work and contribute to the running of the kibbutz. In return, their basic living necessities such as food and accommodation are provided free. If people do have jobs away from the kibbutz in the cities then they submit their wages.

How does a kibbutz system work?

Kibbutzniks, as residents are called, work on dairy farms, in orchard and even outside their compounds, putting their full paychecks into the communal pot. Everyone receives an equal monthly draw from the kibbutz's administration regardless of what they do or how much money they put into the fund.

How long can you live on a kibbutz?

This is probably the most affordable kibbutz program in Israel - you can live and work on a kibbutz for up to a year (minimum of two months) and pay only $840! THERE ARE NO HEBREW CLASSES IN THE CLASSIC VOLUNTEERING PROGRAM. AGES 18-35 ONLY.