Afik
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Town Profile
- Town Name: Afik
- Origin of Name: Tel Afek, along with the fact that the kibbutz was established above the channel (Afik) of the Ein Gev stream.
- Population:
- Founding Date: 08.05.1972
- Town Elevation: The kibbutz is situated at an altitude of 335 meters above sea level and 545 meters above the Sea of Galilee, located between two tributaries of the Ein Gev stream.
- Agriculture: Deciduous orchard, avocado orchard, fattening poultry farm, field crops, Bazelet dairy partnership with Kfar Haruv
- Tourism: "Etnachta" – rural accommodation complex. Partnership in Hamat Gader.
Background & Settlement
Kibbutz Afik was established by Nahal core groups of the HaNoar HaOved VeHaLomed youth movement. On 08.05.1972, the Nahal Golan outpost was civilianized, and Kibbutz Afik was founded.
In its early years, the kibbutz was based on absorbing Nah
Community
Community Characteristics:
The Afik community currently comprises approximately 135 families and about 150 children from birth to age 18. In recent years, many young families have been absorbed and continue to be absorbed in Afik, including many returning kibbutz sons and daughters who chose to return to Afik and build their homes here.
Afik offers a system of services and amenities: swimming pool, supply store (general store), children's leisure and play corners, soccer and basketball courts, shared holiday celebrations and rich, varied culture, members' club, pub, and Clalit healthcare clinic.
Additionally, small businesses and entrepreneurial ventures operate in the kibbutz, such as: gym, bakery, coffee shop, horse ranch, Pilates and personal care classes, and more.
Absorption:
The Afik community consists of quality, welcoming individuals who set a goal to absorb and expand the community and take part in shaping it.
The kibbutz primarily absorbs young families with children in the education system.
Absorption is currently for full membership.
