The kibbutz
Who
Young Jewish pioneers who founded Degania
When
1909–1910
Where
Degania, Ottoman Palestine
The kibbutz — a voluntary community based on shared property, equality and collective decision-making — was founded by young Jewish pioneers who established Degania in 1909–1910. This egalitarian model influenced social experiments worldwide.
Part of “The Gifts of the Jews” — verified Jewish contributions to the world, with sources.