Population (2015) 870 Local time Friday 8:45 AM | Founded 1921 | |
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Founded by Eastern European Jewish immigrants Weather 18°C, Wind E at 11 km/h, 65% Humidity | ||
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Gan Shmuel (Hebrew: גַּן שְׁמוּאֵל, lit. Shmuel's Garden) is a kibbutz in northern Israel. Located in Haifa District, east of Hadera, it falls under the jurisdiction of Menashe Regional Council. In 2015 it had a population of 870. The kibbutz was named after Rabbi Shmuel Mohilever.
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- Map of Gan Shmuel Israel
- Israel music history idf band idf generals kibbutz gan shmuel rabin memorial day 2008
- History
- Industry
- Sports
- Notable residents
- References
Map of Gan Shmuel, Israel
Israel music history idf band idf generals kibbutz gan shmuel rabin memorial day 2008
History
In 1895 the founders of the town of Hadera planted Gan Shmuel, a grove of etrogs. The lands of Gan Shmuel were transferred to the Jewish National Fund and a small group of pioneers took upon itself to tend to the orchards live in a multi-story house in 1913. The group was recognized as a kibbutz in 1921. According to a census conducted in 1922 by the British Mandate authorities, Gan Shmuel had a population of 48 Jews. The first stable group formed in 1923 and its members were considered the founders of Gan Shmuel. The kibbutz buildings were designed by Arieh Sharon in keeping with the principles of Bauhaus architecture.
Industry
The kibbutz is the owner (43%) of the publicly traded beverage company Gan Shmuel Foods Ltd. Established in 1941, the company exports products to 35 countries throughout Europe and the Far East and is the largest exporter of processed foods in Israel. Since Gan Shmuel Foods' merger with Ganir Ltd. in 2007, Gan Shmuel Group owns the Primor juice brand.
Sports
The kibbutz is host to the Hapoel Gan Shmuel Menashe basketball team, which previously played in the top division of Israeli basketball.