District Northern Affiliation Kibbutz Movement Population (2015) 461 | Council Valley of Springs Founded 1937 Local time Monday 7:18 PM | |
Founded by Immigrants from Germany and Poland Weather 17°C, Wind SW at 8 km/h, 73% Humidity | ||
Maoz Haim (Hebrew: מָעוֹז חַיִּים, lit. Haim's Fortress) is a kibbutz in Israel. Located adjacent to the Jordan River in the Beit She'an valley and falls under the jurisdiction of Valley of Springs Regional Council. In 2015 it had a population of 461. Aside from agriculture, the kibbutz also has a plastics factory, "Poliraz".
Contents
- Map of Maoz Haim Israel
- Etymology
- Zakum nature reserve
- Notable residents
- Archaeological Excavations
- References
Map of Maoz Haim, Israel
Etymology
The kibbutz was established in 1937 by immigrants from Poland and Germany and was named after Haim Shturman, a member of the Hagana, who was killed there in 1938.
Zakum nature reserve
South of the kibbutz is a small (11 dunam) nature reserve of Balanites aegyptiaca trees, called the Hurshat Zakum (Maoz Haim) reserve, declared in 1968. Zakum is the Hebrew name of the tree. This is probably the northernmost occurrence of these trees in the world.