Givat Haim (Meuhad)


Givat Haim is a kibbutz near Hadera in Israel. It falls under the jurisdiction Hefer Valley Regional Council. In it had a population of.

History

It was formed in 1952 by an ideological split in kibbutz Givat Haim, with Mapai-supporting members breaking away to create Givat Haim, which joined the Mapai-affiliated Ihud HaKvutzot veHaKibbutzim, whilst Mapam-supporting members formed Givat Haim which joined the HaKibbutz HaMeuhad movement. Today both kibbutzim belong to the Kibbutz Movement.

Economy

As well as agriculture, the kibbutz is home to Prigat, a major soft drink company in Israel.

Notable residents