To now be looking at those stars with clarity, confidence, understanding and acceptance blew me away. I was thinking back to a time in college where I’d look up at the same night sky with no damn clue what the next day would bring, what my future held, the experiences I would go through, and the breakdowns and breakthroughs I’d have. There was one night that we were drinking tea around a fire and I was looking up at the incredible bright starry night sky. Being here is something I dreamt about and something I saw way in the future or not at all.
I feel that I’m constantly needing to remember this. In my head, I could be anywhere but I’m on a kibbutz in the middle of nowhere working with my hands in Israel. In the times I was reflective, which was a large portion of my time at Neot Smadar, I was reminding myself of where I am. It was an answer I wasn’t expecting, yet I felt at ease with it. They themselves are constantly learning from their mistakes and no part of the system needs to be permanent.
#Kibbutz neot smada trial#
When I asked about their irrigation I was told that things are trial and error. Most of the water they would use in this system would get evaporated and it’s just wasted energy and water. In other fields they have sprinklers instead of drip irrigation, I was confused because we are in the desert where summers are dry and hot. To me, this is extremely unnecessary and a huge waste of water. There was at least and inch and a half of water in some areas. While weeding these fields I noticed that there were just pools of water, the soil was already so saturated that it couldn’t absorb any more water. Why wait so long to care for your fields? Another example is their irrigation system. The tomato plants were falling over due to the weight of the weeds. For example, in my time weeding, the scale of the weeds were so large that they were taking over the tomato plants. The Hava is ecological and to me this is the only way that makes sense but, two systems can work differently and be successful for both parties. It was an unexpected conversation but really help me remember that just because a system works differently doesn’t mean that it’s wrong. Then, during a mid morning break where we sit, snack and talk, we spoke about comparisons. I began getting frustrated with their system. In doing all this I began to compare what the kibbutz does and doesn’t do to the Hava and what we do differently. I picked olives, pruned trees, semi operated a tractor, used tools, used my hands, weeded, I think you get it… I was physically working most of my time on the kibbutz. In the first couple days I found myself waiting to be “awakened” in some silly way.
I felt frustrated and confused, but I also felt reflective, grateful and emotional. These were expectations I thought would be the reality but it wasn’t entirely the truth.
A place filled with reflection and spirituality. I was told that this is a special place, a place like no other. Throughout the tour, the guide explains about the unique community life of art, social life and partnership.This week we were welcomed into a one of a kind community of just under 200 people in the middle of the Negev. On the guided tour, you’ll meet with the guide at the entrance to the Arts Center. It is also worthwhile to incorporate a tour of the local winery. The tour concludes with a visit to the Artists’ gallery, where the works of the kibbutz artists are displayed. Up at the tower you’ll see another video about the community and lifestyle in Kibbutz Neot Smadar. Then you can go up the cooling tower and see the smart construction that leaves the building cool in summer and warm in winter without the use of air conditioners. You’ll be able to watch a short video describing the construction process of the picturesque building designed and built by the kibbutz artists. First West Nile fever cases of 2009 reported 47-year-old man from Kiryat Bialik recovered from mild meningitis, 85-year-old woman from Kibbutz Neot Mordechai still recovering. The self-guided tour starts at the kibbutz’s gate and passes between the roses and vineyards serving as a canopy over the paths. The Kibbutz Neot Smadar Art Center provides self-guided or guided tours.
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