Kfar Ruppin

Kfar Ruppin ( כְּפַר רוּפִּין, translated Ruppin Village ) is a kibbutz in the Beth- Shean Valley about five kilometers southeast of Beit She'an in northern Israel. As a member of the Kibbutz Movement, it falls under the jurisdiction of the regional administration of the Valley of Springs.

History

The kibbutz was founded in 1938 as part of the tower - and - stockade - movement by a group called " Massad " of immigrants. The immigrants settled in the area, which was under British mandate. Most kibbutz members came from Germany, Bohemia, and Austria. Was named the place in honor of Arthur Ruppin, who is also referred to as the "father of the Zionist movement." 2006 there were 450 people in the kibbutz Ruppin. The area of the kibbutz extends over more than 4,000 dunams.

In addition to the operation of agriculture and aquaculture, the kibbutz produces plastics in a factory that is managed by non- kibbutz members.

Nature in and around Kfar Ruppin

A special feature of Kfar Ruppin, public gardens, surrounded by 50 hectares of the kibbutz. The area is also known among ornithologists as it is on the African-Eurasian migratory route of one of the most important areas of bird migration in northern Israel. A Beringungstation the SPNI is therefore located in Kfar Ruppin.