Kibbutz Ein Hashofet is located in northern Israel, in the Menashe Heights region, approximately 30 km from the city of Haifa. A flowing spring is located near the kibbutz.
The kibbutz was established in 1937 and moved to its current location a year later. It was named after Judge Louis D. Brandeis, one of the great leaders of American Jewry. The name “Hashofet” means “The Judge” in Hebrew.
History and Foundations: Before settling in Ein Hashofet, the unification of the Hashomer Hatzair group from Poland and the first group of Hashomer Hatzair from North America formed one kibbutz. This was the first kibbutz established by the pioneering Aliyah from North America.
The settlement of Ein Hashofet in Ramat Menashe took place as part of the “wall and tower” settlement initiative, and Ein Hashofet was a pioneer of settlement in the region.
Community and Population: Throughout the years, the kibbutz has played a leading role in settlement, security, and absorption efforts. Since 1951, Ein Hashofet has hosted over 100 Ulpans (Hebrew study programs). Thousands of students have studied there, including dozens of Ulpan graduates who chose to remain and make the kibbutz their home.
Today, the kibbutz has a population of approximately 800 residents, including 160 children, as well as about 80 Ulpan students and international volunteers.
Culture and Community Life: Ein Hashofet offers a wide range of cultural and community activities, including joint celebrations of Jewish holidays, trips, cultural events, an internal weekly newspaper, video projects, study groups, and the “Community Learning” project. Internal communication is a central element of kibbutz life, and the community invests significant effort in maintaining it.
Industry: The kibbutz owns three industrial companies through the Ein Hashofet Industries Group: Mivrag Cold Forming Technology, which produces cold-formed steel components Eltam, which produces electronic and electromagnetic ballasts and lighting accessoriesMAG, which produces assemblies for the automotive industry
Facilities of the kibbutz include a communal dining room, operating from Sunday through Thursday for breakfast and lunch, a swimming pool (open during the summer season), a pub and movie screenings (available for an additional fee), tennis courts, a gym, basketball and football courts, and access to local hiking routes.
Please note that some facilities and activities are subject to rules, availability, and payment, and certain facilities (such as the gym) may require signing relevant forms in advance.
- Volunteer Work: Volunteers are employed in various branches of the kibbutz, including industrial enterprises, animal farms, service roles such as dining room or kitchen, and gardening and landscaping work.
- Kibbutz Ein HaShofet accepts volunteers aged 18 to 30 The minimum volunteer period at Kibbutz Ein HaShofet is 10 weeks.
Please note that the information on this page is general information about the kibbutz. We cannot guarantee that you will be placed in this kibbutz. The placement in the kibbutz is decided only following an interview between the KPC staff and the volunteer, upon his arrival to our office in Tel Aviv. We are unable to commit a placement in the kibbutz in advance.