Moshavim : Planning Your Trip

Moshavim Moshavim (plural of moshav) provide a somewhat different work experience from kibbutzim. Moshavim are agricultural communities in which most farms and homes are privately owned and operated. You will receive free lodging either with a family on the moshav or in a house shared with other workers. Your appointed family will also provide meals or a food allowance. Laundry services, toiletries, and aerogrammes will be supplied as well. In return, you work a six-day week, minimum eight hours per day. Unlike kibbutz work, workers are paid, usually about US$250 per month. Applicants must be ages 18-35 and physically fit.

Write the organizations listed above for kibbutzim Once in Israel, contact the Moshavim Movement, 19 Leonardo da Vinci St., Tel Aviv (tel. (03) 695 8473).