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Kibbutz Sa'ad was established on June 30th, 1947 by a group of true
pioneers whose dream was to start a kibbutz which would embody values of
Torah and work (Torah Va'Avodah). Through hard work, dedication and futuristic
vision these founders turned the dream into reality: Kibbutz Sa'ad is now
a blooming, prosperous community in the Northern Negev region just south
of Ashkelon.
Here at Saad you will find a Modern Orthodox community which owns and
runs a variety of agricultural and industrial endeavors within a rich cultural
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Torah observance guides our community. We have a large, beautiful synagogue
and Beit Midrash complete with religious library, which function as our
spiritual center with daily and weekly Shiurim given by our Rabbi and kibbutz
members. Sa'ad's Tefillot are well-known for their beautiful melodies and
active participation by people of all ages, especially on Yom Tovim and
the High Holidays.
Each Rosh Hodesh an additional "Carlebach-style" minyan is held, and an active women minyan.
One of the main values expressed by Sa'ad's community is that of contributing
to Israeli society. Our kibbutz hosts and runs unique educational programs
such as a Chevrat Noar including Bagrut preparation (for high school age
youth needing an improved social & educational environment), a Foster
Home program for young children, Conversion Ulpans, and the Nativ program
for American USY youth.
EDUCATION
Sa'ad's educational framework begins with comprehensive childcare from
infancy through pre-school and kindergarten. The professional childcare
staff ensures a top-level educational program in a loving, safe atmosphere
complete with fresh air and wide open spaces.
The "Da'at" religious public school located on Kibbutz Sa'ad is a regional
elementary school for grades 1-9. Our curriculum includes 41 weekly study
hours during which special attention is geared towards achievement and
development according to each individual child's abilities and interests.
After-school hours and vacation days are filled with supervised informal
educational programs including a wide variety of activities & workshops
in Jewish Studies, sports, music, hiking, and more.
Our Youth Library is well-stocked and equipped with computer & internet
hookups, and staffed by professional librarians who oversee the children's
reading and computer activities. The library is a favorite "hang-out" where
our young people of all ages come not only to borrow books, but to sit
and read, or attend "story-hour". The library is open daily and is also
used on Shabbat afternoons for quiet reading.
Saad's Petting Zoo is a favorite visiting spot for all
ages. This Nature Learning Center is run by school age children under the
teaching & supervision of our professional animal caretaker, whose
specialties include giving individual attention and responsibility to children
with various learning and behavioral challenges.
In close proximity to Kibbutz Sa'ad there are several institutions of
higher learning, including the Sapir Sha'ar-Hanegev College (10 minutes
away), the Ashkelon College affiliated with Bar-Ilan University (25 minutes
away), and Ben-Gurion University of Beersheva (30 minutes away). |
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COMMUNITY
Sa'ad's multi-generational community is characterized by dedication to
helping others, by its variety of talent and personalities, and ideological
pluralism.
Sa'ad members have opportunities to achieve personal goals while contributing
to community.
The general atmosphere is pleasant and peaceful and reflects the safe,
beautiful surroundings in which we live.
HEALTH
A modern, fully equipped medical clinic (Maccabi) is open to Sa'ad's community
and Kupat Holim Maccabi members. The clinic offers care by our GP and nursing
staff including all lab tests, OB-GYN, maternity and infant nursing care,
pediatrician, a dental clinic and dental hygienist, physical therapy, and
more.
Year-round and seasonal programs open to Sa'ad members and residents include
workshops and lectures in subjects such as philosophy, computers, gourmet
cooking, ceramics, and more. Subscription tickets are available for concerts
and plays in the area (Dorot, Eshkol). Movies and restaurants are close
by in Sderot, Netivot (10 minutes), Ashkelon, and Beersheva (30 minutes).
EMPLOYMENT
The kibbutz offers many places of work, from modern agriculture (orchards,
field crops, computerized irrigation) to animals (dairy farm, chicken farm)
to industry (plastic film extrusion). Many different jobs are available
at high technological levels and in management positions.
Other jobs include kitchen and catering service, education, childcare,
health care, electric dept., woodworking & carpentry, fashion design
and manufacture, and more. Marketing & sales personnel are also
employed by the various Kibbutz Sa'ad companies.
Members choose to work on or off the kibbutz in their career of choice.
Kibbutz Sa'ad is located at convenient commuting distance from such
industries such as Intel, Elta, Dead Sea Works, and educational institutions
such as Ben Gurion University and the Shaar Hanegev College, as well as
medical centers such as Beersheva, Ashkelon, and more.
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CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE
Membership
candidates for Kibbutz Sa'ad are aged 40 or under, Modern Orthodox, high
school graduates (preferably college graduates), have completed army or
national service (if Israeli), have a clean bill of health, proven employment
skills, and would like to contribute to the economic, educational, and/or
social atmosphere of a community.
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Candidates for membership participate in an interview, a professional
evaluation (psychotechnical/graphological), and medical examination. Certification regarding financial
status and children's evaluations are also included in membership applications.
Following positive results of the above, and payment of the application
fees, candidates join the kibbutz as "guests" for a year of mutual evaluation
which gives both candidates and kibbutz members a chance to see whether
your family is right for our kibbutz, and whether our kibbutz is right
for you.
At the end of the year, the candidates may ask to be voted in as members,
and if they are, they become fully responsible partners and shareholders
in the kibbutz holdings, companies, and community.
If you are looking to belong to a community with a wealth of values
and quality of life, Kibbutz Sa'ad may be the place you are looking for.
For more information, please contact us at 08-6800128, 052-3934598 (24 hours) and
leave your name and number, so we can call to arrange an interview.
Our mailing address is: Kibbutz Sa'ad (attn: Klita Committee)
D.N. Hanegev
85140 Israel
klita@saad.org.il
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