HaOved HaTzioni
Encyclopedia
HaOved HaTzioni is a settlement movement
in Israel
.
The movement was established in 1936 by former members of HaNoar HaTzioni
, and its first settlement, kibbutz Usha
, was founded on 7 November 1937. In 1948 the movement was one of the factions that established the Progressive Party
.
Settlement movement (Israel)
Settlement movement is a term used in Israel to describe national umbrella organisations for kibbutzim, moshavim, moshavim shitufiim, and communal settlements...
in Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
.
The movement was established in 1936 by former members of HaNoar HaTzioni
Hanoar Hatzioni
Hanoar Hatzioni is a youth movement established in 1926, with its head offices now in Israel. Its three main pillars are Judaism, Pluralism, and Zionism...
, and its first settlement, kibbutz Usha
Usha, Israel
Usha is a kibbutz in the western Galilee area of Israel. Located near the city of Kiryat Atta, it falls under the jurisdiction of Zevulun Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 350.-History:...
, was founded on 7 November 1937. In 1948 the movement was one of the factions that established the Progressive Party
Progressive Party (Israel)
The Progressive Party was a political party in Israel.-History:The Progressive Party was a liberal party, most of whose founders came from the ranks of the New Aliyah Party and HaOved HaTzioni, which had been active prior to independence...
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