The Kibbutz : Awakening from Utopia

One of the world's most fascinating societies and a potent symbol of the state of Israel, the kibbutz seems to be on the point of collapse as radical changes in its founding principles threaten its very existence. Focusing on the human story, journalist Daniel Gavron movingly portrays the fears, regrets, and hopes of members of kibbutzim ranging from traditional to modern, agricultural to urban. As an integral part of Israeli life, the kibbutz's disappearance would change Israeli society dramatically and permanently.

Jews and all those interested in Israel will find this book a compelling portrait of a country trying to hold onto its past while facing its future.