About three years ago, the mechina found its new home in Kfar Ruppin. It was a perfect fit and right away, it became an integral part of the kibbutz community life.

We consider the kibbutz our home, and our connection with the community is an inseparable part of everyday life at the mechina. We have discovered a warm, welcome environment, where we have been received graciously and wholeheartedly by everyone. The community welcomed mechina participants with gifts they had prepared and through circle discussions with kibbutz residents, who told them about its history, current times, and the future outlook.

A  mechina staff team, which was established at the beginning of the year, is responsible for maintaining the ties with the Kfar Ruppin community, and together they organize a range of activities. These include educational activities involving the participation of kindergarten and school-age children; social and communal activities and events; and singing and dancing together before the onset of Shabbat and festivals. There are also discussion circles, which take place before special events, and communal learning of subjects such as current affairs and society, among other topics.

Additionally, mechina participants take part in joint projects at Mauricio’s Grove, next to the Kibbutz, which involve tending to its communal garden, running activities, and individual meetings and mentoring with the children, as well as long-time kibbutz members.