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Kibbutz Nirim Redirects Donations to Support Frontline Communities
4/10/2026
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Story summary
- Kibbutz Nirim will redirect donations to frontline kibbutzim in northern Israel after losing seven residents on October 7, 2023.
- Community Manager Maya Liberman expressed solidarity with those affected, despite Nirim's rehabilitation needs.
- The kibbutz has about 90% of residents returned as recovery nears completion.
- The shift toward crowdfunding reflects solidarity and concerns about reliance on philanthropy over government support.
