The Magical Sounds of the Didgeridoo

The heritage site unfolds the story of the Gush Katif settlements and their continuation right here in the Bsor Region. The Nitzan Visitors Center unravels the story of Gush Katif, starting from its establishment and development, through the secession plan and pains of displacement, to the challenges of regrowth. The tour of the center spans 6 sites incorporating films, video art, a photo exhibition and performances that create a unique and compelling experience. The tour is led by former Gush Katif residents who share their personal stories with the visitors. Tours are conducted in Hebrew, French and English. You may book an independent tour of the visitor center, without guidance, during operating hours. The last guided tour starts two hours before closing time. The tour duration is about 1.5 hours.

Guided tours around the Gaza Belt Communities Let's get to know the Gaza belt area like never before. Yifat Ben-Shoshan, a resident of Netiv HaAsara, holds tours for groups, families and individuals (by appointment only). So, how do we live here? How do we raise our kids? How do we manage to cultivate excellent agricultural crops here? How is it possible there are no vacant houses here? How is the underground barrier built? What is there to eat here? How did Sderot manage to become a growing city? How does one establish personal and community resilience? Why is there a wall in Netiv HaAsara, but not in Nahal Oz? I will answer these and many more questions,  elaborating during a fascinating tour taking us to the most surprising sites around the Gaza Belt Region. My tour will also take you to the most incredible restaurants and Kibbutz dining rooms in the area - you choose where you'd like to eat. In addition - I will welcome you to my house in Netiv Hatara for light refreshments and the story of the settlement closest to the border. Hear where we came from and what it's like to live here with hope in our hearts. Tour duration: Anywhere between 1.5 hours to 7 hours - depending on the number of sites you wish  to visit.

A petting zoo, arts&crafts area with various natural materials, a pita oven, pony riding, animal feeding, a sandbox and a coffee corner for the parents.  

Special tours for groups, including meetings with residents who tell the story of the moshav from its days in the Yamit region, the evacuation, moving to its new location, Hi-Tech agriculture, the challenge of living in a moshav next to the wall and about giving back to the community, resilience, development and growth. After the meeting, we will visit the spectacular lookout, named after the late Col. Nir Peres, and the border wall, where we will hear an explanation about the wall and the underground barrier against new tunnels. The visit includes delightful hospitality, with coffee and locally produced sweet treats. You can also purchase local products (vegetables, honey, jams, raspberries, etc.) On weekdays, tours are for groups - upon reservation.

A visit to Moshav Netiv HaAsara "Micah's Encampment" Micha Bitton - singer and composer A charming encampment in his courtyard Arrival at Moshav Netiv HaAsara, welcome reception in the courtyard/tent, including mint tea and light Moroccan treats Gathering at the encampment - A show called "Between Sderot and Jerusalem" - Micha Biton - singing and storytelling -  Micha Bitton, in an intimate show, sings his songs and tells about his childhood in his hometown of Sderot, his parents who emigrated from Morocco to a transit camp in the South, and the reasons why he was forced to move as a 10-year-old boy to a foster family in Jerusalem, to the home of writer Galila Ron Feder. He also speaks about him as the inspiration for the hero of her book "To Myself."  As a teenager he moved from Jerusalem to Kibbutz Netzer Sireni and then to Givat Brenner. He talks about these constant moves and hardships until he eventually built a home with a woman from Moshav Netiv HaAsara. Finally, Micha describes his experiences as a creative artist and a father of four living on the border with Gaza... about dealing with the complex security situation, beauty, optimism and the yearning for peace. Traditional Israeli songs and a moving story. An empowering, exciting and unforgettable musical performance. Remarks: * The encampment is accessible to people with disabilities. * Moshav Netiv HaAsara is located in Northern Negev, about 1-hour drive from the center of Israel. * Arrival is by appointment only. * Meals can be pre-ordered.

Ben Ben Nursery - growing, importing, and marketing plants for the house and garden. One of the most beautiful nurseries in Israel, operating in Moshav Netiv HaAsara and selling to the general public, The nursery offers plants that are grown on-site as well as unique plants imported from Holland. It's well worth a visit!!    

Our events are held outside - in the great outdoors Want to spend a special day in nature? Looking for an enriching activity and an experience for the whole family? Long to escape the daily grind and spend some quality time with the kids or the folks from work? Agur specializes in team-building games, managers' workshops and family activities, both outdoors and in various attractions across Israel. Our "playground" is the great outdoors, in the most beautiful natural spots or urban hidden gems. We navigate the Dvira Forest, Lahav Forest, Be'eri Forest, HaKomemiyut Forest (near Metzudat Yoav, also called Yoav Fortress), Ashkelon National Park, HaBsor National Park (Eshkol Park) and many other locations nationwide. We shall meet you in a parking lot somewhere in the forest; You will receive a map and a quiz, and then be sent on your merry way. You will set up the pace and the route, decide when to stop and when to go back. The activity suits kids and adults, and no prior experience is required. Apps are useless here, so disconnect from your screens and join us. Participation in the activity requires pre-registration For organized groups - activities can be coordinated during all weekdays.

Kibbutz Yad Mordechai Tourism invites you to various activities, all as sweet as honey The Honey and Bee House (Beit Ha'Dvash Ve Ha'Dvora) Take a journey into the magical world of bees. A world of exemplary order, diligence, absolute loyalty, and sophisticated hierarchy - and there's even time for dancing! A suited beekeeper will welcome you, and, from behind a special sealed glass window, reveal  the active, bustling and buzzing beehive through which we can closely study and gain an understanding of the ways of bees in their natural habitat, glimpsing the intricacies of their secret, magical world. A tour on board the Kibbutz's Tractor After learning about honey and, of course, tasting it, our trusty tractor will be waiting for you in the Honey House square, harnessed to a cart that will take us to various areas around the kibbutz, allowing us to observe the various fields of Israeli agriculture from a new and inspiring angles. We will learn about the cowshed and the milking process, the field crops  and orchards, and how farm life is integrated into the lives of the kibbutz members. As we pass through these various stations, we will also learn about the story of Yad Mordechai. Yad Mordechai's Sweet Honey Cakes - The Real Deal! We invite you to a sweet honey cake baking workshop, where you will be the confectioners. We will reveal the secret recipe for our famous honey cakes and we'll bake hot, sweet cakes together! "The Kibbutz of the Past" The collection at "The Kibbutz of the Past" is where we utilize various objects to tell the story of the pioneer settlers, the daily life of children and kibbutz members; A life of sharing and equality; perhaps poor materially but spiritually rich. The Dana Gallery Each Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, the Dana Gallery, founded to commemorate Dana Dvir, presents interchanging art exhibits in various domains: painting, sculpting, photography, video art and more. * Please call to inquire about opening days and times.  

Please ride carefully and responsibly, adhere to all traffic rules and pay attention to signage. Difficulty level: Requires high riding proficiency. The Theater Loop - Basic riding proficiency. Route length: The full Gvar'am single track - 23 km The Main Loop - 19.5 km The Theater Loop - 3.2 km Start and end point: Kibbutz Gvar'am. Summary of the area: During the winter and spring, the area is full of anemone and wildflower carpets, such as Cistus, Buttercups, Tulips and Orchids. The single track crosses these carpets in several locations. Summary of the route: Follow the signs to the single track that climbs up to a nearby hill and descends from it to the west, towards a eucalyptus grove and surrounding fields. After about 5 km, you'll notice a large cave, previously used as an eolianite quarry; continue riding on the single track that includes challenging ascents and descents until returning to the entrance. The theater loop - to the right of the entrance's parking lot ride into the forest, and soon you will reach the Gvar'am theater; from there, it's a fun ride with views of the fields and orchards around the Gvar'am forest.   *The full Gvar'am single track incorporates both loops. Photography credit: Alon Sagi Map: *The information is taken from the Lamedavesh and Mountain Bike Trails of the KKL-JNF websites

Let's experience a bit of Italy - at Papona! In a rustic, intimate studio in Kibbutz Zikim, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, we hold pasta workshops for individuals, groups and families. This is a particularly fun way to celebrate a family birthday, fun night with your friends or just a nice break from work with your teammates. We learn to make fresh pasta dough and then prepare (and eat) a variety of pasta dishes - from the rich menu sent to you in advance (featuring our food and wine options). Workshops are held by appointment, and scheduled at your convenience  (including weekends). You can also enjoy the various artworks produced by Papona - Gal Shaish, who works with polymer clay, and you can order your own custom-designed figurines. So, what are you waiting for? Pick the dishes, let us know when to set the table and clear some time after the workshop for a long carb-induced sleepppppp.... May we meet and eat carbs!

Giller's farm ;Agricultural experience and sheep farm ;Engaging tours ;Diverse workshops Netiv HaAsara In 2018, to realize our Zionist and fulfill our hearts' desires, we established "Giller's Farm." We are often asked if the dream of becoming a farmer and a shepherd after working in a Hi-Tech airconditioned office sits well with us. We reply that every day of work advances us towards the realization of the vision and fills us with excitement from doing just that. Giller's farm is a place to grow, create, learn, explore, and face nature's diverse challenges. We engage in modern agriculture, developing vegetable and flower varieties and growing wild plants with medicinal and cosmetic properties. OurThai workers who  live on our farm come for several years and lead a different lifestyle, yet our worlds are intertwined. Alongside the innovative and fascinating work, we live in a challenging security environment affecting people, animals and crops alike. Our shared resilience and life project, where the land is a central axis, motivates us and allows us to wake up every morning to our personal field of dreams. We will be happy to host you for a tour of the farm and various workshops. Activities and Prices: 1. A tour of the farm A tour of the greenhouse and green fields and the story about a sheep farm, agriculture, and Zionism in 2022. Conditional on a minimum number of 20 participants (or an extra charge) The tour duration is about an hour, at the end of which we serve coffee and cookies. **Barn-to-Plate Goat Cheese Tastings can be added to the tour (extra charge). Conditional on a minimum number of 15 participants (or an extra charge). 2. Workshop for making fine cheeses from fresh goat's milk 1.5 hours of cheesemaking experience from fresh milk. At the end of the workshop, each participant will package the cheese they made and take it home. Conditional on a minimum number of 10 people - (or an extra charge) Maximum: 25 participants. 3. Thai fragrances around the Gaza strip The story of Thai workers: a fascinating tour about tradition, flavors and challenges. A visit to the farm will provide a glimpse into the hidden world of Thai agricultural workers, their way of life, personal stories and challenges. We will hear their unknown story, enter the greenhouse where particular Thai crops are grown, pick, taste and learn to know them. We will continue to a unique Thai shop with products that come straight from Thailand - cookies and Thai green tea and enjoy a short trip to Thailand at Giller's farm. Conditional on a minimum number of 7 people (or an extra charge) More at the farm: • Kosher dairy meal from Huri Bakery in Sderot - Greek salad, tuna salad, filled pastries (Burekas), Sabich pita, two quiches, soft drinks. Conditional on a minimum number of 20 participants (or an extra charge). • Vegetarian Thai meal (not kosher) - egg roll, spring roll, green curry, Pad Pak, cashews with vegetables, dessert, water. Conditional on a minimum number of 20 participants (or an extra charge). • Outdoor activity at our farm with an external company that deploys various activities, like escape rooms, laser tag and more. • Visiting the border wall and pasting a mosaic on the Peace Wall "Path to Peace."  

The natural hill, amidst the green fields, hides remarkable secrets from the past, unimaginable acts of heroism and the fascinating story, with many twists and turns, of150 kibbutz members - men and women - who stood alone against an entire Egyptian brigade.  For six whole days, thousands of well-trained Egyptian soldiers,  armed with tanks, cannons and planes, were stopped in their advance toward Tel Aviv, confronted by the kibbutz members and their meager weapons. This is the epic story  of the settlement in the Land of Israel, and it symbolizes the tenacity, bravery and determination that characterized the generation of pioneers and founders of this state.  The Yad Mordechai Museum - From the Holocaust to Revival The "From Holocaust to Revival" museum in Kibbutz Yad Mordechai opened in 1968.  It covers the two most crucial events in the history of the Jewish people in the new era: the Holocaust and the Revival of the Jewish People. The museum tells the story of the Jews in the land of Israel and the Diaspora, from the beginning of the 20th century, through the Holocaust, ending with the establishment of the State of Israel. The section dedicated to the Holocaust, emphasizes Warsaw Jewry and the life story of Mordechai Anielewicz. The Revival section deals with the War of Independence in Yad Mordechai and the southern region and with the settlement of the Negev.

The visitor center tells the story of life in the Gaza Strip, accompanied by guided narration and a heartwarming film.  We will then choose a colorful piece of ceramic stone on which to write a personal message, and then take a short drive among the residential homes of the Moshav to the Path of Peace wall to place our stone. We all join together to create the wall's artwork, thus bringing hope and joy to this place. Open weekdays for groups and individuals. Pre-booking is recommended. Groups may also order kosher meals and refreshments.      

Hederochel Kibbutz Yad Mordechai We invite you to have lunch in Kibbutz Yad Mordechai's dining room. A selection of meats, side dishes, salads, a rustic and relaxed atmosphere, and courteous service. For dessert - coffee and cake. Recommended for all types of groups, families and individuals. There's no need to book in advance (except for groups). Groups of 15 persons and up - please make your reservation in advance.

My name is Hadas Karamzin. Since 2013, I have been brewing my home brand, "Karmazina Beer." The home brewing school was born out of my great passion for the magical world of beer brewing, flavors and people. When I started brewing beer at home, my enthusiasm and interest became contagious. So I decided to give back and share. As far as I am concerned, I fulfilled a simple dream - to brew beer. The varying tastes and enthusiasm around this occupation led me to share and infect everyone else with the international home-brewing bug. I invite you to get in touch and learn the secrets of brewing home beer. You'd be exposed to a wonderful, borderless world of flavors.

Caravaggio - is an Italian restaurant named after the famous 16th century Italian painter, one of the pioneers of the Baroque style. The restaurant is located in the agricultural settlement of Kokhav Michael on the Southern coastal plain, between Kiryat Gat and Ashkelon. It was established in what used to be the mythical flower packaging factory that once operated in the Moshav. Since it opened in 2018, Caravaggio has brought exciting culinary treats to the area, as well as serving as a fun place to hang out with an excellent ambiance. It also functions as a boutique bakery for those interested in taking home some of delicious local pastries, including sourdough bread, Shabbat challah, focaccia and handmade Danish pastries (only on Fridays). Everyone knows that going to a restaurant in a Moshav has its advantages: an escape from the city's hustle and bustle, experiencing a different style of entertainment, being one with nature and the green, stunning surroundings, and the "small" bonus of not having to search for a parking space... but there is more to Caravaggio. The aromas of freshly baked bread, pizzas and yummy dishes prepared in its bustling kitchen fill the area, making guests hungry for something delicious before they even enter the premises. The menu is rich and diverse; all dishes are made from high-quality, carefully selected ingredients. After ordering, you will discover that Caravaggio's dishes are simply exciting culinary creations full of love and attention. Patrons can order and enjoy a selection of self-indulgent breakfasts; Gourmet sandwiches packed with goodness; Carefully crafted pizzas and pasta dishes with artisanal sauces, and; Main dishes like filet of Salmon, a mind-blowing hamburger and a premium entrecôte steak. You're all welcome - with love. Reservations are recommended. Waze: Caravaggio