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Individual Kibbutzim
Ketura, Lavi, Lotan, Sa'ad, ADM Architecture, Alumim, B'yahad - Educational Tourism, Beit Hashita, Cabri, Eshbal, Gems in Israel: Ein Harod Meuchad, Hanita, Heftzi-Bah, IQS
Industry
Anavid Insulation Products, Cabiran, Gan Shmuel Foods, Granot, Hanita Lenses, Hod Hefer LTD - Poultry Processing Plant, I.M.A. Engineering Ltd., Kafrit Industries, Kibbutzim Industries Association, Lavi Furniture
Volunteers
Adventures of a Kibbutz Volunteer, Ein Gev 70's Volunteers, Emma's Kibbutz Life, Hazorea Volunteers, Kibbutz Program Center Overview, Kibbutz Reloaded, Kibbutz Volunteer, Not Quite Jerusalem, OurKibbutz.com, Shefayim Volunteers
"Kibbutzim" by Manfred Davidmann
A scientific article about Kibbutzim, with links to reference articles.
Ahada
A grassroots countrywide self-help organization of parents with challenged children in Kibbutzim, Moshavim and towns. The name has a double meaning in Hebrew: both the initials the organization name and "fondness".
Ein Gedi 2000
Site for ex-volunteers to Kibbutz Ein Gedi in 2000.Includes photos, chat and polls.
Gvanim
Kibbutz Migvan association for education and community involvement. As an urban kibbutz in Sderot, Migvan is finding its ways to strengthen Sderot's educational facilities, facilitate integration of new immigrants and develop services for population groups with special needs. Find profile and a dozens of pages of information about their activities and projects.
Hakibbutz Hadati
Organization of Orthodox Zionist Kibbutzim, associated with the Bnei Akiva youth movement. History of the movement, and information about volunteering, studying, or settling on a religious kibbutz.
HaNoar HaOved VeHaLomed
"Working and Studying Youth" - the largest youth movement in Israel. Also the youth movement of most kibbutzim youth. English profile - the rest of the site is Hebrew.
Institute for Research on the Kibbutz and the Coop
A joint research center of the Kibbutzim movement and the University of Haifa. A large catalog of, mostly offline, publications about these subjects.
International Communes Desk
The site of the Israeli part of this contact body between the communes of the world. Articles, publications, and FAQ.
KCDC - Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company
A mostly Flash site for this leading Israeli contemporary dance group. Recommended, even if you are not really a dance fan.
Kibbutz Adventure Centre
This site offers budget holidays through the work/travel volunteer programs on Israel's many Kibbutzim and Moshavim.
Kibbutz Artzi Federation
The English version of this site describes this organization of 85 kibbutzim that were founded by Hashomer Hatzair youth movement. It includes information on Ulpans (Hebrew courses) and volunteering.
Kibbutz Books
A list of books about Kibbutz, directly from the university of Haifa collection.
Kibbutz Life in Israel in the Sixties and Seventie
An E-Book about the author's experiences in Kibbutzim during the late 'sixties and early- to mid-'seventies
Kibbutz Matzuva
Call to re-unite ex-ulpan/volunteers who were there during the period 1965 - 1999.
Kibbutz stories of collective living
Tales of communal life on a border kibbutz. A collection of short stories about collective living on a borderline kibbutz
Kibbutznet
Online source of kibbutz information including a directory of kibbutzim, vacation information, and volunteer opportunities.
Nes Ammim Internet Club
Website for (former) Nes Ammim residents. Nes Ammim is a christian settlement in the north of Israel
New Renaissance: The Greening of the Kibbutz
Account of a visit to seven kibbutzim in the Arava Valley that were being invited to join the Green Kibbutz Group, a new organization of sustainable communities. Describes some of their eco-friendly features.
Operation Unity
Utilizes the Israeli Kibbutz cooperative model as a premiere laboratory for young people to experience global diversity. Mission statement, programs, press releases, and photo gallery.
The Ecology and Politics of the Kibbutz
A scientific text by Angela Gordon from Washington University in St. Louis.
The Kibbutz
About kibbutz in about 2000 words.
The Kibbutz Artzi Choir
Program, music clips and general information about the choir.
The Kibbutz Holiday Institute
Based in Kibbutz Beit-Hashita, this is an information center and archive for the way Kibbutzim celebrate Jewish holidays. Find the institute profile and a list of publications.
The Kibbutz Hotels Chain
Main site for the kibbutzim hotels chain, also the largest hotels' chain in Israel.
The Kibbutz in One Easy Lesson
Brief overview of its history and social lifestyle, with examples of ways in which the lessons of the Kibbutz in colonizing a harsh environment might be adapted to future ocean or space colonies.
The Kibbutzim Movement
Official site of the umbrella Kibbutz Movement. Includes industrial overview, worldwide contact points for the Kibbutz Program Center (Takam Artzi) which coordinates volunteers, and PDF statistical tables.
The Religious Kibbutzim
Information and links on the history, industry, educational programs, and attractions of the religious collectives.
Wikipedia - Kibbutz
Hyperlinked encyclopedia article about the Kibbutzim movement in Israel.