Paris Kibbutz is a kibbutz under construction. It is part of the kibbutz renewal movement which has been working in Israel since 1987 (see section on this site: The history of the kibbutz. The urban kibbutz). Paris Kibbutz, like any modern kibbutz, is a prototype that participates in the growing network of intentional communities around the world. (www.ic.org). The modern Kibbutz is a way of life from Jewish culture, promoted by people who think it is relevant and interesting to them, whether or not they belong to this culture.

 Paris Kibbutz, founded in 2019, set itself the project of founding a “rurban” (“urban” kibbutz because it is close to a large city, in this case Paris, “rural” because in a green setting , in this case the city of Sèvres), in a network with two similar centers, one in Israel and the other in Cameroon. Paris Kibbutz is involved in the founding of the first international kibbutz, also under construction.

 This foundation under construction, which is part of the Kibbutz renewal movement initiated in Israel since 1987, is intended to be an inspiring prototype for those who wish to follow up on it by creating their own original foundation.

 The members of this foundation under construction, like the members of the kibbutz since 1987, are “social pioneers”.

 This activist foundation is working on the creation of a prototype which proposes an innovative life path, able to resolve for its members and a few others (Tikkun Olam), a good number of problems in general ecology (e.g. a civic life connected to nature, respect for nature, the sharing of material goods to avoid waste, the return to barter in the community to simplify life, the limits of wage employment or the need for mutual aid of all kinds between citizens etc.) and in human ecology (Ex: problems of refugees from war or genocide, refugees from poverty, climate refugees etc., anti-Judaism once again threatening in Israel as in the diaspora, fight against the new faces of totalitarianism efficient crescendo in so-called “free” countries, taking into account the diversity necessary for collective life – intergenerational, intercultural, disability, etc.).

 Paris Kibbutz, in doing so, does not aim to massively resolve, as much as possible, the emergencies generated by the various contemporary issues including those stated above. Its objective is to resolve these contemporary issues for its ‘haverim ( חברים ) and those who will find in the life proposal implemented by the ‘haverim of the KDP a source of inspiration.

Its methodology: The KDP has worked primarily since its creation to constitute its group of ‘haverim, members, friends, with people who take the time to get to know each other within the framework of a group study (the seminar-workshop of the KDP), actions and convivial experiences together. Faithful to Martin Buber among others, the KDP believes that only a group thus united, called a “garin” group, is able to implement a lasting life with sharing, concern and affection, permanent listening “to the field”.

 Since October 2023, the KDP has experienced a change in priority. A modern kibbutz asks its members to decide on a percentage of their salary or earned income as part of their liberal profession, to share in a common account for the needs of the community and its Tikkoun Olam. A business can also be founded by a few kibbutz members.

Paris Kibbutz, since 2020, has been setting up a social enterprise in the events sector – “kibbutz mode” stays – and in the informal and mediated therapy sector.

 Despite its progress in the realization of this social enterprise operational at the beginning of 2024, in its reception house in Normandy, Paris Kibbutz, in phase with the international situation, anti-Judaism once again threatening against the Jews of the Western world – in particular in France – and the Jewish State, chose to abandon its business project in France and to turn all its efforts towards the founding of its shared habitat in an international network, by a group of united haverim, capable of making face new threats and inspire other citizens and groups.

The social enterprise project as it was designed and carried out until January 2024 will be resumed as soon as shared international housing, this militant territoriality, also a place of refuge, is put in place.

 Territoriality of Paris Kibbutz like centers in Israel and Cameroon: land or subdivision allowing the combination of rentals, purchases and co-rentals for the “matrix location” of the kibbutz, while respecting a wide price range, and for start, at affordable prices. The possibility of prefabricated constructions, making it possible to live in a small house from around €50,000 to which the price of a plot of land must be added, will be explored. In Israel, the help of the Jewish agency and municipalities for the realization of this foundation bringing together Olim, Israelis of all origins, people of all ages and all conditions will be explored. In Cameroon, country friend of Israël, aid from the government will also be explored.

 Partnership: Paris Kibbutz and the members of the “Smart klita village” project, driven by a project in a similar location, have recently joined forces with enthusiasm.