- Niran
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Niran Founded 1971 Founded by Nahal Council Bik'at HaYarden Region Jordan Valley Affiliation Kibbutz Movement Coordinates 31°58′0.74″N 35°27′15.62″E / 31.9668722°N 35.4543389°ECoordinates: 31°58′0.74″N 35°27′15.62″E / 31.9668722°N 35.4543389°E 
NiranWebsite www.naaran.org Niran (Hebrew: נערן or נִירָן) is a kibbutz and Israeli settlement in the West Bank. Located in the Jordan Valley near Jericho, it falls under the jurisdiction of Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 80, 30 of whom were new arrivals.[1]
Niran was established in 1971 as a Nahal settlement and was converted to a civilian kibbutz in 1977. It is named after the biblical city of Naaran.
The primary source of livelihood for the residents is education, including workshops for visitors devoted to Zionism, Judaism and Israeli society. A smaller number of residents work in date groves and at the local plastics factory, P.V.Ran, which manufactures a variety of packagings and wrappings for food products in compliance with international standards.[1][2][3]
The ruins of a 6th-century synagogue were discovered a short distance from the kibbutz.[4] The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.[5]
References
- ^ a b Heruti-Sover, Tali (7 June 2006). "קיבוץ מודל 2006: משק חינוכי וקהילה אקולוגית [Kibbutz model 2006: educational farm and ecological community]" (in Hebrew). Ynet. http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-3259865,00.html. Retrieved 4 July 2011. "היום חיים במקום כ-50 חברים שהגיעו עם גרעיני הנח"ל הראשונים שיישבו את הקיבוץ, וכ-30 חברי גרעין חדשים."
- ^ "מפעלים [Factories, N–Z]" (in Hebrew). Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor (Israel). http://www.moit.gov.il/NewTamatFiles/06C86D6F_DBFC_4697_8694_CCBC6EA016DF.html. Retrieved 4 July 2011. "קיבוץ נערן: פי.וי.רן"
- ^ "About Us". P.V.Ran. http://www.pvran.com/PVRan/home.asp. Retrieved 4 July 2011. "P.V.Ran offers a wide range of packaging films for the industry and for household users."
- ^ "נערן [Na'aran]". Jordan Valley Regional Council. http://www.jordanvalley.org.il/?categoryId=37592. Retrieved 4 July 2011. "בקרבת מקום, שרידי בית כנסת עתיק מהמאה השישית."
- ^ "The Geneva Convention". BBC News. 10 December 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/1682640.stm. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
External links
- Kibbutz website (Hebrew)
references
Kibbutzim Gilgal · NiranMoshavim Communal settlements Categories:- Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council
- Kibbutzim
- Kibbutz Movement
- Nahal settlements
- Israeli settlements
- Populated places established in 1971
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