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Har Halutz

human settlement in Israel

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
Text licenseCC BY-SA 4.0
Source revisionSep 12, 2026
Entity authorityQ2889976
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Har Halutz (Hebrew: הַר חָלוּץ, lit. Pioneer Hill), officially known as Halutz (Hebrew: חָלוּץ, Pioneer) is a community settlement in the central Galilee in northern Israel. Har Halutz is located in the rocky terrain of Gush Tefen and belongs to the Misgav Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 577.

Har Halutz members work in nearby towns or create new employment opportunities on or near the site. Har Halutz has two office buildings with small offices that it rents to members requiring office space. The community synagogue provides worship services, festival activities and lifecycle celebrations.

Community life at Har Halutz centers on holiday celebrations. Families take turns organizing the holiday activities and are given a free hand to create a memorable event for the entire community.

History

Har Halutz was originally settled by a gar'in that was established in the United States during the early 1980s under the auspices of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism (Reform Movement).

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