How is the Ravenna Kibbutz like a kibbutz?
From the dawn of modern Israel, kibbutz settlements inspired countless Jews, from the very religious to the most secular, because the experience of working together toward common goals unites us as a people; and the efficiency, mutual support, and combined resources of a strong collective empower every member to prosper through challenging times. The Ravenna Kibbutz offers this experience of unity and empowerment to Seattle Jews ready to pool resources and work together toward a vibrant Jewish cultural life for ourselves and others in our city. Is the Ravenna Kibbutz communistic? No. Every resident of the Kibbutz keeps his or her own private living space and property. Only the Commons spaces (indoors and out) are communally shared. This is not really a commune. It is a form of cohousing. For their stewardship of the Commons facilities, residents benefit from partial grant subsidy to the cost of renting living space in a desirable Seattle neighborhood, on top of daily access to a reward
