Society and Community
The social and community activity in the settlement reflects the high standards of its inhabitants. Cultural and social activities are held within the village and the surrounding area, in various contexts and fields. Children and youth enjoy a wide selection of enrichment and sports activities as well as a children’s club and participation in the Bnei Akiva youth movement which boasts a very active branch in Mitzpe Netofa. There is an active library, and a short drive away, a regional lending library offering literary and reference books. The synagogue, which is one of the hubs of community life, offers a range of spiritual and learning opportunities.
The Mitzpe Netofa village is, above all, a home. The community is warm and dynamic although very diverse from a social, generational, professional, ethnic, cultural and religious point of view. The unique strength of this patient and tolerant community, lies in its social unity. Mutual aid both within and outside of the settlement, true giving, lending a hand, genuine friendship and a life of partnership, coupled with a mutual respect for privacy are the things that define it. All community decisions are reached in a democratic fashion, through elections for the secretariat and committee activism as well as through an active members’ general assembly. This, and much more, make Mitzpe Netofa a wonderful and attractive place.
Education
The settlement has an early childhood daycare center and kindergarten, providing care for infants from age 3 months to post-kindergarten age.
The State-religious elementary school that the children attend is located in nearby Kibbutz Lavi, with transportation organized by the Regional Council. A selection of top quality high schools are available for boys and girls in various regional educational institutions – according to one’s individual choice.
Housing Options
Rental during the first year: In mobile homes from the Rural Settlement Division (3 small rooms) at a monthly rent of $100.
Temporary housing: As above, or rental of a private home if available (rare) and at market prices.
Permanent housing: Purchasing a plot and home in accordance with the locality’s new building plan. Cost of the homes: $150,000-$200,000, depending on the size of the house, including the price of the land, development and infrastructure.
Employment
The employment options are diverse and stem from the locality’s convenient location in the center of the Lower Galilee adjacent to the main crossroads.
Several inhabitants have set up businesses inside the village, in various fields.
There is an option to join these or initiate a new business.
At different times jobs are available at the nearby Kidmat Hagalil industrial park, where there are 26 factories in assorted industries.
There are additional employment opportunities in the adjacent cities: Tiberias, Afula, Carmiel, Nazareth, Haifa and the Krayot, all of which are a 15 to 40-minute drive away.
Preferred Terms
- Five month beginner Ulpan: to be held in the village. Should the need arise and to the extent that it is possible, a second more advanced ulpan will be offered for an additional six months.
- Individual tutoring to geared towards improving Hebrew language skills and facilitating social adjustment.
- General enrichment studies in Israeli geography, current events, history and Judaism.
- A local family to provide personal guidance for each immigrant family.
- Subsidized enrichment studies for children.
- An exemption from property and local taxes for the first year.
- Reduced rent.
- A furnished apartment equipped with basic amenities.
- The option to buy permanent housing under preferred terms.
- Professional consulting for entrepreneurs.
- Assistance in identifying sources of employment.
- A pleasant and supportive environment in a warm and special community!
The residents of Mitzpe Netofa are pleased to undertake the task of immigrant absorption and will do everything in their power to help the new arrivals have a pleasant and easy absorption process.
Contact: In the community: Tzipi Openheimer joeltsip@014.net.il – 050-3083009
At the Regional Council: Office of Council Chairman Moti Dotan – 04-6628200
At the Settlement Division: Dan Bismuth – 02-6202224 Hadas Marcus – 04-6851203
Last Updated: April 20, 2006