| Hebname | חולתה |
|---|---|
| Foundation | 1937 |
| Founded by | HaMahanot HaOlim members |
| District | north |
| Council | Upper Galilee |
| Affiliation | Kibbutz Movement |
| Coordinates | 33°3′6.11″N 35°36′34.91″E |
Hulata (Hebrew: חולתה) is a kibbutz in northern Israel. Located in the Hula Valley, it falls under the jurisdiction of Upper Galilee Regional Council. In it had a population of .
History
The kibbutz was established in 1937 as a fishing village by a gar'in of HaMahanot HaOlim youth group members. It was named for its location in the Hula Valley. After the draining of the Hula swamps, the residents began working in agriculture.[1]
The documentary film Kibbutz traces the stages of grieving and disillusionment that followed Hulata's economic collapse and privatization.[2]
Hulata is a pluralistic kibbutz that accepts members from all backgrounds, both religiously observant and not.[3]
Notable residents
- Tal Russo
- Mike Schwartz (born 1949), American-Israeli basketball player and coach
- Iftach Spector