Conference, Show and Exhibition: How to Tell the Story of a Kibbutz – Valley Museum, Yifat Kibbutz

“How Do You Tell a Kibbutz?”

A conference, exhibition, and acoustic performance at HaEmek Museum—in collaboration with Yad Tabenkin, Yad Yaari, and the Jezreel Valley Regional Council.

In the current period, and even more so since October 7, many kibbutzim have been reexamining themselves and their future and trying to formulate their story.

The conference addresses the question of how to tell, imagine, and represent a kibbutz today, through various media such as literature, visual art, and film.

Tickets must be purchased in advance.

The performance takes place outdoors | The conference takes place in a covered but open hangar—it is recommended to dress appropriately for the weather.

Schedule

10:00–10:30 — Gathering, light refreshments, and opening of the exhibition “Lights Out” | Artist: Adva Drori

10:30–11:00 — Opening lecture by Prof. Vered Vinitzky-Seroussi on community and collective memory

11:00–12:00 — Panel, moderated by Dr. Idit Shachnai-Ran

12:00–12:30 — Break and gathering in the performance area

12:30–13:30 — Acoustic performance by Jimbo J

Panel participants

• Ms. Yael Neeman—author of the book We Were the Future
• Dr. Shani Klingbail-Shilo—author of the book I’m from Nir Oz
• Mr. Yona Rozenkier—creator of the series The Kibbutzniks
• Ms. Orian Chaplin—creator of the book and film Four Hours a Day

Friday, October 23
10:00 — Doors open for the conference | 12:00 — Doors open for the performance

NIS 120 — Conference, exhibition, and performance | NIS 80 — Performance only | NIS 60 — Conference and exhibition only