Reply #30: I spent time on a kibbutz

[bikebloke]

For a while I was content, though with time I was beginning to thirst intellectually. And since I wasn't Jewish, I knew I'd always be an outsider, even as an insider. And staying long term, I kept having flames, who were European staying short term, depart back for home. That can grow into a bummer. Anyway, each kibbutz has it's own characteristics. Size is a factor. Too big and folk begin to feel isolated. Television had a great impact on the social life and general meetings. Decisions couldn't be made because folk were at home watching "Dallas". With the right mix of factors, it could be a good life. I noticed in the small village or tribal lifestyle, those who would be marginalized in a larger society (the elderly, the not-too-bright, etc) are included.