Kibbutz Holit is a resilient community rooted in Zionism, love of the land, and mutual support. Founded in 1977 in the Sinai Desert and relocated after the 1982 Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty, it grew into a vibrant kibbutz of 170 members, including 60 children, with an economy based on agriculture and the renowned Zacksenberg Juicer factory.
On October 7th, Holit endured unimaginable loss: 15 members were murdered, and 9 kidnapped to Gaza. Among them was Adi Vital-Kaploun, an Ottawa-born mother of two, who courageously defended her children before tragically losing her life. Her bravery symbolizes Holit’s strength and sacrifice and remind us here in Canada of our deep connection to Israel’s people. The kibbutz’s building and infrastructure were deliberately destroyed by terrorists that day, including agricultural facilities and community spaces that once served as the heart of daily life.
A community park at the heart of the kibbutz The Holit Community Resilience Park will help restore the heart of the community. Planned for a central area of the kibbutz near the educational complex, this project will create a welcoming outdoor gathering space designed for healing, connection, and renewed community life. The park will include a garden and green spaces, a shaded playground for children, and an outdoor sports and fitness area for teens and adults. More than a recreational area, this shared space will bring together residents of all ages - to play, exercise, gather, and support one another - helping to strengthen Holit’s resilience and rebuild the vibrant community life that has always defined the kibbutz.
Community members killed on October 7th
Families Displaced