Terminology

Question 1

What is a Kibbutz (singular) / Kibbutzim (plural)?

Pronounced: (Ki.boots)

Answer 1

A kibbutz is a collective farm or settlement in modern Israel that was traditionally based around agriculture. The first Kibbutz was Degania, established in 1910. Kibbutzim began as utopian communities, combining socialism and Zionism.

Question 2

What is Zionism and who are Zionists?

Answer 2

Zionism is a political and ideological movement advocating for the establishment of a Jewish state in the historic land of Israel, with the goal to ensure Jewish self-determination and a homeland.

Zionists are individuals who support principles of Zionism, working to establish the Jewish state through immigration, settlement building, cultural initiatives, and political advocacy.

Question 3

Secular Society / Secularism

Answer 3

Secularism is characterized by a separation of religious institutions from government affairs. Public decisions are not influenced by religious belief, allowing people to choose whether or not to practice religion without discrimination in matters of governance, law, and public policy.

Question 4

Chaver (singular) / Chaverim (plural) meaning

Answer 4

Chaver means friend or comrade in Hebrew, which is often used in Jewish and Israeli contexts. The plural chaverim refers to friend groups or colleagues. These are people who share common interests and experiences with one another.

Question 5

Affidavit

Answer 5

A sworn written statement of facts made by an individual, group, or sponsor (affiant) with personal knowledge on someone or something, which is then signed in the presence of an authorized official like a notary public. Used as legal evidence in various proceedings.

For immigration, this can be used by a resident of the country or place to vouch for the character or situation of the person wanting to immigrate or seek refuge.

Question 6

Notary Public

Question 7

Lager

Answer 7

German word which means camp

Question 8

Strafkola (a type of vehicle)???

Question 9

Perfidy

Answer 9

In contexts of war, perfidy is a form of deception where one side promises to act in good faith with the intention of breaking that promise once the unsuspecting enemy is exposed. This is a war crime.