Located in the Lower Galilee, it falls under the jurisdiction of Jezreel Valley Regional Council.

Among the founders were young Zionists from Hungary, Canada, the United States and South Africa.

This meant moving the ideological approach of the kibbutz away from its original socialist principles of equality, collectivism and the Marxist ideal of "From each according to his ability, to each according to his need."

Some of the kibbutz land was sold for development and a new neighborhood was built, leading to an influx of 80 new families.

[4] In addition to its income from agriculture, the kibbutz operates Teldor cable and wire factory.