halutzim
/hɑːˈluːtsɪm/
noun
- Jewish pioneers, especially those who settled in Palestine before the establishment of the state of Israel, often working to develop agricultural communities.
- Many halutzim came from Europe with little farming experience but great determination.
- Stories of the halutzim are taught in Israeli schools as examples of dedication.
- The halutzim drained swamps and planted crops in the early 1900s.