Kibbutz Almog 2026 — The Guide to Living and Buying Real Estate Near the Dead Sea | Merkaz HaNekasim

Kibbutz Almog is one of the beautiful secrets of the area between Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. 25 minutes drive from the Knesset, the Dead Sea a step from home, desert skies at night — and community life that is hard to find in the city. A complete guide for anyone considering moving to Kibbutz Almog.

Getting to Know the Kibbutz

Kibbutz Almog was founded in 1977 in the Jordan Valley, on the shores of the Dead Sea. Today it is a renewing kibbutz with about 300 families — a mix of long-time members, young families who have joined in recent decades, and residents (non-members) in the community "expansion".

Size and Population

• About 300 families (members + residents)
• Successful independent elementary school
• Kindergarten on-site
• Education up to grade 6 — high school in Efrat / Jerusalem

What Does Kibbutz Almog Offer?

• Private Dead Sea Beach: Exclusive access for kibbutz members and residents. The Dead Sea a step from home.
• Swimming Pool
• Dining Room — active during main meals
• Minshak and Mishk: the kibbutz operates a minshak and event halls
• Community: Community events, shared Shabbat, holidays
• Security: Gated kibbutz with 24/7 security

Real Estate Prices in Kibbutz Almog 2026

Real estate in the kibbutz is different from urban real estate — some units are "houses on lease" (not fully owned), and some are second-hand homes. It is important to understand the differences:

Members' Houses (Cottages / Detached Houses)

• Old 3-4 room house (for renovation): 1,200,000–1,800,000 ₪
• Renovated 4-5 room house: 2,000,000–3,000,000 ₪
• Large house with garden: 2,500,000–4,000,000 ₪

Apartments in the "Expansion" (Residents)

• 3 rooms: 900,000–1,400,000 ₪
• 4 rooms: 1,200,000–1,800,000 ₪

How to Enter Kibbutz Almog?

There are two paths:

Path 1: Joining as a Kibbutz Member

A longer process: acceptance committee, trial period, voting by the general assembly. Advantage: full rights as a member, including participation in the kibbutz's profits.

Path 2: Expansion (Non-member Resident)

Easier. Purchase/rent a residential unit, pay monthly membership fees to the kibbutz, and use the services. Fewer rights than a member.

Disadvantages to Know

• High School: There is no high school in the kibbutz — children travel to Efrat or Jerusalem
• Traffic Congestion: Road 90 can be congested. During peak hours — 35-40 minutes to Jerusalem
• Integration: Very close community — not for everyone. One must want to live communally
• Heat: Summer at the Dead Sea is very hot. Dependence on strong air conditioning

Who is Suitable for Kibbutz Almog?

• Families looking for community education and quality of life outside the city
• People working in Jerusalem who want to live in a completely different space
• Those who love nature, desert, and the Dead Sea
• Couples/retirees looking for peace and the power of place

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