Kibbutz Adamit, located in the Western Galilee near Israel’s northern border with Lebanon, has always been a place of strength and community spirit. Yet during the recent war, the kibbutz suffered painful damage. Several houses were hit, and Hezbollah rockets struck the community center, leaving it in ruins. Among the hardest losses was the kibbutz’s library, a treasured hub of learning, culture, and togetherness.
The Arrival of the Mateh Asher Group
Yesterday, members of our new Mateh Asher volunteer group from Shnat Sherut 50 Plus arrived at Adamit to lend a hand in the recovery process. Their mission was focused yet deeply meaningful: to help clean up the damaged library and rescue what could still be saved.
Salvaging Books, Preserving Memories
Together, volunteers carefully sifted through shelves and piles of scattered books. Every volume that survived intact was collected and sorted, with the hope that it will find a place in the new library that will one day rise from the ashes. The work was not only about preserving books, it was about preserving memory, continuity, and the spirit of community.
Standing with Adamit
For Adamit residents, watching these skilled adult volunteers work alongside them was a powerful reminder that they are not alone. The presence of the Mateh Asher group symbolizes solidarity between communities, and the determination to rebuild even in the face of hardship.
As one volunteer reflected: “We may not be able to repair everything at once, but each book we save is a piece of the kibbutz’s story that will live on.”
Looking Ahead
This effort marks just the beginning of the Mateh Asher group’s service in the north. Over the coming months, they will continue to support communities like Adamit as they recover from the war, offering professional skills, compassion, and the reassurance that rebuilding is possible.
The work in Adamit shows that sometimes recovery starts with small, hopeful acts, like dusting off a book, returning it to a safe shelf, and preparing it for the day a new library opens its doors.
