Cow Art Shelter ~ Nir Yitzack Junction ~ JNF-USA

The Sponsor: JNF-USA

Nir Yitzhak (Hebrew: נִיר יִצְחָק, Yitzhak’s Meadow) is a kibbutz in the northwestern Negev desert of Israel. Located between Hevel Shalom and Hevel Eshkol, it falls under the jurisdiction of Eshkol Regional Council. The kibbutz was established on 8 December 1949, and like Mashabei Sadeh, was named for Palmach commander Yitzhak Sadeh. It is affiliated with the Hashomer Hatzair youth movement.

Name of the Community: Kibbutz Nir Yitzack

About this Art Shelter:

Not far from this shelter is the dairy of Kibbutz Nir Yitzack, the inspiration for the design of this art shelter. This shelter, at the junction on the 232, is situated about 4 kms from the border with the Gaza Strip.

The Art Shelter