What is "halutz"

Halutz (, pl. halutzim), Hebrew for a pioneer. It may refer to early Jewish immigrants to Palestine, including Hovevei Zion and Bilu during the First Aliyah, which generally pre-date the founding of Zionism. It may refer also to the following:

People:

• Dan Halutz, former Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces

Places:

• Har Halutz, a communal settlement in the Galilee

Organizations:

• HeHalutz, a Jewish youth movement in the 20th century

Category:Hebrew words and phrases