Each of the seven couples are parents to their own children as well as to six villagers and to an additional two staff members. Each extended family lives in its own home. Kfar Rafael was founded in 1981. The founders created the village to enhance the lives of severely disabled people who had been rejected elsewhere. At Kfar Rafael, the community members go to great lengths to create and maintain a well-balanced lifestyle where each and every one contributes their own personal best.
Healthy people insure that the community functions properly.
The socialist community functions due to all of the people who contribute their effort. Every morning after breakfast everyone assembles in the great hall for the daily meeting and song. Then everyone goes off to work. Members who are involved in agriculture are responsible for much of the produce eaten in Kfar Rafael. Among the successful items grown are carrots, avocados, almonds and squash.