Population
El Rom has a population of approximately 350 (2005). They have adopted a liberal Zionist philosophy, focusing on tolerance and an ecologically sound integration into the surrounding environment. This is expressed in a local pre-school system developed specifically for the kibbutz's children. The kibbutz is planning (as of 2005) to establish a new neighborhood of one-story homes to the north, which will significantly increase its population.
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