Hehalutz (Pioneer) Movement Hehalutz (Pioneer) Movement A world Zionist association that prepared young Jews to settle in Palestine and engage in a life of labor there, principally on kibbutzim. World Hehalutz was established in 1921; the German branch came into being in 1922. As Nazi persecution increased, Hehalutz grew since participation in its activities and training camps helped members obtain a Certificate to emigrate to Palestine. Membership expanded from 500 in 1933 to 15,000 in late 1935, and thousands of its members moved to Palestine during the 1930s. Hehalutz in Germany was forced to discontinue its activity in late 1938.
