The Vision
Ben Ammi Ben Israel receives Divine Calling to lead the return to the Holy Land, while living in Chicago.
Departure
First group departs Chicago. 138 pioneers begin the journey to reclaim their heritage.
Wilderness Period
Two and a half years of spiritual purification in Liberia, West Africa, the wilderness experience.
Arrival in Israel
First five families arrive in Dimona, Negev Desert. The Village of Peace is born in the ancient land.
Plant-Based Live-It Formalised
Community formally adopts the plant-based live-it, rooted in Genesis 1:29. Decades before mainstream wellness.
Bio-Organic Agriculture
First community organic farm established. Chemical-free farming begins. The Shemita field sabbatical tradition inaugurated.
House of Life Opens
Community birthing center opens. Natural childbirth outside the hospital system begins. 1,150+ births to follow.
Government Recognition
Interior Minister Aryeh Deri visits Dimona and publicly acknowledges the community as a positive influence on Israeli society.
Music Goes Global
Soul Tov Studios and Odea Entertainment launched. Songs of Deliverance reaches international audiences.
Teva Deli
The community food manufacturing operation rebrands as Teva Deli. Grows to 200+ plant-based products and 50+ workers.
Eurovision Stage
Community members represent Israel at Eurovision as part of "Eden", bringing international visibility to VOP Dimona.
Permanent Residency
Israeli government grants permanent residency after 30+ years of community building and integration.
Institute for New Humanity
Martin Luther King Jr./SCLC - Ben Ammi Institute for a New Humanity opens in Dimona, February 2005.
Path to Citizenship
Israeli citizenship becomes available to community members. The long journey toward full civic integration reaches a milestone.
Global Plant-Based Pioneer
Teva Deli supplies the Israeli pilot of Domino's plant-based pizza programme, community plant-based products reach mainstream Israel.
His Vision Lives: The Legacy Continues
Nasik HaShalom Ben Ammi Ben Israel (HaMashiahk) transitions on 27 December 2014. The Holy Council of Princes carries the vision forward. The community he built is his living testament, and it is growing still.
Dimona 1 Legacy
VOP Dimona reaffirmed as Dimona 1, the original, spiritual center of a worldwide community spanning 4 continents.
Digital Community
VOP launches digital platforms reaching global African Hebrew Israelite diaspora. villageofpeacedimona.com goes live.
Sacred Visitation Program
Formalised Sacred Visitation program opens VOP Dimona to Life Seekers worldwide. Global interest in community model surges.
60-Year Celebration
60 years, A Community Mastering the Art of Living. The founding vision is more alive than ever.
