commune is a place where lots of families live together and share everything, including money, work and childcare. They are popular around the world and can be big or small. The biggest tend to be in Israel. In Israel they are called Kibbutz and lots of people enjoy living there because it is relaxing, it is like one big family all living and working together. Each family unit can have their own house but will not have many possessions in it and everything they do have is shared and belongs to everyone. Everyone eats together and often all the children sleep together and are schooled within the commune, so it is like having a school for just your friends. All the washing and the cleaning in the houses are done together. Also tending of the gardens and animals. Often there is evening’s entertainment for everyone there. It is not just a place to live but also a way of life.