Local Neighborhood Committees (LNCs) are typical self-help organizations. Though
hundreds of LNCs exist in Israel, little is known about their characteristics, func
tions and effects. This article describes and examines the different stages in the
development of neighborhoods and LNCs in Israel and, based on interviews with
active members of 20 LNCs currently operating in the Metropolitan area of Tel-
Aviv, it describes some of their main attributes and functions. It appears that the
Committees put strong emphasis on establishing ties with external authorities
while abandoning activities designed to strengthen the internal relationships within
the neighborhoods. The article discusses the possible implications of this external
orientation.
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