The cornerstone principles on which Amirim is founded include vegetarianism and an organic lifestyle. Today, about 150 families live in Amirim, including many children. Many people are in the guesthouse business or have veg restaurants.

The special village was founded in the 1950s, by a group of nature lovers. The cornerstone principles on which Amirim is founded include vegetarianism and an organic lifestyle, it is required that one be vegetarian in order to become a permanent resident of the village.