Beit Uziel
Beit Uziel (Hebrew: בֵּית עוּזִיאֵל) is a religious moshav in Israel. Located near Rehovot, it falls under the jurisdiction of Gezer Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 625.[1]
Beit Uziel בֵּית עוּזִיאֵל | |
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Hebrew transcription(s) | |
• standard | Beit Uzi'el |
Beit Uziel Central Synagogue | |
Beit Uziel Beit Uziel | |
Coordinates: 31°52′11.33″N 34°54′14.8″E | |
Country | |
District | Central |
Council | Gezer |
Affiliation | Hapoel HaMizrachi |
Founded | 1956 |
Founded by | Moroccan and Indian Jewish immigrants |
Population (2019)[1] | 625 |
Name meaning | House of Uziel |
Website | www.bet-uziel.org |
History
The village was founded in 1956 by Jews who had emigrated from Morocco and from India. Agricultural pursuits include vineyards, poultry farming chicken coops, and greenhouses.
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References
- "Population in the Localities 2019" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
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