Shorashim
Shorashim (Hebrew: שָׁרָשִׁים, שורשים, lit. Roots) is a community settlement in northern Israel. Located in the lower Galilee and affiliated with the Conservative movement, it falls under the jurisdiction of Misgav Regional Council. In 2018 it had a population of 498.[1]
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| Coordinates: 32°53′32.44″N 35°15′26.68″E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Northern |
| Council | Misgav |
| Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Founded by | North American immigrants |
| Population (2018)[1] | 498 |
History
Shorashim was established as a moshav in 1985 by a group of North American immigrants who had formed a gar'in in 1980. Over the years, it was privatized, but the community remains tightly knit and committed to a traditional but pluralistic way of life. All community activity is voluntary. On May 1, 2019, Rabbi Raanan Mallek became the first community Rabbi of Shorashim. About half of the residents are native Israeli and the rest new immigrants from various countries, predominantly English speakers.[2]
References
- "Population in the Localities 2018" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. 25 August 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
- Moshav Shorashim Jewish Agency