Zru'a
Zru'a (Hebrew: זְרוּעָה, lit. Sown) is a religious moshav in southern Israel. Located near Netivot and the Gaza Strip, it falls under the jurisdiction of Sdot Negev Regional Council. In 2018 it had a population of 433.[1]
Zru'a זְרוּעָה | |
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  Zru'a | |
| Coordinates: 31°27′29.52″N 34°37′28.56″E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Southern |
| Council | Sdot Negev |
| Affiliation | Hapoel HaMizrachi |
| Founded | 1953 |
| Founded by | Moroccan Jews |
| Population (2018)[1] | 433 |
History
The village was established in 1953 by immigrants from Morocco. Its name is taken from the Book of Jeremiah 2:2;
Go, and cry in the ears of Jerusalem, saying: Thus saith the LORD: I remember for thee the affection of thy youth, the love of thine espousals; how thou wentest after Me in the wilderness, in a land that was not sown.
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References
- "Population in the Localities 2018" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. 25 August 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
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