Eitan, Israel
Moshav in southern Israel From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Moshav in southern Israel From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eitan (Hebrew: אֵיתָן, lit. 'Enduring') is a national-religious moshav in south-central Israel. Located in the southern Shephelah, it falls under the jurisdiction of Shafir Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 565.[1]
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Eitan
אֵיתָן | |
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Etymology: Enduring | |
Coordinates: 31°34′19″N 34°44′54″E | |
Country | Israel |
District | Southern |
Council | Shafir |
Affiliation | Hapoel HaMizrachi |
Founded | 1955 |
Founded by | Tunisian Jews |
Population (2022)[1] | 565 |
The name is taken from the biblical verse Numbers 24:21; "...Enduring is your dwelling place ...".[2]
The village was established in 1955 by Jewish immigrants from Tunisia.
The settlement is an agricultural cooperative, their main crops are citrus fruits, various fruits and vegetables.
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