Shokeda

Shokeda (Hebrew: שוקדה) is a religious moshav in southern Israel. Located approximately six kilometres west of Netivot and covering 6,000 dunams, it falls under the jurisdiction of Sdot Negev Regional Council.^[2] In 2022 it had a population of 665.^[1]

Shokeda שוקדה
Anemone coronaria blossom at Shokeda forest.
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Coordinates: 31°25′20″N 34°31′29″E
Country	Israel
District	Southern
Council	Sdot Negev
Affiliation	Hapoel HaMizrachi
Founded	1957
Founded by	Moroccan Jews
Population  (2022)[1]	665

History

The village was established in 1957 by the Jewish Agency for Moroccan Jewish immigrants. They arrived in two groups, and the original aim was to found two settlements; Shokeda and Tzumha. However, only one of them was established.

In the late winter months, Shokeda becomes a tourist attraction due to the multitude of wild red poppy flowers that carpet the landscape.^[3]

See also

• Wildlife of Israel