Srigim

Srigim (Hebrew: שריגים, lit. 'Shoots'), also known as Li On (Hebrew: לִי אוֹן), is a community settlement in central Israel. Located to the south of Beit Shemesh. It falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 1,014.^[1] It borders the British Park forest and the biblical Elah Valley where, in the Bible, David fought Goliath.

Srigim / Li On שריגים / לי און
Srigim / Li On
Coordinates: 31°40′39″N 34°56′7″E
Country	Israel
District	Jerusalem
Council	Mateh Yehuda
Founded	1960
Founded by	Moshavniks
Population  (2022)[1]	1,014

History

The village was established in 1960 by residents of moshavim in the region on land had previously belonged to the depopulated Palestinian village of 'Ajjur.^[2] It was named after grapevines, which are common in the area, and was planned to become a regional centre.

In 1996 Srigim was enlarged to include 200 families who sought to turn it into an ecological village. It is home to dozens of artists and hosts an arts fair twice a year. It has a boutique winery, a microbrewery^[3] and an olive oil mill.

Notable residents

• Benny Morris^[4]