Zimrat

Coordinates: 31°26′52″N 34°33′08″E / 31.447710°N 34.552348°E / 31.447710; 34.552348
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Zimrat
זִמְרָת
Zimrat is located in Northwest Negev region of Israel
Zimrat
Zimrat
Zimrat is located in Israel
Zimrat
Zimrat
Coordinates: 31°26′52″N 34°33′08″E / 31.447710°N 34.552348°E / 31.447710; 34.552348
CountryIsrael
DistrictSouthern
CouncilSdot Negev
AffiliationHapoel HaMizrachi
Founded1957
Founded byTunisian Jews
Population
 (2022)[1]
685

Zimrat (Hebrew: זִמְרָת, lit.'Song') is a religious moshav in southern Israel. Located near Netivot and covering 4,500 dunams, it falls under the jurisdiction of Sdot Negev Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 685.[1]

History[edit]

The village was established in 1957 by Jewish immigrants from Tunisia after a split in nearby Shuva. Initially called Shuva Bet, it was later renamed Zimrat, which was taken[2] from the Book of Exodus 15:2;

The LORD is my strength and song, and He is become my salvation; this is my God, and I will glorify Him; my father's God, and I will exalt Him.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  2. ^ Vilnai, Ze'ev (1974). "Zimrat". Ariel Encyclopedia (in Hebrew). Vol. 2. Tel Aviv, Israel: Am Oved. p. 2095.; Carta's Official Guide to Israel and Complete Gazetteer to all Sites in the Holy Land. (3rd edition 1993) Jerusalem, Carta, p. 484, ISBN 965-220-186-3

External links[edit]

  • Zimrat Negev Information Centre