Beit Uziel

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Beit Uziel
בֵּית עוּזִיאֵל‎
Hebrew transcription(s)
 • standardBeit Uzi'el
Beit Uziel Central Synagogue
Beit Uziel Central Synagogue
Beit Uziel is located in Central Israel
Beit Uziel
Beit Uziel
Coordinates: 31°52′11.33″N 34°54′14.8″E / 31.8698139°N 34.904111°E / 31.8698139; 34.904111Coordinates: 31°52′11.33″N 34°54′14.8″E / 31.8698139°N 34.904111°E / 31.8698139; 34.904111
Country Israel
DistrictCentral
CouncilGezer
AffiliationHapoel HaMizrachi
Founded1956
Founded byMoroccan and Indian Jewish immigrants
Population
 (2019)[1]
625
Name meaningHouse of Uziel
Websitewww.bet-uziel.org

Beit Uziel (Hebrew: בֵּית עוּזִיאֵל‎) is a religious moshav in Israel. Located near Rehovot, it falls under the jurisdiction of Gezer Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 625.[1]

History[]

The village was founded in 1956 by Jews who had emigrated from Morocco and from India. Agricultural pursuits include vineyards, poultry farming chicken coops, and greenhouses.

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Population in the Localities 2019" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 August 2020.

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