Shalva BaMidbar
Shalva BaMidbar
שלווה במדבר | |
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Etymology: Peace in the Desert | |
Shalva BaMidbar | |
Coordinates: 30°49′55″N 34°44′09″E / 30.83194°N 34.73583°ECoordinates: 30°49′55″N 34°44′09″E / 30.83194°N 34.73583°E | |
Country | Israel |
District | Southern |
Council | Ramat HaNegev |
Founded | 2009 |
Population (2019)[1] | 30 |
Shalva BaMidbar (Hebrew: שלווה במדבר, lit. Peace in the Desert), also known as Beit HaShanti BaMidbar (Hebrew: בית השנטי במדבר, Shanti House in the Desert) is a village in southern Israel. Located near Sde Boker, it falls under the jurisdiction of Ramat HaNegev Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 30.[1]
The village was established in 2009, replicating the Shanti House model in Tel Aviv. It aims to help homeless youth return to a normal life. The village has an emphasis on green construction and also provides for children with special needs.
References[]
- ^ a b "Population in the Localities 2019" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
Categories:
- Ramat Negev Regional Council
- Populated places established in 2009
- 2009 establishments in Israel
- Populated places in Southern District (Israel)