Shibolim

Place in Southern, Israel
Shibolim
31°23′45″N 34°36′28″E / 31.39583°N 34.60778°E / 31.39583; 34.60778
CountryIsrael
DistrictSouthern
CouncilSdot Negev
AffiliationHapoel HaMizrachi
Founded22 February 1952
Founded byKurdish and Persian Jews
Area
4,000 dunams (4 km2 or 2 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[1]
308
 • Density77/km2 (200/sq mi)

Shibolim (Hebrew: שִׁבֳּלִים, lit. Ears) is a moshav in southern Israel, consisting of conservative and religious Jews. Located near Netivot and covering 4,000 dunams, it falls under the jurisdiction of Sdot Negev Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 308.[1]

History

The village was established on 22 February 1952 by immigrants from Iran and Kurdistan, who had previously been living in Yakhini. It was initially named Sharsheret Bet, before adopting its current name, taken from the Tanakh. Notable residents include Eliezer Avtabi, a member of the Knesset for the National Religious Party.

References

  1. ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.

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